Episode Notes:

Every boy needs things only a father can give. In part 1 of this 2 part conversation, we have a hopeful and equipping discussion for fathers about raising boys into the men God intended. And there is no better man to help us understand the developmental stages of a boy into a man than David Thomas, L.M.S.W., who has been counseling boys and families at Daystar Counseling Ministries for over 26 years. In this conversation David helps us understand what God created boys to bring to the world and what they need uniquely from their fathers. How are boys fundamentally different from girls? What is the unique dignity of masculinity? What is the primary obstacle boys must overcome to see their unique dignity realized? What is the significance fathers have in the lives of their sons? And what does God offer fathers in return for the good work of raising sons into men? We talk about all this and begin unpacking the developmental stages every boy must go through to reach authentic manhood. If you are a father to a boy, you will wanna hear this encouraging discussion. And then come back for part 2.

ABOUT: DAVID THOMAS, L.M.S.W., (Licensed Master Social Worker) is the Director of Family Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, TN. He is the co-author of ten books, including the best-selling "Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys" and

"Are My Kids on Track? The 12 Emotional, Social & Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach" as well as his two latest titles

"Raising Emotionally Strong Boys" and the companion workbook

"Strong and Smart: A Boy’s Guide to Building Healthy Emotions" (available for pre-order now!).

He is a frequent guest on national television and podcasts, including his own called Raising Boys and Girls, has been featured in publications like The Washington Post and USA Today, and speaks across the country. He and his wife, Connie, have a daughter, twin sons and a yellow lab named Owen. You can follow him on social media @raisingboysandgirls and find the latest parenting resources at raisingboysandgirls.com. Jay and Katherine Wolf's story (referenced by David) can be seen at www.hopeheals.com

Daystar Counseling Ministries: https://www.daystarcounseling.com/

Raising Boys and Girls website: https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/

Raising Boys and Girls podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Jay and Katherine Wolf's story (referenced by David) can be seen at www.hopeheals.com

See his bibliography on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/David-Thomas/e...

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