The Family Business with The Alessis: A Christian Parenting and Marriage Podcast

In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode, we are joined by Steve Alessi's mother, Ann Alessi, as we open up about family, grief, and finding strength in the face of loss. Having been married to her husband Pastor John Alessi for over 60 years at the time of his passing in 2020, Pastor Ann highlights the importance of faith and family support during this challenging time. She also shares...

Do you know how to keep your marriage relationship strong  when "just you and me" becomes "you, me and baby"?    In this episode, Stephanie Alessi Muiña and her husband Chris Muiña dive into the importance of open and honest communication in your marriage, especially after having your first baby. From learning to apologize sincerely to teaching conflict resolution skills to the...

Is the most wonderful time of the year not so wonderful for you? The holidays can actually be a very unhappy time if you dealing with increased stress, seasons of loss, or unrealistic expectations. In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi sit down with their daughter Lauren, who has a Master's degree in clinical mental health counseling and coordinates Metro Life Church's Wellness program....

"Adulting is Hard!" Is that this generation of young adults, aka Gen Z and Millenials, really believes? Ever since we turned 'adult' into a verb, society has increasingly made it seem that being a responsible adult is something too hard for young people to handle. But is it true, or just an easy excuse to not step up to the challenge of growing up? In this episode, Chris Alessi...

Have we stopped expecting kids to demonstrate good manners? Is teaching kids to maintain discipline in public a lost art? Go to any public place with families with kids, and you'll see examples of parents who have either struggled to show their kids proper manners to use in social settings - or parents who choose not to even try. But do manners still matter? For the Alessis, the answer is a ...

Is celebrity church culture destroying the spirit of serving others in ministry? And how do we protect our own ministry and family from this destructive mindset?  In this episode, discover how the Alessis have avoided falling prey to feelings of entitlement as pastors and worship leaders, as they share personal anecdotes and insights about the importance of stepping out of comfort zones in ministr...

How can you make sure your children - especially young boys - know what really matters in a world that constantly celebrates superficial things? In this episode, Steve Alessi and his son Chris get serious about the objective value of a son's experiences from a father's perspective. You're learn the immense importance of sharing Truth and enduring values with your children, and disco...

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,&quo...

Have you entered a season when you now take care of the people that raised you? If so, you're not alone. More and more, adults are finding themselves stepping into the role of caring for their aging parents. But it's not easy. The struggle with balancing time, emotional needs, medical issues and changing roles as parents age can cause stress on any family.    To help you navigate this ch...

You may think you've heard it all when it comes to the abortion debate - but some important facts have been hidden from you.  Here at The Family Business with The Alessis, we believe strongly in empowering families with the truth so they can build a generational legacy, so we have prepared a 2-part series on abortion to give you the best foundation and information as things stand now, after t...

Note to Parents: This episode contains graphic descriptions of the procedures and medical facts concerning abortion. We strongly advise using discretion in sharing this with young children. For decades, the abortion debate has been a flashpoint of passion and division in our society -  precisely because it is so much more than words and arguments.   It strikes at the very heart of what it means to...

The Family Business is back in business for Season 6 - and a LOT has happened since the Alessis last stepped into the podcast booth. The Alessis welcomed a brand new baby / grandson (Marino), celebrated their first grandbaby's first birthday (Gianna), discovered that there will be a THIRD new Alessi baby in December...all in the midst of a lot of renovation and re-adjustments in their church...

Are you concerned about the health of your marriage, especially as you deal with a chaotic culture that throws so much negativity into your relationship?  In this bonus mid-season episode, you'll get a look inside Sundays in the Family Business as Steve and Mary Alessi reveal the secret sauce to a healthy, God-centered marriage to their congregation at Metro Life Church - gleaned from  35+ ye...

This week, The Family Business heads to City Hall! You're going to hear an exclusive podcast takeover as the Alessis chat with the mayor of Doral, Florida, Christi Fraga! In the City con Christi is a podcast dedicated to sharing the stories and profiles of the wonderful community of Doral, Florida. Ever since Steve and Mary Alessi started Metro Life Church in this community back in 1997, they...

Is it ever TOO early to get ready for Christmas? Not if you want to have a stress-free celebration that brings your family together. So we're dashing in some holiday cheer with a Christmas in July "Best Of" episode with the Alessis. In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi lay out a holiday planning guide that will help you navigate the complexities of growing families, blending tradi...

Has the weight of being a mom these days ever felt daunting to you? Has the challenge of handling career and family ever given you sleepless nights? In this special episode, we welcome Mary Alessi's mother Dr. Faith Fredrick to the podcast to explore the ‘then and now’ of motherhood. With incredible wisdom, these two women revisit the  journey of both being raised by strong moms, and raising...

Are our future leaders really ready to lead? Not if they have missed out on their greatest asset - the knowledge of those that paved the way. Here you'll learn why honoring and learning from the wisdom of senior leaders in ministry or other organizations is imperative when the next generation is preparing to take a seat of leadership.  There's a common misconception that younger generati...

Are you struggling to stay firm in your role as a parent in this ever-evolving world of technology and changing cultural norms? There's an urgent need to protect our young ones from the dangers lurking on the internet, but there's an equal need to help our young adults to navigate this topsy-turvy culture. Martha Munizzi drops back into the podcast both with her twin sister Mary Alessi f...

What if the key to a happy family is not work life balance - but actually being  imbalanced ? You're about to learn why focusing on your unique parental role and strong family communication is more important  than seeking a perfect, mythical balance between work and home life. As siblings, co-workers in ministry, and new parents of young children,  Christopher Alessi and Stephanie Muiña have...

What do you do when you're hurt in the place where you sought healing?  In an environment where several high-profile ministries and pastors have been critiqued and exposed in the media for moral and ethical failures, how does a family dedicated to ministry respond?  Is it possible to avoid the pain and disconnection that church hurt can cause?  In this raw and honest conversation, we share ou...

It's one thing to honor   your father. It's quite another to honor him while you work for him. In this powerful episode, Chris Alessi welcomes his good friend Caleb Thomas to the Family Business to discuss their experiences as sons who chose to work for their fathers in ministry. They open up about the honor principle that has guided their decisions as they each followed a father's...

What would you risk your life for? And could you dedicate the rest of your life to traveling the world for the sake of the Great Commission?  That's the vision, mission and legacy our guest, Jason Law, chose to accept from his father as he witnessed his passion for spreading the Word of God to every nation. In this episode, host Steve Alessi welcomes Jason Law, president of World Compassion,...

June used to represent things like the end of school, summer vacation and family fun.  Unfortunately, things have changed - and for families with traditional values, it's not for the better. As the nation enters yet another 'celebration' of the LGBTQ+ community in June, we're here to help you guide your family through this extraordinarily unsettling and confusing time. In this...

Can simply telling your story impact and influence the world ? And how do women who know the Truth speak up, in a world that even questions the definition of a woman and the sanctity of life? These are questions that can only be answered by people with Godly wisdom and sound judgment - and in this case, by wise women who have seen it all and have a story to tell. In this special episode, host Mary...

Are you running out of steam in your career - even though you know your work truly matters? Every profession carries a certain level of stress...but when your job focuses on helping people, the danger of burning out is even greater.  What can you do to maintain your desire to impact the world and fight the temptation to quit too soon? As a family that has maintained their love for ministry for mul...