332. What Modern Culture Gets Wrong About Boys: How to Raise Strong, Capable Sons | Rebekah Lovell, Author of Boyhood Resurrected

Simple Farmhouse Life

Lisa Bass

Home & Garden, Leisure

4.9 • 2.1K Ratings

🗓️ 24 March 2026

⏱️ 48 minutes

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There’s been a subtle shift in how our culture views boys, and in this conversation, we’re diving into where we’ve gone wrong and how to reclaim the narrative. From understanding their natural wiring to navigating the tension between safety and risk-taking, we talk through practical ways to raise boys who are both capable and caring. If you’re raising boys of any age and want encouragement and practical ideas, join us for this conversation! In this episode, we cover: - What sparked the message behind Boyhood Resurrected and the modern cultural shift that has changed how boys are viewed and treated - The difference between “daring and heroic” boyhood and the passive, muted version many boys are being shaped into today - Why a boy’s energy, risk-taking, and drive for adventure are not problems to fix but qualities to steward well - The tension many moms feel between protecting their sons and allowing the kind of risk that actually builds strength and confidence - Practical ways to introduce healthy danger in age-appropriate ways, from climbing trees to using real tools with guidance - Simple daily rhythms that build spiritual and emotional strength without over-structuring family life - How work, responsibility, and even boredom play a key role in shaping boys into capable young men - The connection between modern schooling struggles and the natural way boys are wired to move, learn, and engage - Addressing whining, laziness, and resistance in a way that is clear, consistent, and doesn’t escalate the emotional tone of the home - Finding the balance between raising strong boys and nurturing tender hearts without tipping into fragility - Why limiting screens is essential for boys and how to replace digital stimulation with real-life adventure and creativity - Practical ideas for occupying boys of every age when outdoor options are limited - Encouraging brotherhood instead of rivalry through shared space, mutual respect, and avoiding comparison View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible! RESOURCES MENTIONED Grab your copy of Boyhood Resurrected: Igniting a Revival of Daring and Heroic Boys and learn more at boyhoodresurrected.com Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook CONNECT Rebekah Lovell | Website | Instagram | X Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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0:00.0	With nine children ages 17 down to six months, I know firsthand that every student learns differently, and that's something to celebrate.
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1:14.4	So then I started looking at, you know, our culture as a whole.
1:18.0	There started being this phrase coin, toxic masculinity.
1:22.7	And, you know, that filters all the way down to young boys, how they're treated in
1:27.2	classrooms, everywhere they go.
1:29.5	There was just this idea that boys were almost just second-class citizens, and they were
1:35.0	being treated as dysfunctional girls, and I didn't like it. And I wanted our boys to be recognized
1:40.7	and honored for how God wired them, that the masculine heart is a good thing.
1:46.9	My name is Lisa, mother of nine and creator of the blog and YouTube channel Farmhouse
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