Mothers and Sons: Being a Godly Influence (Part 2) - Rhonda Stoppe

Rhonda Stoppe describes her early motherhood challenges of raising a son, which was intimidating to her. She found help through group of older women mentors (her “Mommy Club”). She urges moms to see their role as ministry in shaping sons to be good and godly men. Rhonda described her challenges of raising son Brandon, who has epilepsy, as well as her son Tony, whom the Stoppes informally “fostered” for several years. Rhonda outlines several practical suggestions to moms about spiritual training, how to communicate with boys, and supporting the father-son relationship as a wife.
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[@RhondaStoppeNoRegretsWoman]

I’m so grateful for your encouraging comments. I pray this conversation helps you guide your sons toward a life without regrets.

[@jessicamieres2696]

I loved, loved, loved your talk with Focus!!! I can relate to so much and have learned from you so much Definitely buying your book! I am raising 2 boys (4&7 yrs old) so this came in super handy!! Thank you! 🤗

[@RhondaStoppeNoRegretsWoman]

@@jessicamieres2696 Praise the Lord! That makes my heart so happy to know you were blessed by the show. And knowing you are a momma of age 4 and 7 year old little boys brings me such joy. Did you know Moms Raising Sons to Be Men is now available as an AUDIO BOOK? You can find it on Amazon. I got to read it so if you buy the audio you'll have my voice in your head as you read LOL ❤️

[@jessicamieres2696]

@@RhondaStoppeNoRegretsWoman Lol not a bad idea!! But I love reading books and highlighting!! 🤩

[@RhondaStoppeNoRegretsWoman]

@@jessicamieres2696 Me too. I have audio books and ebooks but if I love the material in the book I ALWAYS purchase a paperback because I highlight, annotate, and dog ear the corners to help me absorb all the information! ❤️

[@aliceapejoye9535]

Thank you so much Rhonda! I totally loved, enjoyed and was inspired by this session. I hope I can find your book in Rwanda.

[@alyseceleste]

THIS IS MY FAVORITE INTERVIEW I needed to hear this. My son is 12. I was saved when he was 10. He’s the only one of my four kids who is not getting baptized this summer. I cannot wait to learn more from this woman. Thank you Lord

[@ttjay5934]

Same!! My son is 12 turning 13 this year2024 and whew!!! This helps

[@jonellmagicbroompitts2926]

Single mom. I need to pray for social connections in general and definitely to find good role model. We’re really isolated.

[@sweetpeasandyarrowaranchdi8327]

I just got done raising our only son and 2 things resonated with me. 1. "Don't steal your husband's respect". I wish I would have realized from the very beginning how damaging it was to my husband's relationship with our kid's, when I would question and argue with him in front of the kids. Also, I constantly rescued my son. It did not help him at all, it actually hurt him. When he turned on me, it really hurt my feelings. In my mind I thought, I put my own self and marriage on the line to help you and this is the thanks I get? 2. I had to give it all to my husband too and I wish I would have done it when he was 10 and not 16. Our saving grace was our son knowing Jesus and he joined the Marine Corps. Any self discipline that I took from him, by rescuing him all the time, has since been instilled.😂 If your son is lacking a male role model, don't rule out the military in helping him become a man.

[@harthbacamante]

GREAT THANKS TO YOU!!! FOR THE WISDOM SHARED. I'm also a mother of teen boys. Watching this video many times from Philippines🇵🇭

[@dy1422]

I'm going to buy 2 books, one for my friend and one for me... Focus on the Family keeps hitting it out of the park, wonderful guests!!!!

[@gorgeouswales9635]

Thank you for this, I’ve been teaching my son at such a young age and still is, he’s 12 years old now. His dad is available we both teach.

[@RhondaStoppeNoRegretsWoman]

Thank you for your comment Gorgeous Wales. I am so happy to know you're applying these biblical principles in training your son. And what a blessing to have his dad involved in the upbringing and training of your son.

[@theovolden9758]

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[@wilstatus]

And THAT is why our common enemy, wants women to become anything else but not to become "a helper" for men. So much feminism and other "isms" are not the answer. Women are neccesary for men and viceversa in order to get a healthy human experience. Thanks Rhonda!

[@RhondaStoppeNoRegretsWoman]

Thank You for your comment Mrs Wita :)

[@poppylove3673]

Definitely a great point! 👍🏼

[@linak7155]

Love this woman's heart ((♥)) and spunkiness, I hv a sister who is bubbly and lights up any room like her! 🌻

[@RhondaStoppeNoRegretsWoman]

Hi Lina Thank you for your kind comments. Your words are truly an encouragement and a blessing.

[@briannahogue887]

Just finished this book! I highly recommend this book. So much scriptures and great advice.

[@gracepoint3]

I am now 68 and have had 3 major surgeries in less than 8 months, including 2 spinal surgeries. I was a single parent to 2 boys, now 31 and 40, who’ve recently thrown in my face, the mistakes I made raising them alone. I was so sad 😭. I’ve never professed to have been perfect, but to have it done now and being in a vulnerable place. 😢 I was not a partying mama, nor did I even date. I worked full time +, and we were active in 3 churches, until cpl ladies (my age) at one church betrayed my family and did some nasty things, negatively influencing my eldest. I do have more forgiveness to do in that regard. Right now, I’m not sure what to do w/sons. Youngest ‘ghosting’ now. Feel hurt.

[@cindyfogle4058]

My 15 year old son needs a male mentor 🙏🙌

[@vernaharris4700]

Father, please bring this precious young man a wonderful, Christian mentor.

[@Ms.Tutts22]

Really really grateful for this!!❤❤🙌🙌

[@jenberg3662]

So incredibly helpful. Thank you sister!!

[@celesterrodney1834]

This was great. Does she have anything in the book that applies to an adult son? How a mom would be a Godly influence to him? You can't go back but how do you move forward?

[@poppylove3673]

I know right? Really need this too! : )

[@laurarobertson1107]

Agree. Exactly what I was wanting to ask.

[@JJM92023]

TY for sharing 2 Samuel 14:14 & sharing your story.

[@estherhb2197]

Really enjoyed the podcast, thank you so much 😊 🙏🏼 Rhonda lovely to listen to you and all your stories 😂

[@RhondaStoppeNoRegretsWoman]

Esther HB thank you so much for taking a moment to encourage me. This was such a fun conversation and one near and dear to my heart.

[@waitingandwatching9328]

Thanks ...simply awesome

[@RhondaStoppeNoRegretsWoman]

WaitingandWatching how kind of you to comment. I sincerely appreciate your encouragement.

[@goldodenigbo3860]

Thanks for this gift!

[@RhondaStoppeNoRegretsWoman]

Gold Odenigbo Thank you! Your kind comment is truly a gift to me as well ❤️

[@Aestheticalgenius1]

❤

[@blostin]

Please activate the subtitles in English in your videos

[@Northfield7]

Ah! I totally get upset and then rescue my son! Yikes!

[@reg8297]

U can do all that and still get the wrong result n b utterly exhausted from trying

[@katiemarie3272]

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[@david198089]

She’s crazy and she is raising a son husband. Women can’t raise men. Listen to your husband and you’ll be happy

[@stegospine84]

That's not true. Some dad's die or leave and the mothers do amazing. All things are possible through the Lord.

[@janetbarlin7805]

Rhonda you are amazing. Well done. A super role model for wives, mums and grannies.

[@david198089]

@@stegospine84 Thats what not stats say. Also the men being raised like this are growing up with low T counts. You cant teach a boy to be a man

[@saxmanjpr5092]

@@david198089 Jesus never paid attention to stats. Those things are manipulated with one surveying people with stratigecally planned questions that defect from the truth.

[@david198089]

@@saxmanjpr5092 well stats are harder to manipulate than feelings. Which is the only argument for women being able to raise men. Guess men can raise girls to be women?