Ladylike Podcast Episode 14: Fostering Masculinity in Your Son

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What if masculinity wasn't defined with negative connotations in your family, but instead, as " the glad assumption of sacrificial responsibility?" In this episode, Julie Terry and Delaney Crews dig into one of the most countercultural and beautiful parts of motherhood — raising boys to become courageous and godly men. Julie and Delaney talk through what sons need most from their moms (hint: it's not just love — respect and validation mean a LOT), why a little roughhousing and risk-taking isn't something to squelch, and the unique role dads play that moms simply can't replace. They also explore biblical examples that show just how much childhood shapes a man's future. Plus, practical, everyday ways moms can be a spiritual example and a standard-bearer for the kind of woman their sons will one day look for. I n this episode: 1:14 Defining masculinity: the glad assumption of sacrificial responsibility 4:48 Why dads bonding with sons over "rough" things matters 9:07 The first thing boys need most from their moms: unconditional love 12:06 The second thing boys need: respect (not just love) 15:13 Biblical example: David's courage as a young shepherd 16:21 What sons need from their dads that moms can't provide 21:15 A mom's reflection on what she'd do differently 22:01 A story of fostering generosity in a son 22:52 What moms tend to worry about too much when raising boys 25:45 Scripture spotlight: Psalm 127 and raising "arrows" to be released 26:47 Jesus at 12 in the temple: a picture of a boy growing into manhood 32:14 Practical, everyday ways moms can foster masculinity in their sons Ladylike is a podcast and Substack for Christian women, created to bridge the gap between generations and help younger women grow in Christ and mature in applying the truth of God's Word. 📖 Read the Substack 🎙 Subscribe to our YouTube Playlist on the Maximum Life Media Channel! Download the Maximum Life+ app today and get instant access to hundreds of hours of sermons, Bible studies, books, and exclusive content from Dr. Zach and Julie Terry — all in one place. Simply search "Maximum Life+" in the App Store or Google Play, download the app, and subscribe to unlock everything, including a free copy of A Commentary on the Minor Prophets. Join a growing community of believers who are going deeper in God's Word every day. AMPLIFY THE TRUTH by supporting Maximum Life - https://maximumlife.zachterry.org/tabs/give Facebook https://www.facebook.com/maximumlifewithzachterry Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zachterry Website http://www.zachterry.org Twitter https://twitter.com/zachterry