In this episode of the House of Roberts Podcast, Michael and Gabrielle share a candid conversation about recognizing the burdens God places on our hearts and learning how to faithfully steward them. From funny behind-the-scenes moments while speaking at church to reflecting on a season where God radically shifted their focus back to marriage and family, this episode explores what it looks like to obey God in the middle of everyday life.

Together, they discuss the difference between God's process and God's suddenly moments, why unity in marriage matters when pursuing a calling, and how families can walk together in obedience without sacrificing what matters most. Whether you're sensing God stirring something new in your heart or you're trying to balance faith, family, and purpose, this conversation will encourage you to trust God's timing and stay faithful in the journey.

In this episode:
• How God often develops a burden before He reveals a calling
• The difference between God's process and His suddenly moments
• Why your marriage and family should never be sacrificed for your calling
• How to steward what God has placed in your heart
• Teaching your children what it looks like to obey God
• Finding unity with your spouse when pursuing God's direction

If God has been stirring something in your heart, this episode is a reminder that obedience is worth it, the process matters, and He is faithful to guide every step.

Are VBS, youth camp, and church events really worth the time, money, and effort?

In this episode of the House of Roberts Podcast, Michael and Gabrielle tackle a question many Christian parents wrestle with: Do experiences like Vacation Bible School, youth camp, retreats, and church conferences actually make a lasting difference in the lives of our kids?

Drawing from their own childhood experiences, years in ministry, and now raising four children of their own, they discuss the role these environments play in helping children develop a faith that becomes their own. They share stories of life-changing encounters with God, the importance of spiritual mentors, and why parents should intentionally create opportunities for their children to experience God's presence beyond the walls of home.

In this episode:
• Why VBS and youth camp are more important than ever
• Helping your children move from borrowed faith to personal faith
• The power of spiritual encounters during childhood and adolescence
• Why community and Christian friendships matter
• The importance of mentors and youth leaders in a child's spiritual development
• How parents can partner with the Holy Spirit in raising their children
• Creating environments where faith can take root and grow

Whether you're deciding whether to send your child to camp this summer or simply looking for ways to help your children grow in their relationship with Jesus, this conversation will encourage you to invest in moments that can shape a lifetime.

Technology is everywhere—but is it helping our kids thrive or quietly hurting them?

In this episode of the House of Roberts Podcast, Michael and Gabrielle dive into one of the biggest parenting challenges of our generation: technology, smartphones, social media, gaming, and screen time. As parents of four children, they share their honest thoughts, personal convictions, and practical approach to navigating technology in their home.

Drawing from current research, cultural trends, and biblical principles, they discuss the impact technology is having on children, why parents need to be intentional, and how to create healthy boundaries without living in fear. From delaying smartphones to fostering real-world relationships and experiences, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom for families trying to raise kids in a digital world.

In this episode:
• The growing impact of technology on children's mental and emotional health
• Why delaying smartphones may be one of the best decisions parents can make
• The connection between social media, anxiety, and loneliness
• Healthy boundaries for screens, devices, and online content
• How to create a technology plan for your family
• Why real-life relationships and experiences still matter most
• Practical ways to help your children thrive in a digital age

Whether you're raising toddlers, preteens, or teenagers, this conversation will challenge you to think intentionally about the role technology plays in your home and help you create a healthier vision for your family's future.

Anxiety and depression are affecting more people than ever before—but how should Christians approach these very real struggles?

In this episode of the House of Roberts Podcast, Michael and Gabrielle have an honest conversation about anxiety, depression, mental health, and the role faith plays in the healing journey. Sharing personal experiences, observations, and biblical encouragement, they discuss how anxiety and depression can impact individuals, marriages, families, and everyday life.

This isn't a conversation filled with quick fixes or simple answers. Instead, it's a compassionate discussion about what it looks like to seek God in difficult seasons, pursue healing, ask for help when needed, and support those who may be struggling.

In this episode:
• Understanding anxiety and depression from a biblical perspective
• Why mental health struggles are more common than many people realize
• The importance of removing shame from the conversation
• How faith and practical help can work together
• Supporting a spouse, child, friend, or family member through difficult seasons
• Finding hope when circumstances feel overwhelming
• God's presence in the middle of anxiety and depression

Whether you're personally walking through a difficult season or supporting someone who is, our prayer is that this conversation brings encouragement, perspective, and hope.

You are not alone, and there is hope ahead.

Not every day is a good day.

In this episode of the House of Roberts Podcast, Michael and Gabrielle pull back the curtain on a difficult day in their own home and talk honestly about the reality of family life. From parenting struggles and miscommunications to moments of frustration and disappointment, they share what happened, what they learned, and how they worked through it together.

In a culture that often highlights only the best moments, this conversation is a refreshing reminder that healthy marriages and strong families aren't built because everything goes perfectly—they're built because people choose to keep showing up, extending grace, and growing through the hard moments.

In this episode:
• What happened when the Roberts family had a rough day
• Navigating conflict and frustration in marriage
• Parenting challenges and emotional moments
• The importance of grace when things don't go as planned
• How to recover after a difficult day
• Learning to communicate through disappointment
• Why bad days don't define your family

If you've ever felt discouraged after a tough day as a spouse, parent, or family, this episode is for you. The goal isn't perfection—it's faithfulness, growth, and learning how to move forward together.

Because sometimes the most important thing isn't avoiding bad days—it's knowing what to do after them.

Submission in marriage may be one of the most misunderstood topics in the Bible.

In this episode of the House of Roberts Podcast, Michael and Gabrielle tackle one of the most challenging and controversial conversations in Christian marriage: biblical submission. What did God actually intend when He established roles within marriage? Is submission about control, inequality, or losing your voice—or is there something deeper that culture has missed?

Drawing from Scripture and their own marriage journey, Michael and Gabrielle discuss God's design for husbands and wives, the connection between leadership and sacrifice, and why healthy biblical submission creates strength, unity, and flourishing within a marriage.

In this episode:
• What biblical submission actually means
• Common misconceptions about submission in marriage
• The difference between biblical leadership and control
• Why submission and sacrifice work together
• The role of trust, respect, and unity in marriage
• How husbands and wives reflect God's design
• Building a marriage that honors God's order and purpose

Whether you're newly married, engaged, or have been married for decades, this conversation will challenge cultural assumptions and encourage you to see marriage through a biblical lens.

God's design isn't about domination—it's about unity, love, sacrifice, and flourishing.

Why do siblings fight so much—and what can parents do about it?

In this episode of the House of Roberts Podcast, Michael and Gabrielle dive into the reality of sibling rivalry, conflict between brothers and sisters, and the challenges of raising children who genuinely love and support one another. As parents of four children, they share honest stories, lessons they've learned, and practical ways they're helping their kids navigate disagreements, competition, hurt feelings, and conflict.

Rather than simply trying to stop the fighting, Michael and Gabrielle discuss how parents can use these moments as opportunities to teach character, communication, forgiveness, and healthy relationships that will benefit their children for the rest of their lives.

In this episode:
• Why sibling rivalry is so common
• What sibling conflict reveals about the heart
• Teaching children how to resolve disagreements
• The difference between peacekeeping and peacemaking
• Helping children celebrate one another instead of competing
• Building strong sibling relationships that last into adulthood
• How parents can respond wisely in the middle of conflict

If you've ever felt exhausted by constant arguments, tattling, competition, or conflict between your children, this conversation will encourage you to see those moments differently and equip you with practical tools to help your family grow stronger.

The goal isn't raising children who never disagree—it's raising children who learn how to love, forgive, and work through conflict in healthy ways.

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Every parent has had that moment.

The moment you lose your patience. The moment you say something you wish you could take back. The moment you walk away thinking, "I could have handled that so much better."

In this episode of the House of Roberts Podcast, Michael and Gabrielle tackle a topic every parent can relate to: parent fails. Through personal stories, honest reflection, and practical encouragement, they discuss what to do when you fall short, how to recover after a parenting mistake, and why your failures don't have to define your family.

Rather than striving for perfection, they explore how humility, repentance, grace, and consistency can actually strengthen your relationship with your children and create a healthier family culture.

In this episode:
• What to do after you've had a parenting fail
• Why every parent makes mistakes
• The power of apologizing to your children
• How guilt and shame can keep parents stuck
• Teaching your kids what repentance looks like
• Building trust after difficult parenting moments
• Why God's grace is bigger than your mistakes

Whether you lost your temper this morning or you're carrying regret from years ago, this conversation will encourage you to stop striving for perfection and start embracing growth.

Your children don't need perfect parents—they need parents who are willing to grow, learn, and keep showing up.

And as mentioned in the episode, is the link to access a resource to help you and your spouse pray together. Enjoy!

Prayer Resource