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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. 5, 2022

BONUS: How to Manage a Big Family + Big Business with Tim Schmoyer, CEO of Video Creators

We have a bonus episode - a talk with entrepreneur and YouTube creator Tim Schmoyer about how he and his wife successfully manage a large family while growing a 7-figure, mission centered business - so that you can do the same.
Guest: Tim Schmoyer
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Dec. 15, 2021

Your Guilt-Free Christmas: How To Break Free of Unrealistic Family Expectations | S2 E14

Does Christmas bring you a bag of guilty feelings every year? If so, the Alessi ladies have some great suggestions on how to get rid of the unrealistic expectations!
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Dec. 8, 2021

How to Have a Drama-Free Christmas with The Alessi Ladies | S2 E13

The Alessi ladies share how they're keeping the Christmas celebrations joyful and drama-free...all while managing a variety of major family changes!
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Dec. 1, 2021

How Men Can Keep The Holidays Happy! Tips for Husbands & Fathers Planning for Christmas | S2 E12

The Alessi men break down the (man) plan to a hassle-free Christmas - so you can keep your family in the holiday spirit and keep the stress and conflict out.
Guest: Chris Alessi
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Nov. 24, 2021

Keep Your Holiday Happy! Tips for a Stress-Free Christmas Celebration | S2 E11

How do you avoid family conflict at Christmas? In this episode, Steve and Mary share key tips and strategies to keep the joy in your holiday celebrations and eliminate the stressful situations that can dampen your Christmas spirit.
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Nov. 3, 2021

What's In a Name? Why Legacy Matters in Our Family Business | S2 E8

In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi reflect on the blessing of a good name, and explore how Rev. John Alessi helped to build the Alessi name into one full of legacy and purpose.
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Oct. 27, 2021

Overcoming Sibling Rivalry and Jealousy in Your Family | S2 E7

We're tackling sibling rivalry and showing you how to keep the peace between your brothers and sisters, even when you work together.
Guest: Chris Alessi
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Oct. 6, 2021

Why We Chose Homeschooling (and Why You Should Consider It) | S2 E4

Just like your family, The Alessi family had to make decisions about education - and they chose to switch to homeschooling. Here they share how you can make the transition even if you are working full-time, or are concerned about your ability to educate your children.
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Sept. 29, 2021

Teaching Your Kids to Love God and Serve Others | Ask the Alessis Q&A | S2 E3

The Alessis are answering your parenting questions in this episode, including some timely advice on how to get your family excited about serving God and helping others.
Sept. 1, 2021

How to Guide the Next Generation | Chris Alessi | Sundays At The Family Business

We're continuing our inside look at Sundays in the Family Business as we prepare for Season 2! Today's episode digs deep into the cultural crisis facing our next generation - and Pastor Chris Alessi shares a powerful message on why we must maintain strong foundations - even while the world is constantly searching for new answers. Make sure to catch up on Season 1, and subscribe and follow the show so you'll be ready for Season 2, coming soon!
Aug. 25, 2021

5 Moms Who Overcame the Odds: Sundays at The Family Business (Mid-Season Bonus)

We've got another bonus episode to show you what actually happens on Sundays in The Family Business! As we prepare for Season 2, we're sharing some favorite moments from our Sunday services at Metro Life Church in Miami, FL - the place where The Alessis work out their ministry and apply the lessons they've learned in the family business. Today's look from Sundays in the Family Business is led by Pastor Mary Alessi as she interviews five amazing mothers in our ministry, who have all overcome ma...
Aug. 18, 2021

Sunday at The Family Business: A Guide to The Good Life (Mid-Season Bonus)

As we prepare for Season 2, we're giving you some bonus episodes to show you what actually happens on Sundays!
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July 21, 2021

Stay or Go? Choose The Right Move as a Young Adult (w/ Stephanie Alessi Muina) | S1 E13

Young adults - should you head out on your own, or stay and help build the family business? In this episode, worship leader and songwriter Stephanie Alessi Muina shares the thought process that led to her life-changing big decisions with her father, Steve Alessi.
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July 7, 2021

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 family and guiding your loved ones toward their purpose - even when it's not easy.
Guest: Lauren Alessi
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June 30, 2021

Fight Right! How to Resolve Conflicts in Your Family and Business | S1E10

The Alessis tackle the not-so-minor conflicts in their family business and reveal how they stay strong - not split apart - when things get heated.
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June 23, 2021

How to Love People (With Problems!) w/ Steve Alessi and Gaby Alessi | S1 E9

In Episode 9 of Season 1: Being before Doing, Steve Alessi talks with his youngest daughter Gabrielle, and they unpack her unique perspective as she grew up watching her family process the trials and struggles of relationships both at work and in the home.
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June 16, 2021

From Father to Son, Pt. 2: The Blessing of Honor | S1 EP8

Giving honor to previous generations can bring tremendous blessings to a family - but sowing dishonor can be disastrous. Steve and Chris Alessi unpack this powerful truth in Part 2 of their From Father to Son conversation.
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June 9, 2021

From Father to Son, Pt. 1: Building a Strong Father-Son Connection | S1 EP7

Steve Alessi and his son, Chris Alessi, have a heart-to-heart conversation about their unique father-son relationship and reveal the key choices that built a strong bond between them.
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June 2, 2021

The Benefits of Raising Kids in Church | S1 EP6

Raising kids in church - is it a burden? Or a blessing? In Episode 6 of our podcast, Mary and Stephanie Alessi unpack why making church a priority has been a game-changer in their family.
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May 26, 2021

When Kids Become Coworkers | S1 EP5

What happens when your child becomes a colleague? Mary and Stephanie Alessi, a mother / daughter songwriting team, share how they navigate the different roles they play in their evolving relationship.
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May 19, 2021

How to Identify Your Child's Gifts and Talents | S1 EP4

How can you help your child discover his or her God-Given gift? And hidden within that question is an even more difficult issue - deciding whether your child's desire to pursue a certain goal is simply a temporary interest, or a long term calling that will bring them life long significance and purpose. In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi break down the specific steps they took to find their children’s gifting, and more importantly - how they helped their kids to recognize them and grow in...
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May 12, 2021

The Right Way to Raise Leaders | S1 EP 3

Learn how Steve and Mary intentionally provided key leadership lessons to their four young children, that helped them become strong leaders when they became young adults.
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May 5, 2021

How Successful Parents Set the Right Family Priorities | S1 EP2

In Episode 2, Steve and Mary open up about how they lived out our faith and set their priorities in order, so that their children could become strong, confident young adults.
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April 28, 2021

Building the Foundations of a Strong Family | S1 EP1

Steve and Mary Alessi reveal the unlikely foundations of their family business, and show how you too can build a strong foundation for your family.
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