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A Time to Sharpen

A Time to Sharpen

By: Axel Liimatta & Brandon Maxwell
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 A bi-weekly podcast that examines how working with teenagers can make us better versions of ourselves: better teachers, better counselors, better parents…better people. Join two of Whetstone Boys Ranch's co-founders, Axel Liimatta and Brandon Maxwell, as they discuss what twenty years of serving struggling teenagers and their families has taught them about how to address the most challenging of behaviors. You'll find answers without dogma, encouragement without false hope, and sharpening without shame. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/time-to-sharpen/supportAxel Liimatta & Brandon Maxwell Parenting & Families Relationships
Episodes
  • Whetstone Boys Ranch FAQ Part Two

    Whetstone Boys Ranch FAQ Part Two
    Mar 16 2026

    FAQ Part Two
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    53 mins
  • FAQ's: Part 1

    FAQ's: Part 1
    Feb 20 2026

    If you’re considering a place like Whetstone for your son, you’re not just looking for a brochure, you’re looking for answers. Real ones. The kind you ask when you can’t sleep. The house is finally quiet, but your mind won’t be.

    So we’re starting a short, straightforward FAQ series - episodes designed to cover the big questions families ask when they’re weighing residential care: safety, school, therapy, work, weekends, faith, communication, discipline, field trips…all of it in one place, for easy reference.

    Today’s episode starts with the first question most parents ask: “Will my son be safe?” We’ll hit supervision standards, how we prevent bullying and pecking-order culture, what happens when a situation escalates fast, how we handle contraband, runaway risk, and what crisis response looks like in the moment.

    Join us this month on A Time to Sharpen as we discuss the “Most Frequently Asked Questions” about Whetstone Boys Ranch.

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    50 mins
  • Mountains & Molehills

    Mountains & Molehills
    Feb 4 2026

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    49 mins
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