Marriage And Relationships Episodes
These episodes provide relationships tips, funny stories and heartfelt, honest testimonies from a couple that has stayed the course over more than 30 years of marriage. Steve and Mary Alessi deliver sound wisdom on living and working together as a couple, keeping romance alive, learning each other's strengths and much more!
March 4, 2026
God, Please Change My Spouse! What to Do When Your Marriage Expectations Don’t Match Reality
Should you pray for your spouse to change - or is the real transformation in marriage all about changing yourself? In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi dig into the real motivations behind your expectations for your spouse!
Feb. 25, 2026
Do Opposites Still Attract? How Celebrating Your Differences Makes Your Marriage Stronger
In this episode, recorded just before their wedding anniversary, Chris and Richelle Alessi dive deep into the differences that can both attract to your spouse, and sometimes keep you divided.
Feb. 18, 2026
SHE Said: What Wives Wish Their Husbands Understood About Them
The men had their turn - now the ladies respond. In this fun episode, the wives of The Family Business dive into the heart of what women really want men to know.
Feb. 11, 2026
HE Said: 10 Things Men Wish Their Wives Understood
What do husbands really wish their wives knew? In this episode, the Alessi men spill the secrets to love, respect, and a happy marriage—straight from the husband's heart!
Feb. 4, 2026
Jokes or Jabs? How To Embrace Humor in your Relationships Without Hurting Feelings
"It's only a joke..." but is it really? In this episode, you'll discover how joking, sarcasm, and humor play vital roles in healthy relationships—and what happens when jokes cross the line and reveal serious communication issues.
Jan. 28, 2026
The Biggest Communication Mistakes in Every Marriage (and How to Fix Them)
In this episode, we cover our best strategies for improving communication in marriage - so that even your arguments can be turned into opportunities to build a stronger relationship with your spouse.
Dec. 3, 2025
Finding the Right Place: What We Learned from our House Hunting Journey
In this episode, Stephanie and Christopher Muiña take you behind the scenes of their house hunt, revealing the real struggles, doubts, and faith lessons that come with navigating big life transitions as a family.
Nov. 26, 2025
Sisters in New Seasons: How We're Managing the Shift From Singleness to Marriage
Are you struggling to accept that your family is changing - even when it's for the best? In this special episode, Gaby and Lauren get real about navigating marriage season with your siblings.
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.
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.
Aug. 6, 2025
7 Ways Couples Can Support Each Other When Life Gets Tough (Top 10 Episode)
In this top ten episode from Season 5, Steve and Mary Alessi dove into the heart of marriage by unpacking seven powerful ways couples can support each other when life turns upside down.
July 16, 2025
Becoming Team Us! How To Handle the Identity Changes of Marriage
From changing last names to tearing down walls, Gaby and her mother Mary dive into the bittersweet adventure of marriage, family, and forging a brand-new legacy while keeping the best parts of your identity!
May 28, 2025
She Said Yes! How to Set The Right Expectations from Dating to Engagement | S7 E37
What happens AFTER he pops the question? Gaby, who is entering her season as a fiancé, and her sister-in-law Richelle sit down for a candid conversation that every soon-to-be-married couple (and those who love them) needs to hear!
April 30, 2025
"Confessions of a Control Freak" (TFB Top 10 Episode)
In this "Best of TFB" flashback, we're going back in time to revisit one of our most memorable episodes: “Confessions of a Control Freak.”
April 23, 2025
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.
April 9, 2025
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 stronger, more aligned relationship by focusing on teamwork and com…
April 2, 2025
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?
March 12, 2025
The Struggle to Leave and Cleave: Responding to Your Questions on Marriage and In-Laws | S7 E27
We know family can be complicated, and today's episode is proof! In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi respond and share their honest feedback on some of the comments and questions asked by our "podience" about leaving and cleaving, marriage, and dealing with in-laws.
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March 5, 2025
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? In this highlight from Season 3, we tackle an issue that continues to stir conversations in our Podience - leaving and cleaving.
Feb. 19, 2025
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.
Feb. 5, 2025
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," offering strategies to approach sensitive issues confidently.
Jan. 29, 2025
How to Kill Your Marriage: Avoiding Traps So Your Relationship Stays Strong and Happy | S7 E22
Is your marriage in danger of going on life support?In this powerful, candid and unfiltered episode, you'll learn about the issues that could damage and destroy your marriage if you don't work on them intentionally, so you can enjoy a happier and healthier relationship.
Nov. 6, 2024
Women's Wisdom: Intimacy, Dating and What Men Actually Think with Daniele Hage | S7 E10
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.
Sept. 25, 2024
Say Goodbye to Mom Guilt! How To Break Free of the Mother Comparison Trap | S7 E4
In this honest and practical episode, Stephanie Muiña and her sister-in-law Richelle Alessi share their experiences as young moms and describe how they are overcoming mom guilt.