Building Strong Homes

BUILDING STRONG HOMES PODCAST: The Hardest Surrender

Before the Israelites could enter the Promised Land, they had to stand at the edge of the Jordan River — and trust God to make a way.

BUILDING STRONG HOMES PODCAST: Can Kids Really Learn to Think Biblically? Yes! Here's How - with Elizabeth Urbanowicz

What happens when kids grow up in Christian homes, attend church regularly, and still end up thinking more like the culture than like Christ?

BUILDING STRONG HOMES PODCAST: How God Used My Small Story to Bring Hope (Encouragement for Christian Women Who Want to Make a Difference)

This episode is a powerful reminder that obedience doesn’t always come with clarity, but it always comes with purpose.

BUILDING STRONG HOMES PODCAST: Christian Marriage Advice That Will Make You Laugh, Cry, and Actually Use - with Arlene Pellicane

Do you ever wonder if marriage can be great—not for the rare few—but for you? Today’s episode answers that question with a resounding yes.

BUILDING STRONG HOMES PODCAST: Addiction Almost Took Everything (But God Had Other Plans) - with Scott and Noelle Lawson

Twelve years ago, Noelle Lawson died from alcohol poisoning. Her husband, Scott, had just been trained to do CPR and was able to revive her before the ambulance arrived. Their lives have never been the same since.

BUILDING STRONG HOMES PODCAST: Preparing for the Empty Nest years - with Laura Thomas

With the graying of divorce becoming more prominent than ever, now is the time for us to address what we want our marriage to look like after our kids have flown the nest.

BUILDING STRONG HOMES PODCAST: Letting Go of Bitterness After an Affair Ended Her Marriage - with Kirby King

In today's episode, Kirby King shares the difficult story of finding out about her husband's six-month-long affair when she'd been married for 34 years. You will walk away from this conversation encouraged in whatever situation you may be facing today.

BUILDING STRONG HOMES PODCAST: How a Stepfather's Prayer Redeemed an Entire Family - with Pamela Henkelman

Pamela Henkelman has an amazing story of redemption that began when her stepdad shot her mom, the bullet grazing her heart. As a result of the shooting, her entire family came to salvation in Christ.

BUILDING STRONG HOMES PODCAST: Surviving a Night of Terror at the Hands of Her Ex-Husband (A True Story of Hope) - with Kim Haar

Kim's testimony is a living example demonstrating that what the enemy meant for evil, God has redeemed for good.

BUILDING STRONG HOMES PODCAST: How One Woman Overcame Her Past to Become a Success - with Peggy Bodde

Peggy Bodde is an amazing woman who overcame childhood trauma to become a successful business leader. She was adopted as a baby by a couple who abused her entire childhood and kicked her out of the house at 13 years old.

BUILDING STRONG HOMES PODCAST: A Love Story Worth the Wait (For Singles and Moms Believing for Marriage) with Wes and Elise Younts and Frieda Younts

Carol welcomes her daughter, Elise Roper Younts, along with her husband, Wes, and his mom, Frieda to the show.

BUILDING STRONG HOMES PODCAST: From Murderer to Messenger | How God Transformed a Prisoner Through His Word - with Henry Mitchell

As a result of Henry's relationship with Jesus, he's become one of the most faith-filled evangelists I've ever encountered, always saying, "Praise the Lord" and sincerely meaning it.

BUILDING STRONG HOMES PODCAST: A Widow's Journey (Part 2) - with Melanie Forbes Cook

Melanie shares in this episode five tips for those who've lost a loved one and five tips for their support team. These are real and practical ways to get through the crushing weight of grief and also how to really help others who are in the midst of grief.

BUILDING STRONG HOMES PODCAST: A Widow's Journey (Part 1) - with Melanie Forbes Cook

Melanie's story is heartbreaking but hopeful. I know death and grief can be an uncomfortable subjects to deal with, but Melanie has so much wisdom to share with those who are either walking their own grief journey or have someone in their life who is.

BUILDING STRONG HOMES PODCAST: How to Successfully Raise a Strong-Willed Child - with Cynthia Tobias

"It's a compliment that God gave us to have a strong-willed child... When they're born, they don't have any idea how to use it. It's up to us to help guide it, shape it, and form it and let God use it."

BUILDING STRONG HOMES PODCAST: How Death, Debt and Comedy Led to a Life of Faith - with Molly Stillman

Listen in as Molly shares her journey to faith as she worked her way out of debt and reveals how every messed-up, broken story has a purpose.

BUILDING STRONG HOMES PODCAST: Breaking Free from Shame - Pregnant at 15, Redeemed by Faith (with Christy Braddock)

When you hear Christy's testimony of faith today, you’ll also hear the joy and light that comes from within her since she’s found freedom and forgiveness through the love of Jesus.

BUILDING STRONG HOMES PODCAST: Lessons Learned and Victories Won Through Our Son's Struggle with ADD

"Jacob’s teacher began by saying Jacob had been very distracted over the last few months, and she felt he needed to be tested for ADD. She handed us a paper outlining the symptoms and advised us to have a doctor confirm the diagnosis."

BUILDING STRONG HOMES PODCAST: Do You Know How to Gracefully Defend Your Faith? - with Liz Cobo

Liz's passion is to help them understand, study, and apply the word of God in their daily lives. And to share God’s truth with grace to unbelievers and the unBibled.

BUILDING STRONG HOMES PODCAST: Are You Harboring Bitterness Toward Your Messy Family?

Listen as I share a perspective I learned years ago that helped me not blow a fuse every time I walked in the door to a messy house and laundry room.

BUILDING STRONG HOMES PODCAST: Are You Weary? A Musical Duo's Story of Hope Through Life's Storms - with Kenny and Claire Hilliard

Kenny and Claire Hilliard embraced a return to music during Kenny’s recovery from brain surgery and disease, founding a music teaching studio and penning modern hymns for their home congregation.

BUILDING STRONG HOMES PODCAST: Is it Really That Bad for Christians to Cuss?

Listen as I share what I learned the Bible has to say about our speech and how we should portray ourselves as Christians in the episode.

BUILDING STRONG HOMES PODCAST: Underestimated - From a Single-Wide Trailer in West Virginia to Yale Law School (with Mary Marantz)

Mary has learned that we all must own the muddy parts of our stories so we can move forward in the purpose God has for us. Because, as Mary says, God does His best work in the muddy, messy, and broken if we’ll only learn to dig in. 

BUILDING STRONG HOMES PODCAST: From Lonely to Loved - A Blueprint to Building Lasting Friendships

In this episode, Carol shares some things she and her good friends did with the podcast that she hopes will help you find your lifelong friends.