Join the Empowering Families Team as they engage in meaningful and relevant faith conversations with parents, experts, theologians, ministers, and others. We hope these conversations will empower Christian parents and caregivers to faithfully engage with their families in thoughtful faith development.
Parents and children are invited to reflect on living together as a family!
16 Apr 2026
Empowering Families Episode 5: Family Systems
Host Azizi Culpepper explores the Impact of Family Systems with guests Rev. Kari White and Dr. Justin Nelson. Join theconversation as they discover what defines a family and the impact family has on life on faith formation. Tune in to learn what role the church family plays in family systems and find helpful ways to navigate family patterns.
Host: Azizi Culpepper https://directory.campbell.edu/people/azizi-culpepper/ (https://directory.campbell.edu/people/azizi-culpepper/)
Guests: Rev. Kari White https://directory.campbell.edu/people/kari-white/ (https://directory.campbell.edu/people/kari-white/)and Dr. Justin Nelson https://directory.campbell.edu/people/justin-nelson/ (https://directory.campbell.edu/people/justin-nelson/)
Media Partner: Parable Media https://www.parablemedia.org/ (https://www.parablemedia.org/)
Campbell University Divinity School: https://divinity.campbell.edu/ (https://divinity.campbell.edu/)
Empowering Families: https://divinity.campbell.edu/church-relations/empowering-families/ (https://divinity.campbell.edu/church-relations/empowering-families/)
Recorded at the Bernard F. McLeod Sr.Admissions & Financial Aid Building, at Campbell University
13 Apr 2026
Minisode 4: Emotions
Parents and children are invited to explore healthy ways to discuss and express emotions.
13 Apr 2026
Empowering Families Episode 4: Mental Health for Black Children
Tune in as host Azizi Culpepper discusses the nuances of mental health in churches and families, specifically for blackchildren, with guest Dr. Jessica Young Brown. Explore mental health challenges in children and families of faith, and discover ways to care for your mental health.
Host: Azizi Culpepper https://directory.campbell.edu/people/azizi-culpepper/ (https://directory.campbell.edu/people/azizi-culpepper/)
Guest: Dr. Jessica Young Brown https://www.drjessicabrown.com/ (https://www.drjessicabrown.com/)
Media Partner: Parable Media https://www.parablemedia.org/ (https://www.parablemedia.org/)
Campbell University Divinity School: https://divinity.campbell.edu/ (https://divinity.campbell.edu/)
Empowering Families: https://divinity.campbell.edu/church-relations/empowering-families/ (https://divinity.campbell.edu/church-relations/empowering-families/)
Recorded at the Union Presbyterian SeminaryLibrary, Richmond, VA
5 Apr 2026
Minisode 3: Layers of Idenity
Parents enjoy this minisode with your kids for a character trivia game, affirmation activity, and discussion questions around layers of idenity and being a child of God!
Hosts: Dr. Sarah Boberghttps://directory.campbell.edu/people/sarah-boberg/ , Taylor Long https://bit.ly/EFPodcastLong (https://bit.ly/EFPodcastLong),Greg Ellington https://bit.ly/EFPodcastEllington (https://bit.ly/EFPodcastEllington), and AziziCulpepper https://directory.campbell.edu/people/azizi-culpepper/ (https://directory.campbell.edu/people/azizi-culpepper/)
Contributor: Rev. Kari White
Media Partner: Parable Media https://www.parablemedia.org/ (https://www.parablemedia.org/)
Campbell University Divinity School: https://divinity.campbell.edu/ (https://divinity.campbell.edu/)
Empowering Families: https://divinity.campbell.edu/church-relations/empowering-families/ (https://divinity.campbell.edu/church-relations/empowering-families/)
Recorded at the Bernard F. McLeod Sr.Admissions & Financial Aid Building, at Campbell University
2 Apr 2026
Empowering Families Episode 3: Layers of Identity
Get to know our guests Sammie Carson, Tim Rose, and Delon Fletcher and share their Layers of Identity with host TaylorLong. Discover ways to encourage the children in your lives to be their truest selves, while exploring belonging and acceptance.
Host: Taylor Long https://bit.ly/EFPodcastLong (https://bit.ly/EFPodcastLong)
Guests: Sammie Carson https://bit.ly/EFPodcastSCarson (https://bit.ly/EFPodcastSCarson),Tim Rose https://bit.ly/EFPodcastTRose (https://bit.ly/EFPodcastTRose),and Delon Fletcher https://bit.ly/EFPodcastFletcher (https://bit.ly/EFPodcastFletcher)
Media Partner: Parable Media https://www.parablemedia.org/ (https://www.parablemedia.org/)
Campbell University Divinity School: https://divinity.campbell.edu/ (https://divinity.campbell.edu/)
Empowering Families: https://divinity.campbell.edu/church-relations/empowering-families/ (https://divinity.campbell.edu/church-relations/empowering-families/)
Recorded at the Bernard F. McLeod Sr.Admissions & Financial Aid Building, at Campbell University
29 Mar 2026
Minisode 2: Play as Family Spiritual Formation
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to engage with their children for the minisodes!
Hosts: Dr. Sarah Boberghttps://directory.campbell.edu/people/sarah-boberg/ , Taylor Long https://bit.ly/EFPodcastLong (https://bit.ly/EFPodcastLong),Greg Ellington https://bit.ly/EFPodcastEllington (https://bit.ly/EFPodcastEllington), and AziziCulpepper https://directory.campbell.edu/people/azizi-culpepper/ (https://directory.campbell.edu/people/azizi-culpepper/)
Contributor: Rev. Kari White
Media Partner: Parable Media https://www.parablemedia.org/ (https://www.parablemedia.org/)
Campbell University Divinity School: https://divinity.campbell.edu/ (https://divinity.campbell.edu/)
Empowering Families: https://divinity.campbell.edu/church-relations/empowering-families/ (https://divinity.campbell.edu/church-relations/empowering-families/)
Recorded at the Bernard F. McLeod Sr.Admissions & Financial Aid Building, at Campbell University
26 Mar 2026
Empowering Familes Episode 2: Play as Family Spiritual Formation
Join hosts Dr. Sarah Boberg and Taylor Long as they discuss how to faithfully navigate Play as Spiritual Formation with Dr.Lakisha R. Lockhart. Tune in to this engaging conversation as they explore play in the church and individual families, and learn how to incorporate play in spiritual formation practices for yourself.
Hosts: Dr. Sarah Boberg https://directory.campbell.edu/people/sarah-boberg/ (https://directory.campbell.edu/people/sarah-boberg/)and Taylor Long https://bit.ly/EFPodcastLong (https://bit.ly/EFPodcastLong)
Guest: Dr. Lakisha R. Lockhart https://www.upsem.edu/about/faculty/lakisha-r-lockhart/ (https://www.upsem.edu/about/faculty/lakisha-r-lockhart/)
Media Partner: Parable Media https://www.parablemedia.org/ (https://www.parablemedia.org/)
Campbell University Divinity School: https://divinity.campbell.edu/ (https://divinity.campbell.edu/)
Empowering Families: https://divinity.campbell.edu/church-relations/empowering-families/ (https://divinity.campbell.edu/church-relations/empowering-families/)
Recorded at the Union Presbyterian SeminaryLibrary, Richmond, VA
22 Mar 2026
Minisode 1: Engaging Scripture
Parents are invited to listen and engage with their children. Enjoy Dr. Bashaw reading the story of Pentecost from God's Stories as Told by God's Children.
Learn more about the Children's Bible here: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Stories-told-Children-Illustrated/dp/1964423007
19 Mar 2026
Empowering Families Episode 1: Reading and Interpreting Scripture Matters
Join Dr. Sarah Boberg and Dr. Jennifer Bashawas they discuss why Reading and Interpreting Scripture Matters. Tune in to this engaging conversation as they explore faithful scripture reading and interpretation, especially for families. Discover how to navigate the challenging aspects of reading scripture, and access the tools you need todiscuss the hard questions that bible passages can often bring up for children.
Host: Dr. Sarah Boberg https://directory.campbell.edu/people/sarah-boberg/ (https://directory.campbell.edu/people/sarah-boberg/)
Guest: Dr. Jennifer Bashaw https://directory.campbell.edu/people/jennifer-bashaw/ (https://directory.campbell.edu/people/jennifer-bashaw/)
Media Partner: Parable Media https://www.parablemedia.org/ (https://www.parablemedia.org/)
Campbell University Divinity School: https://divinity.campbell.edu/ (https://divinity.campbell.edu/)
Empowering Families: https://divinity.campbell.edu/church-relations/empowering-families/ (https://divinity.campbell.edu/church-relations/empowering-families/)
Recorded at the Bernard F. McLeod Sr.Admissions & Financial Aid Building, at Campbell University
Check out this Children's Bible: https://www.godsstoriesbook.com/
17 Mar 2026
Empowering Families: Meet the Team
Meet the Empowering Families Team
Rev. Dr. Sarah Boberg, Director and Assistant Professor of Christian Education
Azizi Culpepper, Adminstrative Assistant
Taylor Long, Graduate Research Assistant
15 Mar 2026
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