Should preachers address political issues from the pulpit? In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi pull back the curtain on the tension pastors face when faith, politics, and cultural issues collide as they answer this controversial question. You&apos;ll learn how political pressure has ramped up since COVID, and what it really means to preach truth without dividing a congregation. Sharing their own convictions, the Alessis reveal why speaking up on certain principles—not just staying silent—matters for the health of both the church and the nation. You&apos;ll find out where they draw the line between biblical values and political activism, how they guide their church through heated social debates, and why listening to the right voices (and turning off the wrong ones) is a must for healthy spiritual growth. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1716258/support">Support the show</a>JOIN THE FAMILY BUSINESS WITH OUR NEWSLETTERSign Up for Our Family Business Newsletter and get more inside news from the Alessis + tips and strategies for a happier family! <a href='https://www.alessifamilybusiness.com/newsletter'>Get free access to the newsletter</a>TEXT THE FAMILY BUSINESS DIRECTLYYou can connect with us via text to ask family questions and get updates on The Family Business! Text FAMILY to 302-524-0800CONNECT WITH THE FAMILY BUSINESS<ul><li>Follow Us on <a href='https://instagram.com/alessifamilybusiness'>Instagram</a> and <a href='https://facebook.com/alessifamilybusiness'>Facebook</a></li><li>Subscribe on <a href='https://youtube.com/c/stevealessi?sub_confirmation=1'>YouTube</a></li><li><a href='https://www.alessifamilybusiness.com/reviews/'>Leave a review</a></li></ul>MORE PODCASTS YOU&apos;LL ENJOYListen to the Alessi sisters&apos; daily devotional podcast <a href='https://mymorningdevo.co/follow'>My Morning Devotional</a>Follow Our New Podcast with Mary Alessi and her twin sister Martha Munizzi<a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2U17GzJbm02AwN5qaYgxmw'>Watch The Mary and Martha Show </a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Should preachers address political issues from the pulpit? In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi pull back the curtain on the tension pastors face when faith, politics, and cultural issues collide as they answer this controversial question.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;You&amp;apos;ll learn how political pressure has ramped up since COVID, and what it really means to preach truth without dividing a congregation. Sharing their own convictions, the Alessis reveal why speaking up on certain principles—not just staying silent—matters for the health of both the church and the nation.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;You&amp;apos;ll find out where they draw the line between biblical values and political activism, how they guide their church through heated social debates, and why listening to the right voices (and turning off the wrong ones) is a must for healthy spiritual growth. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1716258/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;JOIN THE FAMILY BUSINESS WITH OUR NEWSLETTER&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sign Up for Our Family Business Newsletter and get more inside news from the Alessis + tips and strategies for a happier family! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.alessifamilybusiness.com/newsletter'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Get free access to the newsletter&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;TEXT THE FAMILY BUSINESS DIRECTLY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can connect with us via text to ask family questions and get updates on The Family Business! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Text FAMILY to 302-524-0800&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;CONNECT WITH THE FAMILY BUSINESS&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Follow Us on &lt;a href='https://instagram.com/alessifamilybusiness'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href='https://facebook.com/alessifamilybusiness'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Subscribe on &lt;a href='https://youtube.com/c/stevealessi?sub_confirmation=1'&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.alessifamilybusiness.com/reviews/'&gt;Leave a review&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;MORE PODCASTS YOU&amp;apos;LL ENJOY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Listen to the Alessi sisters&amp;apos; daily devotional podcast &lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://mymorningdevo.co/follow'&gt;My Morning Devotional&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow Our New Podcast with Mary Alessi and her twin sister Martha Munizzi&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2U17GzJbm02AwN5qaYgxmw'&gt;Watch The Mary and Martha Show &lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Should preachers address political issues from the pulpit? In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi pull back the curtain on the tension pastors face when faith, politics, and cultural issues collide as they answer this controversial question.  You'll learn how political pressure has ramped up since COVID, and what it really means to preach truth without dividing a congregation. Sharing their own convictions, the Alessis reveal why speaking up on certain principles—not just staying silent—matte...

Pastors, Protests and Politics! How, When and Why We Decide To Speak Up (God and Government Series)

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 take a honest look at how they are maintaining a sense of self-worth and identity while also giving their children - and their marriage - the best chance at success. You&apos;ll find a ton of effective and practical strategies that you can apply to your own life as you grow as a person, a parent and a spouse.IF YOU LIKED THIS: Remember to subscribe to hear from ALL of the Alessi family members - we have different hosts from the family every week who give you multiple perspectives on parenting, marriage, family dynamics, and building a legacy that lasts! <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1716258/support">Support the show</a>JOIN THE FAMILY BUSINESS WITH OUR NEWSLETTERSign Up for Our Family Business Newsletter and get more inside news from the Alessis + tips and strategies for a happier family! <a href='https://www.alessifamilybusiness.com/newsletter'>Get free access to the newsletter</a>TEXT THE FAMILY BUSINESS DIRECTLYYou can connect with us via text to ask family questions and get updates on The Family Business! Text FAMILY to 302-524-0800CONNECT WITH THE FAMILY BUSINESS<ul><li>Follow Us on <a href='https://instagram.com/alessifamilybusiness'>Instagram</a> and <a href='https://facebook.com/alessifamilybusiness'>Facebook</a></li><li>Subscribe on <a href='https://youtube.com/c/stevealessi?sub_confirmation=1'>YouTube</a></li><li><a href='https://www.alessifamilybusiness.com/reviews/'>Leave a review</a></li></ul>MORE PODCASTS YOU&apos;LL ENJOYListen to the Alessi sisters&apos; daily devotional podcast <a href='https://mymorningdevo.co/follow'>My Morning Devotional</a>Follow Our New Podcast with Mary Alessi and her twin sister Martha Munizzi<a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2U17GzJbm02AwN5qaYgxmw'>Watch The Mary and Martha Show </a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;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? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Stephanie Alessi Muina and her husband Chris take a honest look at how they are maintaining a sense of self-worth and identity while also giving their children - and their marriage - the best chance at success. You&amp;apos;ll find a ton of effective and practical strategies that you can apply to your own life as you grow as a person, a parent and a spouse.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;IF YOU LIKED THIS: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Remember to subscribe to hear from ALL of the Alessi family members - we have different hosts from the family every week who give you multiple perspectives on parenting, marriage, family dynamics, and building a legacy that lasts! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1716258/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;JOIN THE FAMILY BUSINESS WITH OUR NEWSLETTER&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sign Up for Our Family Business Newsletter and get more inside news from the Alessis + tips and strategies for a happier family! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.alessifamilybusiness.com/newsletter'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Get free access to the newsletter&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;TEXT THE FAMILY BUSINESS DIRECTLY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can connect with us via text to ask family questions and get updates on The Family Business! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Text FAMILY to 302-524-0800&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;CONNECT WITH THE FAMILY BUSINESS&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Follow Us on &lt;a href='https://instagram.com/alessifamilybusiness'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href='https://facebook.com/alessifamilybusiness'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Subscribe on &lt;a href='https://youtube.com/c/stevealessi?sub_confirmation=1'&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.alessifamilybusiness.com/reviews/'&gt;Leave a review&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;MORE PODCASTS YOU&amp;apos;LL ENJOY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Listen to the Alessi sisters&amp;apos; daily devotional podcast &lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://mymorningdevo.co/follow'&gt;My Morning Devotional&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow Our New Podcast with Mary Alessi and her twin sister Martha Munizzi&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2U17GzJbm02AwN5qaYgxmw'&gt;Watch The Mary and Martha Show &lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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...

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

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 seasons of growth—whether you’re wrestling with closed doors, struggling with burnout, or navigating tricky family relationships. You&apos;ll hear firsthand experiences from marriage, parenting, business, and ministry, revealing how the timing of God isn’t always what you expect, but His process shapes your perspective and aligns your heart.Through these stories of perseverance and decisions between pushing doors open versus simply waiting, you’ll find encouragement to embrace your season of “development.”You&apos;ll get clarity and understanding on how adjusting your viewpoint can turn frustration into gratitude, and how joy often grows through the discomfort.Get ready for honest conversation and real talk on letting God guide your growth—at His pace, not yours.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1716258/support">Support the show</a>JOIN THE FAMILY BUSINESS WITH OUR NEWSLETTERSign Up for Our Family Business Newsletter and get more inside news from the Alessis + tips and strategies for a happier family! <a href='https://www.alessifamilybusiness.com/newsletter'>Get free access to the newsletter</a>TEXT THE FAMILY BUSINESS DIRECTLYYou can connect with us via text to ask family questions and get updates on The Family Business! Text FAMILY to 302-524-0800CONNECT WITH THE FAMILY BUSINESS<ul><li>Follow Us on <a href='https://instagram.com/alessifamilybusiness'>Instagram</a> and <a href='https://facebook.com/alessifamilybusiness'>Facebook</a></li><li>Subscribe on <a href='https://youtube.com/c/stevealessi?sub_confirmation=1'>YouTube</a></li><li><a href='https://www.alessifamilybusiness.com/reviews/'>Leave a review</a></li></ul>MORE PODCASTS YOU&apos;LL ENJOYListen to the Alessi sisters&apos; daily devotional podcast <a href='https://mymorningdevo.co/follow'>My Morning Devotional</a>Follow Our New Podcast with Mary Alessi and her twin sister Martha Munizzi<a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2U17GzJbm02AwN5qaYgxmw'>Watch The Mary and Martha Show </a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Ever wonder if God’s still in your corner when your dreams seem stalled?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this transparent episode, Stephanie Alessi Muiña and her husband Christopher Muiña dig into what it really means to trust God during slow seasons of growth—whether you’re wrestling with closed doors, struggling with burnout, or navigating tricky family relationships. You&amp;apos;ll hear firsthand experiences from marriage, parenting, business, and ministry, revealing how the timing of God isn’t always what you expect, but His process shapes your perspective and aligns your heart.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Through these stories of perseverance and decisions between pushing doors open versus simply waiting, you’ll find encouragement to embrace your season of “development.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You&amp;apos;ll get clarity and understanding on how adjusting your viewpoint can turn frustration into gratitude, and how joy often grows through the discomfort.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get ready for honest conversation and real talk on letting God guide your growth—at His pace, not yours.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1716258/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;JOIN THE FAMILY BUSINESS WITH OUR NEWSLETTER&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sign Up for Our Family Business Newsletter and get more inside news from the Alessis + tips and strategies for a happier family! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.alessifamilybusiness.com/newsletter'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Get free access to the newsletter&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;TEXT THE FAMILY BUSINESS DIRECTLY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can connect with us via text to ask family questions and get updates on The Family Business! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Text FAMILY to 302-524-0800&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;CONNECT WITH THE FAMILY BUSINESS&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Follow Us on &lt;a href='https://instagram.com/alessifamilybusiness'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href='https://facebook.com/alessifamilybusiness'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Subscribe on &lt;a href='https://youtube.com/c/stevealessi?sub_confirmation=1'&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.alessifamilybusiness.com/reviews/'&gt;Leave a review&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;MORE PODCASTS YOU&amp;apos;LL ENJOY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Listen to the Alessi sisters&amp;apos; daily devotional podcast &lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://mymorningdevo.co/follow'&gt;My Morning Devotional&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow Our New Podcast with Mary Alessi and her twin sister Martha Munizzi&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2U17GzJbm02AwN5qaYgxmw'&gt;Watch The Mary and Martha Show &lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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 seasons of growth—whether you’re wrestling with closed doors, struggling with burnout, or navigating tricky family relationships. You'll hear firsthand experiences from marriage, parenting, business, and ministry, revealing how the timing of God isn’t always what you expect, but His...

How to Handle Seasons When It Feels Like God is Delaying Your Dreams

Marriage is definitely worth the wait - but do you know what to focus on while you&apos;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&apos;ll hear them reveal  the challenges of waiting for the right timing through dating and engagement, honoring family, and genuinely submitting to God&apos;s plan as they try to set the foundation for a blessed marriage. Whether you&apos;re dating, engaged, or just starting out in marriage, Gaby and Christian offer encouragement and practical wisdom for every stage. With candid stories, laughter, and lessons learned, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking real insights into how to nurture your potential or current marriage partnership. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1716258/support">Support the show</a>JOIN THE FAMILY BUSINESS WITH OUR NEWSLETTERSign Up for Our Family Business Newsletter and get more inside news from the Alessis + tips and strategies for a happier family! <a href='https://www.alessifamilybusiness.com/newsletter'>Get free access to the newsletter</a>TEXT THE FAMILY BUSINESS DIRECTLYYou can connect with us via text to ask family questions and get updates on The Family Business! Text FAMILY to 302-524-0800CONNECT WITH THE FAMILY BUSINESS<ul><li>Follow Us on <a href='https://instagram.com/alessifamilybusiness'>Instagram</a> and <a href='https://facebook.com/alessifamilybusiness'>Facebook</a></li><li>Subscribe on <a href='https://youtube.com/c/stevealessi?sub_confirmation=1'>YouTube</a></li><li><a href='https://www.alessifamilybusiness.com/reviews/'>Leave a review</a></li></ul>MORE PODCASTS YOU&apos;LL ENJOYListen to the Alessi sisters&apos; daily devotional podcast <a href='https://mymorningdevo.co/follow'>My Morning Devotional</a>Follow Our New Podcast with Mary Alessi and her twin sister Martha Munizzi<a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2U17GzJbm02AwN5qaYgxmw'>Watch The Mary and Martha Show </a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Marriage is definitely worth the wait - but do you know what to focus on &lt;em&gt;while&lt;/em&gt; you&amp;apos;re preparing to marry the love of your life? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sharing their journey from childhood friends to marriage, you&amp;apos;ll hear them reveal  the challenges of waiting for the right timing through dating and engagement, honoring family, and genuinely submitting to God&amp;apos;s plan as they try to set the foundation for a blessed marriage. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you&amp;apos;re dating, engaged, or just starting out in marriage, Gaby and Christian offer encouragement and practical wisdom for every stage. With candid stories, laughter, and lessons learned, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking real insights into how to nurture your potential or current marriage partnership. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1716258/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;JOIN THE FAMILY BUSINESS WITH OUR NEWSLETTER&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sign Up for Our Family Business Newsletter and get more inside news from the Alessis + tips and strategies for a happier family! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.alessifamilybusiness.com/newsletter'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Get free access to the newsletter&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;TEXT THE FAMILY BUSINESS DIRECTLY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can connect with us via text to ask family questions and get updates on The Family Business! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Text FAMILY to 302-524-0800&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;CONNECT WITH THE FAMILY BUSINESS&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Follow Us on &lt;a href='https://instagram.com/alessifamilybusiness'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href='https://facebook.com/alessifamilybusiness'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Subscribe on &lt;a href='https://youtube.com/c/stevealessi?sub_confirmation=1'&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.alessifamilybusiness.com/reviews/'&gt;Leave a review&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;MORE PODCASTS YOU&amp;apos;LL ENJOY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Listen to the Alessi sisters&amp;apos; daily devotional podcast &lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://mymorningdevo.co/follow'&gt;My Morning Devotional&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow Our New Podcast with Mary Alessi and her twin sister Martha Munizzi&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2U17GzJbm02AwN5qaYgxmw'&gt;Watch The Mary and Martha Show &lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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...

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

In this episode, you&apos;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 to recognize healthy relationships, guide your children with wisdom instead of control, and welcome in-laws as true family. Whether you&apos;re preparing your children for dating and marriage, or learning how to love your in-laws well, you&apos;ll walk away with actionable encouragement that will help you create a beautiful family legacy.  <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1716258/support">Support the show</a>JOIN THE FAMILY BUSINESS WITH OUR NEWSLETTERSign Up for Our Family Business Newsletter and get more inside news from the Alessis + tips and strategies for a happier family! <a href='https://www.alessifamilybusiness.com/newsletter'>Get free access to the newsletter</a>TEXT THE FAMILY BUSINESS DIRECTLYYou can connect with us via text to ask family questions and get updates on The Family Business! Text FAMILY to 302-524-0800CONNECT WITH THE FAMILY BUSINESS<ul><li>Follow Us on <a href='https://instagram.com/alessifamilybusiness'>Instagram</a> and <a href='https://facebook.com/alessifamilybusiness'>Facebook</a></li><li>Subscribe on <a href='https://youtube.com/c/stevealessi?sub_confirmation=1'>YouTube</a></li><li><a href='https://www.alessifamilybusiness.com/reviews/'>Leave a review</a></li></ul>MORE PODCASTS YOU&apos;LL ENJOYListen to the Alessi sisters&apos; daily devotional podcast <a href='https://mymorningdevo.co/follow'>My Morning Devotional</a>Follow Our New Podcast with Mary Alessi and her twin sister Martha Munizzi<a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2U17GzJbm02AwN5qaYgxmw'>Watch The Mary and Martha Show </a>

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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...

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Find out why family is EVERYBODY'S business!&nbsp; The Alessis are a rapidly growing family of pastors who all work on the same church staff - and they face the same problems found in any family business.&nbsp;&nbsp; You’ll hear powerful conversations showing you how to build a happy marriage, a healthy family and a multi-generational legacy founded on Biblical principles. Now with over 200 episodes, we invite you to join our Podience and learn why family is everybody’s business.&nbsp; For more information on our Christian family and marriage podcast, our ministry and how we help build strong Christian families, check out https://alessifamilybusiness.com.

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