The Empowered Parent Podcast

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan did something they hadn't done before, they recorded an episode live in front of an audience. The team took questions from the audience and responded to them at the Replanted Conference in Chicago. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy

Kayla plays host in this episode as she interviews Ryan about his new book, Wherever You Go: A 28-Day Devotional for Adoptive & Foster Parents.  Purchase your copy on Amazon NOW! One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan discuss whether the ideal situation is attainable and conclude that it shouldn't be, but we need to keep striving for it. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy

  The conversation continues as Chris, Kayla, and Ryan dive deeper into their four steps to help parents stay regulated and engaged with their children.  One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan discuss four steps to help parents stay regulated and engaged with their children. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy

After watching Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot, Chris, Ryan, and Kayla sit down to discuss the movie. Listen to hear their thoughts. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Ryan, and Kayla take on an issue that every adoptive and foster family will face. They share their experiences and off some advice when it comes to telling your kids their story. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Ryan, and Kayla talk about that voice of doubt that everyone deals with in this episode. If you find yourself working through those feelings of inadequacy, you're in good company, and they break down why.  Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Email | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Ryan, and Kayla are joined by Will and CarrieAnn Standfest for this episode. They discuss how to respond when our teens make decisions we don't agree with.  You can hear Will and CarrieAnn on The Connected Parenting Minute Podcast. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Email | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Ryan, and Kayla are joined by their friend, CarrieAnn Standfest, to discuss the events of Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas. They focus on the parenting masterclass conducted by Kansas City Head Coach Andy Reid in response to Travis Kelce's sideline outburst.  You can hear CarrieAnn and her husband on The Connected Parenting Minute Podcast. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Email | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy  

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan are joined by their friend Jillana Goble for this episode. They discuss how proximity to their kids' stories and families has helped them grow as individuals and understand people more. They reflect on how that proximity has helped them be more compassionate and less judgemental. Click here to purchase Jillana's latest book, A Love Stretched Life NOW! One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan sat down with Kim Botto at the 2023 Replanted Conference where they discussed the power of taking the first step in faith. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan are joined by Charity Clayton, author of the new book Together Forever No Matter What: Can a Family Really Be Forever? They discuss how God can use our stories to help someone else if we are willing to be vulnerable and share. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan are joined by Daniela Coats from With Siblings to discuss why the holiday season can be tough for our kids, why we should perhaps rethink some of our traditions, and discuss how it impacts our biological children. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan are joined by CarrieAnn Standfest to discuss how isolation is unhealthy and why we need to avoid it for ourselves and our families. CarrieAnn is one half of the Connected Parenting Minute Podcast and part of the One Big Happy Home blogging team. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan are joined by Jen Hook, Executive Director of Replanted Ministry to discuss Replanted Conference.  One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan are joined by the Replanted Conference host, emcee extraordinaire, Currey Blanford. They discuss what it's like to host a conference and why they are such important events for families to attend.  One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

You've heard parts 1 & 2, now hear it the way it was recorded. Double Whammy parts 1 & 2 combined. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Part 2 of Double Whammy with Chris, Kayla, and Ryan tackling how to best respond when our children get into trouble at school and why we should avoid the double whammy at home. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan tackle how to best respond when our children get into trouble at school and why we should avoid the double whammy at home.  One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy