Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of childhood wounds, emotional trauma, and suicidal thoughts. Listener discretion is advised.

In this episode of the Empowered Homes Podcast, hosts Bobby Cooley and Meghan Landi welcome Bible teacher and author Julie Busler to discuss her new book, Hopeful Sorrow: Turning to God in Hope When Childhood Wounds Have You Turning Away. Julie shares her deeply personal story of healing from childhood wounds, grief from her mother's death and her father's suicide.

Julie explains how biblical lament offers a trauma-informed, gospel-centered pathway toward hope. Together, they explore how unaddressed pain can shape our view of God, leadership, and family patterns—and how facing sorrow can lead to deeper intimacy with God and lasting freedom.

This conversation encourages ministry leaders, parents, and caregivers to stop hiding pain, embrace healing, and model hope for the next generation.

Do you feel alone or without hope? We want you to know your life has purpose and you deserve help. Email us at podcast@empowerehomes.org if you need help.

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Empowered Homes exists to connect church and 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 do we prepare our children to thoughtfully and confidently engage with today’s rapidly changing culture—without fear, confusion, or compromise? In this episode of The Empowered Homes Podcast, hosts Bobby Cooley and Meghan Landi sit down with Elizabeth Urbanowicz, founder of Foundation Worldview, to explore how parents, churches, and schools can intentionally disciple kids with a strong biblical worldview from an early age.

Elizabeth shares her personal journey and the heart behind creating Foundation Worldview, a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip children to think critically, ask wise questions, and apply God’s truth to real-world cultural challenges. Together, they discuss the biggest cultural issues impacting young kids today, practical ways parents can stay ahead of them, and encouraging hope for families who feel like they may be “late to the game” with older children.

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, ministry leader, or educator, this conversation will equip and encourage you to more intentionally connect faith and everyday life—right where kids are asking the hardest questions. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why worldview training is essential for kids today How Foundation Worldview serves families, schools, and churches (and for what ages) The most pressing cultural challenges facing children—and one practical tip to address them Encouragement for parents who feel behind in shaping a biblical worldview How to access trusted, gospel-centered resources for your home or ministry 🎁

Special Listener Discount: Use code EMPOWEREDHOMES10 to receive $10 off a family license of any Foundation Worldview curriculum at foundationworldview.com.

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Empowered Homes exists to connect church and 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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Every family has a culture, whether it is intentional or not. In this episode, hosts Bobby Cooley and Meg Landi are joined by Empowered Homes Team Members Kina Cockroft and Shiona Howard for a practical and encouraging conversation about how mission, vision, and values shape the heart of a home.

Together, they invite parents to step room by room through the “house” of family life to explore how everyday rhythms, language, and priorities form a home’s culture. Grounded in biblical wisdom and real life experience, this conversation helps parents identify where their family is today, clarify where they are headed, and name the values that guide daily decisions.

From the living room where habits and tone are formed, to the kitchen table where vision is spoken, to the bedroom where identity and calling are nurtured, listeners will gain a simple framework for building a God honoring foundation that lasts through every season of life.

This episode encourages parents to move from reacting to the chaos of daily life to leading with clarity and confidence. You will discover how to establish meaningful rhythms, call out your children’s unique giftings, and create a shared family mission that reflects who God has made your family to be.

Whether you are just beginning to think intentionally about your family’s direction or looking to realign and refocus, this episode offers grace filled guidance to help you build a home marked by purpose, peace, and faith.

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Empowered Homes exists to connect church and 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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