Guarding the Heart: 8 Conversations for Raising a Teen Son with Biblical Values

In today’s world, raising a godly son is no easy task. Every parent of a teenage boy faces the challenge of navigating a culture filled with distractions, temptations, and conflicting messages. How do you guide your son to become a man who stands firm in his faith, lives with integrity, and honors God in every area of life? Guarding the Heart offers parents the tools to do just that.

Through eight crucial, biblically grounded conversations, this book provides parents with a practical guide to shaping the character, faith, and future leadership of their sons. These conversations go beyond surface-level behaviors and dive deep into the heart, where true transformation takes place. Each chapter tackles a core principle designed to help teenage boys grow into godly men who will be the future leaders of our churches, missions, and homes.

Inside Guarding the Heart, you’ll discover how to teach your son to:

• Honor and protect women with integrity

• Resist temptation in a world that glamorizes immorality

• Guard his heart and mind from harmful influences

• Pursue holiness and a life dedicated to God

• Practice patience and trust God’s timing

• Master his desires and passions with godly discipline

• Recognize his weaknesses and depend on God’s strength

John O’Malley, a seasoned author and ministry leader with over four decades of experience, delivers these powerful lessons with biblical insight, personal anecdotes, and practical advice that will resonate with both parents and sons. These conversations will not only help your son guard his heart but will also equip him to lead others as a godly man in a world that desperately needs Christ-like leadership.

Whether you are a parent seeking to raise a son who honors God or a church leader looking to inspire future generations, Guarding the Heart offers timeless wisdom and encouragement to parents who desire to leave a lasting legacy of faith.