We were asked on social media to share some books for your marriage. Bobby shares 5 books that have made an impact on him and his marriage. Here are the resources listed in the episode: Bonus: 30 days of Prayer for your Marriage - By Bobby & Jenn Cooley and Brad & Liz Flurry 1. Love and Respect - By Emerson Eggerichs 2. Fairness is Overrated - By Tim Stevens 3. The Language of Love - By Gary Smalley and John Trent 4. Boundaries - By Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend 5. Everybody Always - By Bob Goff What books have helped you? Email podcast@empoweredhomes.org

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5 Books For Your Marriage

In this episode, Bobby gets on zoom with Pastor Justin Kendrick to talk about his book Bury Your Ordinary. Many Christians wonder, “Why am I stuck spiritually when I read the Bible, pray, and go to church?” In Bury Your Ordinary, Pastor Justin Kendrick offers a clear map for spiritual growth to help readers:Develop seven habits that lead to explosive spiritual growthRealize the number-one ingredient God looks for in a disciple makerShare their faith as a way of lifeLearn to follow the promptings of the Holy SpiritLive out the truth that God is deeply satisfied with who they areBury Your Ordinary is a field manual to an entirely different way of life that starts with digging a deep hole, putting the “ordinary you” inside it, covering it with dirt, and walking away as a transformed person. Through intentional changes to your habits, you will discover a deeper love for God and a heart fully alive.Grab a copy of his book! (Click Here) For questions, email podcast@empoweredhomes.org.

Bury Your Ordinary: Interview with Justin Kendrick

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 authors2. The Cost of Discipleship-by Dietrich Bonhoeffer3. Evidence That Demands a Verdict-by Josh McDowell and Sean McDowell4. Growing Up-Book 1 of Robby Gallaty&apos;s Discipleship series5. Bearing Fruit-Book 3 of Robby Gallaty&apos;s Discipleship series 6. A Million Miles in a Thousand Years-by Donald Miller7. Experiencing God-by Henry Blackaby8. Pursuit of God-by A.W. Tozer9. Field Notes Book

Books For Personal Growth

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 area looking for a re|engage group - https://kingsland.org/re-engageFor those outside of Katy, TX - https://www.reengage.org/locationsFor questions, podcast@empoweredhomes.org. 

The Impact of Re|Engage Marriage Ministry

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 InvestmentIn 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 specialist, we want to give insight on not just great ideas but if you apply these ideas, then your home will look like ____________ (What is the goal?).One of the biggest questions we were asked last year was,  "Why should I apply this in my home or marriage or for myself?"2.     More Non-Traditional Family LifeThe family doesn’t look like it did 50-60 years ago. So we need and want to talk about more non-traditional topics.Blended familiesSingle parentsInfertility Special Needs/Different AbilitiesGrief and Loss Divorce DepressionAnxiety  3.     Direct Questions and topics from Listeners We want to hear from those of you listening. What questions do you have or what topics do you want to discuss? Podcast@empoweredhomes.org.

Season 2 Episode 1: Kickoff

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 familyWeekly Prayer FocusVBS, Camps, and Retreats Summer Reading PlanExplore Creation WATCH this episode on Youtube - Youtube.EHPodcastIf you have questions or suggestions for future episodes, email podcast@empoweredhomes.org 

Maggie and Bob Show: 5 Summer Activities

Tough ConversationsIt&apos;s not just the routines, schedules, discipline, and heartaches—it&apos;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 ScrogginsJimmy and Kristin Scroggins have been married for more than twenty five years and have eight children. Jimmy pastors a church in South Florida. They’ve had plenty of crucial conversations in their lives—not only with their own children, but with parents who are scared and seeking wisdom. Many parents want to find a way to have those tough conversations from a biblical perspective and a distinctly Christian worldview, but they don’t know how.Full Circle ParentingIf you’re like these parents, Full Circle Parenting was written for you. Using the 3 Circles gospel tool (God’s design; brokenness; gospel), Jimmy and Kristin will give you a “conversation map” to work through any tough conversations you have with your children, and will show you how it works with the following topics and more:Gender, Sexuality, and MarriageTechnologyAlcohol and Substance AbuseBitterness, Forgiveness, and RestorationFriendship and Mean KidsFor questions, email podcast@empoweredhomes.org

Full Circle Parenting: Interview with the Scroggins

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 Eric and he shares so much wisdom about preparing your high school student as they prepare to head off to college.A fantastic article to help your get ready for your College Student&apos;s return is 10 Ways to Welcome Your College Student HomeIf you have questions please email podcast@empoweredhomes.org

Maggie and Bob: College Students Returning Home

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 thought of discipling their children. Where to begin?The Whole Story for the Whole Family is a step in the right direction. In an easy-to-use and simple format, this devotional guide will equip parents to start teaching their children the Bible. Rather than seeing the Bible as a mis-matched collection of random stories about different characters in history, your kids can see the Bible as one story, woven throughout space and time, with one character standing at the center: Jesus. Through the use of an object lesson every day, digestible sections of Scripture, and simple discussion questions, The Whole Story for the Whole Family can help kids understand God&apos;s ongoing story and find their place in it.For questions, email podcast@empoweredhomes.org 

The Whole Story for the Whole Family: Interview with Michael Kelley

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&apos;s episode by (clicking here).For more information or questions please email podcast@empoweredhomes.org

How to Teach Your Kids the Bible Without Being Awkward

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 recovery programs and resources. He utilized some of these programs with different staff and students. During this time he also was trained as a Pastoral Sex Addiction Professional-Supervisor to include the best clinical training in his discipleship and programs. Through this process, Ted identified and refined the key principles of an effective recovery program, which formed the foundation of the Freedom Fight launched in 2017. The Freedom Fight is a ministry of Student Mobilization.Additional Resources on Empowered Homes:https://empoweredhomes.org/resource/how-to-approach-the-porn-conversation/https://empoweredhomes.org/resource/indicators-your-child-may-have-a-porn-problem/For information about the program, www.thefreedomfight.org For questions, email podcast@empoweredhomes.org 

The Freedom Fight: Breaking Free From Pornography

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&apos;s purpose for our lives.   Discovering our personal mission and values can help us set goals to steward our time and resources for God&apos;s purposes.  Links to the articles mentioned in today&apos;s podcast:5 Tips to Discovering Family Mission and Values5 Tips for Pursuing Family GoalsFor more resources visit empoweredhomes.org or email info@empoweredhomes.org with questions.  

Goal Setting With Joe Landi

In this episode, Bobby and Brad get on the phone with Garland Vance to talk about his book Gettin&apos; (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 way! In Gettin’ (un)Busy, he shares how he nearly burned out while leading a nonprofit, having a family, and working on his doctorate in leadership and spiritual formation. He discovered a powerful, proven, and research-driven system that will help you shed stress, accomplish your dreams, and love life. Aside from the book, we focus our conversation on creating family boundaries that help keep us from getting wound up in business. In this, we also discuss how to have a family sabbath. It is a powerful conversation about the business and how we can strategically prep and plan our days and decades with purpose. For more information about Garland, visit https://www.gettinunbusybook.com/home-page If you have questions, email us at podcast@empoweredhomes.org 

Gettin' (un)Busy with Garland Vance

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 how we are called to live out of an extended heart daily, especially for the ones we love.To access the video and resources of this session https://empoweredhomes.org/resource/forgiveness-and-your-family/

Forgiveness & Family

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&apos;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 breakout session offers insight for blended families as they navigate these challenges and how to experience freedom along the way.To access the video and resources - https://empoweredhomes.org/resource/theblendedfamily/

Raising Kids in a Blended Family

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, you will find a variety of topics covered–all providing practical resources for your home. We are honored to partner with your home on this journey.Visit Empoweredhomes.org for more information.For questions or ideas email podcast@empoweredhomes.org

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