Praying for Teen Boys: Partner with God for the Heart of Your Son

by Brooke McGlothlin

The teen years are an emotional roller coaster in your son's life, rife with difficulties, insecurities, temptations, and opportunities to make unwise decisions. He still needs you . . . but sometimes you honestly don't know what to do. Navigating these complicated teen years with her own sons, author Brooke McGlothlin offers wisdom and practical help from the trenches--along with over 90 Scripture-inspired prayers--to help you

· fight for your son, not against him
· unlock the full power of partnering with God through prayer
· navigate your changing relationship with peace and confidence
· release your son to God and take joy in your role as his mom
· pray for seven key areas in your young man's life
· find the wisdom you need each day
· feel purposeful, not powerless, in your parenting

There will always be limits to what you can do for your teenage son. But there are never any limits to what you can pray--and what God can do.

Genres: Parenting

176 pages, Paperback

Published April 22, 2025

About the author

Brooke is the Founder of Million Praying Moms, and author of 8 books, including her latest, Praying for Teen Boys: Partner with God for the Heart of Your Son and Praying Mom: Making Prayer the First and Best Response to Motherhood. She’s a wife and mom to two teenage boys who make their home in the mountains of Appalachia, calling southwestern Virginia home. Learn more about Brooke at www.brookemcglothlin.net.

Reviews

[Stacey Thacker · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful follow-up to "Praying for Boys", this book is the prayer guide you need as you fight for your teen boys and not against them. If you are desperate for God to move in their lives (and yours) Brooke McGlothlin will take you by the hand, share her passion for prayer, and show you how to do it. I can't think of a more timely message or a better mentor.

[Richard Gresham · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a parent I know firsthand how challenging and rewarding the teen years can be, and Brooke McGlothlin’s Praying for Teen Boys is both a comfort and a guide through that season of parenting. This book doesn’t pretend that raising sons is easy instead it acknowledges the real struggles while reminding us that prayer is one of the most powerful ways we can support and influence their lives.

What I found most impactful as an adult reader is how practical and heartfelt McGlothlin’s reflections are. Each chapter pairs relatable parenting challenges with biblically grounded prayers, offering not only encouragement but also structure for those moments when words feel hard to find. The prayers themselves are honest, not polished or distant, which makes them feel accessible for any parent who simply wants to lift their son up to God.

I also appreciate that McGlothlin emphasizes partnership with God and with our children rather than control. That perspective resonated with me deeply. It’s not about praying away difficulties but about praying for strength guidance and growth in both our sons and ourselves.

For parents of teenage boys this book feels like both a companion and a tool something you can read straight through for encouragement or return to when you need prayer in a specific area. Praying for Teen Boys reminded me that I am not walking this journey alone and that makes all the difference.

[Ginger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such Godly words. I will keep this book handy as a reference on Biblical prayers to pray over my family.

[Katie Martin · Rating 3 out of 5]

not a parent, but I have lots of teen boys in my life. this book includes many short prayers using Scriptures. practical and simple