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The Family Business with The Alessis
Learn how to build a stronger, happier family from a pastor's family saying things they can't say on Sundays. Hosted by Steve and Mary Alessi, you’ll hear powerful conversations with their family, who all work in the same church, that will show you the keys to a great marriage, healthy families, and a multi-generational legacy. Now with over 50,000 downloads, we invite you to join the Podience and discover why family is everybody’s business!
Episodes
188 episodes
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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Season 7
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Episode 33
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32:57
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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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 32
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32:52
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 stro...
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Season 7
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Episode 31
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33:30
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? Join Steve and Mary Ales...
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Season 7
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Episode 30
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40:09
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. In this super trans...
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Season 7
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Episode 29
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36:57
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. In this episode, Christopher and Stephanie M...
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Season 7
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Episode 28
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36:25
The Struggle to Leave and Cleave: Responding to Your Questions on Marriage and In-Laws | S7 E27
There's one thing we all know about family and marriage - it can get complicated. The response to our Season 3 "Leave and Cleave" episode (S3 E19) has been incredible. We noticed ...
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Season 7
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Episode 27
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39:35
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? If so, you're not alone. Our episode from Season 3 on leaving and c...
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15:50
A Fight for Life and Love: How the War in Israel Defined a Marriage | S7 E26
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. Hilla an...
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Season 7
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Episode 26
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45:40
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. Drawing on ov...
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Season 7
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Episode 25
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33:32
Immigration Fear or Fact? Raids, Rights and What Your Family Needs to Know | S7 E24
Are you concerned about immigration challenges facing your 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 about the raging debate over ...
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Season 7
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Episode 24
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41:32
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," offerin...
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Season 7
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Episode 23
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42:01
How to Kill Your Marriage: Avoiding Traps So Your Relationship Stays Strong and Happy | S7 E22
Note to parents: this podcast contains frank and candid discussions about marriage and intimacy. Please listen and consider whether this material is age appropriate for your young children before sharing. Are you currentl...
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Season 7
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Episode 22
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34:20
Grandparent with Grace! How to Manage Discipline Issues with Your Grandkids | S7 E21
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, ...
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Season 7
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Episode 21
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31:46
When Truth Hurts: How to Handle Family Conflicts with Healthy Communication | S7 E20
Does speaking 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...
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Season 7
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Episode 20
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34:56
"Did They Really Say That?" More Favorite Family Business Moments (2024 Rewind)
2024 was a GREAT year for TFB.....but did you REALLY catch all the best highlights and insights from last year's episodes? If not, this is your chance to catch up on some powerful and funny moments from 2024. This special f...
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30:57
3 Key New Years Resolutions to Start 2025 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 - for...
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32:16
Festive or Frugal? How to Work with Your Family to Make Christmas Magical | S7 E16
When it comes to Christmas, are you Buddy the Elf in your family - or the Grinch? Every family has a variety of personalities, and it's no different when it comes to celebrating the holidays. Some people love to spend and dive into...
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Season 7
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Episode 16
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31:42
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Tension at the Table? How to Steer Clear of Politics at Family Celebrations | S7 E15
Afraid that your family gatherings will turn into political battles instead of a joyful reunions? In our latest episode, we dive into preserving family unity while political tensions are still running high following the 2024 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 15
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32:09
Sleigh the Holidays! How to Plan a Joyful Christmas in Your Twenties | S7 EP14
Being a twenty-something isn't easy - and during the Christmas season life can get really interesting. How can you make sure your holidays are joyful when you're in a season of constant transition? In this episode sisters Gaby, Lau...
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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33:00
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Holiday Getaway! Why Family Vacations Are Even More Important Than You Think |S7 E13
Are your family vacations are more stressful than restful? Do you cringe at the thought of the time and expense of taking your family out-of-town? Maybe it's time to re-prioritize your holiday getaways.In this special episode...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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35:47
From Heart Attack to Hope: Lessons from a Death Defying Experience with The Community Voice | S7 E12
Do you need help turning life's crushing moments into stepping stones?If so, the inspiring story of Steve Alessi's near-fatal heart attack and his journey from survival to strength will help you find hope. Speaking to Fara S...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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28:00
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Standards of Excellence: How to Empower Your Family with Principles that Last | S7 E11
Are you setting the standards for your family - or are you letting other people set them for you? In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi dive deep into why adhering to healthy principles and moral standards is essential for a balan...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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33:56
Women's Wisdom: Intimacy, Dating and What Men Actually Think with Daniele Hage | S7 E10
Do women really understand how men think? According to our guest, it's not only possible, it's a woman's secret weapon. But women rarely get clarity on this key part of their lives in the ocean of messages from culture and unhealthy pas...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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46:42
Your King Era! Why We Need Men to Step Forward and Lead Their Families | S7 E9
Have men been exiled from their place as kings of their castles in the home?And if so, how can strong, Godly men retake their place as responsible leaders in their families? In this episode, we reveal why our society needs ...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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37:46
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