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Parenting And Family Episodes

Here you'll find tips, strategies and key insights we've learned as we've successfully prepared our 4 children for adulthood.
Work Life Balance = Myth? The Truth Behind Making Day To Day Decisions for Your Family | S5 E24
June 28, 2023

Work Life Balance = Myth? The Truth Behind Making Day To Day Decisions for Your Family | S5 E24

Is there even such a thing as work-life balance for parents? The newest parents of the Alessi family sit down with their dad to share what works, and what doesn't.
The Honor Code: What It's Really Like to Work for Your Father in Ministry | S5 E22
June 14, 2023

The Honor Code: What It's Really Like to Work for Your Father in Ministry | S5 E22

Being a good son is important, but even more so when your dad is also your supervisor! Chris Alessi welcomes Pastor Caleb Thomas to share how they honor the roles their fathers play at work and at home.
Parenting 102: Honest Reflections on Starting a Family from Two Young Couples | S5 E17
May 10, 2023

Parenting 102: Honest Reflections on Starting a Family from Two Young Couples | S5 E17

When you're starting your family as a young couple, things can get interesting quickly! Here, the newest parents in the Alessi family compare how they are starting their families right in their early years of marriage.
Gentle Parenting or Tough Love? Why Your Kids Actually Need (and Want) Strong Discipline | S5 E15
April 26, 2023

Gentle Parenting or Tough Love? Why Your Kids Actually Need (and Want) Strong Discipline | S5 E15

Have you tried "gentle parenting" but got nothing but disrespect from your kids? The Alessis unpack the secret ingredient to raising confident, respectful children - strong discipline.
How to Teach Your Kids to Finish Well (Even When You Face Your Own Challenges) S5 E10
March 22, 2023

How to Teach Your Kids to Finish Well (Even When You Face Your Own Challenges) S5 E10

When a parent faces a challenge, so do the children. Chris Alessi and Stephanie Muiña interview their dad, Steve Alessi, and reveal the powerful lessons they learned during his comeback from a devastating heart attack.
New Parents, Old School Parenting: What's The Best Way? | S5 E6
Feb. 22, 2023

New Parents, Old School Parenting: What's The Best Way? | S5 E6

Should new parents adopt new parenting styles - or is old school the best? Stephanie Muiña sits down with her mom Mary Alessi to talk about how parenthood has changed, and what hasn't changed at all!
Parent = Friend? Emotions, Identity and What Your Kids Actually Deal With at School | S5 E5
Feb. 15, 2023

Parent = Friend? Emotions, Identity and What Your Kids Actually Deal With at School | S5 E5

What's the proper response when your kids are overwhelmed by emotions? Be a friend - or something else? Mary Alessi sits down with her daughter Lauren to help you guide your kids at school and at home.
Parents, Are You 'In The Way'? How to Remain Confident in Your Role | S5 E4
Feb. 8, 2023

Parents, Are You 'In The Way'? How to Remain Confident in Your Role | S5 E4

Feeling out of place in your child's life? The Alessis show you how to fight feelings of insecurity as a parent and confidently lead and guide your kids.
Toxic or Taxing? How to Figure Out What To Do with Difficult People | S5 E2
Jan. 25, 2023

Toxic or Taxing? How to Figure Out What To Do with Difficult People | S5 E2

Are the difficult people in your life truly toxic, or are they just taxing? The Alessis are here to help you figure out when to tolerate difficult people and when to cut ties.
5 Powerful New Year's Resolutions to Make This Year Great for Your Family | S5 E1
Jan. 18, 2023

5 Powerful New Year's Resolutions to Make This Year Great for Your Family | S5 E1

We're kicking off Season 5 by sharing five New Year's Resolutions that will inspire and motivate every member of your family!
BONUS: How to Be a Better Dad | Sundays in The Family Business [Mid-Season Moment]
Jan. 4, 2023

BONUS: How to Be a Better Dad | Sundays in The Family Business [Mid-Season Moment]

Take a look into Sundays in the family business, as 3 dedicated dads discuss their biggest fatherhood challenges with Steve Alessi to help fathers lead their families with love, strength and confidence!
LIVE at Christmas Lightfest! A Holiday "Ask The Alessis" Q&A Session | S4 E15
Dec. 21, 2022

LIVE at Christmas Lightfest! A Holiday "Ask The Alessis" Q&A Session | S4 E15

The Family Business steps out of the podcast booth and into the community with a live taping at our Christmas Lightfest event! The Alessis answer your family questions and share the lessons they've learned over the years!
Year 1: The Highs and Lows of Parenting as a First Year Couple | S4 E13
Dec. 7, 2022

Year 1: The Highs and Lows of Parenting as a First Year Couple | S4 E13

Navigating the first year of marriage is a challenge for any new couple - but adding a baby makes it way more interesting!  Hear the Muiñas share the honest, tough and often hilarious highs and lows of parenting as a first-year couple!
Fun, Family and Feasts: Sharing Our Favorite Traditions During Thanksgiving and The Holidays | S4 E12
Nov. 30, 2022

Fun, Family and Feasts: Sharing Our Favorite Traditions During Thanksgiving and The Holidays | S4 E12

There's nothing like family at the holidays - and the Alessis are sharing some of their funniest and most heartfelt Thanksgiving moments in this special episode!
Baby Business! Introducing The Newest (and Cutest) Member of The Family Business | S4 E11
Nov. 23, 2022

Baby Business! Introducing The Newest (and Cutest) Member of The Family Business | S4 E11

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!
The Miracle of "Christmas at Church": How to Dream Big and Create Something Special with Your Family
Nov. 2, 2022

The Miracle of "Christmas at Church": How to Dream Big and Create Something Special with Your Family

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

Parents, Don't Stall Out! How to Readjust and Relate to Your Kids Better As They Grow | S4 E7

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

Social Media Madness: How to Keep Technology from Undermining Your Family | S4 E6

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!
Money Matters! How to Make Your Family (and Wallet) Happier with Smart Financial Habits | S4 E4
Oct. 5, 2022

Money Matters! How to Make Your Family (and Wallet) Happier with Smart Financial Habits | S4 E4

Money! We all need it...but how do we make more of it, and manage it better as a family? Steve and Chris Alessi sit down at the Family Business table to share their money management strategies, including how to build a side hustle, managing your monthly budget, and more!
The Truth about Gender: How to Cut Off Confusion and Affirm Your Child's God-Given Identity | S4 E3
Sept. 28, 2022

The Truth about Gender: How to Cut Off Confusion and Affirm Your Child's God-Given Identity | S4 E3

Is gender a constant, or a choice? The Alessis discuss how to help your children find security in their God-given identity and silence the voices that want to confuse the next generation.
TFB 25th Anniversary! What We've Learned After 25 Years of Family Business | S4 E1
Sept. 14, 2022

TFB 25th Anniversary! What We've Learned After 25 Years of Family Business | S4 E1

Season 4 of our podcast begins with a tremendous celebration... as the Alessis celebrate their 25th year of building the family business at Metro Life Church!
Caught in the Cage: How To Keep Going When Your Family Can't Help You [Mid-Season Moment]
July 13, 2022

Caught in the Cage: How To Keep Going When Your Family Can't Help You [Mid-Season Moment]

Here's a funny mid-season moment from Sundays in the Family business that will help you keep you going when life boxes you in.
Faith, Family and Medications: How We Handled a Difficult Diagnosis in the Family Business | S3 E24
June 22, 2022

Faith, Family and Medications: How We Handled a Difficult Diagnosis in the Family Business | S3 E24

When a child gets a scary diagnosis from a doctor, parents can quickly feel overwhelmed. We're sharing here how we handled the issue of medication and other options, so that our kids could have healthy and worry-free lives.
A Father's Journey: How to Lead Your Family with Love (Even When Life Hurts) w/ Jonathan Pitts | S3 E23
June 15, 2022

A Father's Journey: How to Lead Your Family with Love (Even When Life Hurts) w/ Jonathan Pitts | S3 E23

Fatherhood isn't easy, but it is worth it - even when things go wrong. Our guest Jonathan Pitts joins the Family Business to share his journey through love, loss and renewal by leading his family and keeping their faith intact.