Empowered Homes Podcast

In this episode, Bobby and Maggie sit down with Susan Sowell to talk about what we do when Christmas looks different. When we are not where we want to be in life during the holidays or when we have empty seats around the dinner table. Susan brings some incredible wisdom to those who struggle with the season. For more information about grief and loss visit empoweredhomes.org/loss If you have questi...

In this episode, Bobby gets on the phone with Patrick Schwenk. Patrick and his wife wrote a book called In a Boat in the Middle of the Lake . He is a pastor and tells a story of being diagnosed with cancer and how he and his family are navigating life. You can find all of their resources at forthefamily.org Your Storm Doesn’t Have to Sink You At some point in our lives, we all find ourselves in a...

In this episode, Bobby and Maggie sit down with Janet Lewis. Janet works in the Special Needs Ministry at Kingsland Baptist Church. Parent support groups for special needs families are vital, but there are some unique and amazing opportunities for those with special needs children.  We would love some of your questions about this topic. Please email us at podcast@empoweredhomes.org  About Empowere...

What are you thankful for? This past year has been a mess. However, we still have the opportunity to be thankful. Instead of focusing on the negative and the terrible things of this year, find a way to be thankful. If you want to check out the Christmas resources go to empoweredhomes.org/resource/christmas For questions or comments please email podcast@empoweredhomes.org  About Empowered Homes  Em...

In this episode, we play a recording from a parent open forum at Kingsland Baptist Church. The forum was about leveraging conversations for connection. According to a recent article in Time Magazine, when a number of parents were asked to name the number one area they needed help with, the majority of them stated “communication with my family.” I think many of us would agree!  Communicating with o...

Bobby sits down with Chip Dodd. Chip has written  The Voice of the Heart in 2001, which speaks to the importance of feelings as tools and gifts. This seminal work continues to impact lives all over the world. Each successive book, The Perfect Loss , Needs of the Heart , Keeping Heart , Anthem to the Invisible and Parenting with Heart , speaks to our desire to live a full life, love others well, an...

Today's episode is about how to slow down and listen to someone's story.  Gospel Shepherding is centered on listening to the person's story.  Everyone has a story to tell. Whether they tell the story of their day or the story of their life, the words they say are full of meaning and importance. If we want to grow in our ability to speak effectively about Jesus and proclaim the gospe...

This episode has two parts. In Part One, Bobby shares five books that every man needs to read and apply to their lives. In Part Two, Bobby interviews Jerrad Lopes, Christian pastor and  founder of DadTired.com, a non-profit ministry focused on equipping men to lead their families well. Jerrad hosts the weekly Dad Tired Podcast listened to by hundreds of thousands of men from around the world. (Lis...

In this episode, Maggie and Bob sit down with Josh Stewart and Rita Ramirez to discuss all the different phases our kids go through and the questions they ask as they grow up into adults. The resource we mention in the podcast is found here. https://empoweredhomes.org/resource/questions-in-the-hearts-of-our-kids/ If you have any questions for the next Maggie and Bob show, email podcast@empoweredho...

In this episode, Bobby sits down with John Bolin to talk about living a lifestyle of worship. John is the Pastor of Worship Ministry at Kingsland and has the heart to see worshipers worship in spirit and truth. We spell out the word worship and give a focus for each letter. Each letter has a resource attached to it. You can access the links below. W - Word (Click Here) O - Obey (Click Here) R - Re...

In this episode, Bobby gets on the phone with Jeff Epps. Jeff is a leader at a boys ranch for at-risk and troubled boys who have experienced broken homes and need some support. Jeff has a thick Tennessee accent and a big heart to pour Jesus into these boys.  His own life experiences have equipped him to help these boys grow into successful adults. He desires to help children in hard places and poi...

In this episode, Maggie and Bob sit down with Brad Flurry and Leslee McWhirter to talk about extracurricular activities. Before the pandemic, our kids were busier than ever. Now that we have an opportunity to rest our calendars, what are some key principles for navigating extracurricular activities? Five Tips 1. One at a time.  2. What is the WHY?  3. Relationships matter.  4. Your words matter. ...

In this episode, Bobby and Maggie sit down with Tamber Jones to talk about homeschooling and at-home learning. Tamber holds a master's degree from HBU and has been leading her children at home for eleven years now. Based on her own experience, she shares five pro tips to help all parents who are experiencing any and all levels of at-home learning. Five Pro-Tips 1. Manage Expectations. Setting...

In this episode, Bobby sits down with Pastor Ryan Rush to interview Dr. Gene Wilkes. Dr. Gene Wilkes is the president and professor of New Testament and Leadership at B. H. Carroll Theological Institute in Irving, Texas. Dr. Wilkes embraces the Institute's mission to "equip men and women called to serve Christ in the diverse and global ministries of his church." He has authored elev...

Maggie and Bob sit down with Laura, our Preschool Minister at Kingsland Baptist Church, to take a question from social media about establishing rules in the home with varying ages and personalities. We talk about the importance of core values and consistency. We also rate some products designed to make family life easier. Please submit your questions to podcast@empoweredhomes.org For more resource...

In this podcast, Bobby sits down with Gil Harris, Men's Ministry Director at Kingsland Baptist Church to interview Morgan Snyder. Morgan is a grateful husband of over 20 years and a proud father of a wildly creative and witty daughter and a joyful and passionate son. He serves as a strategist, entrepreneur, teacher, writer, and speaker. His passion is to both be shaped by and shape the men an...

This episode was recorded in October 2019 during the Empowered Homes Conference. Bobby sits down with Dr. Jim Denison who is a leading voice in examining culture through a biblical worldview. We discuss how to use the culture to transform and disciple our kids. We can either hide our kids from culture or empower our kids to transform culture in the name of Jesus. God Moments are about using the he...

In this episode, Neal and Bekah Springer share their adoption story. They discuss the grief of infertility, the hope and heartbreak involved with foster care, the joy of reunification, and the beauty found in a community of faith. They also share some practical ways to help a foster family. Whether you are considering adoption or know someone in the process, Neal and Bekah’s story offers hope. Nea...

(RECORDED MARCH 2020) In this episode, Bobby gets on the phone with Mark Gregston to talk about parenting teens in crisis. Mark has taken all the experience he has gained in working in the various youth ministry experiences and developed resources to help parents nationwide. He’s authored 18 books, has written hundreds of articles about parenting teens in a difficult culture, and is also the host...

In this episode, Maggie and Bobby sit down with Eric Friedmann to talk about summer. Summer is an awesome opportunity to spend quality time together as a family. Summer can also be full of frustrating moments. We talk about the good, the bad, and the awesome parts of summer. We also hear some great ideas for families to make the most of the summer. For questions, please email podcast@empoweredhome...

Stop drifting apart and instead thrive together with this practical five-step plan for God's best possible life for your family. https://www.familyshift.com Despite the best of intentions, the busyness of life and endless distractions frequently cause parents to put their family's development on the back burner. Family Shift shows parents how to realign their families with easy but criti...

This episode was recorded pre-COVID-19. Bobby gets on the phone with Allen Arnold to discuss living life as sons and daughters of God. We talk about the invitation to live our lives with or without Him. We can know a lot about God and still live without Him. What steps do we need to take to live as sons and daughters? Listen in to discover a better way to live and love. For more resources to conne...

In this episode, Bobby interviews Jim Burns to talk about the three types of intimacy in marriage. We discuss the differences between emotional, physical, and spiritual intimacy and how they are interconnected. Jim Burns is the president of HomeWord. He speaks to thousands of people around the world each year. He has close to 2 million resources in print in 20 languages. He primarily writes and sp...

This episode was recorded in October 2019 and was originally set to release in March 2020. In this interview with author, speaker, and father, Brian Housman, we talk about relational investments and being a tech-savvy parent. Brian has been working full-time with families since 1993. He has been a speaker at more than 300 conferences and countless schools, churches, and camps and has led family pr...

In this episode, Maggie and Bobby sit down with some special guests to talk about empowering kids to contribute around the house. Sarah Thiele and Liz Flurry join us to impart what they do with their kids. We also discuss the differences between boys and girls. We are raising adults, and we want to teach them to be productive and responsible adults. Read more on this topic here: https://www.empowe...