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
Twenty-five years ago, our nation faced one of the darkest days in American history. Nearly 3,000 innocent lives were lost, including civilians, office workers, and hundreds of first responders who ran toward danger instead of away from it. In this powerful live interview, retired NYC firefighter Niels Jorgensen shares what...
She grew up in a home marked by addiction, instability, and zero faith influence. When a friend invited her to church at fifteen, everything changed — except her parents’ response. They kicked her out, leaving her alone on the streets with nowhere to go. But God wasn’t done writing her...
In this powerful episode, Phyllis Robertson Thomas — daughter of Phil Robertson from Duck Dynasty — shares the incredible story of discovering her biological father through a DNA test, a revelation that led her into a family she never knew she had and a redemption story only God could write....
Liz Cobo says that nothing has deepened her faith and changed her walk with Jesus like studying the Bible. Studying God’s Word literally changed her life. Things that were once important priorities aren’t anymore. Things that were once afterthoughts are now at the top of her list. Scripture is God’s...
In this episode of Carol sits down with Christy Braddock to share a powerful redemption story that proves no mistake is too big for God’s grace. At just 15 years old, Christy discovered she was pregnant and spent years carrying the weight of shame, believing she had permanently disqualified herself...
Catch the latest episode of Building Strong Homes: Blueprints to Strengthen Your Faith & Family.
Best 100 Christian Family Podcasts in the US. 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.
In this special live episode, retired NYC firefighter Niels Jorgensen shares his firsthand account of serving at Ground Zero on 9/11. Niels reflects on the courage of first responders, the loss of nearly 3,000 innocent lives, and his own battle with a rare leukemia caused by toxin exposure during the recovery efforts.
Recorded in front of a live audience, this conversation also honors our local Fountain Inn fire, police, and EMS departments, who attended in their Class A uniforms. You’ll hear powerful stories of sacrifice, resilience, and faith — and why remembering 9/11 matters for the next generation.
Watch the full interview on YouTube to see Niels and our local heroes. A link to Alan Jackson’s Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning music video (referenced in the episode) is included in the show notes.
Niels 20th anniversary of 9/11 20 for 20 Podcast
Video Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning?
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