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.

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 devotional and how they point kids to God.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, or ministry leader, you’ll learn how to use books to spark spiritual conversations—even with reluctant readers.

Plus, don’t miss out on free activity guides, family library resources, and a chance to win Valerie’s books!

Resources & Links Free Guides & Book List:

https://valerieellis.com/books and https://oureverydayparables.com/books

Book Giveaways: For a chance to win Share the Joy or Let's Go Bible Adventures check out social media accounts.

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Thanks for tuning in to discover simple ways to grow faith in the everyday!

About Empowered Homes
Who we are? The primary purpose of Empowered Homes is to connect church and home by equipping families, leaders and ministries to grow in the areas of marriage, parenting, personal growth. discipleship strategy, family ministry, and leadership development. We value the family as the first institution designed by God for spiritual formation, relationships, and reflecting His image. We seek to ensure that every element of church life supports and equips that essential role.

What we do? Empowered Homes Ministry provides practical, gospel-based resources to connect church and home. The majority of our resources are offered online through our website empoweredhomes.org. We also partner with churches and ministries to provide conferences, equipping events & ministry coaching.

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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.

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 lead their homes with confidence this school year. From walking through failure to conversation starters to goal setting, you’ll find what you need to start the school year strong.

Download the Back to School or Back to Preschool Guides for FREE at empoweredhomes.org and join the conversation as we move from pool days to school days together.

About Empowered Homes
Who we are? The primary purpose of Empowered Homes is to connect church and home by equipping families, leaders and ministries to grow in the areas of marriage, parenting, personal growth. discipleship strategy, family ministry, and leadership development. We value the family as the first institution designed by God for spiritual formation, relationships, and reflecting His image. We seek to ensure that every element of church life supports and equips that essential role.

What we do? Empowered Homes Ministry provides practical, gospel-based resources to connect church and home. The majority of our resources are offered online through our website empoweredhomes.org. We also partner with churches and ministries to provide conferences, equipping events & ministry coaching.

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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.

This episode offers encouragement and practical tips for anyone invested in guiding children toward a lifelong relationship with God. About Lori Lori is passionate about helping women come to know Christ, grow in their faith, and disciple others. With over 30 years in ministry, she speaks at women’s events and has authored several books and Bible studies designed to guide women at every stage of their spiritual journey. When not ministering, Lori enjoys cheering on her sons at swim meets, staying active with fitness classes, and leading discipleship groups. She’s known for her warm, prayerful spirit and loves connecting with women one-on-one. She lives in Texas with her husband and 2 sons and continues to minister through her website, Lorijoinerministries.org.

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About Empowered Homes
Who we are? The primary purpose of Empowered Homes is to connect church and home by equipping families, leaders and ministries to grow in the areas of marriage, parenting, personal growth. discipleship strategy, family ministry, and leadership development. We value the family as the first institution designed by God for spiritual formation, relationships, and reflecting His image. We seek to ensure that every element of church life supports and equips that essential role.

What we do? Empowered Homes Ministry provides practical, gospel-based resources to connect church and home. The majority of our resources are offered online through our website empoweredhomes.org. We also partner with churches and ministries to provide conferences, equipping events & ministry coaching.

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