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Recent Episodes
Women's Wisdom: Intimacy, Dating and What Men Actually Think with Dan…
Do women really understand how men think? Mary Alessi sits down with her lifelong friend and relationship expert Daniele Hage to unlock the secrets to the ways men think through the stages of their lives.
Your King Era: Why We Need Men to Step Forward and Lead Their Families
Just how important is a man's role in the family? In this episode we uncover the peace and stability families can enjoy when husbands and fathers lead their families with courage and confidence.
Safety First: What All Parents Need to Know to Protect Kids from Huma…
In this video, we share important facts about the dark and dangerous world of human trafficking. We discuss how parents can protect their kids from criminals and predators, both online and in real life.
Allowance or No Allowance? How to Confidently Raise Cash Smart Kids |…
How do you teach your children the RIGHT way to handle cash? Steve Alessi sits down with his son Chris Alessi to answer the eternal question all parents face - do we give kids allowance or make them do chores …
Diet Beware: The Hidden Risks of Eating Disorders and Body Image Obse…
Lauren Alessi joins her friend and mentor Angie Gonzalez to give families vital info on body image, weight loss fads and the dangerous cultural trends that lead to unhealthy coping patterns with food.
DNA of Business Success: How to Start Your Own Business The Right Way…
Ever dreamed of starting your own business? To help all of our Podience members who want to one day have a family business that brings them success and fulfillment, Steve Alessi sits down with his good friend Roger Quesada and …
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About the Hosts
Steve Alessi
Pastor / Author / Speaker and Encourager
A Miami native, Steve Alessi was called into ministry at the age of 19 and has faithfully answered that call for over 40 years. After graduating from Southeastern University in 1984, he served alongside his parents as Associate Pastor of Grace Church of Kendall.
In 1997, he and his wife, Mary, founded Metro Life Church in Doral, Florida. Then, on November 10, 2013, Pastors Steve and Mary acquired and became the Lead Pastors of Grace Church, transforming it into the Dadeland Campus of Metro Life Church.
Today, Steve enjoys ministering with the help of his wife, four adult children, their spouses and their grandchildren; Christopher & Richelle Alessi with little Marino, Chris & Stephanie Muiña with little Gianna, and Lauren and Gabrielle Alessi. Under his leadership, Metro Life Church has two growing local campuses and a vibrant and innovative online campus. Part of his passion is to challenge men to Man Up in life through Metro’s Goodfellas Camps throughout the year at his Farmhouse in Southwest Georgia. The family also hosts a weekly Christian lifestyle podcast about their lives in ministry entitled The Family Business with The Alessis.
In 2007, Steve suffered a widow-maker heart attack and survived after paramedics worked on him for 42 minutes; hitting him seven times with the paddles to keep his heart pumping. The poignant lessons learned from that experience have been summed up in the book he authored, Forty Two - How To Finish Strong When You Thought You Were Finished. This powerful axiom has become his life's mission to help others …
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Mary Alessi
Pastor / Worship Leader / Songwriter
Mary Alessi is a singer/songwriter/author (www.maryalessi.com) whose passion is to lead people to God through worship. Her commitment to worship has compelled her to record four music projects which include “Whatever it Takes,” “More,” “When Women Worship,” and “Pressing On.” Her work in Christian music has been recognized by her peers when her song, “Great Grace” was nominated for a Dove Award by the Gospel Music Association.
She serves as co-Pastor at Metro Life Church in Doral and Dadeland, along with her husband, Steve. Together they are the proud parents of four adult children who serve alongside of them in leadership. As a leader and songwriter for Metro Life Worship alongside her daughter Steph Alessi Muiña, she is now helping to lay the foundation for a new generation of worship leaders.