Empowered Homes Podcast

Ten Minutes on the clock. Bobby interviews ministry leaders with a blast of questions to spark conversation. Get insight, encouragement, and understanding of how others are connecting church and home. In this episode, Bobby gets on zoom with Jordan Reese. Jordan is the Discipleship Pastor at Englewood Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, NC .  He and his wife, Carolyn, met while serving in a domestic mi...

We were asked on social media to share some books for personal growth and spiritual development. In this episode, Bobby sits down with Eric Conley to talk about resources that have inspired and influenced them in their personal growth with God.  Here are the resources listed in the episode: 1. Devotional Classics-by various authors 2. The Cost of Discipleship-by Dietrich Bonhoeffer 3. Evidence Tha...

A Leadership Conversation with Pastor Ryan Rush. In this episode, we talk about the "Meeting before the Meeting."  When there is major change or challenges, we must be diligent in having the meeting before the meeting. Effective leadership invites others to hear and speak into strategic changes. Face-to-face meetings with the key leaders and influencers before implementing the change or...

In this episode, Bobby sits down with Dan and Mikel Braz to talk about Re|engage Marriage Ministry. God has designed marriage to be a supportive, loving, life-giving relationship that mirrors His own unconditional love for us. Re|engage will help you better understand that design and learn how to apply it to your own marriage. How does your marriage reflect the Gospel? For those in the Katy, TX ar...

This season we are going to focus on a three specific things when it comes to Marriage, Parenting and Personal Growth.  1.     ROI - Return On Investment In season one, we spent a lot of time discussing topics and ideas for your home, but this season we want to share more of the "why" and potential outcome of applying these topics and ideas in your life. When we interview an author or sp...

Ten Minutes on the clock. Bobby interviews ministry leaders with a blast of questions to spark conversation. Get insight, encouragement, and understanding of how others are connecting church and home.  In this episode, Bobby gets on zoom with Grady Watson. Grady is passionate about missions and discipleship. He is the Missions Pastor at First Baptist Grapevine.  If you have questions or would like...

A Leadership Conversation with Pastor Ryan Rush. In this episode, we talk about how to pass negatives up and positives down. A healthy culture is built upon trust and the role of a leader is to manage the good and the bad. The big picture is really looking at our attitude and how we stay positive with those who work for us and passing negatives to our supervisors. How do we view the challenges as...

 Ten Minutes on the clock. Bobby interviews ministry leaders with a blast of questions to spark conversation. Get insight, encouragement, and understanding of how others are connecting church and home.  In this episode, Bobby gets on zoom with Jerry Hendrix. Jerry is the senior pastor at First Baptist Church in Sweetwater, TX.  Jerry Hendrix joined the staff of First Baptist Church on February 22,...

A Leadership Conversation with Pastor Ryan Rush. In this episode, we talk about the power of "NO." How do we prioritize our time, schedules, and responsibilities to be better leaders? We all are given the same amount of time in our days, weeks, and months. We must learn the power of saying NO. Saying "NO" is all about prioritizing your time and energy on the stuff that really m...

In this episode, Maggie and Bobby sit down to talk about five summer activities to connect church and home. How do we live out our faith in intentional ways this summer? Memorize at Scripture Verse as a family Weekly Prayer Focus VBS, Camps, and Retreats  Summer Reading Plan Explore Creation  WATCH this episode on Youtube - Youtube. EHPodcast If you have questions or suggestions for future episode...

Ten Minutes on the clock. Bobby interviews ministry leaders with a blast of questions to spark conversation. Get insight, encouragement, and understanding of how others are connecting church and home.  In this episode, Bobby gets on zoom with John Keim, Family Pastor at Granger Community Church in Indiana. He has been at the church for 17 years in various roles but is currently serving families. J...

Tough Conversations It's not just the routines, schedules, discipline, and heartaches—it's the hard conversations. One of the greatest challenges of parenting is navigating the crucial conversations that we must have with our kids.  In this episode of the Empowered Homes Podcast, Bobby talks to the Scroggins and their story about coming "full circle" as parents. The Scroggins J...

In this episode, Maggie and Bobby sit down with Rita Ramirez and Eric Conley to talk about college students. We talk about how to prepare our students for success in college. We also chat about returning college students and preparing your heart and your home for the adjustment back at home. We also have a special guest with us, Ryan Scantling, from the University of Arkansas. He is a friend of Er...

The Whole Story for the Whole Family is the family devotional parents need to help their kids grow in their faith. Parents are called to be the primary faith trainers in the lives of their children. That means we, as parents, should help them know and understand the Bible so they can know, love, and understand God and His Son, Jesus. But so many parents feel overwhelmed and exhausted at the though...

Many people feel the desire to study Scripture and to place the word of God at the center of their home. But often we feel inadequate or unequipped to do so effectively. This breakout will focus on how to build, in yourself and in your children, the habit of learning to go to Scripture for nourishment and guidance. Check out the video version of today's episode by (clicking here). For more in...

In this episode, Bobby gets on the phone to talk to Ted Shimer about his program and book called "The Freedom Fight." As a new partner with Empowered Homes, you can access the 30 Day Challenge mentioned on the show by visiting, https://empoweredhomes.org/resource/the-freedom-fight-30-day-challenge/ Since 2007, Ted has been through and evaluated over twenty different porn addiction recove...

Bobby and Maggie sit down with Joe Landi to talk about the importance of goal setting.  Corporations and businesses use mission statements, values and goals to guide and drive their purpose and success.  As families and individuals, we are chasing after God's purpose for our lives.   Discovering our personal mission and values can help us set goals to steward our time and resources for God&ap...

In this episode, Bobby and Brad get on the phone with Garland Vance to talk about his book Gettin' (un)Busy.  Hurry is the new normal. We want to achieve our dreams and live a significant life, so we cram our calendars with nonstop activities. Instead of feeling fulfilled, we’re distracted, exhausted, and overwhelmed. We have too much to do and not enough time. But it doesn’t have to be this...

This is the audio from our Marriage and Parenting Weekend. Bobby sits down with Susan Sowell, Cesar Perez, and Chris Kincaid to talk about forgiveness and your family.  What does it look like for your family to have a culture of forgiveness? When hurts and pains emerge, how do we foster care and reconciliation for those under our roofs? In this session, we talk about the root of forgiveness and ho...

This is the audio from our Empowered Homes Marriage and Parenting Weekend. Bobby sits down with Todd and Lori Pendergrass and Dan and Judy Post to talk about what it's like to raise kids in a blended family.  Blended families provide opportunities for new beginnings. They can also be filled with many challenges, like communicating with ex-spouses and developing a plan for discipline. This bre...

In this episode, Maggie gets on the phone with author and counselor, Sissy Goff. Sissy is the Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee, where she works alongside her counseling assistant/pet therapist, Lucy the Havanese. Since 1993, she has been helping girls and their parents find confidence in who they are and hope in who God is making...

Small Group Leaders play an important role in our churches today.  Parents have an incredible opportunity to support the volunteers who are pouring into and leading their kids.  Learn how to partner with small group leaders to create open communication in the discipleship of kids.  In this episode, Maggie sits down with two of her favorite people to talk about ways parents can connect with their k...

In this episode, Maggie gets on the phone with Karen Ehman. They talk through her new book about hospitality and opening your home for those you love. Through devotionals and practical tips, New York Times bestselling author Karen Ehman will inspire you to put love into action in this 40-day journey of hospitality. Karen will help you with the how-to and why of reaching out to others in meaningful...

In this episode, Bobby interviews sports agent and author, Drew Pittman. Drew has written a book titled, First Team Dad . His desire in writing this book was to not settle for being a good dad, but rather striving to be a great dad. In First Team Dad , Drew Pittman shares the principles that can change the game in your family, straight from a sports insider who has field-tested each and every one...

In this episode, Bobby chats with author and speaker Allen Arnold . Allen recently wrote a book called Chaos Can't. Chaos Can’t Ultimately Win. But With God…You Can. The hopeful yet defiant message of Chaos Can’t is that it's possible to remain unshaken in this world of chaos. But you won’t find the answers on the nightly news or social media. They report chaos, stir fear, and take sides...