House of Roberts Podcast

One of the most important conversations you'll ever have with your child is also one of the most intimidating. In this episode of the House of Roberts Podcast, we share a very personal parenting milestone as Michael talks about having "the talk" with our oldest son for the first time. How do you know when your child is ready? What should you say? How much information is too much? And...

How do you raise kids who can handle adversity, overcome challenges, and keep moving forward when life gets hard? In Part 2 of this conversation, Michael and Gabrielle continue exploring one of their core parenting values: raising resilient, strong, and faith-filled children. From the words we speak over our kids to the environments we expose them to, every day presents opportunities to help our c...

What does it take to raise resilient kids in a fragile world? In Part 1 of this conversation, Michael and Gabrielle discuss one of the most important goals they have as parents: raising children who are strong, resilient, and able to navigate life's challenges with confidence and faith. From scraped knees and childhood setbacks to bigger disappointments and unexpected hardships, children are c...

In this episode of the House of Roberts Podcast, Michael and Gabrielle share a candid conversation about recognizing the burdens God places on our hearts and learning how to faithfully steward them. From funny behind-the-scenes moments while speaking at church to reflecting on a season where God radically shifted their focus back to marriage and family, this episode explores what it looks like to...

Are VBS, youth camp, and church events really worth the time, money, and effort? In this episode of the House of Roberts Podcast, Michael and Gabrielle tackle a question many Christian parents wrestle with: Do experiences like Vacation Bible School, youth camp, retreats, and church conferences actually make a lasting difference in the lives of our kids? Drawing from their own childhood experiences...

Technology is everywhere—but is it helping our kids thrive or quietly hurting them? In this episode of the House of Roberts Podcast, Michael and Gabrielle dive into one of the biggest parenting challenges of our generation: technology, smartphones, social media, gaming, and screen time. As parents of four children, they share their honest thoughts, personal convictions, and practical approach to n...

Anxiety and depression are affecting more people than ever before—but how should Christians approach these very real struggles? In this episode of the House of Roberts Podcast, Michael and Gabrielle have an honest conversation about anxiety, depression, mental health, and the role faith plays in the healing journey. Sharing personal experiences, observations, and biblical encouragement, they discu...

Not every day is a good day. In this episode of the House of Roberts Podcast, Michael and Gabrielle pull back the curtain on a difficult day in their own home and talk honestly about the reality of family life. From parenting struggles and miscommunications to moments of frustration and disappointment, they share what happened, what they learned, and how they worked through it together. In a cultu...

Submission in marriage may be one of the most misunderstood topics in the Bible. In this episode of the House of Roberts Podcast, Michael and Gabrielle tackle one of the most challenging and controversial conversations in Christian marriage: biblical submission. What did God actually intend when He established roles within marriage? Is submission about control, inequality, or losing your voice—or...

Why do siblings fight so much—and what can parents do about it? In this episode of the House of Roberts Podcast, Michael and Gabrielle dive into the reality of sibling rivalry, conflict between brothers and sisters, and the challenges of raising children who genuinely love and support one another. As parents of four children, they share honest stories, lessons they've learned, and practical wa...

Every parent has had that moment. The moment you lose your patience. The moment you say something you wish you could take back. The moment you walk away thinking, "I could have handled that so much better." In this episode of the House of Roberts Podcast, Michael and Gabrielle tackle a topic every parent can relate to: parent fails. Through personal stories, honest reflection, and practi...

Every healthy marriage knows how to do two things: play well and fight well. In this episode of the House of Roberts Podcast, Michael and Gabrielle explore an often-overlooked truth about marriage: it's not enough to simply enjoy each other when things are good—you also have to learn how to navigate conflict when things get difficult. Conflict isn't a sign that your marriage is broken. In...

Do you ever feel like you're not enough? Not experienced enough. Not wise enough. Not qualified enough. Not capable enough. In this episode of the House of Roberts Podcast, Michael and Gabrielle tackle one of the most common lies people believe: "I don't have what it takes." Whether it's raising children, building a strong marriage, stepping into leadership, pursuing a dream,...

Do friends really matter that much? The people we spend the most time with shape our thinking, influence our decisions, impact our values, and often determine the direction of our lives more than we realize. In this episode of the House of Roberts Podcast, Michael and Gabrielle discuss the importance of friendship—for both adults and children—and why the relationships we cultivate matter so much....

Do we hate youth sports? Not exactly—but we do think parents need to have an honest conversation about the role sports are playing in family life. In this episode of the House of Roberts Podcast, Michael and Gabrielle tackle one of the biggest parenting topics of our generation: youth sports. From packed schedules and weekend tournaments to travel teams and the pressure to specialize early, they d...

What if your routines made your decisions for you? In this episode of the House of Roberts Podcast, Michael and Gabrielle discuss the power of routines, habits, and rhythms in shaping the life, marriage, and family you want to build. While many people focus on goals and intentions, lasting change often comes from the small, consistent decisions we make every day. They explore how healthy routines...

Where have we been? If you've been following the House of Roberts Podcast, you may have noticed we've been a little quiet lately. In this episode, Michael and Gabrielle pull back the curtain and share what's been happening behind the scenes in their family, faith journey, and life over the past season. From major life transitions and unexpected challenges to new opportunities and lesso...

What if one simple shift in perspective could completely change the way you parent? In this episode of the House of Roberts Podcast, Michael and Gabrielle discuss a powerful parenting mindset that has been reshaping the way they think about family life: the difference between doing things for your kids and doing life with your kids. As parents, it's easy to get caught up providing opportunitie...

What if one of the biggest influences on your child's future is something you do every single day? In this episode of the House of Roberts Podcast, Michael and Gabrielle discuss one thing that could be helping—or hurting—your parenting: your words. The words we speak to our children, about our children, and over our children carry tremendous weight. Whether we realize it or not, our words shap...

What keeps a marriage healthy over the long haul? Most couples start marriage deeply connected, but life has a way of pulling people apart. Careers, kids, responsibilities, finances, schedules, and stress can slowly chip away at the relationship if we're not intentional. In Part 2 of this conversation, Michael and Gabrielle continue discussing five things healthy married couples do. This episo...

What do healthy married couples actually do? Every marriage wants connection, intimacy, trust, and unity—but those things don't happen by accident. Healthy marriages are built through intentional habits practiced consistently over time. In this episode of the House of Roberts Podcast, Michael and Gabrielle kick off Part 1 of a two-part conversation on five things healthy married couples do. Dr...

In this episode of the House of Roberts Podcast, we sit down with author, professor, and leading Christian apologist, Nancy Pearcey, to discuss one of the most important conversations parents are facing today: how to think biblically about identity, sexuality, gender, and the value of the human body. Drawing from her bestselling book  Love Thy Body , Nancy helps parents understand the cultural ide...

In this episode, Michael and Gabrielle interview Caleb Price, the Director and Producer of The Homeschool Awakening. They talk about the genesis of the documentary, what he learned in the process, and how it impacted his family. Whether your children are in public or private education or are homeschooled, you will learn a lot and be encouraged by this episode! You can find The Homeschool Awakening...

It's not too late to finish your year strong! In this episode, Michael and Gabrielle give you some practical tips that will help you connect with your spouse, your children, and have a great end to your 2024.

In this episode, Michael and Gabrielle share some big personal news about their life and the future of House of Roberts Podcast.