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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 that time, he has been on a mission to connect church and home life, becoming a national voice for the "Faith at Home" movement. As Adjunct Professor at Liberty University, he has taught more than 1,500 students the course he helped to design, "Theology of the Family." He has hosted numerous radio and TV programs on the subject of family life and is the author of three books. Rush is a graduate of Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and holds a PhD in Christian leadership with a ministry concentration from the Cook School at Dallas Baptist University. Ryan and Lana Rush live in Katy, Texas with their three daughters, Ryley, Regan and Lily.

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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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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 at West Point and served in the Army on active duty for almost 23 years before retiring in 2019 after a career as an Artilleryman and leader developer. Prior to joining the team at Kanakuk in 2019 he served on staff at West Point and was the Department Head and Commander of the Missouri State University ROTC Program. He is married to his wife, Wendy, and they have two sons.

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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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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 in the local church as a children's minister. She loves helping children understand who God is and who He has made them to be and she is passionate about working with families as they equip their children to live in the light of these Biblical Truths. She is fueled by strong coffee and good words and loves to travel any chance she gets.

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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 with God and use journaling as a tool for processing life and circumstances through the lens of God’s word. Parents be sure to listen toward the end to hear some tips on helping your kids learn to read and love God’s word.

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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 Updates: 0:00-19:34
Interview with Kori: 19:35

How to get Kori's new Bible study book, Upheld:
Buy Kori's Book Here: https://a.co/d/3j3poJ3

Connect With Kori:
Website: https://www.adoringchrist.org/
Instagram: @adoring_christ

About Kori de Leon
Kori de Leon, the Founding Director of Adoring Christ Ministries, is an author, teacher, speaker, podcaster, and host of the annual EquipHer Conference in Houston, Texas.

Kori’s publications include her upcoming Bible study, “Upheld,” slated for release by IVP Publishing in February 2024. Additionally, she is a contributing author to LifeWay Publishing’s new women’s study Bible. Kori also penned “Age of Crowns,” by Moody Publishing, and “Adoring Christ: Beholding Jesus and Becoming Like Him.” She has been published in various journal articles, blogs, and online ministries.

Kori graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a master of arts in theology. She lives in Houston with her husband, Bobby, who serves as the Family Pastor at Grace Bible Church in the Heights, and her cherished daughter, Jade.

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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 free.

About the Empowered Homes Conference 2023:
Sexuality, gender & identity are gripping topics that are dominating both the secular and religious landscape across our nation and the world. Are you searching for answers to the many complex questions being asked about these topics? This full-day conference was devoted to navigating these difficult topics. Our expert speaking team is excited to provide real answers to some complex questions and better equip Christians to lead at home, at church and in their communities.

About Katie J. McCoy
Katie McCoy serves as Director of Women's Ministry at Texas Baptists. She holds a PhD in Systematic Theology from Southwestern Seminary (TX), where she served on faculty for five years. Katie's research includes the patterns of justice for women in Old Testament laws as well as the intersection of theology, gender, and women's studies. She is a frequent speaker and writer on women's and gender issues. Katie’s book, To Be a Woman: The Confusion Over Female Identity and How Christians Can Respond, from B&H Publishing, is available now. Katie loves to bake (or just make a mess in the kitchen) and the Container Store is her "happy place."

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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, gender & identity are gripping topics that are dominating both the secular and religious landscape across our nation and the world. Are you searching for answers to the many complex questions being asked about these topics? This full-day conference was devoted to navigating these difficult topics. Our expert speaking team is excited to provide real answers to some complex questions and better equip Christians to lead at home, at church and in their communities.

About Andrew T. Walker:
Andrew T. Walker, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Apologetics at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is an Associate Dean in the School of Theology and the Executive Director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement at Southern Seminary. He is a Fellow in Christian Political Thought at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and serves as the Managing Editor of WORLD Opinions. A sought-after conference speaker and cultural commentator, Walker researches and writes about the intersection of Christian ethics, public theology, and the common good. His academic research interests include natural law theory, human dignity, theology of law, family stability, church-state studies, and social conservatism. His analysis has been cited in such outlets as The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and many others. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies from Southwest Baptist University. He received his Master of Divinity, Master of Theology, and Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Ethics from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. An avid long-distance runner, Andrew resides in Louisville, Kentucky with his wife and three daughters and teaches a weekly community group in his local church.

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X: https://twitter.com/andrewtwalk

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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:
Professor Nancy Pearcey, answers questions about life and sexuality. In the last few years, transgender ideology has gone from being a niche issue to being pushed in Hollywood, government, schools, and Silicon Valley. Nancy Pearcey, author of Love Thy Body, takes you on a deep dive to understand and critique transgender ideology. She explains the underpinnings of the self-alienation that has gripped young people who feel that their body and inner self are at war. Finally, Pearcey shows how to craft a biblically informed response that affirms a holistic view of the person and the value of the body.

About the Empowered Homes Conference 2023:
Sexuality, gender & identity are gripping topics that are dominating both the secular and religious landscape across our nation and the world. Are you searching for answers to the many complex questions being asked about these topics? This full-day conference was devoted to navigating these difficult topics. Our expert speaking team is excited to provide real answers to some complex questions and better equip Christians to lead at home, at church and in their communities. About Professor Pearcey: Nancy Pearcey is the author of Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality. Her earlier books include The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, and two ECPA Gold Medallion Award Winners: How Now Shall We Live (coauthored with Harold Fickett and Chuck Colson) and Total Truth. Her books have been translated into 19 languages. She is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. A former agnostic, Pearcey has spoken at universities such as Princeton, Stanford, USC, and Dartmouth. Nancy has been quoted in The New Yorker and Newsweek, highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christianity Today, and hailed in The Economist as "America's pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual."

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This special episode of the Empowered Homes Podcast is a recorded session from The Empowered Homes Conference 2023: Sexuality, Gender, Identity and the Gospel.

Pastor Ed Newton from Community Bible Church in San Antonio, Texas, kicks off the conference with a powerful message. About the Session: The Bible is more than a book that spotlights sin, it is the journal of God’s heart that spotlights a Savior who came to take away sin. In this session, Pastor Ed looks at the Construct, Crisis, Considerations, and Clarity of Sexuality and Gender.

About the Empowered Homes Conference 2023:
Sexuality, gender & identity are gripping topics that are dominating both the secular and religious landscape across our nation and the world. Are you searching for answers to the many complex questions being asked about these topics? This full-day conference was devoted to navigating these difficult topics. Our expert speaking team is excited to provide real answers to some complex questions and better equip Christians to lead at home, at church and in their communities.

About Pastor Ed Newton:
Dr. Ed Newton is the lead pastor of Community Bible Church in San Antonio, Texas a 27,000-member multi-generational, multicultural congregation of disciple-makers who seek to initiate and celebrate life change in Jesus’ name. A pastor, speaker, and leader with an intentional burden to speak into the capital “C” church towards revival, leadership, evangelism, discipleship, missional living, and especially for the “next” generation to become a “now” generation. He is also the author of several books, the most recent being “Breathe Again,” a timely motivational resource for those seeking a renewal in their lives. Dr. Newton holds multiple degrees, including a Bachelor of Science in Church Ministries from Clearwater Christian College, Clearwater, Florida, a Master’s in Religious Education from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis, Tennessee, a Master’s in Divinity, and a Doctorate of Ministry in Pulpit Communication from Trinity Theological Seminary in Newburgh, Indiana. Dr. Newton, his wife Stephanie, and their four children have made their home in culturally vibrant San Antonio, where they seek to lead a generation of people to hear God’s voice and respond in extreme faith in obedience. 

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What is spiritual warfare and how does it affect our homes, families, marriages, relationships, and churches? The Empowered Homes team welcomes our dear friend, Brian Haynes, along with our favorite senior pastor, Ryan Rush, to discuss Brian's latest book, War in the Wilderness: Fight for Your Family When Life Isn't as It Should Be.

Brian is incredibly vulnerable and raw in sharing the story of what God has done in his own family and how it was the catalyst for his book.

**Listen with care warning - this episode does discuss sexual assault.**

About The Book:
War in the Wilderness We live between two gardens: Eden and the New Jerusalem. Between the gardens there is only desert; a biblical metaphor for life. Three main words in the Hebrew language describe the desert: midbar, t’siyah, and yashiymown―three kinds of deserts and metaphorically three kinds of life experience. In midbar you can survive if you know what you are doing. Midbar is what we call, normal. It’s not exactly right, but it’s as good as it gets outside the Garden.

In t’siyah you can survive if you have help. This is deeper, darker, hotter, and even more chaotic. There are times in life when the soul of your family is scorched. In the t’siyah parts of life, you can’t survive unless you have help. Yashiymown is desert you cannot survive. Yashiymown is wild, unbearable, and unfit for dwelling. In this time of life, only the presence of God and a miracle of God will sustain life.

Life between the gardens is a desert. It’s all challenging but some parts are almost impossible. The most important action we can take to lead our families through such a war in the wilderness is to cry out to God. He will hear you.

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