Season 2

The Best Gift Ever? A Special Christmas Message from the Family Business | S2 E15
Current Events And Culture

The Best Gift Ever? A Special Christmas Message from the Family Business | S2 E15

In this final episode of Season 2, we're time traveling back to a special Christmas Sunday to answer the question - what is the best gift ever? https://www.alessifamilybusiness.com/s2e15

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

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!

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

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!

How Men Can Keep The Holidays Happy! Tips for Husbands & Fathers Planning for Christmas | S2 E12
Parenting And Family Marriage And Relationships

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.

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

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.

Sharing the Mic: How We Communicate Truth in Our Family Business | S2 E10
Personal Growth And Better Living

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.

Balancing Marriage and Leadership: How We Define Our Roles as Spouses and Co-Leaders | S2 E9
Marriage And Relationships

Balancing Marriage and Leadership: How We Define Our Roles as Spouses and Co-Leaders | S2 E9

Steve and Mary discuss how they’ve developed a solid marriage relationship, as they lead their home and business together - all while respecting each other’s strengths and weaknesses.

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

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.

Overcoming Sibling Rivalry and Jealousy in Your Family | S2 E7
Parenting And Family

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.

Why Being Woke Doesn't Work in Our Family Business | S2 E6
Current Events And Culture

Why Being Woke Doesn't Work in Our Family Business | S2 E6

Should "woke culture" be a part of your family's culture? We take a hard look at this mindset and explain why you should carefully evaluate the voices that you allow to speak into your family.

Getting Real about Race: How We Embrace Diversity and Reject Division | S2 E5
Current Events And Culture

Getting Real about Race: How We Embrace Diversity and Reject Division | S2 E5

We get real about race, culture and maintaining unity in The Family Business in a transparent talk between Steve Alessi and church staff member Allen C. Paul.

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

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.

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

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.

Confessions of a Control Freak | S2 E2
Marriage And Relationships

Confessions of a Control Freak | S2 E2

The Alessis are confessing their desire for control (well, at least one Alessi does)...and discover why a little control isn't always a bad thing.

I Hate It When You Talk To Me That Way! | S2 E1
Marriage And Relationships

I Hate It When You Talk To Me That Way! | S2 E1

Do you hate the way a loved one speaks to you? In this episode, the Alessis are talking about the way they talk to each other - which can sometimes be a struggle even for people who love each other dearly.