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Season 8

Nov. 19, 2025

Smartphone or Smart Parent? How to Be Fully Present with Your Family (with guest Joey Odom)

Ever have that guilty feeling when you realize you were on your phone during a conversation with a loved one?  It's not just a harmless habit. It's a real danger to the mental health and vitality of your family - and it could harm the relationships that matter most to you.
Guest: Joey Odom
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Smartphone or Smart Parent? How to Be Fully Present with Your Family (with guest Joey Odom)
Nov. 12, 2025

Delete the Drama! How to Stop Being Defensive and Instantly Improve Your Relationships

In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi are tackling one of the biggest relationship killers—defensiveness. You'll hear raw, personal stories from their early life and marriage as they share practical advice—including how to recognize when YOU'RE the defensive one.
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Delete the Drama! How to Stop Being Defensive and Instantly Improve Your Relationships
Nov. 5, 2025

How to Plan the BEST Holiday Season Ever (Even with a Complicated Family)

Ready or not - the holidays are here... ...and if you're already feeling the pressure, we're here to help! In this week's episode, Steve and Mary Alessi are getting into the holiday spirit early and sharing their best tips for navigating the most wonderful (and sometimes most stressful) time of the…
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How to Plan the BEST Holiday Season Ever (Even with a Complicated Family)
Oct. 29, 2025

Should Christians Accept Rewards? Getting Real about Award Shows and Paying Pastors

In this episode, we dive deep into the controversy over recent comments from artist Forrest Frank about the Dove Awards, and discuss whether Christian artists and ministers should seek recognition and payment for their talents.
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Should Christians Accept Rewards? Getting Real about Award Shows and Paying Pastors
Oct. 22, 2025

Pushed to the Limit? How to Handle More in Your Life Without Crashing Out

What do you do when big blessings come with big problems?  In this episode, Chris and Richelle Alessi share some very exciting news while also opening up about navigating one of their most exciting and challenging seasons yet.
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Pushed to the Limit? How to Handle More in Your Life Without Crashing Out
Oct. 15, 2025

Charlie Kirk: Why We Didn't Talk About The Tragedy Until Now

When tragedy and controversy hit our country, how do Christian families and church leaders respond with wisdom, love, and truth?  In this heartfelt conversation, Steve and Mary Alessi reflect on the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, sharing their emotional reactions and the challenges of lea…
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Charlie Kirk: Why We Didn't Talk About The Tragedy Until Now
Oct. 8, 2025

A New Season! How to Let Go of Your Kids and Hold On to What Matters

In this heartfelt premiere of season 8, Steve and Mary open up about major life transitions and the powerful emotions that come with letting go of their youngest daughter as she steps into marriage.
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A New Season! How to Let Go of Your Kids and Hold On to What Matters