Episodes
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…
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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?
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March 26, 2025
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.
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March 19, 2025
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.
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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.
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Feb. 26, 2025
Battle for Life and Love: How the War in Israel Refined a Marriage
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.
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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.
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Feb. 12, 2025
Immigration Fear or Fact? Raids, Rights and What Your Family Needs to Know
Afraid of the prospect immigration challenges facing your community or 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 abou...
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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.
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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.
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Jan. 22, 2025
Grandparent with Grace! How to Manage Discipline Issues with Your Grandkids
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, w...
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Jan. 15, 2025
When Truth Hurts: How to Handle Family Conflicts with Healthy Communication | S7 E20
Does facing 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 you can allow unhealthy responses that lead to more pain later on.
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Jan. 8, 2025
"Did They Really Say That?" More Favorite Family Business Moments (2024 Rewind)
We're looking back at a fantastic year of podcasts by sharing more memorable moments from 2024 in today's episode.
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Jan. 1, 2025
3 Key Resolutions to Start Your New Year 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 - form the fou...
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Dec. 18, 2024
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 the gift giving, while others are more reserved and concerned a…
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Dec. 11, 2024
Tension at the Table? How to Steer Clear of Politics at Family Christmas Celebrations | S7 E15
Afraid that your holiday family gatherings will turn into political battles instead of a joyful reunions?
In our latest episode, we dive into preserving family unity during the holidays when political tensions run high.
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Dec. 4, 2024
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, Lauren and Stephanie examine the joys and challenges of celebrating…
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Nov. 27, 2024
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.
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Nov. 20, 2024
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.
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Nov. 13, 2024
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 balanced and fulfilling life for you and your family.
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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.
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Oct. 30, 2024
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.
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Oct. 23, 2024
Safety First: What All Parents Need to Know to Protect Kids from Human Trafficking | S7 E8
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.
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