Empowered Homes Podcast
Home – where life happens. Where we share our most vulnerable moments. Where we look for strength and encouragement. We all want our homes to be a place of rest, blessing, and empowerment. We all want to strengthen our homes to be a healthy environment where we grow deeper in our relationships with the ones we love most. Where do we start? How do I find guidance to address the challenges my home is facing? Empowered Homes exists to provide practical resources and strategies to help empower your home to be all that it was designed to be. In this podcast, yo...
See For Yourself: Study God's Word With Confidence and Joy
How do you study the Bible with confidence—and help your kids do the same?Â
In this episode of the Empowered Homes Podcast, Bobby Cooley and Meghan Landi host Jimmy and Kelly Needham to talk about their book See For Yourself: How to Study Your Bible with Confidence and Joy. Even if you don’t feel like a “Bible expert,” this conversation will encourage you to grow alongside your kids and create a home centered on God’s Word.Â
Jimmy and Kelly share simple, practical ways to make Scripture part of your everyday rhythms—without pressure or pe...
Overflowing Peace For Families in Anxious Times With Tara Dew
In a world where anxiety often feels like the norm, how can families experience true, lasting peace together? In this episode of the Empowered Homes Podcast, hosts Bobby Cooley and Meghan Landi connect with Bible teacher, author, and speaker Tara Dew to talk about her new book, Overflowing Peace: What God Says About a Peace-Filled Life.Â
Through this conversational interview, they explore how Psalm 23 offers a powerful and practical picture of peace—not just for individuals, but for entire families navigating the everyday rhythms and challenges of life. Tara shares how parents can help their children trust God...
From Tragedy to Testimony: A Story of Murder, Mercy and Faith With Deborah M. Decker
In this powerful episode of the Empowered Homes Podcast, Bobby sits down with Deborah M. Decker, a retired FBI agent and author of Murder and Mercy: The Killing of an Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper, to explore a true story marked by tragedy, justice, and ultimately, redemption.Â
Drawing from her decades of experience in law enforcement, Deborah shares the deeply personal story behind her book and podcast—a heartbreaking murder investigation that took place on Christmas in 2003 and forever changed her life. But this conversation goes beyond true crime. Through unimaginable circumstances, Deborah reveals how God’s presence becam...
How It Started vs. How It’s Going With The Cooleys and The Landis
In this fun and heartfelt episode, Bobby and Meg welcome their spouses, Jenn Cooley and Joe Landi, for an honest conversation about marriage, parenting, and everyday family life. From revealing who pursued who back in college (yes, there was "stalking" involved) to reflecting on both the challenging seasons and the sweetest moments of marriage, they share real stories filled with humor, humility, and authenticity.Â
Together, they talk about what it looks like to grow up, grow together, and stay connected through career changes, raising kids, miscommunication, laughter, and everything in between. Along the way, the group also p...
Gathered For Good: God’s Good Design for the Local Church With Jonathan Griffith
In this episode of the Empowered Homes Podcast, host Bobby Cooley welcomes author and pastor Jonathan Griffiths to discuss his book Gathered for Good and God’s design for the local church. Together, they explore why embodied, committed church life matters in a digital age and why watching church online can’t replace true belonging. Jonathan offers encouragement for parents as they disciple their children toward a healthy love for the church, addressing common pitfalls that can weaken long-term faith. The conversation also compassionately engages church hurt and faith deconstruction, pointing listeners to God’s good purposes for community even a...
Hopeful Sorrow: Bringing Honest Pain and Questions to God With Julie Busler
Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of childhood wounds, emotional trauma, and suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised.
In this episode of the Empowered Homes Podcast, hosts Bobby Cooley and Meghan Landi welcome Bible teacher and author Julie Busler to discuss her new book, Hopeful Sorrow: Turning to God in Hope When Childhood Wounds Have You Turning Away. Julie shares her deeply personal story of healing from childhood wounds, grief from her mother's death and her father's suicide.Â
Julie explains how biblical lament offers a trauma-informed, gospel-centered pathway toward hope. Together, they explore h...
Equipping Kids to Navigate Challenging Cultural Issues With Elizabeth Urbanowicz
How do we prepare our children to thoughtfully and confidently engage with today’s rapidly changing culture—without fear, confusion, or compromise? In this episode of The Empowered Homes Podcast, hosts Bobby Cooley and Meghan Landi sit down with Elizabeth Urbanowicz, founder of Foundation Worldview, to explore how parents, churches, and schools can intentionally disciple kids with a strong biblical worldview from an early age.Â
Elizabeth shares her personal journey and the heart behind creating Foundation Worldview, a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip children to think critically, ask wise questions, and apply God’s truth to real-world cultura...
Guiding Your Home With Purpose: Creating a Culture with Mission, Vision and Values
Every family has a culture, whether it is intentional or not. In this episode, hosts Bobby Cooley and Meg Landi are joined by Empowered Homes Team Members Kina Cockroft and Shiona Howard for a practical and encouraging conversation about how mission, vision, and values shape the heart of a home.
Together, they invite parents to step room by room through the “house” of family life to explore how everyday rhythms, language, and priorities form a home’s culture. Grounded in biblical wisdom and real life experience, this conversation helps parents identify where their family is today, clarify where...
Holiday Traditions and Holy Habits for Families with Hannah Bush from Preteen Journey
In this heartfelt holiday episode, Bobby Cooley and Meg Landi welcome Hannah Bush from Preteen Journey to talk about something deeper than traditions: Family Holiday Habits, and especially the practice of Advent. While the holiday season is packed with traditions, events, and cultural pressure, it’s easy for families to get swept up in the noise and miss the holiness at the center of it all.Â
Together, we explore how Advent can become a grounding habit that helps families pause, reflect, and intentionally prepare their hearts for Christ’s coming.Â
Hannah shares:Â
The true pu...
Navigating Youth Sports as Christians with Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski
Bobby and Meghan talk with Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski about how families can keep faith central in the world of youth sports. They discuss what inspired Away Game, how parents can manage emotions and expectations, and practical ways to support kids without sideline coaching. Hear real stories of transformation as parents shift from performance-driven mindsets to gospel-centered parenting that brings spiritual health and joy, both on and off the field.Â
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Raising Mentally Healthy Kids with Dr. Nurse Mama Jessica Peck
What does it really take to raise mentally healthy kids in today’s world? In this insightful episode, Bobby and Meg welcome Dr. Jessica Peck, a trusted nurse practitioner, author, and mom of four, for a powerful conversation on parenting with purpose, empathy, and intention.Â
Together, they explore the real mental and emotional challenges kids face today, shaped by generational gaps and cultural pressures. Dr. Peck unpacks the difference between “little t” trauma and “big T” Trauma, and offers practical tools to help parents lead with empathy, resilience, and courage. You’ll also learn how your everyday choices can i...
Not My Jesus: Unmasking Counterfeit Versions of Christ with Shane Pruitt
In this episode of the Empowered Homes Podcast, hosts Bobby Cooley and Meghan Landi sit down with pastor and author Shane Pruitt to talk about his latest Bible study, Not My Jesus: Reclaiming the Truth, Rejecting the Idols. Shane shares about his family, ministry, and the heart behind writing this timely study designed to help believers of all ages recognize and reject distorted versions of Jesus shaped by culture and personal preference.
 From “Genie Jesus” to “Mascot Jesus” to “Distant Jesus,” Shane walks through a few of the eight counterfeit versions of Christ outlined in the study, revealing the...
Building Faith Through Storytime with Author Valerie Ellis
In this episode of the Empowered Homes Podcast, Meghan welcomes Valerie Ellis, founder of Our Everyday Parables, children’s author, speaker, and nonprofit consultant. Valerie shares her passion for helping families connect with God in everyday moments, especially through the power of story.Â
From practical tips for parents during story time to insights behind her books Let’s Go! Bible Adventures and the upcoming Wild Faith Devotional for Kids, Valerie offers encouragement and ideas for nurturing faith in fun, meaningful ways. She also gives us a sneak peek into some of the wild animals featured in her new d...
From Summer to School Bells: Embracing the Back-to-School Season with Bobby and Meg
With summer in the rear view mirror, families everywhere are shifting from slow mornings and sunny adventures to early alarms and packed schedules. In this episode of the Empowered Homes Podcast, co-hosts Bobby and Meg talk about how to say goodbye to summer with gratitude and embrace the back-to-school season with purpose and peace.Â
Whether you're ready for a new routine or dreading the drop-offs, Bobby and Meg offer encouragement and practical tips to help families transition well. They also walk through the Empowered Homes Back-to-School Guide—a free, faith-filled resource packed with tools to help parents lea...
Helping Children Build a Strong Foundation in Christ with Lori Joiner
Join Meg and special guest Lori Joiner, author and discipleship coach, as they discuss key principles from her book Raising Children Unto the Lord. Lori shares practical, biblical guidance for intentionally raising children to know and follow Christ in today’s busy world. Learn why praying aloud, teaching the gospel, and owning your child’s spiritual growth are essential steps parents can take beyond church attendance. Lori also shares inspiring stories and simple tools to help families build a strong spiritual foundation.Â
This episode offers encouragement and practical tips for anyone invested in guiding children toward a lifel...
Gym, Swim, and Growing Strong Families With Empowered Homes and the YMCA
Bobby and Meg welcome the Executive Director of Christian Principles for the YMCA of Greater Houston, Robin Scott, to the studio to officially announce a partnership between Empowered Homes and the YMCA. This new effort is designed to help elevate the "Christian" in YMCA with trusted content to help families grow strong spiritually. The YMCA is more than just "gym and swim", it offers incredible programs and initiatives that are rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Y is making a huge impact in people's lives all across the country and Empowered Homes is proud to be a...
Parenting Questions We All Ask With Bobby and Meg
On this episode of the Empowered Homes Podcast, Bobby and Meg are in rare form as they dive into some hilarious discussions about being "Droggy" and other quirky words we’ve all used without anyone ever correcting us. They also get real about the ups and downs of parenting, answering some tough questions along the way.Â
In this episode, they tackle some big parenting topics, including:Â
Do you ever feel inadequate or guilty as a parent?Â
Do you parent from reactivity?Â
A look at the Ph...
Parenting Athletes: Supporting Growth Beyond the Game
On the latest episode of the Empowered Homes Podcast, Bobby, Joe, and Meg discuss the challenges of Parenting Athletes. Raising an athlete requires intentionality and a great deal of patience! As parents, our role is not to act as the coach (unless we're actually coaching our child's team), but to support and guide them toward fulfilling their higher, God-given purpose.Â
Regardless of our own athletic background, we, as parents, need to be mindful of any unhealthy emotional attachments to our child's performance, which can make it harder to focus on the bigger picture. It’s easy to los...
From Brokenness to Blessing: Justin and Trisha Davis on Breaking Cycles that Hurt Relationships
In this episode of the Empowered Homes Podcast, Justin and Trish Davis sit down to discuss their new book, One Choice Away From Change. They open up about their journey from the depths of marital brokenness to leading RefineUs Ministries, where they help others find healing and freedom from past wounds. This candid conversation highlights the transformative power of God's redemption and healing, offering hope to those who feel hopeless. Don't miss this powerful story of restoration and change.Â
About the BookÂ
Relationships are among life’s greatest gifts, yet they can often feel...
Fe-BREW-ary + The Smoke Detector Battery Showdown with Bobby & Meg
Why do the batteries in smoke detectors always die in the middle of the night? We may never know BUT we do know we are excited about Fe-BREW-ary!Â
Bobby and Meg are back in the studio to chat about life, what's happening with Empowered Homes Ministry Partners and the February Resource Guide for families.Â
It's the LOVE month and we walk through the resource guide, Growing in God's Love, to help equip families to find practical ways to connect and prioritize spiritual growth this month.Â
Download the FREE Resource Guide: https://empoweredhomes.org/res...
Empowering Emerging Adults: Tammy Dorsett on The Gap at Sawmill Meadow and Purposeful Gap Years
Meg and Bobby are joined by Tammy Dorsett, co-founder of The Gap at Sawmill Meadow. Tammy discusses how her family supported her son's transition away from college and his path to relaunching into the world with purpose and responsibility. This experience inspired the creation of The Gap at Sawmill Meadow, a faith-based program designed to help emerging adults who aren't yet ready for college or the workforce make the most of a purposeful "Gap Year" to prepare for the future. They are doing the beautiful work in helping new adult practice how to be before they decide what to...
Quitters Day + New Year Reflections and Intentions
On the very first episode of 2025, Bobby and Meghan are catching up and walking through our latest FREE resource guide: New Year Reflections and Intentions. Listen for Bobby's biggest regret of 2024 and Meg's proud moment of 2024.
We are planning some new initiatives for 2025 so be ready for all the exciting things to come including some fun podcast episodes! Stay tuned. Subscribe. Share. Want to Watch this episode? Click here to view on Youtube.
Download the Guide
This guide is designed to help you and your family connect and dream together...
Forging Godly Men With Vince Miller
Episode 185 features author, Vince Miller, who addresses the question of What makes a man? head-on in his first book of the Forged: Godly Men series, providing a clear, compelling look at what it means to be a man of God. Through his own story and life experiences, Vince shares how God took the many shattered pieces of his broken life to shape and grow him for ministry to men.
About Vince
Vince Miller is an author and speaker to men. He has authored 20 different books and is hosted on platforms like RightNow Media, Faithlife...
Gospel Infused Wellness with Dede Murff
Meghan welcomes Master Certified Health Coach, Dede Murff, to the Empowered Homes podcast. Dede discusses her passion for holistic health practices completely infused with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Dede shares how God brought her on a health journey teaching her so more than healthy living but deep contentment in his love. She also gives practical health principles PLUS she does something that has never happened in the history of the Empowered Homes Podcast. Don't miss this fun and helpful episode!
About Dede Murff Dede Murff is a wife, mother of 5 and grandma of 3. She is a...
Endurance in the Midst of Life's Storms with Pastor Justin Kendrick
Why settle for survival? The storms of life can leave you feeling exhausting and weak. Justin's book helps people develop a spiritual resilience that propels you past your weariness and anxiety and into a life of lasting peace. When your heart tells you that God is far away, remember that he is the God who can quiet the storm. He is the God who uses suffering to conquer suffering. He is the God who empowers you to move beyond survival and into a life of victory!
The Empowered Homes Team welcomes back Justin Kendrick to discuss his...
Nothing Is Wasted: Grief, Tragedy & God's Healing with Davey Blackburn
The Empowered Homes team welcomes Davey Blackburn to talk about his book, Nothing is Wasted. Davey shares his incredible story of walking through senseless tragedy and the grief journey that followed after losing his wife and unborn baby girl to murder. Davey is real and raw about his journey to finding healing and fully rely on God's grace to set him in a place of forgiveness, redemption and a ministry to others who are navigating grief, tragedy, transition or other challenges in life.
About Davey
Davey is the founder and director of Nothing is...
Navigating Cultural Chaos with Children and Teens with Dr. Andrew T. Walker
Bobby and Meghan welcome back Dr. Andrew T. Walker, to discuss his newest book, What Do I Say When...?: A Parent's Guide to Navigating Cultural Chaos for Children and Teens.
Andrew and his wife Christian, co-authored this incredible resource to help parents effectively respond to their children’s questions on a wide range of topics, including abortion, sexuality, transgenderism, technology, political engagement, and more. Each chapter contains age-appropriate prompts for parents of children at different stages of development and maturity. Parents can refer to each chapter as specific questions arise, study hot-button topics for future reference, or ac...
Deconstruction + The House That Jesus Built With Natalie Runion
Episode 180 won't disappoint with the Three Little Pigs, The Wheel of Favor and Bobby and Meghan had to be rescued from the podcast studio! Bobby and Meghan are thrilled to welcome Natalie Runion, the founder of Raised to Stay, a community of Stayers who are healing and staying connected to the local church. We discuss her new book, The House That Jesus Built. This powerful conversation dives into deconstruction, church hurt and building a foundation on Jesus.Â
About The BookÂ
In The House That Jesus Built, bestselling author Natalie Runion gives insight and encouragement to all th...
Desperate Prayer and Dancing in the Kitchen with Susan Sowell
Connecting our hearts to God through prayer is vital for our spiritual growth. Prayer can be intimidating for some and come easy for others, but regardless of where we are in our walk with God, know that we are all prayer learners on a journey of growth and true fulfillment in Jesus. Bobby and Meghan are joined, in studio, by Susan Sowell to have an honest conversation about different types of prayer, dancing in the kitchen and getting honest with God when you don't feel like praying!
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Habits for a Sacred Home with Jennifer Pepito
Push back chaos by finding your own rhythm. Eliminate distractions so your home becomes a place of refuge. Foster a family culture of simplicity and stability. On Episode 178 of the Empowered Homes Podcast, we are joined by author, Jennifer Pepito, to discuss her latest book, Habits for a Sacred Home. Jennifer passionately shares about 9 practices from history to anchor and restore the modern family.
About Jennifer Pepito
Jennifer is the host of the Restoration Home Podcast, author of Mothering by the Book, and founder of The Peaceful Press. Jennifer is on a mission to...
Episode 177: How to Spell WORSHIP with John Bolin
About Episode 177
Do you desire to disciple your family toward worship and connection with God? In Episode 177, Bobby and Meghan welcome back our friend, John Bolin, to discuss his new book, How to Spell WORSHIP with Your Family. John shares 7 principles of worship for our hearts and homes that we hope inspires you to lean deeper into connection with God. These 7 principles will give you a beautiful framework for a life filled with a response of worship that reflects God's heart and design for his creation.
About John Bolin
John Bolin...
Episode 176: Misconceptions About Worship with Michael McMahon & Leslyn Jacks
About Episode 176
What is worship? Can I only worship at Church? What if I don't like to sing? Bobby and Meghan are chatting with worship leaders, Michael McMahon and Leslyn Jacks about the spiritual discipline of worship. Listen to this fun episode as we address misconceptions about worship, reveal some funny worship fails and talk about God's call for us to live as worshipers.
About Michael McMahon
Michael is the North Katy Worship Pastor for Kingsland Baptist Church. Michael holds a Bachelors in Applied Ministry and two Masters degrees in Worship...
Episode 175: Generosity and Giving with Pastor Todd Pendergrass
Bobby and Meghan are chatting with Pastor Todd Pendergrass about the spiritual discipline of generosity and giving. Why and how do we practice generosity and giving? Is it only financial? Take a listen for an honest conversation about being generous with our lives because of the grace of Jesus Christ.
About Todd Pendergrass
Todd joined the Kingsland Team in August 2017. Prior to joining Kingsland Todd served churches in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. Most recently Todd served as the Vice President of Development and Communication for the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes (TBCH). TBCH is a...
Restore The Table, Change The World with Ryan Rush
Bobby and Meghan are joined by Pastor Ryan Rush to discuss his latest book, Restore The Table: Discovering the Powerful Connections of Meaningful Mealtimes. Ryan shares his passion for meaningful mealtimes and intentional connection around the table and its potential to be a catalyst to change the world. He challenges our listeners to use the FREE resources at restorethetable.org to cultivate connection with family, neighbors, co-workers and more.
About Ryan Rush
Ryan serves as pastor of Kingsland Baptist Church in Katy, Texas. He has spent more than 20 years working in ministry, and during...
The Power of Being an Intentional Dad with Scott Morris
Fathers play a crucial role in the growth and development of their sons. The Empowered Homes Podcast welcomes Scott Morris, Director of Father - Son Kamp at Kanakuk Kamps in Branson, MO.
Scott and Bobby have an inspiring conversation about the father - son relationship, pouring into young leaders and the power of TIME and choosing your son.
More About Kanakuk: https://kanakuk.com/father-son-kamp/
About Scott: Scott Morris is the Director of Father Son Kamp and Director of Safety & Security. He graduated from the United States Military Academy...
Teaching Kids Spiritual Disciplines + The Stanley with Maggie Bertram
Don't call it a comeback! We are soooo excited to welcome back former Empowered Homes podcast co-host, Maggie Bertram. Maggie is back to talk about her new adventure editing content for Lifeway, give her take on The Stanley trend and shares some great tips for teaching kids Spiritual Disciplines. We especially loved the Bicycle Model she shares at the end of the episode! PLUS, Bobby gets a little choked up so it's an exciting episode.
About Maggie Bertram
Maggie is currently a content editor at Lifeway for The Gospel Project Kids. Previously, she served...
God's Word: The Key to Our Faith
God gave us the key to grow and understand our faith in Him through the Bible. In today’s episode, Bobby and Meghan are continuing to talk about the spiritual discipline of Reading God's word. They are joined by Joe Landi and they all have a fun conversation about reading God’s word with intentionality and giving our full attention to understanding who God is through the gift of his word.
Learn to let go of unrealistic goals and find freedom in coming to God’s word as a place of growth and rest. Learn to be honest...
Adoring Christ with Kori de Leon + Spiritual Disciplines and EH Updates
How can we learn to read and love God’s word as a fruitful spiritual discipline?  The Empowered Homes Team kicks off 2024 talking New Years resolutions, EH Updates, Spiritual Disciplines and an inspiring interview with our dear friend, Kori de Leon, founder of Adoring Christ Ministries.
Meghan and Kori talk about the spiritual discipline of reading and learning to love God's word. We pray this conversation inspires you to be equipped as a follower of Jesus through your time in God's Word.
Go straight to the Interview with Kori de Leon:
Intro & EH...
Episode 169: Exiles of Gender Ideology with Katie J. McCoy
This special episode of the Empowered Homes Podcast is a recorded session from The Empowered Homes Conference 2023: Sexuality, Gender, Identity and the Gospel.
About the Session:
The world seems to have turned upside down in the last two decades. The confusion over gender identity is like a mirror to our collective cultural conscience, revealing our beliefs, values, and aims. But it is also a once-in-a-generation opportunity the people of God cannot afford to miss. Discover how we can confront society's greatest spiritual strongholds and offer a compelling witness for the truth that sets us...
Episode 168: Responding Philosophically to the Transgender Movement with Andrew T. Walker
This special episode of the Empowered Homes Podcast is a recorded session from The Empowered Homes Conference 2023: Sexuality, Gender, Identity and the Gospel.
About this Session:
Christians need to understand the transgender moment culturally and theologically, but also philosophically. In this talk, Professor Andrew T. Walker, of Southern Seminary, will unpack the philosophical problems with the transgender movement and then provide Christians with a few ideas on how to lovingly challenge their culture and their neighbor with the inconsistencies residing within the worldview.
About the Empowered Homes Conference 2023:
Sexuality...
