How to Stop Losing Yourself in Parenting (But Still Prioritize Your Family)

How to Stop Losing Yourself in Parenting (But Still Prioritize Your Family)

Author: Steve and Mary Alessi | Pastors | Christian Parenting and Marriage Mentors April 1, 2026 Duration: 47:10
Is it possible that your greatest blessings - your spouse and your children - could also drain your spirit and prevent you from pursuing the hobbies and interests that give you joy? Parents often find themselves struggling to grow as individuals when their family responsibilities take over their lives - but finding the balance between personal growth and focusing on your marriage and parenting can be really difficult. In this episode, Stephanie Alessi Muina and her husband Chris t...

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: 100

The Family Business with The Alessis: A Christian Parenting and Marriage Podcast
Podcast Episodes
How to Handle Seasons When It Feels Like God is Delaying Your Dreams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:46
Ever wonder if God’s still in your corner when your dreams seem stalled? In this transparent episode, Stephanie Alessi Muiña and her husband Christopher Muiña dig into what it really means to trust God during slow season…
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…