Episodes
June 11, 2025
Is Celebrity Christianity Real? + Fashion Fails + Plump and Husky (Summer Road Trip Series)
Summer's the time to buckle the family in for the classic road trip...and we've got all the hot topics you'll need to keep everyone happy! The Alessis riff on everything from the evolution of dress codes and the peculiar power of fashion trends to how public figures like the Kardashians and Joe Rog…
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June 4, 2025
Mean Words! How To Help Kids Handle Humiliation and Get Mentally Stronger | S7 E38
Is it actually good for kids to be made fun of? Steve Alessi and his daughter Lauren dig into the reality of public humiliation and why facing mean words, awkward moments, and even a little embarrassment can actually build resilience in our children.
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May 28, 2025
She Said Yes! How to Set The Right Expectations from Dating to Engagement | S7 E37
What happens AFTER he pops the question? Gaby, who is entering her season as a fiancé, and her sister-in-law Richelle sit down for a candid conversation that every soon-to-be-married couple (and those who love them) needs to hear!
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May 21, 2025
Birth Rate Blues? Why It's Better for Society (and Couples) to Have Children
Does starting a family means giving up your dreams—or does it actually unlock a richer, more fulfilling life?
Chris and Richelle Alessi open up about their own leap into parenthood, tackling the fears, cultural pressures, and surprising joys that come with having children.
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May 14, 2025
Get Dirty! Why Your Kids Need Outdoor Activities in an Inside World | S7 E35
Wishing that your kids spent less time glued to screens? There's an easy antidote - and it's as close as your backyard.
Step into a lively, all-guys conversation with Steve Alessi, his son Chris Alessi, and son-in-law Christopher Muiña as they swap stories about fatherhood, raising sons, and the…
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May 7, 2025
Tariffs, Trade Wars and Trouble? How to Stay Calm in an Uncertain Economy | S7 E34
The scary economic news might be hitting more than just your wallet - it's also possibly causing you stress and anxiety at home and work. In this empowering episode, Steve Alessi sits down with a friend of the Family Business - Roger Quesada - to give you a fresh and practical perspective on how fa…
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April 30, 2025
"Confessions of a Control Freak" (TFB Top 10 Episode)
In this "Best of TFB" flashback, we're going back in time to revisit one of our most memorable episodes: “Confessions of a Control Freak.”
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April 23, 2025
Are Selfish Habits Silently Killing Your Marriage? (How to Identify Them) | S7 E33
If there was a test that measured your selfishness ...what would your score be?
Most people don't detect their own selfish actions until it's too late - and in a marriage, that can be a death sentence leading to pain and heartbreak.
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April 16, 2025
Cell Phone Kids: How to Steer Your Child Toward Healthy Phone Habits | S7 E32
Tired of trying to get your kids off their phones and back into reality?
Maybe the answer isn't just taking away our children's devices.
Are our children's obsessions with their devices actually a sign of dysfunction or lackluster engagement at home?
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April 9, 2025
Win-Win Marriage! How to Get On the Same Page with Your Spouse | S7 E31
Struggling with miscommunication in your marriage? Wishing that you could work more closely with your spouse and create harmony in your home?
In this honest and insightful episode, Chris and Richelle Alessi dive into building a stronger, more aligned relationship by focusing on teamwork and com…
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April 2, 2025
Just Married, Now What? How to Set Healthy Expectations for Your First Year of Marriage | S7 E30
Is the first year of marriage really the hardest?
And if so, what can a couple do to avoid letting a beautiful newlywed season turn into a rollercoaster of disappointments and unmet expectations?
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March 26, 2025
The Family Peacekeeper: Are You Solving or Enabling Family Conflicts? | S7 E29
Do you always find yourself in the middle of family conflicts, trying to keep the peace?
If so, you might be filling a role that no one asked you to fill - and it might be causing more harm than good.
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March 19, 2025
Ideal Kids or Idol Kids? How To Keep the Right Priorities in Your Parenting | S7 E28
Is it possible to be TOO focused on your kids?
Navigating the journey of parenthood can be challenging, especially when your instinct is to make your children the center of your universe.
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March 12, 2025
The Struggle to Leave and Cleave: Responding to Your Questions on Marriage and In-Laws | S7 E27
We know family can be complicated, and today's episode is proof! In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi respond and share their honest feedback on some of the comments and questions asked by our "podience" about leaving and cleaving, marriage, and dealing with in-laws.
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March 5, 2025
Why Every Married Couple Should Leave and Cleave [TFB Top 10 Highlight]
Are you and your spouse struggling to break unhealthy attachments to your parents? Is your marriage feeling the strain because someone is not respecting boundaries? In this highlight from Season 3, we tackle an issue that continues to stir conversations in our Podience - leaving and cleaving.
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Feb. 26, 2025
Battle for Life and Love: How the War in Israel Refined a Marriage
What would you do if you had to fight for your life and your country, while you were starting your life with your spouse?
This isn't a movie plot. It's the real story of a marriage forged in the middle of a war.
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Feb. 19, 2025
How to Build a Strong Marriage by Growing and Adapting Together | S7 E25
Are you struggling to keep your marriage relationship fresh and healthy despite life's constant challenges?
In this powerful episode, Steve and Mary Alessi share a conversation with long-time friends David and Mory Martinez.
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Feb. 12, 2025
Immigration Fear or Fact? Raids, Rights and What Your Family Needs to Know
Afraid of the prospect immigration challenges facing your community or loved ones? In this powerful and timely episode, we welcome Abe Cardenas, from the Cardenas Law Firm, as we dig into the realities and misconceptions abou...
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Feb. 5, 2025
No-Go Zones! How to Confidently Approach Sensitive Issues In Your Marriage | S7 E23
Are there certain topics in your marriage that you're scared to discuss? Does it feel like you're risking a potential blow-up if you even bring it up?
In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi share insights into these "No-Go Zones," offering strategies to approach sensitive issues confidently.
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Jan. 29, 2025
How to Kill Your Marriage: Avoiding Traps So Your Relationship Stays Strong and Happy | S7 E22
Is your marriage in danger of going on life support?
In this powerful, candid and unfiltered episode, you'll learn about the issues that could damage and destroy your marriage if you don't work on them intentionally, so you can enjoy a happier and healthier relationship.
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Jan. 22, 2025
Grandparent with Grace! How to Manage Discipline Issues with Your Grandkids
Being a grandparent can be joyous and fulfilling - but it's not always simple. Especially when grandkids are being, well, kids. How do well-meaning grandparents maintain the right posture when it comes to setting standards, w...
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Jan. 15, 2025
When Truth Hurts: How to Handle Family Conflicts with Healthy Communication | S7 E20
Does facing the truth in your home feel like lighting a fuse?
When your family has to face the inevitable disagreements that happen in every home, you have two choices - you can embrace uncomfortable but healthy conversations, or you can allow unhealthy responses that lead to more pain later on.
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Jan. 8, 2025
"Did They Really Say That?" More Favorite Family Business Moments (2024 Rewind)
We're looking back at a fantastic year of podcasts by sharing more memorable moments from 2024 in today's episode.
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Jan. 1, 2025
3 Key Resolutions to Start Your New Year Right (Best of TFB)
To kick off 2025, here's a "Best Of" episode of the Family Business from Season 3! Do you want to enjoy a better, healthier, and more fulfilling new year? These areas - your faith, your family and your fitness - form the fou...
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