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

Ever wish your family could do something special together - maybe even something that seems impossible at the time?  When the Alessis decided to record a Christmas album in just a month, they had to think outside the box and get creative to pull it off - and with help from their church family and some unlikely sources, it all came together.  In this episode, you’ll hear the inspiring story behind...

Parents: are you trying hard to lead and guide your children, but your efforts are falling flat ? How do you cope when your kids no longer respond the way they used to?  If you're facing continuous setbacks in your parenting, you're experiencing what could be considered a "stall" in your family's relationships. And just like a vehicle requires adjustments to avoid stalling...

In almost every family, smartphones and screens have become ever-present. The social media world is exposing our children to all kinds of influences - some positive, many more of them harmful and dangerous.  How do we keep our families free of the stress, negative influences, and unhealthy addictions that excessive social media use can create?   Is there a right way to manage this powerful tool an...

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...

How do you maintain a happy and healthy marriage, even when life  - and your spouse -  seems to change day-by-day? Just like the seasons change throughout the year, your marriage and your family will enter new stages and face new challenges as time goes by. But all too often, these changing seasons of life create friction and frustration in our relationships, and without the right tools, even comm...

Is there a way to win the battle against the thoughts that drag us away from the Truth? We're continuing our series of bonus episodes with Chris Alessi as we explore the powerful truths in his new book “Clickbait: Win the War for Your Mind in the Age of Distraction”.   In this 3rd installment of the Clickbait series, Chris shares the solutions we must employ if we want to take control of our...

Do money issues create major headaches in your family? Feeling like you don't have enough, can't save enough, or that you're arguing about it too much?  Handling finances is a daily reality for every single family, and we all face challenges when it comes to managing our money  - whether you are newly married, married with kids, or in your empty nest season. In this episode, Steve A...

The Family Business is in the midst of a "Clickbait" takeover!   For the next few weeks, you'll enjoy bonus episodes as we sit down with Chris Alessi and discuss the powerful truths in his second book “Clickbait: Win the War for Your Mind in the Age of Distraction”.  In this second episode of the "'Clickbait" mini-series, author Chris Alessi explains the root behind e...

Are you struggling to protect your family from the voices that claim that gender identity is a choice? The Alessis tackle this all-important topic of identity in this episode, so that our children can overcome any confusion about who they really are and how they were designed by God. Throughout history, people have attempted to define themselves by their family, their culture and their traits. How...

Surprise! The Family Business is giving you a series of bonus episodes!   We’re sitting down with Chris Alessi and walking through the truths in his second book “Clickbait” to learn how to win the war for our minds, by rejecting the negative thoughts that can so easily derail us.  In this first episode of this mini-series, Chris talks about how we can define "clickbait' in the spiritual...

Ever feel like your thoughts have been hijacked?  In order to enjoy the best family and business you can, you need a thought life that is free of distractions and pointed toward a positive future.  But instead of enjoying clarity, you find yourself constantly battling negative and unwanted thoughts that drag you away from your purpose.  How can you win the war for your mind so that you can enjoy t...

We're kicking off Season 4 of the Family Business with a tremendous celebration...as the Alessis celebrate 25 years of our family business of ministry! Over the last quarter of a century, we've seen the value of putting family first, and we've built our "business" - Metro Life Church in Miami, FL -  on the same principles that helped us build a strong family.  Listen, laug...

Ever wonder what happens when the cameras and mics are off in The Family Business?  Well, we're going to tell you in this mid-season moment with the staff behind the podcast - Jonathan Roman, Ashlie Munoz, and Allen Paul. These three members of the Family Business production crew help bring you the episodes you enjoy every week -  and they also know the little-known facts that actually make t...

Have you ever been stuck in a situation even your family couldn't get you out of?  During our mid-season in The Family Business, we're sharing some of our favorite moments  from our weekly episodes from Seasons 1-3, as well as our Sunday experiences. This hilarious story told by Steve Alessi shows you how to believe in yourself even when your family or friends aren't able to help yo...

Have you struggled with waiting - whether it's getting married, starting your family, finding a new career, or anything else that you are hoping for? If so, you need to know that there's a right and wrong way to wait. The Family Business is tackling waiting in this episode, as Mary Alessi and her daughter Lauren reveal how they've overcome worry and found contentment in their unique...

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 p...

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 re...

If you want to know what fathers want on Father's Day - just ask them!  That's what you'll learn at The Family Business table as Steve Alessi, Armando Gomez and Allen Paul discuss what actually makes them feel special on Dad's special day.  You'll hear how seeing things from a dad's perspective can make your Father's Day celebration more fun, more relaxing - and...

It's scary but true...we're all only one bad decision away from a major family crisis.  As you attempt to build a great family, there are traps and temptations that can damage your reputation, your character and your relationships with those who love and trust you - so we're diving in to the three "G's" that every man or woman must avoid in order to keep their life on...

Getting your family on the same page has never been easy... ...but with all the distractions of our modern day,  you may think it's  impossible to sit down with your family and  talk about what really matters. . But what if there was a way to make your family meetings less about calendars and chores, and more about an exciting future? In this episode, Steve Alessi sits down with Lee Domingue,...

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. Th...

Every parent wants their child to be happy, healthy and secure in their identity... but our culture is full of voices that can cause massive confusion in our kids. These voices have now escalated by questioning a core portion of a child's identity -  gender. Once a foregone conclusion, this debate over identity has now entered the court of public opinion and has become a battle in classrooms...

When it comes to being a mom  - there's never been a one-size-fits-all solution.  Every situation demands different perspectives for mothers and wives who are trying to fulfill roles and expectations - especially when children are added to the mix.  In this refreshing and honest discussion, Mary Alessi and her daughter (soon-to-be-a-mom) Stephanie Muiña discuss managing the changing expectati...

Moms: Do you ever wonder if anyone really understands what you go through? If so, you're likely looking for a 'mom friend'  - someone in your circle who can support you and be there as you raise your family and handle all the pressures that come with it. After over 30 years of sharing friendship, motherhood, family, business and ministry,  Mary Alessi and Mory Martinez have learned...

We've made it to our first anniversary! And to celebrate we're sharing your favorite moments, comments and ideas for new shows as we commemorate the first year of our podcast! The Family Business with The Alessis launched its debut episode on April 15th of 2021, and over 50 episodes later we have experienced so many beautiful, touching and powerful moments in our family. Since our launch...