When the Game Isn’t Fun Anymore
So many kids start sports with joy and quit with burnout. In this episode of At Home with Emily, Emily sits down with Cody Pentecost, a college coach and leader with Fellowship of Christian Athletes, to talk about what really matters in youth sports. From the ride home that kids dread to the stats …
Raising Happy Athletes: A Coach’s Guide for Parents
If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re approaching youth sports the right way, this episode is for you! Coach Scott Nasby (Drury Baseball Coach and father) breaks down the do’s and don’ts of raising young athletes. He shares why character matters more than talent and how parents can support their…
From Homeless to Chef: A Wild Journey of Redemption
After 15 years of addiction and homelessness, Dyllan Dale had lost all hope—until one moment changed everything. Now a celebrated foraging chef, Dyllan shares his powerful story of redemption, faith, and resilience. From struggling with addiction and surviving on the streets to creating $100-per-pl…
A Mother’s Fight: Beating Cancer Before It Beat Me
Imagine being 26 years old, a mom to two toddlers, and suddenly being told you have breast cancer. That was Ashley Carter’s reality. In this emotional episode of At Home with Emily, Ashley shares how a genetic test unexpectedly revealed her diagnosis, the painful surgeries she endured, and how she …
Haunted by War: A 50-Year Struggle with PTSD
On this episode of At Home with Emily, Emily sits down with Bob Gannon. Bob has lived through the unimaginable: 35 missions as a Recon Marine in Vietnam, an artillery strike that went horribly wrong, and a homecoming that felt like another war. For decades, PTSD, alcohol, and guilt controlled his l…
Rock Bottom to Redemption: Holli’s Story of Faith & Recovery
Holli East’s story is one of heartbreak, resilience, and the power of second chances. After battling alcohol and drug addiction through high school, college, and beyond, Holly finally found a way out. On this episode of At Home with Emily about second chances, Holli opens up about the darkest momen…
Billy & Dora Cooper: Overcoming Hate with Love
Billy and Dora Cooper met in 1966 when their relationship was considered controversial—so much so that Billy lost his job just for being seen with Dora. In the midst of facing discrimination, family disapproval, and social rejection, they refused to let the world tear them apart. Nearly 60 years la…
Randy & Lisa Rose: A Film-Worthy Love Story
When Randy picked up the phone and dialed the newsroom to compliment Lisa’s work, he had no idea it would change both of their lives forever. Now, years later, they’re still just as in love—acting like newlyweds and keeping the spark alive. In this episode of At Home with Emily, Lisa Rose, one of t…
Randy & Heidi Bacon: Unexpected Love After Divorce
In this episode of At Home with Emily, Emily continues her "Couples You Should Know" series by sitting down with renowned photographer Randy Bacon and his wife, Heidi, as they share their unexpected love story—one that started with a music-matching app and led to a life-changing adventure. They ope…
Ryan & Katie Beard: Coaching, Marriage, and Making Springfield Home
In this episode of At Home with Emily, Emily kicks off her "Couples You Should Know" series by sitting down with Missouri State Bears' head football coach, Ryan Beard, and his wife Katie for a behind-the-scenes look at their life on and off the field. From their whirlwind love story to navigating t…