Dealing with Grief After Losing a Spouse: How to Heal and Find Joy Again

Dealing with Grief After Losing a Spouse: How to Heal and Find Joy Again

Author: Steve and Mary Alessi | Pastors | Christian Parenting and Marriage Mentors September 2, 2026 Duration: 34:26
If you are grieving after losing a spouse, you may feel like there's no way to ever feel joy again. But there is hope. And you'll get a picture of that hope from our guest, Ann Alessi, mother of Steve Alessi. With faith and family grounding her, she found a path to healing after losing her husband, who had been by her side for 65 years. In this emotional episode, Pastor Ann opens up about becoming a widow at 85, what helped (and what hurt) in early grief, how to support someone who lost...

For anyone navigating the beautiful, complex, and sometimes messy reality of family life, The Family Business with The Alessis: A Christian Parenting and Marriage Podcast offers a grounded and relatable perspective. Hosts Steve and Mary Alessi are not just pastors and mentors; they are at the heart of their own multi-generational family, all serving together on the same church staff. This unique position means they understand the intertwined dynamics of faith, personal relationships, and working alongside loved ones firsthand. Their conversations delve into the practical challenges and profound joys of building a marriage that lasts, raising children with intention, and creating a legacy rooted in Biblical wisdom. With over 200 episodes in their library, this podcast feels like pulling up a chair for an honest talk with seasoned guides who have been in the trenches. You’ll hear discussions that reframe everyday family struggles as opportunities for growth and grace, all while emphasizing why strong families matter to everyone. Tune in for authentic stories, applicable advice, and the encouragement needed to cultivate a healthier, happier home.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

The Family Business with The Alessis: A Christian Parenting and Marriage Podcast
Podcast Episodes
SHE Said: What Wives Wish Their Husbands Understood About Them [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:06
The men had their turn - now the ladies respond. Mary Alessi and her daughters Stephanie Alessi Muiña, Gaby Alessi Calatayud, and daughter-in-law Richelle Alessi dive into the heart of what women really want men to know.…
HE Said: 10 Things Men Wish Their Wives Understood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:18
Ever wondered what husbands REALLY think about their wives? Get inside the minds of the men of the Family Business as they candidly unpack what’s going on beneath the surface in their relationships, from why men sometime…