What if the young man you’re worried about is still becoming who he was created to be?

In this deeply personal episode of The Parent Pivot Podcast, Steve and Julia talk honestly about boys, brain development, unmet expectations, parenting fear, and why so many parents panic too soon. From the science behind the prefrontal cortex developing around age 26… to the emotional impact parents can unknowingly have on their sons… this conversation is filled with hope, wisdom, and practical encouragement.

Steve also shares part of his own story behind his new book, The Father Eclipse, and how fathers can unintentionally shape a son’s identity for decades and block his view of the Father.

If you’re parenting a teenage or young adult son, this episode will help you breathe, step back, and love him well through the journey.

Resources mentioned on today's podcast:

1. The Parent Pivot Podcast, "I'm Going to the Sidelines" - When It's Time to Take a Step Back: Interview with Jackson Cummings

2. "The Father Eclipse: How Your Earthy Father Shaped Your Identity and How to See God Clearly Again" by Steve Cummings. Available on Amazon.

3. I Know a Guy Podcast - 5-minutes each day. Real talk for men who don't do small talk.

4. "Stop Fixing Her: Why Your 'Help" is Killing Connection" Episode 126 of I Know a Guy Podcast with Steve Cummings

5. YouVersion Bible Plan - "The Heart of a Warrior: Before You Can Become the Warrior, You Must Become the Beloved Son." with Michael Thompson

6. "The Heart of a Warrior" book by Michael Thompson.