Personal Growth And Better Living Episodes
These episodes provide authentic wisdom and guidance for your personal growth as a family member, employer or employee. Here you'll find tips and strategies to grow wiser, more balanced, healthier and happier!
Nov. 22, 2023
Not So Merry: How To Manage Your Mental Health and Beat the Holiday Blues | S6 E10
Is the most wonderful time of the year not so wonderful for you? Steve and Mary Alessi discuss the realities of the holiday blues with their daughter Lauren Alessi, who shares her mental health expertise to help you improve your mood.
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July 12, 2023
Pass the Torch: Why Next Generation Leaders Need to Honor Senior Leaders | S5 E26
Is the generation gap between young and senior leaders too wide? Is there a way to meet in the middle? Chris Alessi and Steph Muiña explain the benefits of honoring their senior leaders as they step into their new responsibilities.
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June 21, 2023
Church Hurt: Myths, Mistakes, and How We Handle the Struggle | S5 E23
What do you do when you're hurt in the place where you sought healing? The Alessis get real about church hurt from all perspectives, so you can respond the right way.
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May 17, 2023
Beat Burnout! How to Do Great Work That Matters Without Getting Weary | S5 E18
How do you avoid burning out when your job requires so much? The Alessis share keys that will keep you consistently motivated in any service-first profession.
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May 3, 2023
Podience Takeover! LIVE Reactions from the "Forty-Two" Book Launch Party | S5 E16
We're giving you an exclusive inside view of the "Forty-Two" book launch party, and we decided to get some reactions from our "Podience" live - bringing them on as surprise guests!
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April 12, 2023
Forty-Two: The Book Is Here! (Reviews, New Stories and Sneak Peeks) | S5 E13
It’s finally here! We celebrate the release of "Forty Two" by revealing little known facts, sneak peeks of the book that you'll never guess, and sharing comments from our Podience!
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April 5, 2023
Walls Fall! How to Break Free When You're Stuck in Survival Mode | S5 E12
When you get hit hard, sometimes you just want to protect yourself. Here the Alessis reveal how they broke out of survival mode and started fully living again.
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March 29, 2023
What You Don't See: How to Detect (and Correct) Blind Spots That Could Wreck Your Life | S5 E11
Is it possible that you're unaware of the greatest threat to your future? The Alessis preview a powerful lesson in the "Forty-Two" book so you can uncover blind spots that could cause you pain.
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March 15, 2023
Rainbows and Recovery: Can Strong Women Help Each Other Heal After Tragedy Strikes? | S5 E9
Rainbows, tears and strength....Mary Alessi welcomes two long-time friends and staff members to share how you can overcome your "Forty-Two Moments" by connecting with strong friends!
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March 8, 2023
How The Right Team Can Help Revive Your Dream (Even When It Almost Died) | S5 E8
The Alessis bring in some dedicated members of their staff to talk about their toughest moments - so that you and your team can come back from any setback!
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March 1, 2023
How Real Friends Help You Bounce Back from Disaster (aka the Legend of the Smoking Bird) | S5 E7
Who can you trust when everything goes wrong? Two lifelong friends - Steve Alessi and David Martinez - share how real friendships can help you overcome your toughest moments.
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Feb. 1, 2023
42 Minutes: A Heart-Attack, Facing Death, and Finishing Strong Even If You're Almost Finished | S5 E3
Get an exclusive preview of "42" - a new book telling the incredible story behind Steve Alessi's massive heart attack, the heroic efforts of the first-responders, and how the Alessis recovered from that fateful event.
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Nov. 16, 2022
Why Music and Ministry Matters in Our Family Business (and How We Do It) | S4 E10
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.
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Nov. 9, 2022
Strong Families = Strong Relationships! How to Build a Life of Significance with Aaron Walker, Coach / Author
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!
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Oct. 14, 2022
Stepping Up Against Clickbait: Daily Practices to Reinforce Your Resistance and Renew Your Mind [Clickbait Mini-Series #4]
In Part 4 of our Clickbait series, Chris sits down with his sister Gabrielle Alessi, youth director at Metro Life Church, to hammer out the real-deal practices of renewing your mind.
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Oct. 7, 2022
How to Win the War against Clickbait [Clickbait Mini-Series #3]
In this 3rd installment of the Clickbait series, Chris Alessi shares the solutions we must employ if we want to take control of our thought life, and win the war against the enemy's attempt to deceive us.
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Sept. 30, 2022
How To Identify the Five Types of Clickbait [Clickbait Mini-Series #2]
In this second episode of the "'Clickbait" mini-series, author Chris Alessi explains the root behind each of the clickbait tactics we should watch out for in our thoughts.
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Sept. 23, 2022
What's So Bad about Clickbait? [Clickbait Mini-Series #1]
In this first episode of this mini-series, Chris talks about how we can define "clickbait' in the spiritual sense, and explains why we often misinterpret and allow the voice of the enemy to knock us off track.
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Sept. 21, 2022
Conquer Clickbait! How To Finally Win the War For Your Thought Life | S4 E2
How can we keep ourselves from thinking the wrong thoughts? Chris Alessi shares the revelations that helped him write his new book "Clickbait", so that you can have the right voices guiding you in every decision.
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July 27, 2022
Inside the Business of Making The Family Business! [Mid-Season Moment]
In this bonus episode you'll get a deeper understanding of how the Alessis bring their unique brand of wisdom, authenticity and humor into the podcast booth - by talking to the team that is in the business of producing the podcast!
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March 23, 2022
How We Found Our Sound: Blending Music, Ministry and Business in the Family | S3 E11
Staying in harmony as a family is tricky - especially when music is a major part of your business. The Alessis share how they've found their unique sound and remained united.
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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.
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Nov. 17, 2021
Sharing the Mic: How We Communicate Truth in Our Family Business | S2 E10
When a senior and junior leader occupy a similar role as communicators, ego and pride can take root, unless the leaders are open and honest. Steve and Chris Alessi share how they blend their unique styles to communicate truth and a common vision to their congregation.
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July 14, 2021
How to Work with Family When You're Not Family | S1 E12
The senior staff joins the Alessis at the table to reveal how they handle the special responsibilities of working within a strong family business culture.
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