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June 20, 2022

Raised in a Family with No Boundaries

What happens when your family talks about people and their problems behind their back instead of talking to them ? Mary Alessi shares her childhood where she saw the wrong kind of family dynamics being modeled. To hear more of this conversation about setting healthy boundaries, subscribe to our channel!

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June 14, 2022

How to Lead Your Family with Love (Even When Life Hurts) | Life After Loss | Jonathan PItts

Author and speaker Jonathan Pitts joins Steve Alessi at The Family Business table to share his powerful story of love, loss and renewal. Despite losing his wife Wynter suddenly in 2018, he has continued to guide his four daughters to love God and serve others with the same generous spirit…

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June 13, 2022

What To Tell Kids Dealing with Anxiety

Gaby Alessi shares how parents can keep their children from feeling anxious about all the bad news, worries about shootings, COVID and other tragedies. Subscribe to our channel for more advice for families who want to protect their children from unnecessary fears and stress!

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June 7, 2022

What Dads Want on Father's Day | How To Celebrate Father's Day | Father's Day Celebration

If you want to know what fathers really want on Father's Day - just ask them! That's what we did at The Family Business table as Steve Alessi, Armando Gomez and Allen Paul (who each have children working in the Family Business) discuss Fathers Day activities that actually make them…

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June 6, 2022

1 Year Left to Live - What Would You Do?

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June 2, 2022

Did She Admit to Fat-Shaming Her Husband?

Mary Alessi talks about entering a new season of life where being healthy isn't that easy - which comes as a revelation to her husband Steve Alessi who has battled the scale for years. Hear more honest conversations about marriage, parenting and more from two pastors talking about things they…

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May 31, 2022

3 Danger Zones You Must Avoid to Protect Your Family || Being a Better Husband || Be a Good Spouse

In this episode, Steve Alessi and Armando Gomez share tips on how to avoid 3 danger zones - gold, glory and girls / guys - so you can give your family your best self, instead of being mired in the distractions of these temporary pleasures. It's scary but true...we're all…

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May 31, 2022

Her Mom Friend Saved the Day

What happens when your pre-teen daughter is having a meltdown because she thinks she's always too big for her clothes? You call your mom-friend - at least that's what Mory Martinez did when she called on her lifelong friend Mary Alessi to help her solve a parenting dilemma. To hear…

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May 24, 2022

How To Have Great Family Meetings That Inspire | Family Meetings How & Why They Work

In this episode, Steve Alessi sits down with Lee Domingue, an expert on building legacy in businesses, families and churches, and they explore how to create a memorable family meeting experience that will inspire all of your loved ones and set you, both individually and as a family, on a…

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May 16, 2022

How to Focus On Your Marriage and Detach from Parental Influence | Leave and Cleave in Marriage

In this video, you'll learn how to build a healthy marriage by separating from your parent's influence and establishing a strong bond with your spouse. Becoming one with your spouse can a beautiful thing in marriage, but it can be difficult if you don't make some important but tough choices.…

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May 12, 2022

Dare to talk about Gender?

We dared to discuss the gender debate in Season 3, Episode 18 - subscribe and follow our podcast to hear what we shared!

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May 10, 2022

Parents: How to Take The Lead on Gender and Identity Conversations | Talking to Kids about Identity

In this powerful episode on gender and identity conversations, Steve and Mary Alessi sit down with their daughter and Metro Life Church youth director, Gaby Alessi, to help parents embrace their authority, protect their children's minds and set them on the right path. Every parent wants their child to be…

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May 3, 2022

From Mom to Daughter: Wise Words on Marriage and Motherhood | Mother Advice to Daughter

In this refreshing and honest discussion, Mary Alessi and her daughter (and expectant mom) Steph Alessi Muina discuss managing the changing expectations that moms have to deal with when their career and parental responsibilities shift! You'll be encouraged and uplifted as Stephanie asks her mom the tough questions about how…

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April 26, 2022

Mom Friends: How Strong Friendships Build Strong Families | How to Make Mom Friends | Mother's Day

In this episode, guest Mory Martinez and host, pastor and worship leader Mary Alessi share funny moments from their 30 year friendship and explain to moms and parents how loyal friendships can help them raise better families. After over 30 years of sharing friendship, motherhood, family, business and ministry, Mary…

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April 18, 2022

Our Podcast Anniversary! Sharing Our Audience's Comments and Favorite Moments || Family Podcasts

In this video, we're sharing our podcast audience's favorite moments, comments and questions as we commemorate the first year of our podcast! The Family Business with The Alessis launched its debut episode on April 15th of 2021, and over 50 episodes later we have experienced so many beautiful, touching and…

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April 13, 2022

The main question - will Stephanie celebrate her first mother’s day this year ? #almosttime 🙌

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April 13, 2022

How to Inspire Your Kids to Do Great Things w/ Jordan Raynor | The Creator in You

In this episode, host Steve Alessi welcomes best-selling author Jordan Raynor to The Family Business to talk about cultivating our kids' God-given talents, so that they understand that they have the a divine purpose and calling to create and do great things. You'll learn how to make sure your children…

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April 5, 2022

How Adoption Changed a Family's History | Our Adoption Story Youtube

In today's discussion with Steve and Chris Alessi, David Roman unpacks the powerful lessons and principles that helped him and his wife Paola to adopt their two daughters and form a beautiful family. For over 400,000 children in the foster care system in the United States, having a family that…

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March 28, 2022

How To Celebrate Differences Without Being Divisive | How To Celebrate Culture

In this episode, host Steve Alessi and producer Allen C. Paul discuss how our families can respect and celebrate cultural differences while not becoming divided by them. Do you sometimes get confused by all the different monthly cultural celebrations - as if you have to make sure to acknowledge every…

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March 15, 2022

Dealing with Special Needs as a Family | Challenges of Being a Parent with an Autistic Child

In this episode, you'll learn how parents of children with special needs handle the daily decisions they face, and how you too can grow in your understanding of the dedication that parenting requires. Parents of special needs children play a unique role in the effort to give their children the…

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March 7, 2022

Talking to Your Kids about War and Conflict | Current Event Questions for Students

In this video we help parents talk to your children about war and conflict so that they can process the news without being fearful or anxious, and we help teachers and youth workers answer current event questions for students. Since 2020, the youth of this generation have faced more than…

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March 1, 2022

How to Keep Fear From Overwhelming Your Family | Anxiety after Hearing Bad News

In this powerful episode, Steve and Mary Alessi get real about the concerns we all have when things in the world seem to be spinning out of control. These tips can help you control your anxiety after hearing bad news and give you some key pointers that will keep your…

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Feb. 22, 2022

How to Move Your Family Forward After COVID || Coping with Pandemic Fatigue

In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi break down how you and your family can unite, get on the same page, and move past the confusion of COVID together. The COVID pandemic has unmistakably changed the way we live our daily lives, and that includes how our families function and…

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Feb. 17, 2022

How It’s Going #podcasting #season3

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