The Family Business with The Alessis

Steve and Mary Alessi

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Let's face it... Family is everybody's business! That's why Steve and Mary Alessi, who lead a multi-cultural, family-focused church in Miami alongside their 4 young-adult children, are pulling back the covers on how their family keeps it all together - not only in their business as pastors, but in the every day challenges that we all face. Each episode features real-life stories, principles, strategies and advice on marriage, parenting, employment and work-life, living as Christians in turbulent times and much more. Listen, laugh and learn as this close-knit family digs into the stuff that they can't always share on Sundays.

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

The Family Business with The Alessis

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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NEW CONFERENCE FOR MINISTRY FAMILIES IN 2023

Are you a pastor or ministry leader?
Would you like to learn from the Alessis how to build a great family that builds a great church?
If so, you're invited to a brand-new conference, taking place in April 2023 in beautiful Miami, Florida!
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A Father's Journey: How to Lead Your Family with Love (Even When Life Hurts) w/ Jonathan Pitts | S3 E23

The Family Business with The Alessis

06/15/22 • 33 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.

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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

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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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Toxic or Taxing? How to Figure Out What To Do with Difficult People | S5 E2

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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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5 Powerful New Year's Resolutions to Make Together with Your Family | S5 E1

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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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Stepping Up Against Clickbait: Daily Practices to Reinforce Your Resistance and Renew Your Mind [Clickbait Mini-Series #4]

The Family Business with The Alessis

10/14/22 • 21 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.
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Leaving and Cleaving: How to Protect your Marriage from Excessive Parental Influence | S3 E19

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05/18/22 • 32 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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Keep Your Holiday Happy! Tips for a Stress-Free Christmas Celebration | S2 E11

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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

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Year 1, Part 1: The Highs and Lows of Parenting as a Young Couple | S4 E13

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12/07/22 • 36 min

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Navigating the first year of marriage is a challenge for any new couple - but adding a baby makes it way more interesting!
The Family Business received a double blessing when Stephanie (formerly Alessi) and Chris Muiña were married in 2021 and, in a matter of months, learned they were expecting their first daughter, Gianna.
Throughout their first year of being married, and then becoming parents, this young couple learned valuable lessons in communication, conflict and maintaining a healthy relationship in the midst of a massive transition.
In this episode you'll hear the honest, tough and often hilarious highs and lows that the Muiñas survived in their first year as a married couple raising a child, and you'll gain valuable insights from them and their father Steve Alessi, whether you're just starting or well into your parenting journey!

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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

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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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