How to Welcome Your Future Son- or Daughter-in Law into the Family (and truly mean it)

How to Welcome Your Future Son- or Daughter-in Law into the Family (and truly mean it)

Author: Steve and Mary Alessi | Pastors | Christian Parenting and Marriage Mentors March 11, 2026 Duration: 50:04
In this episode, you'll discover why your child’s future spouse is more than just a relationship choice—they’re an investment in your family’s future... and how wisdom, clear expectations, and intentional love can help you build strong relationships with your in-laws from the very beginning. Parenting adult children through dating, engagement, and marriage can be both beautiful and complicated. To help you navigate this important season, Steve and Mary Alessi share practical insight on how 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: 50

The Family Business with The Alessis: A Christian Parenting and Marriage Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Why Working with Your Siblings Is So Hard (And How to Make It Work) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:15
Why is it so hard to have a healthy and loving relationship with your siblings? Especially if you have to work right alongside them? In this flashback episode from Season 2, Steve Alessi sits down with his son, Chris Ale…
What First Time Moms Wish Someone Told Them About Pregnancy and Birth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:08
Ever wonder what first-time moms truly wish someone would tell them about pregnancy, birth, and becoming a mom? In this transparent and often heartfelt episode, sisters Stephanie Alessi Muiña and Gaby Alessi Calatayud, w…
What No One Tells Newlyweds About Managing Their Money [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:16
What happens when a young couple has to shift from talking about dream dates, honeymoons and wedding bells, to discussing bills and bank accounts? In this transparent and real-life talk, Gaby Alessi Calatayud and her hus…