Episodes
Aug. 27, 2025
How to Help Your Children Discover Their Unique Gifts (Even When They Can't See It)
In this flashback to Season 1, hear Lauren’s honest journey from struggling with shyness to confidently embracing her own gifts—and how her parents, Steve and Mary, leaned in to help her discover a calling in counseling!
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Aug. 20, 2025
Why Gentle Parenting Doesn't Help You Raise Disciplined Kids (Top 10 Episode)
Should you be your kids' best friend? Or the one that sets boundaries? The Alessis tackle the truth about raising confident, well-behaved kids in a gentle-parenting world.
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Aug. 13, 2025
The Honest Truth Every Young Woman Should Know about Modesty (Top 10 Episode)
Is dressing modestly just an outdated rule, or actually meaningful for young women today? In this throwback episode from Season 6, you'll hear from Gaby, Lauren, and Stephanie as they dive headfirst into the honest truth about modesty—what it really means, why it matters, and how it shapes self-wor…
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Aug. 6, 2025
7 Ways Couples Can Support Each Other When Life Gets Tough (Top 10 Episode)
In this top ten episode from Season 5, Steve and Mary Alessi dove into the heart of marriage by unpacking seven powerful ways couples can support each other when life turns upside down.
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July 30, 2025
Beyond Hot Flashes: The Hidden Impact of Hormones on Women's Health and Relationships
Some call it "The Change." Others refer to "Private Summers", or "The Big M'. No matter what you call it, there's a major, unavoidable physical shift that every woman has to face - and how you handle it could have long-lasting effects on your emotions, your health, or even your family.
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July 23, 2025
Faith or Foolishness? What to Think About When Making Big Decisions
Navigating the tightrope between faith and wisdom, Chris and Stephanie share the real struggles—and unexpected lessons—of pursuing God’s will in family, finances, and finding a home.
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July 16, 2025
Becoming Team Us! How To Handle the Identity Changes of Marriage
From changing last names to tearing down walls, Gaby and her mother Mary dive into the bittersweet adventure of marriage, family, and forging a brand-new legacy while keeping the best parts of your identity!
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July 9, 2025
Why Trusting Influencers with Your Faith is So Dangerous
Are Instagram preachers and TikTok theologians taking the place of pastors and slowly eroding what Christians believe?
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on influencer culture and its growing influence on faith communities—revealing how social media popularity often replaces substance an…
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July 2, 2025
Fallen Pastors: Should We Respond with Rejection or Restoration?
When leaders stumble and pedestals crumble, we find out what being a pastor truly requires. The Alessis get real about rejection, restoration, discernment, grace, and keeping their values first no matter how big their platform gets.
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June 25, 2025
From Crisis to Champion! Hockey, Heart Attacks, and Turning Trauma into Triumph
It's a birthday of a different sorts here in the Family Business... 18 years since the day that changed everything. From hockey championship highs to near-death lows, we dig into mental toughness, the power of community, and why your best days might still be ahead—no matter how tough it gets.
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June 18, 2025
Worship Leaders Gone Wild? Our Response to Michael Tait, Kirk Franklin, and Brandon Lake's "Bubba"
From worship debates to viral dance clips, the Alessis dive into the big debates shaking up church music—balancing Bubbas and Bible, twerking and testimony, and the messy behind-the-scenes of faith and fame.
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June 11, 2025
Is Celebrity Christianity Real? + Fashion Fails (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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