Ep. 109: Raising Kingdom Warriors with Laurie Christine

In this episode, Candace Nassar and guest Laurie Christine, dive into the challenges and joys of raising boys in today’s culture through a biblical lens. They unpack the importance of instilling godly values, understanding gender differences by God’s design, and intentionally guiding boys into strong, courageous manhood. Laurie shares practical wisdom for all parents—including single moms—on how to provide positive male role models, celebrate key milestones, and navigate the journey from boyhood to manhood with Kingdom purpose.

Whether you're raising toddlers or teens, this episode will equip and encourage you to parent boys with faith, courage, and clarity

Takeaways

• God sees you, He's with you.

• We want our boys to be strong, courageous warriors for the kingdom of God.

• Boys and girls are different, and that is by God's design.

• It's important to be the first ones to introduce tough topics to our kids.

• Boys have an innate sense of protection and adventure.

• We need to teach boys and girls differently based on their unique designs.

• Celebrating manhood is crucial in guiding boys into adulthood.

• Single moms should seek positive male influences for their sons.

• Don't underestimate the influence of a mother in a boy's life.

• Encouraging kids for the Kingdom of God is essential for their growth.

Chapters

00:00 Intentional Parenting: Launching Boys into Manhood

19:24 Celebrating Manhood: The 13th Birthday Ritual

24:37 Single Moms: Nurturing Boys Without a Father Figure

30:13 Introduction to Intentional Parenting

30:42 Resources for Guiding Boys to Godly Manhood

Resources

Laurie Christine Website/Podcast

Dragon Slayer Bible Series Book

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