Archived Podcast Episodes

Tony and Lymari Navarro gave up hope after an ongoing affair destroyed their marriage. The Navarros share how they rebuilt trust after betrayal.

Ready to make your home a haven that pulls kids in and loves them well? Learn how to build a warm and welcoming home where kids feel safe and loved.

Divorce hurts. But for kids, it can feel like their world’s split in two. Summer Butler shares her story and a workbook that helps kids process emotions, set boundaries, and handle life between two homes—leveraging drawing, writing, and real talk.

Ben Bennett, co-founder of the Resolution Movement, takes us on a journey through trauma, addiction, and the deep longings that shape our behavior..

Struggling to build spiritual habits at home? On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson join Clayton Greene and Chris Papplardo as they blend “Atomic Habits” with Jesus, turning spiritual discipline into a doable, grace-filled rhythm–and flipping overwhelm into simple, gospel-rooted steps. Get ready to ditch guilt and build habits in your home that actually stick.

On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson are keeping it real with Dave and Ashley Willis–on raising boys who truly respect women. From Dave Willis’ battle with porn shame to Ashley’s practical trust-building, they share honest, guilt-free advice on how everyday moments—like mall trips and swimsuit magazines—become teachable lessons on sex and boundaries, and how dads set the ultimate example. Buckle up for a parenting talk that’s raw, hopeful, and real.

Forget Disney princesses and Instagram filters. On FamilyLife Today, Kristen Weatherell, author of What Makes You Beautiful, tosses the cultural beauty script and rewrites it with something far more lasting: identity in Jesus. Through her own journey, Kristen shows parents how to help girls find true worth—without chasing the world’s shallow standards. A must-listen for anyone raising girls in the Instagram age!

What helps a blended family bond after loss? Should you force togetherness—or let it grow? Author Rob Bugh, wife Rhonda, and their adult kids unpack grief, grace, awkward blended holidays, and healing in an honest, hopeful look at rebuilding family.

The Old Testament is packed with the narratives of women whose lives foreshadowed Jesus. On FamilyLife Today, hosts, Dave & Ann Wilson are joined by Author Nana Dolce examines several of their life stories.

What if prayer is your secret weapon for raising teen girls? Stacey Thacker joins Dave & Ann Wilson for laughs, honest parenting talk, and a powerful reminder: you’re not alone in the chaos. From grocery store judgments to dinner-table truth bombs, this episode dishes real struggles—and real hope. Grab your coffee, open your heart, and pray like it matters—because it does.

Parenting teens can feel like a mix of drama and low-budget sitcom. One minute, you’re praying for wisdom, the next, there’s a slammed door or a bathroom fight. In this episode of FamilyLife Today, Brooke McLaughlin and Stacey Thacker join Dave and Ann Wilson to talk about praying for your teens—and for yourself. It’s real talk on humility, spiritual battles, and the power of waiting (with fries in hand).

Maybe you already know the rollercoaster of parenting teens: from facepalms, to moments of dread, to triumphs. On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson host authors Brooke McGlothlin and Stacey Thacker, who offer wisdom and practical help from the trenches to help you fight for your teenagers rather than against them. They’ll help you feel purposeful, not powerless, in your parenting.

When a child loses a parent, grief doesn’t end for them. And when they join a stepfamily, we need to come alongside with love and support as parents & stepparents and honor their pain and memories. Ron Deal talks with Diane Fromme about best ways to help.

Ever wonder who you really are when no one’s watching? Your family knows. On this episode, Dave & Ann Wilson get real about parenting, marriage, and the true test of character—home life. From drywall holes to messy outbursts, they share the raw moments of vulnerability, forgiveness, and how to actually model faith at home. Grab some laughs, a few aha moments, and practical tips to bring your best self to the people who matter most.

Does explosive anger—your own or your spouse’s—have you concerned? FamilyLife Today hosts Dave and Ann Wilson can relate. On today’s episode, they discuss Dave’s unresolved childhood trauma and other issues, which burst into uncontrollable rage and left his family reeling. Dave shares his slow path out of chronic anger, into healing—and how eventually, he found the ability to forgive and be forgiven.

Ever wonder about the women in the Bible? From Eve to Mary, their stories aren’t just background noise—they’re central to God’s plan. Nana Dolce, author of The Seed of the Woman, joins Dave and Ann Wilson, hosts of the FamilyLife Today Podcast, to reveal how the faith and lives of these incredible women point directly to Jesus.

Struggling to be the same person at home as you are at church? Join Dave and Ann Wilson, hosts of the FamilyLife Today Podcast, as they unpack Tim Challies’ “You Are Who You Are at Home,” diving into authentic faith in parenting and marriage.

A neurodivergent marriage includes at least one partner with a neurodevelopmental condition like autism or ADHD. Ron Deal speaks with Dr. Stephanie & Dan Holmes on the challenges of their neurodivurgent marriage, how to recognize it, & strategies to cope.

In this eye-opening episode of the FamilyLife Today Podcast, guest Brant Hansen gives a “graduation speech” unlike any other. He uses an AI-generated speech to expose how chasing worldly freedom can lead to loneliness and exhaustion.

The FamilyLife Today Podcast hosts, Dave and Ann Wilson, welcome author Heather Holleman to discuss how to overcome shame, find your identity in Christ, and live a life of purpose. Heather shares powerful insights from her books, including Seated with Christ, and provides practical tools like journaling and simple communication tips to help both kids and adults find freedom from shame and jealousy.