Episode 371: Capable the Middle School Years with David and Sissy

Raising Boys & Girls

That Sounds Fun Network

Religion & Spirituality, Kids & Family, Christianity, Parenting

4.9 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 30 April 2026

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Middle school is a crucial but often overlooked stage where kids need practice, not perfection, as they navigate social disconnection, increased screen use, and deep self-consciousness. By creating opportunities for real-life interaction, responsibility, healthy voices, and manageable discomfort, parents can help kids build the resilience and capability they’ll need for what’s ahead. Resources mentioned: Raising Worry-Free Girls: Helping Your Daughter Feel Braver, Stronger, and Smarter in an Anxious World by Sissy Goff Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build On for Life by David Thomas . . . . . . Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Pre-order our new book, Capable and grab tickets for Capable - The Book Tour here! See our speaking dates, purchase books and check out our courses here.. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form. HOPE SPRINGS: Listen along to Hope Springs, https://tinyurl.com/RBGHopeSprings, a family audio drama series following the lives and adventures of a few Colorado kids QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. BOLL & BRANCH: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg⁠. Exclusions apply. NIV ILLUSTRATING BIBLE: Go to https://tinyurl.com/RBGNIVIllustratingBible to learn more about the NIV Illustrating Bible. EVERYBODY GET A JUICE BOX: Go to https://tinyurl.com/RBGJuiceboxPodcast to learn more about this podcast on neurodiverse parenting. SHOPIFY: Go to https://tinyurl.com/RBGShopify to learn more about Shopify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Parents, are you looking for a screen-free, engaging way to teach your kids the Bible?
0:04.4	One that's easy to understand and enjoyable for multiple ages?
0:08.2	Kids Bible Stories podcast is here to help.
0:10.9	I created this for my own children, and it's now a favorite among thousands of families.
0:15.7	Kids love the vivid imagery, scriptures, and sound effects,
0:19.1	while parents appreciate the apply section
0:20.9	for meaningful conversations.
0:22.7	We have hundreds and hundreds of beautiful episodes that bring the Bible to life when you
0:27.7	simply press play.
0:29.6	It's a sound and practical resource that walks alongside you as you teach your kids.
0:35.0	We want kids to see how incredible God's Word is in an engaging and memorable way with Kids'
0:41.2	Bible Stories podcast.
0:43.7	Listen to Kids' Bible Stories Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Hey friends, welcome to the Raising Boys and Girls podcast.
1:03.1	I'm Sissy Goff.
1:04.1	And I'm David Thomas, and we're so glad you've joined us for this conversation.
1:08.9	Let's dive in.
1:20.2	Okay, we're here to talk about the middle school years.
1:22.3	I almost feel like I should go, dun, dun, dun, done, done, a little soundtrack to this episode.
1:26.3	Yes.
1:27.6	Middle school parents, hang in there.
1:29.5	You're doing great.
1:31.3	And I think these are some of the most overlooked years for building capability.
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