TNMU #226: What’s In A Name

The names you use to refer to others, including your son, have tremendous power in the message they communicate. But when we’re not aware of that impact or not acting intentionally for the good of the other person opportunities are missed. John and Mark explore what this looks like in practice and in helping your son become a man.   References: The Bible Project   Expanded Notes: Changing of a name can represent a line of demarkation, a transition from what was to what is or what can be; A before and after Whatever language you use to get your child’s attention can become who they believe they are Old Testament era naming often had real meaning based on the circumstances surrounding the birth of the child Even Father God changed the name we know him by as part of expanding how we know him; From El Shaddai to Yahweh to Jesus How you refer to your son in his journey into manhood and after he arrives can be significantly powerful for him What about how you refer to him around his friends or as he becomes a father? How are you honoring, or dishonoring, your son by what you call him? How can you be more intentional with names and nicknames in the process of raising a young man? Discussing this with your son can be rich opportunities for connection and understanding