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The Family Business with The Alessis
Learn how to build a stronger, happier family from a pastor's family saying things they can't say on Sundays. Hosted by Steve and Mary Alessi, you’ll hear powerful conversations with their family, who all work in the same church, that will show you the keys to a great marriage, healthy families, and a multi-generational legacy. Now with over 50,000 downloads, we invite you to join the Podience and discover why family is everybody’s business!
Episodes
221 episodes
Unhappy Holidays? How to Maintain Your Mental Health When the Christmas Season Causes Stress
Are the holidays bringing more emotional chaos than cheer into your life?Join Steve Alessi, Lauren Alessi, and licensed mental health counselor Ryan Landau as they unpack the real challenges of holiday stress, seasonal mood swings, and f...
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Season 8
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Episode 11
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49:32
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Should Christians Avoid Scary Movies? How to Decide What Your Family Watches
In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi are diving into a topic every Christian family wrestles with—what should we be watching? When shows like Stranger Things and other popular series are based on dark themes, violence and anti-fam...
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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46:19
Finding the Right Place: What We Learned from our House Hunting Journey
Sometimes when you're looking for something - you find out a LOT more about yourself in the process. That's definitely what the Muinas discovered. In this episode, Stephanie and Christopher Muiña take you behind the scenes of their...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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40:49
Sisters in New Seasons: How We're Managing the Shift From Singleness to Marriage
Are you struggling to accept that your family is changing - even when it's for the best? It happens in every family relationship - especially among siblings who are used to relating to each other, until a potential spouse comes into...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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47:47
Smartphone or Smart Parent? How to Be Fully Present with Your Family (with guest Joey Odom)
Ever have that guilty feeling when you realize you were on your phone during a conversation with a loved one? It's not just a harmless habit. It's a real danger to the mental health and vitality of your family - and it could harm th...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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52:11
Drop the Defensiveness! How to Delete Drama and Instantly Improve Your Relationships
If the title of this episode made you feel attacked - then you're the person that needs to listen the most. In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi are tackling one of the biggest relationship killers—defensiveness. You'll hear raw, ...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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54:47
How to Plan the BEST Holiday Season Ever (Even with a Complicated Family)
Ready or not - the holidays are here......and if you're already feeling the pressure, we're here to help! In this week's episode, Steve and Mary Alessi are getting into the holiday spirit early and sharing their best tips for...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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47:45
Should Christians Accept Rewards? Getting Real about Award Shows and Paying Pastors
Ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes at Christian award shows—and what happens when ministry collides with business and industry? In this episode, we dive deep into the debate around worship music award shows and whet...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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48:25
Pushed to the Limit? How to Handle More in Your Life Without Crashing Out
What do you do when big blessings come with big problems? In this episode, Chris and Richelle Alessi share some very exciting news while also opening up about navigating one of their most exciting and challenging seasons yet....
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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42:02
Charlie Kirk: Why We Didn't Talk About The Tragedy Until Now
When tragedy and controversy hit our country, how do Christian families and church leaders respond with wisdom, love, and truth? In this heartfelt conversation, Steve and Mary Alessi reflect on the recent assassination of Charlie Ki...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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54:58
A New Season! How to Let Go of Your Kids and Hold On to What Matters
New season, new challenges - but family is STILL everybody's business! In this heartfelt premiere of season 8, Steve and Mary open up about major life transitions and the powerful emotions that come with letting go of their youngest...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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57:53
5 Minutes of Family Business! Updates, Season Previews and Surprises
In this special five-minute update, Stephanie and Christopher Muiña give you a sneak peek into what’s coming up in season eight, launching this fall. From major family milestones—like Gabby’s upcoming October wedding and excit...
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5:19
Iron Sharpens Iron: What Every Man Needs In Order to Level Up (with Aaron Walker)
Ever wondered what it really takes for men to finish well in life—at home and in business? In this powerful throwback episode, Steve Alessi sits down with entrepreneur Aaron Walker to talk about the life-changing impact of ...
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31:49
How to Raise Confident Kids In Uncertain Times | Martha Munizzi & Mary Alessi (Top 10 Epsiode)
Worried about raising confident kids in a world that seems upside down?It might be time to rethink what it means to lead with conviction as a parent.In this classic episode from our archives, Mary Alessi teams up with her twin sis...
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42:06
What We're Planning Next on the TFB (in under a minute)
Wondering what the Alessis are up to in this pre-season? Here's a quick update on what we're planning on our YouTube channel! Stay tuned for brand new episodes and a upgraded video experience coming soon! Make sure to s...
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How to Help Your Children Discover Their Unique Gifts (Even When They Can't See It)
Do you have a child that struggles to find their 'place' in your family? Or maybe you're the one who felt like your gifts didn't help the family at all? Join Steve and Lauren Alessi as they peel back the curtain on what it really ta...
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35:53
Gentle Parenting Fail: Why Trends Don't Help You Raise Confident Kids (Top 10 Episode)
Is “gentle parenting” helping—or hurting—your kids in the long run?You'll find out in this top 10 episode flashback, as Steve and Mary Alessi discuss the hot topic of discipline versus gentle parenting, tackling everything from kid...
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32:59
The Honest Truth Every Young Woman Should Know about Modesty (Top 10 Episode)
Is dressing modestly just an outdated rule, or actually meaningful for young women today?In this throwback episode from Season 6, you'll hear from Gaby, Lauren, and Stephanie as they dive headfirst into the honest truth about modesty—wha...
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32:46
7 Ways Couples Can Support Each Other When Life Gets Tough (Top 10 Episode)
Ever felt helpless when your spouse is struggling with a major issue? How can you be there for them when things are just not working out? In this top ten episode from Season 5, Steve and Mary Alessi dove into the heart of marriage b...
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34:11
Beyond Hot Flashes? The Hidden Impact of Hormones on Women's Health and Relationships
Some call it "The Change." Others refer to "Private Summers", or "The Big M'. No matter what you call it, there's a major, unavoidable physical shift that every woman has to face - and how you handle it could have long-lasting effec...
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Season 7
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Episode 46
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43:10
Faith or Foolishness? What to Think About When Making Big Decisions
Ever feel torn between pursuing big dreams and being responsible—especially when life doesn’t fit neatly into your plans?In this episode, Stephanie and Christopher Muiña get real about navigating the tension between faithfulness and wisd...
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Season 7
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Episode 45
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47:44
Team Us! How To Handle the Identity Changes of Marriage
True or false? Marriage means more than just changing a last name - it means changing EVERYTHING. Whether it's the bride and groom moving out for the first time, or the parents and siblings letting go of the past - everyone has to ...
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Season 7
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Episode 44
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1:02:47
Why Trusting Influencers with Your Faith is So Dangerous
Are Instagram preachers and TikTok theologians taking the place of pastors and slowly eroding what Christians believe? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on influencer culture and its growing influence on faith communities—re...
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Season 7
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Episode 43
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57:09
Fallen Pastors: Should We Respond with Rejection or Restoration?
In this honest and insightful episode, Steve and Mary Alessi continue the conversation on the challenges faced by churches, Christians, and families when influential pastors and worship leaders fall into scandal or public failure.&nb...
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Season 7
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Episode 42
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1:06:49
From Crisis to Champion! Hockey, Heart Attacks, and Turning Trauma into Triumph
Is it possible that your worst day can become your greatest testimony? And if so, how do you endure long enough to flip the script? In this heart-felt "long-play" summer road-trip episode, Steve and Mary Alessi sit down ...
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Season 7
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Episode 41
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1:08:19