Archived Podcast Episodes
195: Stepmom Advice: 10 Things I Would Do Over as a Stepmother
Blending a family isn’t a Hallmark montage—it’s messy and complex. Debbie Alsdorf shares lessons from 36 years as a stepmom: mistakes, do-overs, and what truly helped her fractured family become one. Real advice, no fantasy.
Why Teens Walk Away (And How to Engage Them Instead): David Eaton
When teens wrestle with faith, parents need more than answers. On FamilyLife Today, David Eaton shares with Dave and Ann Wilson how to engage teens in conversations that count.
Generational Sin: It Doesn’t Have to Define You–Mark and Dee Jobe
Moody Bible Institute president Mark Jobe and his wife, Dee, speak of the path they’ve witnessed, which thwarts generational cycles and regenerates a family.
Faith that Goes the Distance: Mark and Dee Jobe
Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Mark and Dee Jobe about hard-won lessons on parenting, church planting, leadership, and faith that endures.
Finally Home: The Christian Hope of Heaven–Dane Ortlund
Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Dane Ortlund about his book, Finally Home: The Christian Hope of Heaven.
What’s Heaven Like? The (Non-Boring) Future You Were Made For: Dane Ortlund
“Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Dane Ortlund about what heaven is like. If your picture involves clouds, harps, and boredom, this episode may surprise you. ”
What the Bible Says About Heaven Isn’t What You Think: Dane Ortlund
ave and Ann Wilson talk with Dane Ortlund about what the Bible says about heaven—and why a clearer view of eternity changes how we face suffering.
Can a Marriage Survive Infidelity? Why Forgiveness Isn’t the Same as Trust–Justin and Trisha Davis
Justin and Trisha Davis talk with Dave and Ann Wilson . Can a marriage survive infidelity? It’s what comes after the apology that matters.
The True Cost of Secrecy: Truths about Betrayal Trauma–Justin & Trisha Davis
Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Justin and Trisha Davis about betrayal trauma, hidden sin, and hiding more painful than the truth.
One Choice Away from Change: Justin & Trisha Davis
Justin and Trish Davis talk about hidden sin and the gap between appearances and reality.
Experiences That Reorder Everything: Brant Hanson & Sherri Lynn
Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Brant Hanson and Sherri Lynn about getting out of your bubble and into a bigger story.
194: What “God Hates Divorce” Gets Right—and Very Wrong
“God hates divorce”—you’ve heard it, maybe felt crushed. Cheryl Shumake, Ron Deal, and Gayla Grace unpack Malachi 2—what it says and doesn’t—offering clarity, truth, and hope for those feeling judged or stuck.
Real Relationships Get Messy: Brant Hanson & Sherri Lynn
Dave and Ann Wilson talk with radio hosts Brant Hanson and Sherri Lynn about unlikely friendships and the power of showing up.
Jennie Allen: On Finding Your People
On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Jennie Allen about finding your people and why convenience often comes at a cost.
How to Make Friends as an Adult–Jennie Allen
On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Jennie Allen about how to make friends as an adult when everyone seems busy.
Christian Community: Why Adult Friendships Feel Weird–Jennie Allen
On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Jennie Allen about Christian community and why so many friendships stay stuck at surface level.
This Was Never the Plan: Walking with God through Divorce–Vaneetha Risner
On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Vaneetha Risner about healing after divorce, biblical lament, and finding joy when life doesn’t go as planned.
I Don’t Want a Divorce: When Your Spouse Does–Vaneetha Risner
Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Vaneetha Risner about unwanted divorce, church shame, and trusting God when life doesn’t go according to plan.
Try Harder isn’t the Answer: Straight Talk on Performance & Perfectionism in Marriage–Portia Collins
Dave and Ann Wilson welcome Portia Collins to FamilyLife Today for an honest talk about perfectionism in marriage–and how to set your relationship free.
Stop Performing for God: Portia Collins
Dave and Ann Wilson welcome Portia Collins to FamilyLife Today for a powerful conversation about the kind of freedom that sounds too good to be true.