FamilyLife Today®
FamilyLife Today is a weekday podcast that offers engaging conversations aimed at helping families grow together in their faith and relationships. Hosted by the FamilyLife Network, it provides practical advice and biblical insights for marriage, parenting, and family life. The show features interviews with experts and real-life stories to encourage listeners in their most important relationships.
Episodes
Kids, Smartphones, & Your Child's Heart: Alistair Begg
Kids and smartphones can turn every parent into a referee. But these conversations aren't really about phones. They're about influence, attention, and who's shaping your child's heart. Alistair Begg joins Dave and Ann Wilson for a conversation about raising children whose hearts belong to Christ in a world competing for their attention. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy
Parent Anxiety—the Habit Running Your Home: Sissy Goff
No parent runs out of reasons to worry. But parent anxiety doesn't have to call the shots. Based on her book The Worry-Free Parent, children's therapist Sissy Goff joins Dave and Ann Wilson to unpack why fear is so contagious, why more information isn't always better, and what it looks like to trade in hypervigilance for pervasive confidence. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Po
Anxious Parenting & Breaking the Cycle: Sissy Goff
Anxious parenting doesn't always look anxious. Sometimes it looks like micromanaging, overreacting, or making every problem feel like an emergency. If every parenting decision feels high stakes—could you be dealing with overprotective parenting more than difficult kids? Based on her book The Worry-Free Parent, children's therapist Sissy Goff joins Dave and Ann Wilson to explore how stress reshapes
How To Stop Worrying About Your Kids: Sissy Goff
Somewhere along the way, worry started feeling like part of the job description. Based on her book, The Worry-Free Parent, Sissy Goff joins Dave and Ann Wilson to explore how to stop worrying about your kids without loving them any less—and before fear subtly assumes control of your home and your kids. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy
Gray Divorce & Why Long Marriages Fall Apart: Ron Deal
Gray divorce doesn't usually begin with a lawyer. It begins with two people slowly living separate lives under the same roof. Ron Deal joins Dave and Ann Wilson to explore why long marriages drift apart, the warning signs couples often miss, and how small choices today can reshape the years ahead. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy
Stop Overthinking Family Discipleship: Barrett & Jenifer Johnson
Real family discipleship doesn't happen because you nailed another family devotional. It happens in the middle of apologies, hard conversations, ordinary Tuesdays, and parents who keep showing up. Barrett and Jennifer Johnson join Dave and Ann Wilson to share a practical model for helping kids follow Jesus in real life. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy
How To Disciple Your Children: Barrett & Jenifer Johnson
If you're wondering how to disciple your children when you're just trying to make sure they have clean underwear—it's easy to feel like you're already behind. Turns out you can spend 18 years raising capable kids—and still miss your biggest assignment. Barrett and Jennifer Johnson join Dave and Ann Wilson to unpack how to disciple your children, why Jesus is the model, and what everyday parenting
How to Help Your Kids Know Jesus: Quina Aragon
Wondering how to help your kids know Jesus without turning every moment into a sermon—particularly when you're still figuring it out yourself? Quina Aragon joins Dave and Ann Wilson to explore the small, everyday choices that leave a lasting mark on your kids' faith. Pulling from her book for children, Love Can, she reminds parents that discipleship isn't about perfection—it's about direction. See
Does God's Love (Really) Never Fail?: Quina Aragon
When life keeps knocking the wind out of you, it's easy to wonder if "God's love never fails" is anything more than a nice phrase. Quina Aragon joins Dave and Ann Wilson to recount scrabbling for hope through chronic illness, grief, infertility, and what seemed a lot like unanswered prayers. Drawing from her Love Made, Love Gave, and Love Can books for children, Quina reminds us that God's love is
God Can Use Your Story (Even the Pain): Quina Aragon
You may think your past has the loudest voice. But God can use your story. Quina Aragon joins Dave and Ann Wilson for an honest conversation about trauma, father wounds, and finding an identity that's stronger than your circumstances. Inspired by her children's book Love Can, this episode is for anyone wondering if redemption is really possible. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy
How to Teach Kids Empathy for Every Person: Chris Singleton
Wondering how to teach kids empathy when culture models the opposite? Chris Singleton joins Dave and Ann Wilson to talk about raising children who refuse to write people off, choose compassion over assumptions, and see others through God's eyes. Drawing from his book for children, Your Life Matters, Chris challenges parents to build something different at home. Show Notes and Resources Purchase
How to Forgive Someone After Deep Hurt: Chris Singleton
If you're wondering how to forgive someone after deep hurt, easy answers won't help. Chris Singleton joins Dave and Ann Wilson to share what happened after his mother was killed in the Charleston church shooting—and why he refused to let anger have the final word. Join this honest conversation for anyone carrying grief, hurt, or questions they can't seem to shake. Show Notes and Resources
How to Protect Kids Online: Jacob Valk
Learning how to protect kids online can feel like aiming at a moving target. Jacob Valk of Into the Light Ministries joins Dave and Ann Wilson to cut through the overwhelm with practical guidance for today's digital world—including AI porn, safer devices, and why technology alone won't protect your family. If you're raising kids in a digital world, this conversation will help you take the ne
How to Quit Pornography for Good: Jacob Valk
You swore it'd be the last time. But the cycle keeps repeating. If you've been wondering how to quit pornography, you're probably discovering it's harder than willpower alone. Jacob Valk of Into the Light Ministries joins Dave and Ann Wilson for an honest conversation about why porn is so difficult to escape, what keeps people stuck, and why lasting freedom is still possible. If you're tired of hi
How to Talk to Kids About Porn: Jacob Valk
Porn feels closer than ever, and most parents aren't sure how to talk about it until it's already in the house. If you've been wondering how to talk to kids about pornography, Jacob Valk of Into the Light Ministries joins Dave and Ann Wilson for a real conversation about preparing your kids before the internet gets there first. He'll help you tackle the awkward conversations, hidden fears, and rea
Relationship Trust: The Hidden Reason You Feel Distant--Ron & Nan Deal
Ever notice how when relationship trust feels shaky, everything else gets harder? Therapist and author Ron Deal and his wife Nan pull back the curtain on what helps people feel deeply loved, genuinely safe, and truly connected—and why so many couples are missing it. Whether you're carrying resentment, struggling to feel seen, or wondering why your relationship feels stuck, uncover what's fue
Trust Issues: When Love Feels Risky--Ron & Nan Deal
You love your spouse. So why are you experiencing serious trust issues in your marriage, family, and even your faith? Licensed counselor and author Ron Deal and his wife Nan get honest about the hidden places we look for security, validation, and identity—and how those misplaced expectations quietly strain our closest relationships. If you've ever felt disappointed, guarded, or emotionally e
How Not to Hate Your Teenager's Phone: David Eaton
The drawbacks and dangers of phones for teens can feel intimidating. Author David Eaton offers tips to turn teens’ phones from a liability to an asset. Show Notes and Resources Find resources to help connect with your teen at axis.org Listen to this podcast When Adult Children Walk Away from Faith: Practical Moves for Waiting Parents Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsorin
Loving Your Teen When It's Hard: David Eaton
Your teen messes up. Emotions flare. What's your next move? David Eaton shares practical ways to respond with wisdom, connection, and love when the stakes feel high. Show Notes and Resources Find resources to help connect with your teen at axis.org Listen to this podcast When Adult Children Walk Away from Faith: Practical Moves for Waiting Parents Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for s
Why Teens Walk Away (And How to Engage Them Instead): David Eaton
More than 40 million young people walk away from faith by age 15. But faith doesn't drift overnight. How do you navigate the tough conversations that matter most? Author David Eaton offers practical ways to engage your teen's questions, doubts, and world without losing connection. Show Notes and Resources Find resources to help connect with your teen at axis.org Listen to this podcast When Adul
Generational Sin: It Doesn't Have to Define You--Mark and Dee Jobe
Moody Bible Institute president Mark Jobe and his wife, Dee, know that some legacies are inherited. Others are built. Mark and Dee share how they challenged generational sin patterns, embraced a new vision for their family, and discovered the power of faith to change a family's trajectory. Show Notes and Resources Bold Steps with Dr Mark Jobe Ministry Program moodyradio.org/bold-steps Thanks
Faith that Goes the Distance: Mark and Dee Jobe
Join Dave and Ann Wilson as they sit down with Mark and Dee Jobe on FamilyLife Today. Mark, president of Moody Bible Institute, and Dee pull back the curtain on a life shaped by faith, risk, and relentless ministry. They talk candidly about the pressures of parenting, the realities of planting churches, and the hard work of reaching people with the gospel. Mark and Dee unpack honest lessons forged
Finally Home: The Christian Hope of Heaven--Dane Ortlund
Trying to hold your family together. Worrying about your kids. Wondering if you've already messed something up. Most of us lug around fears, regrets, and what-ifs that never seem to let go. Pastor Dane Ortlund, author of Finally Home: The Christian Hope of Heaven, explains why the Christian hope of heaven is more than a future promise—it changes the weight your heart is hauling right now. Sh
What's Heaven Like? The (Non-Boring) Future You Were Made For: Dane Ortlund
What is heaven like? For a lot of Christians, the honest answer is ... hopefully not what I'm picturing. Pastor Dane Ortlund, author of Finally Home: The Christian Hope of Heaven, challenges some of our most common assumptions about eternity, arguing that the Bible's vision is far more tangible, physical, and alive than floating on clouds or singing forever. Turns out the story ends with a restore
What the Bible Says About Heaven Isn't What You Think: Dane Ortlund
When life gets hard, most of us focus on getting through the next week—not ruminating on eternity. But pastor and author Dane Ortlund argues that heaven has everything to do with how we handle suffering, setbacks, and ordinary Tuesdays. The problem? Many Christians aren't actually looking forward to the future Scripture describes. Ask what the Bible says about heaven, and for a lot of us, th
Can a Marriage Survive Infidelity? Why Forgiveness Isn't the Same as Trust--Justin and Trisha Davis
"Can a marriage survive infidelity? Maybe a better question is: What happens after the apology? Justin and Trisha Davis talk about rebuilding trust, navigating triggers, and learning the difference between forgiveness and pretending everything is fine. Because healing isn't usually fast, simple, or predictable. Show Notes and Resources Learn where you can get Justin and Trish's book "One Choice
The True Cost of Secrecy: Truths about Betrayal Trauma--Justin & Trisha Davis
Most secrets don't stay secret because they're powerful. They stay secret because we're terrified of what would happen if they were exposed. Justin and Trisha Davis share the aftermath of a marriage crisis and the hidden weight of betrayal trauma. Sometimes healing begins when hiding becomes more painful than telling the truth. Show Notes and Resources Learn where you can get Justin and Trish's
One Choice Away from Change: Justin & Trisha Davis
From the outside, they had the kind of marriage people pointed to. Growing ministry. Growing influence. Growing success. Behind the scenes, hidden sin was doing damage nobody could see. Authors and podcast hosts Justin and Trish Davis share a story that shifts the question from "How could that happen?" to "Would I recognize the warning signs?" Show Notes and Resources Learn where you can get Jus
Experiences That Reorder Everything: Brant Hanson & Sherri Lynn
Some experiences don't just change your schedule. They change what bothers you, what matters to you, and what you can't stop thinking about afterward. On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with radio personalities Brant Hanson and Sherri Lynn to share a few moments that did exactly that. We're talking stories that challenged their assumptions, stretched their comfort zones, and changed
Real Relationships Get Messy: Brant Hanson & Sherri Lynn
A single Black woman. A married white guy with autism. A radio show that probably shouldn't work—but somehow does. Podcast hosts Brant Hanson and Sherri Lynn talk about unlikely friendships, honest feedback, and the kind of relationships that challenge your assumptions without turning into another argument. Because most of us like the idea of meaningful relationships, but fewer of us enjoy t
Jennie Allen: On Finding Your People
Most people don't wake up one day and decide to be lonely. It just happens one busy season, one move, one life transition at a time. Author Jennie Allen talks about finding your people when relationships feel harder to build and easier to lose. Show Notes and Resources Get Jennie's book "Find Your People: Building Deep Community in a Lonely World" on our shop. Learn more abou
How to Make Friends as an Adult--Jennie Allen
Making friends as an adult is hard. Making friends after you've been hurt? Even harder. Besides, everyone's busy, tired, overscheduled, and heading home. Author Jennie Allen explores why meaningful relationships often get squeezed out by modern life—and why waiting for community to happen usually doesn't work. If your friendships feel stuck in the group-text stage, Jennie stands ready to tal
Christian Community: Why Adult Friendships Feel Weird--Jennie Allen
You've got group texts, social feeds, work friends, church friends, and hundreds of contacts in your phone. So why does it still feel like nobody really knows you? Author Jennie Allen talks about the loneliness hiding in plain sight—and why Christian community takes more than proximity, good intentions, or another potluck. Show Notes and Resources Get Jennie's book "Find Your People:
This Was Never the Plan: Walking with God through Divorce--Vaneetha Risner
Everybody loves a comeback story. A marriage saved. A relationship restored. But what happens when the divorce actually happens? Vaneetha Risner, author of "This Was Never the Plan: Walking with God through the Heartache of Divorce", talks honestly about the lies, shame, and second-guessing that can follow a broken marriage—and why healing starts when you stop trying to rewrite the past. If
I Don't Want a Divorce: When Your Spouse Does--Vaneetha Risner
"I don't want a divorce." For many people, that sentence comes long before the papers are signed. Vaneetha Risner, author of "This Was Never the Plan: Walking with God through the Heartache of Divorce", shares her journey through an unwanted divorce, the shame that often follows in Christian circles, and the struggle to trust God when life falls apart anyway. If you're tired of pretending you're f
Try Harder isn't the Answer: Straight Talk on Performance & Perfectionism in Marriage--Portia Collins
Perfectionism in marriage can make home feel more like a performance review than a relationship. On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Portia Collins about the pressure to get everything right—and the freedom that comes when undeserved kindness replaces relentless effort. Through humor, honesty, and the book of Galatians, Portia shares how walking by the Spirit reshapes marriage
Stop Performing for God: Portia Collins
Ever feel exhausted trying to be “good enough” for God? On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Portia Collins for a funny, raw conversation about legalism, perfectionism, and the night a Galatians Bible study wrecked her life—in the best way possible. Between Marvel talk and gaming stories, Portia unpacks how grace finally broke through years of guilt, striving, a
The Long Game Matters: Real Talk about Step Grandparenting--Ron Deal
Grandparenting is sweet. Step Grandparenting? That can get complicated fast. On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Ron Deal about blended-family holidays, divided loyalties, awkward beginnings, and the long game of building trust with step-grandkids. From Captain America costumes to painful Christmas memories, this conversation hits the real tensions families carry—and how undes
Don Everts on Truly Loving Your Community
“What’s it look like to love my community?” Don Everts helps you get intentional about your relationship to your neighborhood, caring in ways that matter. Show Notes and Resources Host a high-impact church event without starting from scratch by using code STRONGFAMILIES between June 16–30 to get a FREE video-based study and planning support when you buy 10+ workbooks go to
Don Everts on the Power of Community
Author Don Everts knows what it’s like to feel disconnected in your own neighborhood. But he also knows why community is critically important. Show Notes and Resources Host a high-impact church event without starting from scratch by using code STRONGFAMILIES between June 16–30 to get a FREE video-based study and planning support when you buy 10+ workbooks go to shop.familylife.com Fin
5 Must-Have Conversations With Your Son (+ One to Avoid): Jerrad Lopes
Every dad hopes his words stick. But what does your son actually need to hear from you? Jerrad Lopes, author of Dad Tired, shares five conversations every father should have—and one phrase to avoid. Show Notes and Resources Host a high-impact church event without starting from scratch by using code STRONGFAMILIES between June 16–30 to get a FREE video-based study and planning support
The 3-Question Filter Every Overwhelmed Dad Needs: Jerrad Lopes
Busy isn’t the same as faithful. If you’re stretched thin and wondering what matters most, Jerrad Lopes, author of Dad Tired, offers a fresh way to cut through the noise. Show Notes and Resources Host a high-impact church event without starting from scratch by using code STRONGFAMILIES between June 16–30 to get a FREE video-based study and planning support when you buy 10+
The Story Behind Dad Tired: Jerrad Lopes
Author & podcaster Jerrad Lopes shares his story behind Dad Tired podcasts, conferences, & books—as well as the life-changing convictions that started it all. Show Notes and Resources Host a high-impact church event without starting from scratch by using code STRONGFAMILIES between June 16–30 to get a FREE video-based study and planning support when you buy 10+ workbooks go to
Parenting Through Trauma Without Losing Yourself: Peter Mutabazi
Why do your kids trigger reactions you swore you'd never repeat? On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson welcome back Peter Mutabazi for a truthful conversation about parenting wounds, trauma, and staying calm when emotions explode. Peter shares practical wisdom from raising more than 40 foster children—including why safety, listening, and yeah, even ice cream sometimes matter more than lec
Loving Kids From Hard Places: A Foster Parenting Story--Peter Mutabazi
What happens when a boy once called “garbage” becomes a father to more than 40 kids? On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Peter Mutabazi about trauma, foster care, forgiveness, and the gritty reality behind every foster parenting story. From poop-covered walls to late-night ice cream talks, Peter shares hard-earned wisdom for anyone wondering if love, patience, and faith
How to Break Generational Patterns--Even If You Didn’t Have a Good Dad: Dads Panel
On FamilyLife Today, Dave Wilson sits down with Brian Goins, Daron George, Jorge Rosario, and Bruce Goff for a truth-telling conversation about fatherhood, legacy, and what it takes to break generational patterns before they break your kids. From Holy Spirit nudges to hilarious parenting fails, these men talk real-world pressure, regret, obedience, and the small choices that quietly shape a family
Engagement over Ease: How Men Avoid Passivity and Choose Presence--Dads Panel
Ready to ditch your favorite fatherhood and marriage excuses? This panel of dads can change the way you show up at home—with small moves, real accountability, and no more hiding behind busyness or autopilot. Dave Wilson, along with Brian Goins, Jorge Rosario, Daron George, and Bruce Goff share about honest failures, practical accountability, and a push to choose engagement over ease. Show No
Dad Messed Up: A Gritty Guide to Balancing Work and Family--Dads Panel
Perfection can be a terrible leadership strategy for a home. In this honest men's panel, three dads open up about their biggest parenting regrets—from working too much to not being spiritually present—and the turning point when they stopped pretending to have it all together. They share powerful stories about balancing work and family, the importance of spiritual leadership through wea
Kia Stephens on Father Wound Healing
Could your father wound affect your marriage? Maybe it surfaces in struggling with trust, low self-esteem, or difficulty forming healthy boundaries. Kia Stephens helps you learn how to heal, using practical tools to overcome insecurities and find wholeness with God. Show Notes and Resources Host a high-impact church event without starting from scratch by using code STRONGFAMILIES between June 16&
Healing Father Wounds with Kia Stephens
Hurt, neglect, rejection, or abandonment from a father can feel like it tumbles into all of life. Author Kia Stephens gets real about her own painful path through father wounds--and how she began moving forward. Show Notes and Resources Host a high-impact church event without starting from scratch by using code STRONGFAMILIES between June 16–30 to get a FREE video-based study and planning s
How to Build Trust in Marriage: Six Practical Tools That Last--Samuel and Stephanie Rainey
Counselor Samuel Rainey and his wife Stephanie know the ins and outs of how to build trust in marriage. They share raw moments from their past, honest regret, and why real repair requires steady work—not quick fixes. They'll help you show up differently for an intimate, flourishing relationship. Show Notes and Resources Don't miss the boat on romance! Secure your spot on the Love Like You
Blended Family Dynamics: Practical Moves for Stepparent Success--Ron Deal
Ron Deal lays out the raw reality of blended family dynamics: like insiders vs. outsiders, why parenting becomes a hotspot, and what actually helps step parents survive and thrive. Ron uses plain stories, tough truths, and biblical reasoning to show why unity can make or break families. And he'll unpack you-got-this tips for bio parents can empower their spouses. Show Notes and Resources Don't m
Tim & Noreen Muehlhoff: Healthy Communication
Tim and Noreen Muehlhoff get practical about what healthy communication in marriage really looks like. Using stories from their marriage and a clear biblical frame, they explore expectations, acknowledgement, trust, and commitment—and why those pieces matter more than clever techniques. Show Notes and Resources Read more articles about communication in marriage Don't miss the boat on roman
When Adult Children Walk Away from Faith: Practical Moves for Waiting Parents
Bob Lepine delivers a clear, biblical conversation for parents facing the pain of adult children drifting from faith. He names the cultural pressure, the real emotional toll, and what steady faith looks like in the middle of searing uncertainty. Offering tough, honest, hope-anchored truth and practical posture shifts, Bob meets parents' raw questions without pretending to have easy answers. Show N
Personality Differences in Marriage: Turning Friction into Fuel--Mike & Dr. Juli Slattery
Author and psychologist Dr. Juli Slattery and her husband Mike get real about staying married when your personalities pull you apart. After 32 years and a candid counselor report, they share the hard-won wins and time-tested strategies. Juli and Mike share practical moves to turn daily friction into spiritual growth and closer, Christ-centered unity. Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Juli
Gary Chapman’s Must-Read Advice for Teen Parents
Bestselling author and counselor Gary Chapman offers wise tips to help you push through the insanity of raising teens—toward relational vitality. Show Notes and Resources Get your copy of "Things I Wish I’d Known Before My Child Became a Teenager" in our shop Don't miss the boat on romance! Secure your spot on the Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise. Head over to lovelikeyoumeani
Gary Chapman on Decoding Your Teen’s True Desires
Gary Chapman gets the rollercoaster of parenting teens. Grab his thoughtful ideas to help you evolve alongside your kids in a critical stage of development. Show Notes and Resources Get your copy of "Things I Wish I’d Known Before My Child Became a Teenager" in our shop Don't miss the boat on romance! Secure your spot on the Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise. Head over to lovelikeyou
Gary Chapman’s Lessons Learned Before the Teen Years
No one feels prepared for raising teens. But you can do this! Author Gary Chapman reveals “What I wish I’d known”—and ways to redefine your relationship. Show Notes and Resources Get your copy of "Things I Wish I’d Known Before My Child Became a Teenager" in our shop Don't miss the boat on romance! Secure your spot on the Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise. Hea
Roblox & Red Flags: A Blueprint for Safe Gaming--Jonathan Ober & Frank Kuligowski
Think safe gaming means blocking bad websites? You might be missing the bigger picture. In the deep corners of the metaverse, people are drowning in isolation. Guests Jonathan Ober and Frank Kuligowski are using platforms like Roblox to save lives. It’s time to trade your parenting fear for curiosity and learn how to navigate these digital borderlands. Show Notes and Resources Learn how to
Leveling Up: The Wild Mission of Christian Gaming--Jonathan Ober & Frank Kuligowski
Your kids are living in digital worlds, but are they safe? More importantly, is anyone bringing light into those spaces? Jonathan Ober and Frank Kuligowski are stepping into VR Chat and the metaverse to meet isolated, searching people right where they are. Discover how to navigate online gaming safely as a family and, through Christian gaming, reach a subculture desperately looking for real connec
Protecting Your Marriage: John & Debra Fileta
How do we protect our marriages in a world that tries to pull us apart? John and Debra Fileta break down three main areas of needed protection and share invaluable advice from their own marriage. Show Notes and Resources Become a monthly partner with FamilyLife Today — your gift is matched for a full year (double your impact!) Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring
On Church Hurt--And Not Walking Away: Dave Harvey
You’ve been hit—perhaps by criticism, loss, church hurt—and part of you wants to shut down or fight back. But what if you’re missing what God’s doing in it? Dave Harvey pushes past easy answers, showing how weakness, enemies, and even unfair blows can expose what’s in you...and build something steadier than image, control, or approval. Show Notes and Resources
The Clay Pot Conspiracy: God's Plan to Use Weakness in Leaders--Dave Harvey
You’re trying to stay strong—for your family, your church, your calling. But the cracks are showing, and you’re not sure what to do with them. Dave Harvey, author of The Clay Pot Conspiracy: God's Plan to Use Weakness in Leaders, flips the script: what if your weakness isn’t the problem—but the point? This conversation digs into purpose within suffering and failure, a
Strong Stepfamilies Start with Strong Stepfathers | Ron Deal & Gil Stuart
Being a stepfather can feel like bathing cats with your hair on fire—but your thoughtful navigation of the dynamics in your home can make a difference that lasts for decades. Author Gil Stuart offers tips on stepfathering thoughtfully, and shaping the kind of family you all long for. Show Notes and Resources Become a monthly partner with FamilyLife Today — your gift is matched for a
Stepdad: The Unsung Hero | Ron Deal and Gil Stuart
Stepdad: It can be a role full of landmines--and at the same time, a role vital and unsung. Author Gil Stuart offers ideas to do it wholeheartedly and all-in within the complexities of your blended family. Show Notes and Resources Become a monthly partner with FamilyLife Today — your gift is matched for a full year (double your impact!) Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for
The Father’s House: A Conversation on What’s Holding You Back with Rachel Faulkner Brown & Karen McAdams
Is your relationship with God not what you thought it’d be? Podcasters Rachel Faulkner-Brown and Karen McAdams have ideas to help you find Father’s House—and live your life from that well-loved space. Show Notes and Resources Become a monthly partner with FamilyLife Today — your gift is matched for a full year (double your impact!) Thanks to the Christian Standa
The Missing Piece: A Conversation with Karen McAdams and Rachel Faulkner Brown.
Throughout her broken childhood, podcaster Karen McAdams sensed she was missing something. But even after coming to know God, her sprint from shame kept her away from the heart of God. Along with her co-host Rachel Faulkner-Brown, Karen shares part of her own story that fueled the duo’s new study, Father’s House: The Path that Leads Home. Show Notes and Resources Become a monthly par
Emotional Confidence: Managing Emotions with Science and Scripture--Alicia Michelle
You’re doing all the right things: faith, family, showing up. But underneath? You’re exhausted, reactive, and not sure why it keeps spilling out sideways. Podcaster and author Alicia Michelle gets into the roots most people avoid—how old wounds, buried emotions, and survival patterns quietly shape your marriage, parenting, and faith—and why ignoring them isn’t working
Why You’re Still Stuck--And the Emotional Intelligence Skills You Need: Alicia Michelle
You keep telling yourself, “I should be over this by now.” But the same anger, shutdowns, and quiet resentment keep leaking out—at home, at God, at the people you love most. Alicia Michelle, author of Emotional Confidence: Three Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture, hands you practical emotional intelligence skills to finally deal with what’s underneat
Master Your Emotions (Even If You’ve Tried Everything): Alicia Michelle
You love Jesus—but your reactions still hijack your day, your marriage, your parenting. Alicia Michelle, author of Emotional Confidence: Three Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture, gets why you feel stuck between what you know and what you feel. She'll help you name what’s really driving your emotions, and why willpower alone keeps failing. Show Notes and Resource
Brad Griffin: "What Difference Can I Make?" — Unlocking Teen Purpose & Impact
“What difference can I make?” Fuller Youth Institute’s Brad Griffin & Kara Powell help you answer teens’ big questions—and locate purpose they crave. Show Notes and Resources Become a monthly partner with FamilyLife Today — your gift is matched for a full year (double your impact!) Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode.
Brad Griffin: "Where Do I Fit In?" — Unlocking Teen Belonging & Community
“Where do I fit in?” Fuller Youth Institute’s Brad Griffin & Kara Powell offer connections to help teens find the belonging their souls are hunting. Show Notes and Resources Become a monthly partner with FamilyLife Today — your gift is matched for a full year (double your impact!) Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more a
Brad Griffin & Kara Powell: "Am I Enough?" — Unlocking Teen Identity & Self-Worth
After 1,200 interviews, Fuller Youth Institute’s Brad Griffin & Kara Powell offer conversations to navigate teens’ biggest questions--like, “Who am I?” Show Notes and Resources Become a monthly partner with FamilyLife Today — your gift is matched for a full year (double your impact!) Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Lea
Confessions of the Overwhelmed Mom: Panel Discussion
You really like your kids (most of the time). But the backtalk, crunchy kitchen floor, and nonstop "Mom!" can find you crying in the pantry. This raw Mother’s Day panel with Ann Wilson and other moms goes where most won’t—lost kids, short fuses, quiet guilt. It’s honest, unfiltered, and aimed straight at the overwhelmed mom wondering if she’s the only one muscling thr
Real Mom Advice: Welcome to the No Judgment Zone--Mom Panel Discussion
You’re running on a single REM cycle, behind on laundry, and wondering if you’re the only barely holding it together in the freezer aisle. This Mother’s Day panel with Ann Wilson and real moms ditches the filters—to talk about lost kids, lost tempers, lost control. It’s the kind of mom advice that doesn’t pretend you’ve got it handled, but meets you there
Stepping off the Performance Treadmill--into Identity in Christ: Andrea Griffith
Ever crush the to-do list and still feel invisible? Author Andrea Griffith goes after the ache underneath—wanting to be chosen, seen, enough. She'll help you listen through the noise of performance and people-pleasing to expose what’s really driving you. Get ready to sink into identity in Christ that doesn’t rise and fall with everybody else’s approval. Show Notes and Resou
Centering on Jesus When Life (and Shame) are Loud: Andrea Griffith
You know (most of) the right answers for your heart's questions—but laundry piles, secret shame, and nonstop noise keep drowning them out. Author Andrea Griffith gets brutally honest about hiding sin, chasing control, and what finally broke her cycle of shame. Rather than fronting a polished faith, find the space Scripture meets real life and freedom starts by dragging what’s hidden in
Parenting Children with Disabilities: Hope for the Hard--Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler
You didn’t plan this road...and some days it’s heavier than you can explain. Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler talk honestly about parenting children with disabilities: including the grief, the grit, and the quiet beauty most people miss. Emily and Laura don’t tidy it up, but they do point to a steadier way to carry what can feel impossible. Show Notes and Resources Ge your copy of
When Being Married Feels Like Roommates...With Kids: Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler
Marriage didn’t get easier when the kids came; it got louder, tighter, and easier to miss each other. Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler, authors of Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments, meet you there in survival-mode advice with honest, lived-in perspective. From overstimulation to quiet resentment, they name what’s real—and point toward a better way to stay on the sam
Hot Mess to Hopeful: Risen Motherhood for the Worst Days: Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler
You love your kids. But some days you lose it, replay it, and carry the weight. Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler, authors of Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments, meet you smack dab in the middle of your mess, not the highlight reel. They challenge the suffocating pressure to be the “ideal mom” and point to something far sturdier when your guilt, comparison, and chaos are hi
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