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The Family Business with The Alessis

Steve and Mary Alessi - Pastors, Metro Life Church | Authors | Ministry & Family Mentors

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The Family Business with the Alessis shows you how to build a stronger, happier family at the intersection of ministry and leadership. Hosted by 3rd-generation pastors Steve and Mary Alessi, you’ll hear illuminating conversations between their young adult children (who all work on their staff) that will show you the keys to building a multi-generational legacy that will unite your family.
Listen and discover why family is everybody’s business!

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04/19/23 • 33 min

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What do you do when your spouse is going through a difficult time?
How can you be there for them without being too needy, overbearing or quick to try to solve their issue?
In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi reveal how they supported each other in seasons when each of them had to endure a tough season. You'll learn 7 key approaches that will help you be a better, more supportive spouse and keep your marriage strong even when life hits your partner hard.

You'll walk away with practical strategies and insights to help you be there for your spouse in their time of need.
For more inspiration and encouragement for enduring difficult times, make sure to read Steve Alessi's debut book, "Forty Two: A Guide To Finishing Well When You Were Almost Finished"
If you enjoyed this, you'll really like these episodes as well:
Recalibrate Your Marriage? How to Strengthen Your Relationship Through the Ever-Changing Seasons of Life S4 E5
Leaving and Cleaving: How to Protect your Marriage from Excessive Parental Influence | S3 E19
I Hate It When You Talk To Me That Way! | S2 E1

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04/19/23 • 33 min

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12/15/21 • 38 min

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Are all your Christmas memories followed by a question of "did I do it right?" If so, you might be dealing with Christmas guilt - either internally or externally.
As the Alessis wrap up their series on Keeping the Holidays Happy, the ladies of the family (Mary, Stephanie, Lauren, Gabrielle and Richelle) gather again at the Family Business table to figure out where those guilty feelings show up - and how to kick them out of our mindsets so you can fully embrace the joy of the season.
Oh, and there may be a surprise guest - so listen all the way to the end. And you'll also find out some truths about Santa.
You can hear all of the Keeping the Holidays Happy series, and the rest of Season 2, by going to alessifamilybusiness.com and following all our episodes - and we'd love for you to leave a review or a voicemail message about how you've made family YOUR business this year!

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12/15/21 • 38 min

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Do you feel overwhelmed as a parent because you're not sure how strict you should be?

Have you been told to "be more gentle" and consider your children's feelings, yet they only get more demanding and disorderly?

In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi reveal the importance of discipline in your parenting and highlight the irony of gentle parenting, and explain why being strong and firm is not the same as shaming or damaging their developing personalities.
Parenting questions you'll get answers to include:

  • How to embrace the vital role discipline plays in successful parenting techniques.
  • How to introduce discipline early on in your child's life.
  • How to enforce rules and boundaries without feeling guilty.
  • How to find guidance and role models for improved parenting skills.
  • How the importance of long-term dedication in raising well-disciplined children.

If you like this episode, you'll love:
How Successful Parents Set the Right Family Priorities | S1 EP2

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04/26/23 • 32 min

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In this episode, Mary Alessi and her daughter Lauren tell their story of receiving a life-altering diagnosis in Lauren's teen years, how their decision on whether to use medications affected their family, and how they moved forward to give Lauren the best chance at a fulfilled and happy life.
When a child gets a scary diagnosis from a doctor, fear can overwhelm a parent. It's then that parents face a hard choice - whether to place their children on medications that may affect their lives in unknown ways.
Christians especially often have opposing views when it comes to faith, family and medicine, and The Alessis had to navigate these same issues as a family when both Lauren and her sister Gabrielle were diagnosed with epilepsy in their teens.
You'll discover how to keep an open mind, and how to make the best choices for your family when you face a difficult diagnosis.
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DISCLAIMER: This episode cannot and does not contain medical/health advice. The medical/health information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Accordingly, before taking any actions based upon such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals. Neither Metro Life Church, its employees nor designees are able to provide any kind of medical/health advice. The use or reliance of any information contained in this episode is solely at your own risk.

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06/22/22 • 38 min

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What does it take to be a dad who leads his family well - even when life doesn't go according to plan?
For author, speaker, and pastor Jonathan Pitts, it means relying on God to provide the path forward for his family as he learns from the highs and lows of fatherhood.
In this episode, Jonathan joins Steve Alessi at The Family Business table to share his powerful story of love, loss and renewal. Despite losing his wife Wynter suddenly in 2018, he has continued to guide his four daughters to love God and serve others with the same generous spirit their mother possessed .
Jonathan Pitts is an author, speaker, ministry executive and pastor at Church of the City in Franklin, Tennessee. For more than 15 years Jonathan has served in executive leadership roles in Christian media, entertainment and the Church including Executive Pastor at Church of the City, Executive Director at Dr. Tony Evans’ The Urban Alternative, manager to recording artist Anthony Evans, Jr., and current President of For Girls Like You Ministries, a ministry to tween girls and their parents that includes a magazine, books and other resources.

Jonathan recently authored My Wynter Season: Seeing God’s Faithfulness in the Shadow of Grief, a memoir that recaps his journey seeing God’s kindness through the loss of his late wife, Wynter Pitts. Jonathan co-founded For Girls Like You and co-authored two books with Wynter prior to her sudden passing.

The father of four beautiful daughters, Alena (17), Kaitlyn (15), Camryn and Olivia (12), Jonathan is newly married to Peta Sergeant, and he continues to see God’s kindness unfolding in his life.

Follow Jonathan On: Website | Twitter | Instagram
Listen to Jonathan's Podcast "The Journey With Jonathan Pitts"
Learn More about For Girls Like You
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06/15/22 • 33 min

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01/18/23 • 36 min

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The Family Business is back for a momentous Season 5...and we want 2023 to be the most blessed and joyful year yet for your family!
But how can you make sure that happens?
In this episode you'll learn the keys to helping your family set 5 powerful New Year's resolutions that will create more unity, respect and togetherness in your home.
With tips and strategies that have helped Steve and Mary Alessi raise their four adult children, you'll learn how to unify your family around the goals and resolutions that you'll not only want to apply, but that will inspire and motivate your entire family!
If you enjoyed this episode, we have more episodes on vision and setting goals for your family!
S3 E4 Your Family Vision: How to Create It and Share It

S3 E20 The Perfect Family Meeting w/ Lee Domingue

Also listen in for an exciting special announcement of our Family Business Conference coming up in April!
Learn More about The 1st Annual Family Business Conference

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01/18/23 • 36 min

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01/25/23 • 31 min

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You know that person in your life that's a major pain. But does that mean you should cut them off?
Are some difficult people in your life worth tolerating, even when they cause you headaches?
In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi help you figure out when a family relationship or friendship is simply a taxing one that you can tolerate, or if it's toxic and requires setting boundaries.
By applying these smart and practical strategies, you can finally let go of any confusion or guilt when dealing with a difficult person in your life!
If you liked this episode, you should also check out:
Dealing with Toxic Relationships, Pt. 1: How to Identify and Avoid People Who Cause Pain | S3 E2

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01/25/23 • 31 min

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It's one thing to know how the enemy tries to trip you up. It's another to know how to fight back every day.
In our Clickbait mini-series with author Chris Alessi, we've learned how to identify the enemy's Clickbait, and we've begun to understand how important it is to apply the solutions to our thought life. But the battle's not over.
In this 4th installment, 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. You'll learn some extremely practical and powerful habits that can help you win the battle for your mind on a day-to-day basis.
Tap HERE to Purchase CLICKBAIT on Amazon

After you read this powerful book, make sure to leave a review on Amazon!
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10/14/22 • 21 min

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Is your marriage too crowded?
If you had to pause to think about that, you may be dealing with excessive influence from well-meaning but over-involved parents.
In this refreshingly honest episode, Steve and Mary Alessi share their experiences and wisdom in 30+ years of marriage, and explain how they navigated leaving the protection and covering of their parents in order to build a new legacy. They open up about their new season of being the parents of married children and learning how to give them space to establish their own homes, and provide a template for young and experienced couples to truly embrace their marriages as their primary focus.

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05/18/22 • 32 min

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11/24/21 • 34 min

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The holidays can be the most wonderful time of the year for families - but they also can be the most stressful. Between buying gifts, managing busy schedules, and dealing with family members, we can easily lose sight of the reason for this holy season - and that can lead to conflict, stress and frustration just when we should be making beautiful holiday memories with our loved ones.

In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi share key tips and strategies to keep the joy in your holiday celebrations during Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Key Takeaways from This Holiday Episode

  • How to Keep the Stress Low
  • How to Plan Ahead
  • How to Prepare in Advance
  • How to Foster an Attitude of Sacrifice
  • How to Set Up an Outreach to Serve Others

For more tips, advice and inspiration for families, make sure to subscribe to and follow this show, and please leave us a rating and a review!
Head to alessifamilybusiness.com for more info about our family business - you can even leave us a voicemail message there and ask the Alessis' a question!

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11/24/21 • 34 min

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How many episodes does The Family Business with The Alessis have?

The Family Business with The Alessis currently has 124 episodes available.

What topics does The Family Business with The Alessis cover?

The podcast is about Ministry, Christianity, Parenting, Kids & Family, Religion & Spirituality, Family, Podcasts, Marriage, Relationships, Pastor, Church and Christian.

What is the most popular episode on The Family Business with The Alessis?

The episode title '7 Ways to Support Your Spouse Emotionally in Tough Times | S5 E14' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Family Business with The Alessis?

The average episode length on The Family Business with The Alessis is 33 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Family Business with The Alessis released?

Episodes of The Family Business with The Alessis are typically released every 7 days.

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The first episode of The Family Business with The Alessis was released on Apr 15, 2021.

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