Let's face it...Family is everybody's business. So Steve and Mary Alessi, who lead a multi-cultural church alongside their grown-up children, are pulling back the covers on how their family keeps it all together.
Our podcast and videos give you real-life tips, principles, strategies and advice on marriage, parenting, work and more - everything you need to build a thriving family and business!
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Dealing with Toxic Relationships, Pt. 1: How to Identify and Avoid Pe…
Steve and Mary Alessi unravel the difficult but necessary steps they had to take to identify and cut off toxic family relationshi…
Meet the In-Laws! Marrying into Ministry w/ Richelle Alessi and Chris…
The in-laws meet at the Family Business table to share how they are adjusting to married life, all while becoming part a generati…
Family Intervention: How to Help Your Kids Find Their Way | S1 E11
Steve Alessi and his daughter Lauren have a heart - to - heart conversation about embracing different personalities in your famil…
Fight Right! How to Resolve Conflicts in Your Family and Business | S…
The Alessis tackle the not-so-minor conflicts in their family business and reveal how they stay strong - not split apart - when t…
Recent Episodes
Baby Business! Introducing The Newest (and Cutest) Member of The Family Business | S4 E11
Nov. 23, 2022
The Family Business is growing in more ways than one, and this special episode tells the story of how we welcomed our newest family member into the world - Gianna Muñia!
Why Music and Ministry Matters in Our Family Business (and How We Do It) | S4 E10
Nov. 16, 2022
Is making music about building relationships, or is it just business? Mary Alessi and Stephanie Muñia discuss how they've focused on relationship and ministry instead of the sometimes hazardous world of the music industry.
Strong Families = Strong Relationships! How to Build a Life of Significance with Aaron Walker, Coach / Author
Nov. 9, 2022
What does it take to be truly successful? Our guest Aaron Walker, entrepreneur and coach, shares how you can build a life of significance through authentic relationships!
The Miracle of "Christmas at Church": How to Dream Big and Create Something Special with Your Family
Nov. 2, 2022
Your family can make something special together - even if it seems impossible. The making of Metro Life Worship's new project “Christmas at Church” proves miracles happen when you dream big as a family!
Parents, Don't Stall Out! How to Readjust and Relate to Your Kids Better As They Grow | S4 E7
Oct. 26, 2022
Stalling out as a parent? The Alessis show you how to readjust and rethink your parenting decisions, so you can enjoy a better relationship with your children and raise them to be strong, confident adults.
Social Media Madness: How to Keep Technology from Undermining Your Family | S4 E6
Oct. 19, 2022
It's clear - social media is here to stay. So how should our families use it? We discuss how your family can find the right balance, avoid negative influences and adopt healthy habits when using social media!
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About the Hosts
Steve Alessi
Host
A Miami native, Steve Alessi was called into ministry at the age of 19 and has faithfully answered that call through Pastoral ministry for over 30 years. After graduating from Southeastern University in 1984, he served along side his parents as Associate Pastor of Grace Church of Kendall and in 1997 he founded Metro Life Church in Doral, Florida, with his wife, Mary Alessi. Today he enjoys doing ministry with the help and involvement of his son Christopher, and three daughters, Stephanie, Lauren and Gabrielle. Under his leadership, Metro Life Church has two growing campuses, a vibrant and innovative online campus, and a brand new podcast, as well as local and global outreaches through its Big Serve ministries.
Steve serves his local community as a member on the Doral and Faith Based Charities Advisory Committee and is the Chaplain of the Doral Police Department. He also enjoys the fellowship of his Pastor, Mike Hayes, and the Churches in Covenant (CIC Network) in Dallas, Texas and is a member of the Champions Network with Pastor Joel Osteen.
Mary Alessi
Host
Mary Alessi is a singer/songwriter/author (www.maryalessi.com) whose passion is to lead people to God through worship. Her commitment to worship has compelled her to record four music projects which include “Whatever it Takes,” “More,” “When Women Worship,” and “Pressing On.” Her work in Christian music has been recognized by her peers when her song, “Great Grace” was nominated for a Dove Award by the Gospel Music Association.
She serves as co-Pastor at Metro Life Church in Doral and Dadeland, along with her husband, Steve. Together they are the proud parents of four adult children who serve alongside of them in leadership. As a leader and primary songwriter for Metro Life Worship, having recently released their first EP “Revive”, she is now helping to lay the foundation for a new generation of worship leaders.