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Got packed days, full feeds--but still that nagging emptiness? The loneliness we hide is real, fueled by tech that mimics friendship but starves the soul. It's not just you. Authenticity feels rare and intentional relationships hard to build. Shelby Abbott, author of Why We’re Feeling Lonely and What We Can Do About It, cuts through the noise with lived experience and faith-rooted truth. If...

Need time management just for moms? Crystal Paine of The Time-Saving Mom explains an easy-to-implement four-step system to organize and simplify your life. Show Notes and Resources The Time Saving Mom : How to Juggle a Lot, Enjoy Your Life, and Accomplish What Matters Most by Crystal Paine Begin the Easter story early with Resurrection Eggs. Start your family tradition now Thanks to the Christian...

Too much to do, not enough time to do it? You don’t just have to hustle harder. You can simplify and (yes) enjoy your life. Crystal Paine—mom of six, bestselling author of The Money-Saving Mom, and entrepreneur—delivers real-world, no-nonsense time management advice for moms from her latest book, The Time-Saving Mom. Her ideas will keep you sane and enjoying the things you love m...

Your marriage is fraying under trauma's weight: Grief looks different for each of you, perhaps as one withdraws, the other controls, and resentment builds. You misread coping as rejection. But understanding trauma responses changes everything. Sarah and Matt Hammitt of Sanctus Real share raw lessons from their critically ill child's fight. These two know faithfulness isn't a feeling; it's the hard...

Know what it's like when anger keeps flying, but nothing changes—because the real hurt stays hidden? Sarah and Matt Hammitt (Sanctus Real) share the raw turning point of their own story, from conflict and defensiveness to expressing mutual need. Discover the unexpected secret that replaces weapons, opens ears, and invites real healing and presence in marriage. Show Notes and Resources Lead M...

Feel like your spouse is physically present but emotionally checked out—especially after long days, travel, or career demands? Matt and Sarah Hammitt (Sanctus Real) get brutally honest about emotional absence and the tension that builds when one partner carries the load alone. Matt and Sarah offer practical ideas to help true love survive conflict, defensiveness, and absence--for a love that...

Tired of Jedi mind tricks, cold shoulders, and "we need to talk" anxiety ruining your marriage? Every couple brings unhealthy patterns into conflict—avoidance, passive-aggression, mismatched timing—but unresolved issues build resentment fast. Pastor-therapist duo Dave and Ashley Willis know how to help you fight better. They deliver real stories, biblical wisdom, and practical tools fo...

Are there ways you’re shooting your own marriage in the foot? Author Ted Lowe knows 5 bad habits that could stealthily undercut all the closeness you crave--and 5 ways to stop them. Show Notes and Resources Get "Us in Mind: How Changing Your Thoughts Can Change Your Marriage" by Ted Lowe wherever books are sold. FamilyLife.com/marriagehelp — free marriage resources Thanks to the Christ...

Dreading the car ride home after your child's rough game? Research shows those tense, critical moments drive 70% of kids to quit sports by age 13—and they remember the emotional peak and ending more than the score. Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski, authors of Away Game: A Christian Parent's Guide to Navigating Youth Sports, show how to turn youth sports pressure and disappointment into gospel gra...

Feel like youth sports have discipled your heart more than church has? Fear, control, and post-game critiques turn you into the "older brother" judging performance instead of the welcoming father extending grace. Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski, authors of Away Game: A Christian Parent's Guide to Navigating Youth Sports, call parents to self-examination, the radical discipline of silence, and redefini...

Tired of pouring thousands into travel teams, private coaches, and endless weekends—only to watch your child's joy disappear? Research shows the more money and pressure parents invest, the less kids actually enjoy sports. Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski, authors of Away Game: A Christian Parent's Guide to Navigating Youth Sports, expose the $50B+ industrial complex fueling fear and youth sports...

Feeling lonely in marriage? Your relationship starts with fireworks, then reality hits: unmet expectations, silent scorekeeping, and that quiet pull toward isolation. Dave and Ann Wilson get it, because they've lived it. Discover the three biggest threats dragging couples apart and how to fight back with action, not just feelings. Stop drifting. Start building real oneness—before it's too la...

Anxiety can feel crippling and heavy with shame. Psychologist and author Dr. Ed Welch fumbled with his own anxiety, and eventually, it led him into life-altering encounters with God—who, it turned out, had beautiful things to say about faith and mental health. Show Notes and Resources Get FamilyLife parenting resources at FamilyLife.com/parentinghelp Get Ed Welch's book " I Have a Psychiatri...

Tired of feeling too busy to disciple your family? Authors Adam and Chelsea Griffin of the Family Discipleship Podcast stand ready to prove it’s simpler—and richer—than you think. With laugh-out-loud anecdotes, gritty wisdom, and a refreshingly doable framework, they show how small, costly choices shape kids for Christ. It’s practical. It’s hopeful. And it might just...

Parenting has a sneaky way of poking every insecurity you thought you’d outgrown. Authors Adam and Chelsea Griffin of the Family Discipleship Podcast join Dave and Ann to uncover why comparison drains us—and how Christ’s steady love refuels patience, grit, and tenacious joy. With honesty, laughter, and a few wince-worthy confessions, this episode will remind all you weary moms an...

Parenting can feel like a spotlight on everything you wish you did better. Authors Adam and Chelsea Griffin of the Family Discipleship Podcast get it—and they bring gospel oxygen to shame-soaked moms and dads. With honesty, humor, and hard-won hope, they unpack why comparison crushes us, confession frees us, and remembering you’re God’s beloved child changes everything. If you&rs...

What if the families who feel like “misfits” in church are actually the majority? Therapist Ron Deal and author Gayla Grace explore the pain of exclusion, sharing practical, gospel-centered strategies for how churches can include single parents. From language tweaks to small groups and intentional hospitality, this episode inspires hope, challenges assumptions, and equips leaders and v...

As a parent, when you’re disciplining, breaking up fights, or chatting in the car—would you believe you’re doing theology? Theologian Kelly Kapic knows theology isn't just a matter of what we think. It affects who we are. Theology is about life, which means our souls can’t afford to avoid it. So what version of God are our kids internalizing? How can we respond thoughtfully...

Does your wife feel like a treasure—or taken for granted? In this raw and practical episode, Dave Wilson dialogues with pastors Rechab Gray and Ike Todd as they talk man-to-man about humility in marriage, accountability, and loving like Jesus when it’s hardest. From awkward confrontations to life-changing repentance, they show how God uses community and surrender to transform us as hus...

If submission makes you bristle and leadership feels confusing, you’re not alone. Pastors Rechab Gray and and Ike Todd dig into what Scripture actually teaches about marriage—why husbands must model submission first, why empathy matters, and how community keeps love honest. It's Ephesians 5, explained--offering clarity, conviction, and hope for couples who want more than surface-level...

Men, you’ve heard “lead your wife.” But what if you missed the assignment? Dave Wilson sits down with pastors Ike Todd and Rechab Gray for a no-posturing, men-only gut check on Ephesians 5:23 and surrounding verses. This isn’t chest-thumping leadership talk—it’s about cherishing, nourishing, repenting, and loving like Jesus actually does. Expect laughs, holy con...

Authors Howard and Danielle Taylor intentionally invested in each other, founded a marriage ministry—and then tragedy dealt a gut-wrenching blow. They reveal how their marriage survived, and how a relationship can pull through the worst of times. Show Notes and Resources Head to weekendtoremember.com to save 50% on all getaways through January 26, 2026. Find resources from this podcast at sh...

Authors Howard and Danielle Taylor didn’t start out thinking they’d run a marriage ministry. They just longed for an intentional, intimate relationship that would go the distance. Hear how their own challenges galvanized a purposeful, more weatherproof marriage. Show Notes and Resources Head to weekendtoremember.com to save 50% on all getaways through January 26, 2026. Find resources f...

Your negative self-talk: It’s sabotaging your marriage—and you may not know how deeply. Author Ted Lowe gets real about identifying and confronting the dark side within. Show Notes and Resources Head to weekendtoremember.com to save 50% on all getaways through January 26, 2026. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com . See resources from our past podcasts. Find more con...

Could the way you’re thinking about your spouse be shaping your marriage in ways you’ve never imagined? Author Ted Lowe helps revolutionize your marriage…starting with your mind.   Show Notes and Resources Head to weekendtoremember.com to save 50% on all getaways through January 26, 2026. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com . See resources from our past...