Raising Capable Kids in an Anxious World with Sissy Goff & David Thomas- Episode 1054

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

Annie F. Downs

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.9 • 10.4K Ratings

🗓️ 27 April 2026

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Sissy Goff and David Thomas are here today from Raising Boys and Girls! Today we talk about the decline they’ve seen in the capability of kids throughout their work as counselors over the past 30 years, and what we, as adults who deeply care about this next generation, can do about it. Whether you’re a parent, an aunt, a teacher, or a mentor, this is an important conversation full of hope and also full of straightforward honesty about raising up boys and girls who are fully capable of taking on the world. David and Sissy’s brand new book, Capable: How to Teach Your Kids the Strengths, Skills, and Strategies to Build Resilience, is a must read! Find the show notes here . . . . Eddie Kaufholz and I are hitting the road in May and June for The Buddies Tour and we want to see you there! We’re heading to 6 different cities and y’all this is going to be a night of just pure fun. Get your tickets at thebuddiestour.com. . . . . Thank you to our sponsors: Thrive Causemetics: Go to thrivecausemetics.com/TSF for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order. Brodo: Head to Brodo.com/THATSOUNDSFUN for 20% off your first subscription order and use code THATSOUNDSFUN for an additional $10 off. This show is sponsored by BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun. ELIC: You can learn more at elic.org/thatsoundsfun. Boll and Branch: Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/thatsoundsfun with code thatsoundsfun. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Shopify.com/soundsfun⁠. Capstone Wellness: Learn more at capstonewellness.com/thatsoundsfun. NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends. Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hi, friends, welcome to another episode of That Sounds Fun, spiritually stronger. I'm your host, Annie F. Downs. I'm always so happy to be here with you today.
0:19.7	Before we transition to talking about a new spiritual discipline,
0:22.9	we wanted to throw in a little fun and honestly really important episode.
0:26.7	And some of my favorite people and some of your favorite people are joining us for this one.
0:31.8	Today on the show, I get to talk with my friend Sissy Goff and David Thomas from Raising Boys and Girls.
0:37.4	And you'll hear it at the very
0:38.5	top of the show. Today marks their fifth episode, which means we get to welcome both of them to the
0:44.1	Hall of Fun. Today we're talking about the decline they've seen in capability of kids throughout
0:50.1	their work as counselors over the past 30 years, and what we as adults who deeply care
0:55.6	about the next generation can do about it. Whether you're a parent, an aunt, a teacher, or a mentor,
1:01.1	this is an important conversation full of hope and also full of straightforward honesty
1:05.6	about raising up boys and girls who are fully capable of taking on the world. David and Sissy's brand new book, Capable is a must read.
1:13.5	You are going to want to grab a copy for every parent that you know and all the ants,
1:18.0	all the teachers, and all the people who are speaking into the lives of the kids that are
1:22.2	growing up right now.
1:23.4	So here's my conversation with my friends, the newest inductees into the Hall of Fun, David Thomas and Sissy Gough.
1:34.3	David and Sissy, welcome back to that sounds fun.
1:36.5	Oh, we love to be with you.
1:37.9	Every time.
1:38.8	Yeah, are so kind.
1:40.5	You know, today's a big day.
1:41.5	You don't even know.
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