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

Young married couples may not know what to expect when they're expecting...but it's great when you can ask a couple who is just one step ahead! In this episode, two young married couples in the Alessi family share their experiences as young and expectant parents! As Chris and Richelle Alessi prepare for the arrival of their first child, Marino Alessi, they share their expectations and qu...

You've heard the "Forty-Two" story from the Alessis...now we get to hear from YOU! We're sharing LIVE moments recorded during the "Forty-Two" book launch party, and we decided to get some responses from our "Podience" members live - bringing them on as surprise guests! You'll hear the unrehearsed and honest thoughts from some of Metro Life Church's...

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...

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 a...

It took more than fifteen years, but it's finally here!  In this episode we're celebrating the release of "Forty-Two: A Guide to Finishing Well When You Were Almost Finished", the debut book from Steve Alessi!  Steve and Mary Alessi take a moment to share some little known facts behind the book's development, give some sneak peeks of moments in the book that you'll ne...

How do you break free from survival mode when you've been hit by a major traumatic event? When you've been through a major struggle, it can be tempting to stay in survival mode and protect yourself from any further harm. What are the steps to break free from this protective but potentially dangerous mental state? In this powerful episode, Steve and Mary Alessi reveal how they overcame fe...

Are you aware of the one thing in your life that could ruin everything ? Whether it's your health, your relationships, your work or something else...the biggest meltdowns in our lives are often a result of the things that were right under the surface...but that we didn't notice. In this powerful episode, Steve and Mary Alessi unravel  the difficult but necessary steps required to identif...

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 Steph...

What can you learn from a rainbow, a trio of friends, and a near tragedy? You can discover the power of friendship and the importance of having people in your corner when life takes a turn for the worse. In this edition of our series previewing the new book by Steve Alessi "Forty Two: A Guide to Finishing Well when You Thought You Were Finished", you'll hear from the ladies who were...

When you face your toughest battle - do you have a team that will fight with you and for you? Whether it's your family, your colleagues, your employees, or your friends - your team will determine whether your dream will survive after you get knocked down. In this episode, Steve Alessi sits down with two members of the senior staff of Metro Life Church,  Armando Gomez and Jonathan Roman. Along...

Who would you turn to... if you lost everything ? And what if the person you needed was going through a tragedy of their own? In this powerful episode, you'll discover how real friends can help you bounce back from the most devastating moments of your life - even when you both are going through them at the same time.  Host Steve Alessi welcomes his lifelong friend David Martinez, one of the f...

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...

What do you do when your child's emotions are out of control?  When they are stressed from school, or confused about their identity, is it OK for you to be a friend to them?  In this episode, Mary Alessi sits down with her daughter Lauren Alessi to discuss the difficulties and dangers of letting our children's emotions and thoughts go unchecked.  Lauren, who is currently earning her Mast...

Do you worry about losing influence in your child's life? Tempted to back off and let your kids "figure it out?" If you feel like you're getting in the way of your kids, you need a reminder that your influence and guidance is necessary in every season of your children's life, whether they are young children or adult children. In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi help you...

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...

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. ...

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...

Our families need strong fathers - but where can dads turn when they need encouragement to stand strong? In this bonus "Sundays in The Family Business' episode, we take you inside our Sunday services at Metro Life Church in Miami to share a conversation with three amazing men who have dedicated themselves to be strong, Godly dads in their homes, as well as serving their church.  Edison I...

What's better than a Christmas event full of lights, fun and memories with your family?  A Christmas festival where you get your family questions answered LIVE!  To cap off Season 4, Steve and Mary Alessi stepped out of the podcast booth and recorded an episode at the Metro Life Church Christmas Lightfest - a family friendly festival complete with huge Christmas light sculptures, a skating ri...

Is the first year of marriage the hardest? If so, it's probably because learning to communicate with a new spouse is a big challenge. While newlyweds are truly deeply in love, they also have a lot to learn about making a marriage work.  In this episode you'll hear Chris and Richelle Alessi share the lessons they've learned as they discuss their first year of marriage with their fath...

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,...

There's nothing like family at the holidays - and the Alessis are sharing some of their funniest and most heartfelt moments in this special episode! You'll enjoy learning how the family has grown through each Thanksgiving throughout the years, and why you should be grateful for your family all year-around. If you'd like to watch the entire special on YouTube , tap the link below! Wa...

The Family Business is growing in more ways than one, and this special episode tells the story of how we welcomed our newest family member into the world - Gianna Muñia! You'll enjoy this first-person account of the arrival of Christopher and Stephanie's Muñia's first child by someone who understands what it's like to become a parent - none other than Stephanie's mom and G...

When your family business involves both industry and  ministry - things can get complicated. However, the Alessis have learned how to manage the balance between these two very different worlds, and they are sharing how they've done it in this episode. In this episode, pastor, singer-songwriter and worship leader Mary Alessi and her daughter Stephanie Alessi Muiña discuss how they've focu...

How do you become truly successful? Rather than focusing on the material things, we believe true success and significance comes from strong, healthy relationships - in our marriages, our families and with trusted friends and mentors. Our guest on the podcast today, entrepreneur, coach and author Aaron Walker, is living proof of that truth. For 42 years Aaron has been a successful businessman and o...