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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.
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.
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Toxic or Taxing? How to Figure Out What To Do with Difficult People | S5 E2
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!
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5 Powerful New Year's Resolutions to Make This Year Great for Your Family | S5 E1
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!
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BONUS: How to Be a Better Dad | Sundays in The Family Business [Mid-Season Moment]
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!
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LIVE at Christmas Lightfest! A Holiday "Ask The Alessis" Q&A Session | S4 E15
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!
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Year 1: The Highs and Lows of Parenting as a First Year Couple | S4 E13
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!
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Fun, Family and Feasts: Sharing Our Favorite Traditions During Thanksgiving and The Holidays | S4 E12
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!
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Baby Business! Introducing The Newest (and Cutest) Member of The Family Business | S4 E11
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!
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The Miracle of "Christmas at Church": How to Dream Big and Create Something Special with Your Family
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.
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Parents, Don't Stall Out! How to Readjust and Relate to Your Kids Better As They Grow | S4 E7
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!
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Social Media Madness: How to Keep Technology from Undermining Your Family | S4 E6
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!
Guest: Chris Alessi
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Money Matters! How to Make Your Family (and Wallet) Happier with Smart Financial Habits | S4 E4
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.
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The Truth about Gender: How to Cut Off Confusion and Affirm Your Child's God-Given Identity | S4 E3
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!
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TFB 25th Anniversary! What We've Learned After 25 Years of Family Business | S4 E1
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.
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Caught in the Cage: How To Keep Going When Your Family Can't Help You [Mid-Season Moment]
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.
Guest: Lauren Alessi
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Faith, Family and Medications: How We Handled a Difficult Diagnosis in the Family Business | S3 E24
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.
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A Father's Journey: How to Lead Your Family with Love (Even When Life Hurts) w/ Jonathan Pitts | S3 E23
June 8, 2022

Fathers Know Best! How to Make Your Dad Happy (For Real) on Father's Day

The dads of The Family Business get real and explain exactly what they really want on Father's Day - so that you and your family can make Dad's special day truly special.
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Fathers Know Best! How to Make Your Dad Happy (For Real) on Father's Day
June 1, 2022

Don't Touch the G's! 3 Danger Zones You Must Avoid to Protect Your Family and Legacy

In this episode,  Steve Alessi and Armando Gomez check in from the Alessi farmhouse to share tips on how to avoid 3 danger zones, so you can give your family your best self and avoid some serious troubles and temptations.
Guest: Armando Gomez
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Don't Touch the G's! 3 Danger Zones You Must Avoid to Protect Your Family and Legacy
May 25, 2022

The Perfect Family Meeting: How to Create a Memorable Mission with Your Loved Ones with Lee Domingue

The Family Business welcomes our friend and legacy expert, Lee Domingue, to teach us how to plan great family meetings that will inspire, motivate and build legacy!
Guest: Lee Domingue
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The Perfect Family Meeting: How to Create a Memorable Mission with Your Loved Ones with Lee Domingue
May 11, 2022

Jeans and Genes: Taking On Gender and Identity Conversations In Your Family | S3 E18

The Alessis talk honestly about the gender debate and share tips for parents on how to address this vital issue with their children..
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Jeans and Genes: Taking On Gender and Identity Conversations In Your Family | S3 E18
May 4, 2022

From Mother to Daughter: Honest Questions about Marriage, Motherhood and Changing Seasons | S3 E17

Mary Alessi and her daughter Steph Alessi Munia discuss managing the changing expectations that moms have when career and parental responsibilities shift!
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From Mother to Daughter: Honest Questions about Marriage, Motherhood and Changing Seasons | S3 E17
April 27, 2022

Mom Friends: How Strong Friendships Build Strong Families | S3 E16

Our guest Mory Martinez teams up with Mary Alessi on the podcast to share how their friendship as mothers helped them successfully guide their children into meaningful, blessed lives as adults.
Guest: Mory Martinez
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Mom Friends: How Strong Friendships Build Strong Families | S3 E16
April 20, 2022

Anniversary Celebration! Sharing Your Comments and Favorite Moments from Our First Year

The Family Business with The Alessis is celebrating our first anniversary! And to celebrate we're sharing your favorite moments, comments and ideas for new shows as we commemorate the first year of our podcast!
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Anniversary Celebration! Sharing Your Comments and Favorite Moments from Our First Year
April 13, 2022

The Creator In You: Inspiring Your Kids to Do Great Things with Jordan Raynor, Best-Selling Author | S3 E14

Do your children know they were created to create great things? Best selling author Jordan Raynor explains how to inspire your children to pursue a God-sized purpose for their lives.
Guest: Jordan Raynor
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The Creator In You: Inspiring Your Kids to Do Great Things with Jordan Raynor, Best-Selling Author | S3 E14