The Boy Mom Podcast with Monica Swanson and Friends

By Monica Swanson

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Monica Swanson, author of the Boy Mom book, and blogger at monicaswanson.com, shares encouragement and inspiration for raising boys in today's world. Monica shares practical advice and biblical wisdom through honest conversations, interviews with other boy moms, and light-hearted humor.

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Ep. 171. 4 Emotional Milest...

08.17.2022

This week and next I am sharing listener favorite-conversations with David Thomas which first aired nearly two years ago. David is a counselor at Daystar Counseling Center in Nashville, TN., and the author of several books. In these episodes we ...

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08.17.2022 Ep. 171. 4 Emotional Milestones Your Son Needs to Reach. With David Thomas This week and next I am sharing listener favorite-conversations with David Thomas which first aired nearly two years ago. David is a counselor at Daystar Counseling Center in Nashville, TN., and the author of several books. In these episodes we ...
08.10.2022 Ep. 170: College Readiness, for Moms and Sons. With Jonah Swanson My 2nd son Jonah, (21) joins us to chat about his first two years of college, and the years leading up to that. From being homeschooled, to taking a gap year, to navigating friend groups, spiritual questions and more – ...
08.03.2022 Ep. 169: Raising Young Creators, with Jordan Raynor Jordan Raynor has always been passionate about creativity and productivity, and he's written a number of best-selling books on these topics. In his new book, The Creator in You, Jordan's goal is to inspire our children to start young! He ...
07.27.2022 Ep. 168: Wisdom for Raising Boys in a Screen-Saturated World This is the seventh part of the 2022 monthly feature on the podcast, covering the “12 Things Your Son Needs Most from You” from my book, Boy Mom. Today I am sharing some snippets from Chapter 8 – Navigating the ...
07.20.2022 Ep. 167: Raising Tiny Theologians, with Amy Gannett Amy Gannett of Tiny Theologians has inspired me with her incredible knowledge of Scriptures and her heart to bring up children who know and love God’s Word. Many people have ideas about who God is – based on their feelings ...
07.13.2022 Ep. 166: The Journey to being World Jr. Champ, with Luke Swanson My third son Luke (18) joins us today to talk about his journey from being a little boy on a surfboard with his dad, to recently winning the Jr. World Championships of surfing in El Salvador! Luke shares some of ...
07.06.2022 Ep. 165: Hope for the Mom at the End of her Rope, with Stacey Thacker At some point in parenting, I think we all feel weary, worn out, and yes…at the end of our rope! (Some of us have felt that way for very long seasons!) Ten years ago Stacey Thacker and Brooke McGlothlin wrote ...
06.29.2022 Ep. 164: Influences, Role Models, Lonely Seasons. Helping our Sons Navigate Well This is the sixth part of the 2022 monthly feature on the podcast, covering the “12 Things Your Son Needs Most from You” from my book, Boy Mom. Today I am sharing some snippets from Chapter 7 – Forces at ...
06.22.2022 Ep. 163: The Resilience We Need Now, with John Eldredge I am so excited to share this conversation with John Eldredge, who I’ve been a fan of since reading his book, Wild at Heart, so many years ago. John’s wisdom and depth of insight have inspired people all over the ...
06.15.2022 Ep. 162: Raising Emotionally Strong Boys, with David Thomas When it comes to understanding boys, David Thomas is someone I have learned so much from. With over 25 years of counseling experience, and having co-authored multiple books, David has a heart for helping boys build the “emotional muscles” that ...
06.08.2022 Ep. 161: Choosing our (Parenting) Words Well Wendy Speake, long-time friend of the Podcast, (she’s my most frequent, and probably most-requested guest!) is back with us for another great Mom-to-Mom chat this week. Wendy and I are talking about a topic from one of the books she ...
06.01.2022 Ep. 160: Helping Your Kids Know and Love the Word of God, with Hunter Beless Hunter Beless, host of the Journeywomen Podcast, Mom to four (#4 is coming later this year!) and author of the new kids’ book, Read it, See it, Say it, Sing it! Joins us with the most encouraging message. Hunter’s love ...
05.25.2022 Ep. 159: Raising Boys of Character This is the fifth part of my new monthly feature on the podcast, covering the “12 Things Your Son Needs Most from You” in my book, Boy Mom. Today I am sharing some snippets from Chapter 6 – Aiming High: ...
05.18.2022 Ep. 158: You are More than a Mom, with Kari Kampakis What if taking care of yourself was the first step to helping your family thrive? I’m sure you would agree that in the crazy season of motherhood, it is easy to lose a sense of your self and your self ...
05.11.2022 Ep. 157: What if it’s Wonderful? With Nicole Zasowski Are you quick to celebrate the big and small things in life? Or do you hesitate – feeling like celebration must be earned, or like the minute you celebrate, things might take a turn for the worst? Nicole Zasowski, marriage ...
05.04.2022 Ep. 156: Sis, Take a Breath this Mothers’ Day, with Kirsten Watson I’m so excited to share this special Mothers’ Day episode with Kirsten Watson! As a mom to seven kids, wife to NFL veteran - Benjamin Watson, and cohost of a popular podcast, Kirsten Watson knows what it’s like to feel ...
04.27.2022 Ep. 155: Helping Your Son Develop a Secure Identity This is the fourth part of the new monthly feature on the podcast, covering the “12 Things Your Son Needs Most from You” found in my book, Boy Mom. Today I am sharing from Chapter 5, “Secure Foundations: Affirming Significance ...
04.20.2022 Ep. 154: The Unexpected Journey of Raising a Son with Autism Today’s guest, Kate Swenson, shares her honest, difficult, but inspiring journey of raising a son with severe autism. We can learn a lot about autism through her story, and I think we can all relate to facing unexpected challenges in ...
04.13.2022 Ep. 153: An Easter/Anniversary Chat with Monica and Dave Hey Friends! Happy Holy Week! This week I have my husband, Dr. Dave, with me to celebrate our 26th anniversary, answer some questions, chat about parenting and marriage, and offer some Easter reflections. Though he is a much more behind-the-scenes ...
04.06.2022 Ep. 152: Raising Kids to be Strong and Kind, with Korie Robertson I am so excited to be bringing back the most-downloaded episode of 2021 this week! I loved this chat with Duck Dynasty star, Korie Robertson, who has raised a number of amazing kids (her daughter, Sadie Robertson, is one of ...
03.30.2022 Ep. 151: Raising Boys to Know and Love God This is the third part of the new monthly feature on the podcast, covering the “12 Things Your Son Needs Most from You” found in my book, Boy Mom. Today I am sharing from Chapter 4 – “The Beginning of ...
03.23.2022 Ep. 150: Foster the Family, with Jamie Finn Whether or not you've ever considered being a foster family, this conversation with Jamie Finn will inspire you. Her heart for children and family is contagious and her message is for all of us. After reading Jamie’s book, Foster the ...
03.16.2022 Ep. 149: Let’s Talk About Youth Sports, with Carla Hanes Do you love youth sports, or dread them? Are you an enthusiastic fan, or would you rather avoid every gym, field, and court possible? Do you get excited to see your kids growing in strength and character through sports, or ...
03.09.2022 Ep. 148: Finding Identity in a Culture of Loneliness, with Bonnie Gray Growing up as an American-Chinese daughter of a mail-order bride and a busboy working in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Bonnie Gray has a story that will capture your attention and win your heart. In her Memoir, Sweet Like Jasmine, Bonnie shares ...
03.02.2022 Ep. 147: Habits of the Household, with Justin Whitmel Earley We all have habits that fill our parenting, but are they the ones we choose? Justin Whitmel Earley says that “Our routines become who we are, good or bad, and over time they become the story and culture of our ...
02.23.2022 Ep. 146: Raising Boys with Boundaries and Freedoms This is the second part of my new monthly feature on the podcast, covering the “12 Things Your Son Needs Most from You” from my book, Boy Mom. Today I am sharing some snippets from Chapter 3 -- Training Grounds: ...
02.16.2022 Ep. 145: What parents should know about adolescent substance abuse, with Richard Capriola Parenting a child through substance abuse is one of the most difficult experiences imaginable; something none of us could have fathomed when our kids were young. Yet the statistics on teens and substance abuse is startling. The percentage of teens ...
02.09.2022 Ep. 144: Intimacy in Marriage, with Debra Fileta Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better time to have a counselor, relationship expert, and author of “Married Sex” join us to talk about the importance of intimacy in marriage. Debra Fileta is so much fun to ...
02.02.2022 Ep. 143: Redeeming Your Time, with Jordan Raynor If you're starting off the new year feeling just as hurried and hectic as you ended last year. (um,
01.26.2022 Ep. 142: 4 Building Blocks of a Healthy Relationship with Your Son This is the first of a new monthly feature I plan to do covering the “12 Things Your Son Needs Most from You” from my book, Boy Mom. Today I am sharing some snippets from Chapter 2: A Connection that ...
01.19.2022 Ep. 141: Finding Goodness Right Where You Are, with Alexandra Kuykendall While the past few years have put a spotlight on the divisive, contentious, darkness of our world, it is good to remember that God has not changed. And, His goodness and light are still there. The question is: Do we ...
01.12.2022 Ep. 140: Moms, we Need Each other! With Heather MacFadyen There is so much pressure on moms to do everything right, and asking for help along the way often feels like defeat. Heather MacFadyen, host of the popular “Don’t Mom Alone” podcast, joins us today with a refreshing reminder that ...
01.05.2022 Ep. 139: 30 Days to Make or Break any Habit, with Mark Batterson As we kick off 2022, Mark Batterson offers us practical ways to make habits, break habits, and get serious about reaching our dreams. Mark says that “Destiny is not a mystery…Destiny is daily habits”. He believes that our lives are ...
12.29.2021 Ep. 138: Building Family Culture and Habits for the Best New Year, with Kimberly Amici Kimberly Amici is a Family Culture Coach and the host of the Build Your Best Family Podcast. She is passionate about relationships and family life. Today Kimberly shares some ways we might shift our focus from short-term goals to lifestyle ...
12.22.2021 Ep. 137: A Prayer for the week of Christmas Merry Christmas everyone…or as we say around here: Mele Kalikimaka! In this week’s episode I am checking in briefly to say hello and to read a special prayer from the Every Moment Holy book of prayers. I hope it offers ...
12.15.2021 Ep. 136: Help and Hope for Grief during the Holidays, with Marci Pecora I am so grateful to introduce you to my friend, Marci Pecora. Marci is a licensed marriage and family therapist, well-acquinted with grief. After a nearly 5-year battle with cancer, Marci’s husband went to heaven 10 years ago, leaving behind ...
12.08.2021 Ep. 135: Finding Wonder in every Season, with Singer-Songwriter, JJ Heller When I first listened to JJ Heller’s song, “A Hand to Hold”, I had to pause the music and get tissues! JJ’s music captures the wonder of childhood and the love between parents and children in such a magical way! ...
12.01.2021 Ep. 134: Simplifying Christmas, with Tama Fortner Yay! We made it to December, and I am so excited for the Christmas season ahead! Today’s guest, Tama Fortner is helping us simplify Christmas, reclaim peace, and ENJOY all the best parts of Christmas without any unnecessary stress! Tama ...
11.24.2021 Ep. 133: Happy Thanksgiving with the Swanson Boys I love sharing my sons with all of you, and this week my two youngest – Luke, 17, and Levi, 11, are with me to answer some listener questions and share some Thanksgiving holiday cheer. The boys were fighting a ...
11.17.2021 Ep. 132: Gratitude Training, with Kristen Welch Entitlement has become an epidemic among our kids. We are raising children in a quick-fix society, where everything they want seems to be available at the touch of a button (or a holler out to Alexa!) Many of us (me ...
11.10.2021 Ep. 131: God Made YOU to be YOU, with Jamie Ivey Jamie Ivey, popular podcast host and author, joins us today to talk about helping our kids discover and enjoy their God-given identity. Jamie and I talk about the story behind her book for women -- You Be You, and how ...
11.03.2021 Ep. 130: “When You Don’t Feel Good about the Girl Your Son is Dating” with Kari Kampakis Today I am excited to share a “guest podcast” from Kari Kampakis, host of the Girl Mom Podcast. In this episode Kari shares some helpful perspectives to keep in mind if your son is dating someone you don’t feel good ...
10.27.2021 Ep. 129: Inspiring Boys to “Run Toward the Roar” with Levi Lusko Levi Lusko, Pastor, best-selling author, husband, and Dad -- joins us to chat about his heart for tackling real issues kids face with compassion, grace, and biblical authenticity. Pastor Levi’s newly released children’s devotional, Roar Like a Lion, helps parents ...
10.20.2021 Ep. 128: God has Good Plans for You, with Megan Fate Marshman When life is difficult, it can be hard to believe that God is for you – that He is truly working all things together for your good. If you have ever wrestled with these thoughts, then this interview with Megan ...
10.13.2021 Ep. 127: Simplifying Family Life with 3 Key Routines, with Toni-Ann Mayembe Whether you work outside the home or not, moms have a way of filling their days and then some...The overwhelm of rushed mornings, exhausting evenings, or the dreaded #mondaymorning are so very real! Today we get to hear from a ...
10.06.2021 Ep. 126: Raising Jesus Followers, with Rachel-Ruth-Lotz-Wright Billy Graham was one of (if not the) most impactful evangelists of all time, and now we get to hear from his daughter and granddaughter as they share stories from their family legacy. Billy’s granddaughter, Rachel-Ruth joins us today to ...
09.29.2021 Ep. 125: The 4-Hour School Day, with Durenda Wilson We want our kids to have the best education, but less-than-ideal school environments as well as more recent inconsistencies in schools due to the pandemic have left parents uncertain about traditional schooling. Durenda Wilson, Mom to eight kids with over ...
09.22.2021 Ep. 124: The Hard Good, with Lisa Whittle Life is full of hard things, we all know that. But how we choose to see those hard things – our perspective on all that life gives us -- can make a radical difference in how we come through our ...
09.15.2021 Ep. 123: Helping Teens Navigate Social Media with Integrity There is no doubt, parenting in the age of social media can be tricky. Whether or not your kids are currently using social media, it is never too early to start thinking about how you might coach your kids in ...
09.08.2021 Ep. 122: How to Declutter Like a Mother, with Allie Casazza Allie Casazza is on a mission to eradicate the "hot mess mom" stereotype by empowering other women. Today she joins me to talk about her proven, family-oriented approach to minimalism. Allie shares the very real and raw story of how ...

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