The Family Business with The Alessis

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

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Learn how to build a stronger, happier family from a pastoral family sharing things they can't say on Sundays. Hosted by Steve and Mary Alessi, you’ll hear illuminating conversations with their young adult children (who all work on their staff) that will show you the keys to intentional parenting, making great memories, and building a multi-generational legacy.
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Faith, Family and Medications: How We Handled a Difficult Diagnosis in the Family Business | S3 E24

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06/22/22 • 38 min

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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Guilt Free Christmas: How To Break Free of Unrealistic Family Expectations | S2 E14

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12/15/21 • 38 min

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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Gentle Parenting Problems? Why Your Kids Actually Need (and Want) Strong Discipline | S5 E15

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04/26/23 • 32 min

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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7 Ways to Support Your Spouse Emotionally in Tough Times | S5 E14

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04/19/23 • 33 min

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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A Father's Journey: How to Lead Your Family with Love (Even When Life Hurts) w/ Jonathan Pitts | S3 E23

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06/15/22 • 33 min

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.

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New Grandparent Confessions: How to Confidently Transition from Parenting to Grandparenting | S6 E5

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10/18/23 • 33 min

Becoming a grandparent is one of the greatest blessings any parent can experience, but it also comes with some of the greatest challenges.
If you've experienced this massive change, you may be feeling a mix of joy, anxiety and frustration as you navigate this new role - especially if you are still in the parent role as well.
In this episode of "The Family Business with The Alessis," Mary and Steve Alessi share their experiences and insights on transitioning from parenting to becoming grandparents - all while continuing to guide their adult kids.
You'll learn about blessings and challenges that come with grandparenthood, the importance of passing down the family legacy, and the joy of being able to enjoy your grandchildren without the pressure of being disciplinarians.
If you've struggled to make the switch being less hands on with your adult kids, you'll learn how to provide trust and support for your children's parenting abilities as the Alessis offer advice on how to navigate the grandparenting journey.
If you loved this, you should really check out:

How to Handle Seasons of Caring for Aging Parents | S6 E4

Moms Unfiltered: How to Overcome Fear and Insecurity as a Modern-Day Mother with Dr. Faith Fredrick | S5 E27

Building the Foundations of a Strong Family | S1 EP1

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New Parents, Old School Parenting: What's The Best Way? | S5 E6

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02/22/23 • 34 min

Parenting is stressful enough in the first few years. How do you handle it when culture then tells you that you're doing it wrong?
While modern parenting practices often push young parents to adjust everything to keep up with society's expectations, the result is often a lot of stress and anxiety.
To help young parents, Stephanie Muiña and her mother Mary Alessi sit down to talk about how young parents can shift their perspective to a more relaxed and grace-filled pace.
Topics include:

Being a New Mom
The difference between parenting and grandparenting
Embracing the different seasons of marriage and singleness
Expectations and pressures on new parents
How to embrace the unpredictable as a young parent!

If you loved this, you'll definitely want to hear:
Year 1: The Highs and Lows of Parenting as a First Year Couple | S4 E13

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Keep Your Holiday Happy! Tips for a Stress-Free Christmas Celebration | S2 E11

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11/24/21 • 34 min

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

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How to Teach Your Kids to Finish Well (Even When You Face Your Own Challenges) S5 E10

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03/22/23 • 30 min

It's one thing to face a major life struggle as an adult - it's another to raise your children well while you face it.
When you face your greatest challenges, your children also deal with those challenges from their own perspective. And your example will either help them, or hold them back when they face their own major obstacles in life.
In this powerful episode, Chris Alessi and Stephanie Muiña turn the tables and interview their father, host Steve Alessi, and share the lessons they learned from him as he overcame his near-death experience from a widowmaker heart attack.
You'll hear never-before-shared moments that helped shape this family and their legacy - moments that will help you teach your children to persevere and overcome their own obstacles, no matter when they appear.
You can discover more of these powerful insights in Steve Alessi's upcoming book, "Forty Two: A Guide to Finishing Well When You Thought You Were Finished".
If you loved this episode, you'll also want to hear:
Faith, Family and Medications: How We Handled a Difficult Diagnosis in the Family Business | S3 E24
42 Minutes: A Heart-Attack, Facing Death, and Finishing Strong Even If You're Almost Finished | S5 E3
The Right Way to Raise Leaders | S1 EP 3

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42 Minutes: A Heart-Attack, Facing Death, and Finishing Strong Even If You're Almost Finished | S5 E3

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02/01/23 • 32 min

42 minutes was the difference between life and death.
In this powerful episode, Steve Alessi shares the story behind his near-death moment and recovery from a major heart-attack in 2007, the type commonly known as the 'widow-maker'.
With personal reflections and direct accounts from the first responders who were there on that pivotal night, the Alessis share the emotions, thoughts and realities they faced in the aftermath.
You'll discover the powerful lessons you need to apply to overcome your own "42" moment, when it seems your world has been shaken and you don't know how to recover from the shock of a tragic or unexpected event.
This account and the lessons you'll hear in this episode by Steve Alessi will be the topic of his new book, "42: How to Finish Well When You Thought You Were Finished", to be released in 2023 on paperback, audiobook and hardcover.
If this episode impacted you, you'll also want to hear these episodes:
Faith, Family and Medications: How We Handled a Difficult Diagnosis | S3 E24

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

The Family Business with The Alessis currently has 171 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, Christian Living 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.

When was the first episode of The Family Business with The Alessis?

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

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