Welcome to Building Strong Homes, the podcast where faith meets family in the most practical and powerful ways. I’m your host, Carol Roper, wife, mom and former home designer who used to spend my days drafting floor plans and designing details, but now I help wives and moms design lives based on God’s word.
This podcast is for women who want more than survival mode. You want clarity. You want purpose. You want a home that stands strong—not just physically, but spiritually. Inside each episode, you’ll find practical tools that include:
If you’ve ever wondered how your ordinary days could build something extraordinary, you’re in the right place. Discover biblical blueprints for shaping a legacy that reflects God’s design—one brick of faith at a time.
Podcast series
The Kitchen Table episodes are my solo reflections, released every other week. I share life experiences, Jesus moments, and lessons learned—stories from my own journey that I hope will encourage and inspire you.
Why the kitchen table? For me, it’s where family gathers, hearts connect, and meaningful conversations happen. These episodes are meant to feel the same way—as if we’re sitting together over coffee or tea, sharing life’s ups and downs, and learning from God’s faithfulness in the everyday.
Think of these episodes as a little time set aside for honest conversations and encouragement, just like we’d share around my own kitchen table
Have you ever looked back and realized comfort kept you from saying yes to something that mattered? In this episode, I’m sharing how a moment from Taylor Sheridan’s new series The Madison stopped me in my tracks and reminded me what it really means to love well — especially in...
When you’re facing a diagnosis, a fear, or a season of waiting, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the unknown. In today’s episode, Tommy Jennings shares a powerful testimony of courage, peace, and unshakable faith as he battles Hodgkin’s Lymphoma — a fight he’s been in for six years. Tommy’s...
Have you ever doubted your faith? Wondered if God isn’t real? I dealt with this issue a couple of decades ago and wondered how I could go on doing “all the things” while struggling with doubt. Today I want to share a fascinating story about how an elephant can be...
If you’re a Christian parent feeling overwhelmed by the rise in gender confusion, you’re not alone. Everywhere you turn—schools, social media, even kids’ friend groups—messages about gender identity and transgender ideology are shaping how teens think about themselves. But what if you could understand what’s really happening and learn how...
Whether you call it a veranda, piazza, stoop or porch, these appendages to our homes can have a positive impact on our family and community. It doesn’t have to be fancy or huge to be a welcoming respite away from the chores, homework and television. Make it as comfortable as...
Catch the latest episode of Building Strong Homes: Blueprints to Strengthen Your Faith & Family.
Welcome to Building Strong Homes, the podcast where faith meets family in the most practical and powerful ways. I’m your host, Carol Roper, wife, mom and former home designer who used to spend my days drafting floor plans and designing details, but now I help wives and moms design lives based on God’s word.
This podcast is for women who want more than survival mode. You want clarity. You want purpose. You want a home that stands strong—not just physically, but spiritually. Inside each episode, you’ll find practical tools that include:
*How to strengthen your marriage and motherhood through biblical truth
*Candid conversations with men and women who’ve faced real challenges and found God’s grace
*Encouragement to stand firm, even when culture says otherwise
*Actionable ways to bless your home and influence your community
If you’ve ever wondered how your ordinary days could build something extraordinary, you’re in the right place. Discover biblical blueprints for shaping a legacy that reflects God’s design—one brick of faith at a time.
Have you ever looked back and realized comfort kept you from saying yes to something that mattered? In this episode, I’m sharing how a moment from Taylor Sheridan’s new series The Madison stopped me in my tracks and reminded me what it really means to love well — especially in marriage.
This isn’t a review of the show, and I’m not endorsing all its content. But there’s a powerful theme woven through the story that every Christian wife needs to hear. Spoiler alert: I’ll be talking about the premise of the series, so listen with that in mind.
If fear, comfort, or “maybe later” has ever held you back from stepping into something meaningful with your husband or family, this episode will encourage you to choose courage, connection, and love that lasts.
In this episode:
• Why comfort can quietly steal your yes
• How regret grows when we avoid what stretches us
• What The Madison reminded me about loving well
• A personal story about saying yes when it mattered
• How to choose courage in your marriage today
If this encourages you, share it with a friend who needs the reminder too.
If you’d like to see some fun photos watch on YouTube A Wake Up Call for Wives: Don’t Let Fear Steal Your Yes with Carol Roper Ep. 165
Lysa TerKuerst’s book Capture His Heart: Becoming the Godly Wife Your Husband Desires
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