"Back in Line" with Dr. Mosier: Beyond the Comfort Zone

How New Experiences Shape Our Kids—and Remind Us to Keep Growing Too

Have you ever wondered how your kids will respond to a new experience or event? Will they have fun and grow from it? Or will they absolutely hate it and throw a temper tantrum—kind of like me when I’m hungry?

That was exactly our situation two weekends ago. We dropped Isaiah and Isaac off at a full-day theater camp hosted by our local theater group.

Ellen and I had a list of errands to catch up on after a hectic week, but in the back of my mind, I kept thinking: When are they going to call and say, “Please come pick up your boys—they’re disrupting EVERYTHING!”  I even found myself in a meeting, quietly hoping and praying that call wouldn’t come.

This fear wasn’t totally unfounded. Two and a half years ago, we signed the boys up for basketball at our local YMCA, and Isaac refused to play—until the last game of the season. (Now, he loves basketball.)

Thankfully, that dreaded call never came. When we went to pick them up, we were treated to a surprise: the kids had put together a short scene they created themselves. Isaiah played a Ghostbuster, darting around the stage with a Nerf gun, while Isaac—draped in a white sheet—was the ghost, running around like a madman. It was a blast to watch.

I was genuinely proud to see my boys explore theater—something I never had the chance to do growing up. My wheelhouse was football. It’s funny how life shifts: one minute you're tackling guys on the field, and the next you're adjusting spines as a chiropractor.

After football, I got into powerlifting and Strongman competitions. I was never the strongest guy out there—not even close—but I had fun, made friends, and created memories that will last a lifetime. Even though I didn’t win the competitions; I did my best and gained valuable experiences.

So now I ask you: Are there experiences you’ve always wanted to try? What’s holding you back from going after your goals?

Feel free to comment or send me an email. I’d love to hear what you're reaching for—and I’d be honored to pray for your journey.

Your friend,

Dr. Mosier