Phones are part of our everyday lives, but how do we help our family develop healthy habits without making screens a constant battle? In this episode of the Empowered Homes Podcast, Bobby Cooley and Meghan Landi sit down with pediatric physician assistant and Empowered Homes contributor Lindsey Pickrel to talk about the habits that impact the health and well-being of our kids, with a special focus on phones, screens, and sleep.

Together, they discuss what Lindsey is seeing in her work with kids and families, why nighttime phone use matters, and practical ways parents can set healthy boundaries while keeping connection with their kids at the center. If you have ever wondered whether it is time for the phone to sleep somewhere besides your child’s bedroom, this conversation is for you.

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• The Online World: What You Thank You Know and What You Don't
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• Watch the episode with Rania Mankarious

About Lindsey Pickrel

Lindsey Pickrel is passionate about helping others discover their true worth and identity in Jesus Christ. As a wife, mother, pediatric physician assistant, author, and avid runner, she brings both professional insight and personal experience to her writing. Through her contributions to Empowered Homes, Lindsey encourages readers with practical, gospel-centered devotionals that address everyday struggles such as loneliness, forgiveness, temptation, identity, and trusting God through life's unexpected challenges. Her heart is to help individuals and families experience the hope, freedom, and transformation found in Christ while equipping them to live out their faith in everyday moments. At Kingsland Baptist Church, Lindsey enjoys serving by worshiping with the choir, attending the New Ground Community Group, and encouraging all generations to grow in their relationship with Jesus in various ways.

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Empowered Homes exists to help families win at home by equipping parents, grandparents, and ministry leaders to live out gospel truths in the everyday rhythms of life. Through free, gospel-centered, and practical resources, along with in-person training, coaching, and equipping experiences, Empowered Homes helps families disciple the next generation with confidence and hope. Explore free resources, training opportunities, and more at empoweredhomes.org.

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“How was your day?” “Fine.” Sound familiar? In this episode of the Empowered Homes Podcast, Meghan Landi and Bobby Cooley talk about why getting our kids to open up may have less to do with getting them to talk and more to do with how well we listen. Discover practical ways to ask better questions, listen without immediately trying to fix the problem, and respond calmly when your child shares something difficult.

You’ll also learn how everyday conversations can become opportunities to connect with your child’s heart and point them toward God’s truth. The goal isn’t to have perfect conversations. It’s to create a home where our kids know they are heard, loved, and safe to come to us with what matters most.

Plus Bobby and Meg introduce a new segment, Bless it or Break it. Should you let your kids sleep in and skip church? Bless or Break it??

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A new school year brings new schedules, new opportunities, and plenty of things competing for our families’ attention. But as we prepare backpacks, lunches, calendars, and school supplies, how can we also prepare our hearts?

In this episode of the Empowered Homes Podcast, Bobby Cooley and Meghan Landi talk about how parents can approach the new school year with greater purpose and intentionality. They walk through the new Back to School Family Guide and share practical ways to help your family keep Christ at the center of the school year.

From helping kids make wise decisions about what they say “yes” to, to building simple faith rhythms through the Pack Your Heart six-week devotional, this episode will encourage you to look beyond grades, activities, and accomplishments and focus on what matters most. You’ll also hear ideas for praying together, blessing others at school, creating meaningful conversations, and helping your kids remember who they are in Christ.

Our greatest goal isn’t simply raising successful students. It’s seeing our children walk in the truth.

Listen in, then download the free Back to School Family Guide at EmpoweredHomes.org and start the school year by preparing more than backpacks. Prepare hearts.

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Empowered Homes exists to help families win at home by equipping parents, grandparents, and ministry leaders to live out gospel truths in the everyday rhythms of life. Through free, gospel-centered, and practical resources, along with in-person training, coaching, and equipping experiences, Empowered Homes helps families disciple the next generation with confidence and hope. Explore free resources, training opportunities, and more at empoweredhomes.org.

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In this episode of the Empowered Homes Podcast, Bobby and Meg sit down with Retired Marine Corps Major, pastor, author and father Brad Flurry to discuss one of the greatest challenges facing families today: the need for engaged, intentional fathers.

Drawing from his own story of growing up without a father and his years of leadership in the Marine Corps, Brad shares how those experiences shaped his passion for helping men lead their families with purpose. Together, they explore the dangers of passivity, the importance of taking action in fatherhood, and why dads have a unique and irreplaceable role in the home.

Brad offers practical encouragement for fathers who want to lead well but feel overwhelmed, including simple habits that can make a lasting impact on their marriage, children, and spiritual leadership. He also shares hope for dads who feel like they've fallen short and reminds listeners that it's never too late to begin leading with intention.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How Brad's personal story shaped his approach to fatherhood
• Why a "bias for action" is essential for dads
• Practical ways fathers can lead their families well
• Why loving your spouse is one of the greatest gifts you can give your children
• What it means to intentionally bless your children
• How fathers can overcome regret and move forward with purpose
• The legacy every dad has the opportunity to leave.

Whether you're a father, grandfather, mentor, or simply care about strengthening families, this conversation offers wisdom, encouragement, and practical next steps for building a lasting legacy.

Purchase a copy of Brad's Book here.

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Empowered Homes exists to help families win at home by equipping parents, grandparents, and ministry leaders to live out gospel truths in the everyday rhythms of life. Through free, gospel-centered, and practical resources, along with in-person training, coaching, and equipping experiences, Empowered Homes helps families disciple the next generation with confidence and hope. Explore free resources, training opportunities, and more at empoweredhomes.org.

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After surviving the whirlwind known as Maycember—the month packed with award ceremonies, recitals, tournaments, graduations, field days, banquets, and enough calendar notifications to make your head spin—summer has finally arrived. The pace is slowing, the schedules are opening up, and families have a unique opportunity to be intentional with the time ahead.

In this episode of the Empowered Homes Podcast, Bobby and Meghan talk about how to move from the chaos of May into a summer filled with purpose, connection, and spiritual growth. Instead of simply filling the calendar with activities, what if your family used this season to grow deeper in faith together?

They introduce Camping Out in Colossians, a six-week family discipleship journey designed to help families gather around God's Word through simple daily readings, meaningful conversations, prayer, journaling, and fun hands-on activities. Together, you'll discover what it means to put Jesus first, grow deep roots in Christ, develop Christlike character, serve others, and build faith habits that last long after summer ends.

Whether you're traveling, staying home, or somewhere in between, this episode will help you take advantage of one of the best opportunities of the year to strengthen your family's faith and relationships.

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Empowered Homes exists to help families win at home by equipping parents, grandparents, and ministry leaders to live out gospel truths in the everyday rhythms of life. Through free, gospel-centered, and practical resources, along with in-person training, coaching, and equipping experiences, Empowered Homes helps families disciple the next generation with confidence and hope. Explore free resources, training opportunities, and more at empoweredhomes.org.

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In this encouraging and practical episode, Bobby Cooley and Meg Landi sit down with Brad and Liz Flurry to talk about raising confident, responsible, and resilient kids in today’s challenging world.

Drawing from a very popular EH resource Kids Can, Brad and Liz share seven powerful parenting principles that help families move beyond survival mode and intentionally develop ownership, grit, responsibility, and faith in their children. From “letting kids carry their own backpack” to allowing safe failure and building stronger connection before correction, this conversation is full of wisdom, honesty, and hope for parents in every stage.

Whether you’re parenting toddlers, teens, or emerging adults, this episode will challenge and encourage you to raise kids who are prepared to thrive spiritually, emotionally, and practically.

Topics include:

Why resilience is a skill that can be taught
How parents unintentionally create dependency
The importance of safe failure and ownership
Connection vs. correction in parenting
Teaching purpose instead of pressure
Modeling responsibility and perseverance at home

If you’ve ever wondered how to prepare your child for real life while pointing them toward Jesus, this conversation is for you.

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What do you do when life turns out completely different than you expected?

In this heartfelt episode of the Empowered Homes Podcast, Bobby Cooley and Meghan Landi sit down with Joe and Cindi Ferrini—authors of The Special Needs Parent: A Guide to the Life You Never Expected. With honesty, wisdom, and deep faith, the Ferrinis share their personal journey of raising a child with special needs and how God met them in both the struggles and the victories.

Together, they explore what it means to walk “the journey you didn’t choose,” how to move from feeling overwhelmed and isolated to living a vibrant, hope-filled life, and the practical realities families face—from stress and finances to navigating difficult relationships. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or ministry leader, this conversation will equip and encourage you to better support families navigating special needs while reminding you that no one walks this road alone.

If you’re at the beginning of this journey—or walking alongside someone who is—this episode offers gospel-centered hope, real-life wisdom, and a powerful reminder of God’s presence in the everyday.

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How do you study the Bible with confidence—and help your kids do the same?

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.

Jimmy and Kelly share simple, practical ways to make Scripture part of your everyday rhythms—without pressure or perfection. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or ministry leader, this episode will equip you to lead with confidence and joy.

In this episode, you’ll learn: Why personal Bible study matters for the whole family How to grow in Scripture without feeling like you need all the answers Common barriers to reading the Bible—and how to overcome them Practical ways to talk about Scripture at the table, in the car, or at bedtime What to do when your child asks hard questions or disagrees.

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Empowered Homes exists to help families win at home by equipping parents, grandparents, and ministry leaders to live out gospel truths in the everyday rhythms of life. Through free, gospel-centered, and practical resources, along with in-person training, coaching, and equipping experiences, Empowered Homes helps families disciple the next generation with confidence and hope. Explore free resources, training opportunities, and more at empoweredhomes.org.

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