Archived Podcast Episodes
How to Grow Closer to God (When Life Is Loud): Laura Story
How do you grow closer to God in a distracted world? Laura Story, author of Stand in Awe, joins Cheryl Shumake on FamilyLife Today to talk about building a deeper faith.
How to Worship God Out of the Sunday-Morning Box–Laura Story
How do you worship God when Sunday’s over and real life hits hard? Laura Story, author of Stand in Awe, joins Cheryl Shumake on FamilyLife Today to talk worship in the wreckage of Plan A.
How to Love Your Spouse When It’s Hard—and You’re Both Over It: Jon and Quina Aragon
How do you love your spouse when it’s hard? Jon and Quina Aragon join Cheryl Shumake on FamilyLife Today to talk conflict, hurt, and living out God’s love in real marriage.
Does God Love Me? When Life Makes You Wonder: Jon and Quina Aragon
When life hurts, does God love me? Jon and Quina Aragon join Cheryl Shumake on FamilyLife Today for an honest conversation about trusting God’s love when the evidence feels questionable.
How to Be a Good Stepparent: Love Without Keeping Score–Cheryl Shumake
On FamilyLife Today with hosts Dave and Ann Wilson, Cheryl Shumake gets real about how to be a good stepparent without auditioning for acceptance.
But They Don’t Deserve It
With Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today, author Cheryl Shumake explores betrayal, bitterness, and moving forward after divorce—and what forgiveness actually looks like.
Doubting Your Faith? You’re Allowed to Ask That: Brant Hansen
On FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Brant Hansen about doubting your faith, asking hard questions, and whether you still belong.
When God Feels Far Away: I’m the Problem, Right?: Brant Hansen
On FamilyLife Today, Brant Hansen gets real with Dave and Ann Wilson about when God feels far away—and about having faith when feelings go AWOL.
198: Remarriage After the Death of a Spouse: Why It’s Harder Than You Think
Remarriage after the death of a spouse is more than saying “I do.” Rod and Rachel Faulkner Brown join Ron Deal on FamilyLife Blended to talk grief and blending a family.
Why Don’t I Feel Close to God? For Christians Who Just Don’t Feel It: Brant Hansen
On FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson ask Brant Hansen, “Why don’t I feel close to God?”—and what if faith doesn’t feel the way you expect?
You Can’t Control This. Now What? Help for Christians Parenting Teens: Melissa Kruger
On FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Melissa Kruger about Christian parenting teens without making their success, choices, or future your personal report card.
How to Parent a Teenager: Melissa Kruger
On FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Melissa Kruger about how to parent a teenager without letting fear take over—and how to stay connected when your kid pulls away.
Finding Your God-Given Purpose: Is This God—or Am I Nuts?: Loreen and Emmanuel Garilus
On FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Emmanuel and Loreen Garilus about finding your God-given purpose amid dreams, risk, work, and real life.
Communication for Newlyweds: So…We’re Really Different, Huh?: Loreen and Emmanuel Garilus
On FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Loreen and Emmanuel Garilus about communication for newlyweds—conflict, expectations, and everyday differences.
How to Control Your Emotions: From Fired Up to Spirit-Led–Ron & Nan Deal
How do you control your emotions when you’re already triggered? Ron and Nan Deal join Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to tackle the gap between knowing better and doing better.
When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned: Elizabeth Woodson
Still grieving the life you thought you’d have? Elizabeth Woodson joins Dave and Ann Wilson to talk how to deal with disappointment in real time.
How To Deal with Disappointment in Real Life: Elizabeth Woodson
Still grieving the life you thought you’d have? Elizabeth Woodson joins Dave and Ann Wilson to talk how to deal with disappointment in real time.
MarrIage Blind Spots Keeping You Stuck: Dave Harvey
The hardest person to see clearly in your marriage may be you. Dave Harvey joins Dave and Ann Wilson to explore marriage blind spots and self-awareness.
Confronting Negative Self-Talk: Jamie Grace
Is your life’s loudest critic living inside your own head? Jamie Grace joins Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to tackle negative self-talk.
197: What Kids Grieving Divorce Wish Parents Knew
Many kids grieving divorce never have words for what they’re carrying. Blake Hudspeth grew up through four different stepfamilies and knows how family change can shape a child’s view of love, trust, and belonging. On FamilyLife Blended, Ron Deal talks with Blake about the grief parents often overlook, the questions kids rarely ask out loud, and why feeling “fine” isn’t always the whole story.