Chris Alessi
Pastor / Author / Speaker
Christopher Alessi was born and raised In the beautiful and diverse city of Miami Florida. He earned his bachelors degree in psychology with a minor in leadership communication at Florida international University.
Christopher serves as the next generation pastor in the church that his parents, Pastor Steve and Mary Alessi, founded and continue to lead, Metro Life Church. His desire is that all children, youth and young adults would recognize the true Ephesians 3:20 nature of God and inspire others to do the same. At his side in ministry and in life are his wife Richelle and their son, Marino John.
June 12, 2024
First Time Dad: Why It's Worth It To Be a Hands-On Devoted Father | S6 E37
What a difference a year makes! In this touching and honest episode, Chris Alessi sits down with his father Steve Alessi to share the lessons he’s learned during his first year of being a father.
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May 1, 2024
When Haters Attack: Why We Stay Positive When People Criticize Our Beliefs | S6 E31
Do you think it's important to speak up about one's beliefs, even if they might be controversial? In this episode, Gaby and Chris Alessi tackle the hot topic of dealing with criticism and staying positive when faced with neg…
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Dec. 20, 2023
Not Mama's Boy: How To Build A Healthy Mother-Son Relationship | S6 E14
Mothers and sons share a special bond, but it’s also a delicate one. Steve and Mary Alessi sit down with their son Chris to share what they’ve done to find balance in their very different roles as parents.
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Nov. 15, 2023
Afraid Of Adulting? Why (and How) Gen Z Can Handle Real-Life Responsibilities | S6 E9
Many voices in our culture claim that being a responsible adult is too hard for young people to handle. Chris Alessi and his wife Richelle sit down to examine a recent viral video that seems to exemplify this mindset - and e…
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July 12, 2023
Pass the Torch: Why Next Generation Leaders Need to Honor Senior Leaders | S5 E26
Is the generation gap between young and senior leaders too wide? Is there a way to meet in the middle? Chris Alessi and Steph Muiña explain the benefits of honoring their senior leaders as they step into their new responsibi…
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May 10, 2023
Parenting 102: Honest Reflections on Starting a Family from Two Young Couples | S5 E17
When you're starting your family as a young couple, things can get interesting quickly! Here, the newest parents in the Alessi family compare how they are starting their families right in their early years of marriage.
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May 3, 2023
Podience Takeover! LIVE Reactions from the "Forty-Two" Book Launch Party | S5 E16
We're giving you an exclusive inside view of the "Forty-Two" book launch party, and we decided to get some reactions from our "Podience" live - bringing them on as surprise guests!
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March 22, 2023
How to Teach Your Kids to Finish Well (Even When You Face Your Own Challenges) S5 E10
When a parent faces a challenge, so do the children. Chris Alessi and Stephanie Muiña interview their dad, Steve Alessi, and reveal the powerful lessons they learned during his comeback from a devastating heart attack.
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Dec. 14, 2022
Year 1: How to Communicate Better as Your Marriage Begins | S4 E14
Being newlyweds can be challenging - especially as you learn to communicate with each other! In this episode Chris and Richelle Alessi share effective communication tips they've discovered during their first year of marriage!
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Nov. 30, 2022
Fun, Family and Feasts: Sharing Our Favorite Traditions During Thanksgiving and The Holidays | S4 E12
There's nothing like family at the holidays - and the Alessis are sharing some of their funniest and most heartfelt Thanksgiving moments in this special episode!
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Oct. 19, 2022
Social Media Madness: How to Keep Technology from Undermining Your Family | S4 E6
It's clear - social media is here to stay. So how should our families use it? We discuss how your family can find the right balance, avoid negative influences and adopt healthy habits when using social media!
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Oct. 14, 2022
Stepping Up Against Clickbait: Daily Practices to Reinforce Your Resistance and Renew Your Mind [Clickbait Mini-Series #4]
In Part 4 of our Clickbait series, Chris sits down with his sister Gabrielle Alessi, youth director at Metro Life Church, to hammer out the real-deal practices of renewing your mind.
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Oct. 7, 2022
How to Win the War against Clickbait [Clickbait Mini-Series #3]
In this 3rd installment of the Clickbait series, Chris Alessi shares the solutions we must employ if we want to take control of our thought life, and win the war against the enemy's attempt to deceive us.
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Oct. 5, 2022
Money Matters! How to Make Your Family (and Wallet) Happier with Smart Financial Habits | S4 E4
Money! We all need it...but how do we make more of it, and manage it better as a family? Steve and Chris Alessi sit down at the Family Business table to share their money management strategies, including how to build a side …
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Sept. 30, 2022
How To Identify the Five Types of Clickbait [Clickbait Mini-Series #2]
In this second episode of the "'Clickbait" mini-series, author Chris Alessi explains the root behind each of the clickbait tactics we should watch out for in our thoughts.
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Sept. 23, 2022
What's So Bad about Clickbait? [Clickbait Mini-Series #1]
In this first episode of this mini-series, Chris talks about how we can define "clickbait' in the spiritual sense, and explains why we often misinterpret and allow the voice of the enemy to knock us off track.
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Sept. 21, 2022
Conquer Clickbait! How To Finally Win the War For Your Thought Life | S4 E2
How can we keep ourselves from thinking the wrong thoughts? Chris Alessi shares the revelations that helped him write his new book "Clickbait", so that you can have the right voices guiding you in every decision.
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April 6, 2022
Worth the Wait: How Adoption Changes a Family's History | S3 E13
The Family Business sits down with David Roman and discuss his amazing story of adopting two beautiful daughters, and unearth the lessons of love and devotion he and his wife Paola discovered as they fought to become a famil…
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Feb. 9, 2022
Just Ask Her Out! Help for Young Men Seeking to Get Married | S3 E5
We are helping our young people find love this week on The Family Business with The Alessis - by helping our young men re-learn the art of dating!
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Dec. 1, 2021
How Men Can Keep The Holidays Happy! Tips for Husbands & Fathers Planning for Christmas | S2 E12
The Alessi men break down the (man) plan to a hassle-free Christmas - so you can keep your family in the holiday spirit and keep the stress and conflict out.
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Nov. 17, 2021
Sharing the Mic: How We Communicate Truth in Our Family Business | S2 E10
When a senior and junior leader occupy a similar role as communicators, ego and pride can take root, unless the leaders are open and honest. Steve and Chris Alessi share how they blend their unique styles to communicate trut…
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Oct. 27, 2021
Overcoming Sibling Rivalry and Jealousy in Your Family | S2 E7
We're tackling sibling rivalry and showing you how to keep the peace between your brothers and sisters, even when you work together.
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June 30, 2021
Fight Right! How to Resolve Conflicts in Your Family and Business | S1E10
The Alessis tackle the not-so-minor conflicts in their family business and reveal how they stay strong - not split apart - when things get heated.
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