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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!
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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Podience Takeover! LIVE Reactions from the "Forty-Two" Book Launch Party | S5 E16
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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Forty-Two: The Book Is Here! (Reviews, New Stories and Sneak Peeks) | S5 E13
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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Walls Fall! How to Break Free When You're Stuck in Survival Mode  | S5 E12
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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What You Don't See: How to Detect (and Correct) Blind Spots That Could Wreck Your Life | S5 E11
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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Rainbows and Recovery: Can Strong Women Help Each Other Heal After Tragedy Strikes? | S5 E9
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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How The Right Team Can Help Revive Your Dream (Even When It Almost Died) | S5 E8
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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How Real Friends Help You Bounce Back from Disaster (aka the Legend of the Smoking Bird) | S5 E7
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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42 Minutes: A Heart-Attack, Facing Death, and Finishing Strong Even If You're Almost Finished | S5 E3
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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Why Music and Ministry Matters in Our Family Business (and How We Do It) | S4 E10
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!
Guest: Aaron Walker
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Strong Families = Strong Relationships! How to Build a Life of Significance with Aaron Walker,  Coach / Author
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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Stepping Up Against Clickbait: Daily Practices to Reinforce Your Resistance and Renew Your Mind [Clickbait Mini-Series #4]
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.
Guest: Chris Alessi
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How to Win the War against Clickbait [Clickbait Mini-Series #3]
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.
Guest: Chris Alessi
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How To Identify the Five Types of Clickbait [Clickbait Mini-Series #2]
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.
Guest: Chris Alessi
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What's So Bad about Clickbait? [Clickbait Mini-Series #1]
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.
Guest: Chris Alessi
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Conquer Clickbait! How To Finally Win the War For Your Thought Life | S4 E2
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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Inside the Business of Making The Family Business! [Mid-Season Moment]
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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How We Found Our Sound: Blending Music, Ministry and Business in the Family | S3 E11
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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BONUS: How to Manage a Big Family + Big Business with Tim Schmoyer, CEO of Video Creators
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.
Guest: Chris Alessi
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Sharing the Mic: How We Communicate Truth in Our Family Business | S2 E10
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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How to Work with Family When You're Not Family | S1 E12
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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How to Love People (With Problems!) w/ Steve Alessi and Gaby Alessi | S1 E9
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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When Kids Become Coworkers | S1 EP5
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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The Right Way to Raise Leaders | S1 EP 3