Newlywed Shock! Our Journey from Engagement to Our First Months of Marriage

Newlywed Shock! Our Journey from Engagement to Our First Months of Marriage

Author: Steve and Mary Alessi | Pastors | Christian Parenting and Marriage Mentors March 18, 2026 Duration: 55:46
Marriage is definitely worth the wait - but do you know what to focus on while you're preparing to marry the love of your life? In this episode, hosts Gaby Alessi Calatayud and her husband Christian make their debut as a couple on The Family Business and give you an honest, behind-the-scenes view on the first few weeks of newlywed life. Sharing their journey from childhood friends to marriage, you'll hear them reveal the challenges of waiting for the right timing through dat...

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
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Fallen Pastors: Should We Respond with Rejection or Restoration? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:49
In this honest and insightful episode, Steve and Mary Alessi continue the conversation on the challenges faced by churches, Christians, and families when influential pastors and worship leaders fall into scandal or publi…
Why Your Kids Need Outdoor Activities in an Inside World | S7 E35 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:06
Wishing that your kids spent less time glued to screens? There's an easy antidote - and it's as close as your backyard. Step into a lively, all-guys conversation with Steve Alessi, his son Chris Alessi, and son-in-law Ch…
"Confessions of a Control Freak" (TFB Top 10 Episode) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:14
In this "Best of TFB" flashback, we're going back in time to revisit one of our most memorable episodes: “Confessions of a Control Freak.” This was one of our most honest, light-hearted, and revealing discussions about w…