Archived Podcast Episodes
Grandparenting when Kids Walk Away from Faith: Dr. Crawford Lorrits & Larry Fowler of the Legacy Coalition
Faith struggles, blocked talks, fractured families: Crawford Loritts & Larry Fowler of the Legacy Coalition talk about how grandparents can lean in with love.
Intentional Christian Grandparenting: Dr. Crawford Lorrits & Larry Fowler
Grandparents aren’t spectators. Dave & Ann Wilson hear Crawford Loritts & Larry Fowler’s ideas on how faith, prayer, and stories build lasting, godly legacies.
Uncommon Trust: Learning to Trust God When Life Doesn’t Make Sense
Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Erik Reed, author of Uncommon Trust, about his family’s journey through unimaginable loss–and holding on to Jesus through it all.
Gritty Faith: Through Trauma, Trusting God in Difficult Times–Erik Reed
On FamilyLife Today, Pastor Erik Reed talks with Dave and Ann Wilson about what trusting God in difficult times looks like through panic, pain, and forgiveness,
187: Worship through Grief: Matt and Kari Perkins
Meet Matt and Kari Perkins, widowed parents who blended a family of seven after deep loss. They know you don’t “get over” loss—you grow with it. Find honest hope for grieving parents and blended families as you form a future without erasing the past.
When He Doesn’t Fix It: Trusting God in the Middle of Loss–Erik Reed
When prayers seem unanswered, how do you keep trusting God? Erik Reed shares with Dave and Ann Wilson his raw story of gritty faith forged in pain.
Why Real Relationships Beat AI Companions Every Time: Ron Deal
Think AI is harmless? Chatbots offer friendship, romance—even love. Deal joins the Wilsons to unpack what’s at stake at home.
When AI Becomes Your Best Friend: Ron Deal
AI companions offer instant connection—no conflict, no growth. Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Ron Deal about how AI reshapes marriage and intimacy.
Andrew Peterson – The Resurrection Letters
Can seasons of darkness help us see more clearly? Dave and Ann Wilson are joined by singer & author Andrew Peterson describes his path through depression.
Emotionally Distant but Still Committed: Now What? David & Meg Robbins
Feel like you share a calendar, not a heart? David & Meg Robbins join Dave & Ann Wilson, talking about emotional distance in marriage.
From Survival Mode to Stronger Marriage: The Power of Emotional Check Ins – David and Meg Robbins
David Robbins and his wife Meg chat with Dave & Ann Wilson about times “we’re fine” hides quiet drift.
Your Marriage Isn’t a Side Hustle: Resetting Family Priorities – Bryan and Stephanie Carter
Dave and Ann Wilson host Stephanie Carter and Bryan, who get blunt about burnout, counseling at 37, and the wake-up call that reshaped their marriage.
Crushing It at Work, Missing It at Home: Balancing Work and Family – Bryan and & Stephanie Carter
Dave & Ann Wilson host Bryan and Stephanie Carter where they share how burnout, counseling, and tough recalibration reshaped their marriage and family rhythms.
186: Is Fear Running Your Stepfamily? (Here’s How to Spot It)–Gayla Grace
Blended family life is messy—old fears, exes, money stress, kid loyalties. Ron Deal and Gayla Grace name the “ghosts” haunting stepfamilies—and why you pull back when you want to lean in.
How Can I Make a Relationship Last? Start Here – Bryan & Stephanie Carter
Dave and Ann Wilson host Bryan and Stephanie Carter as they share real talk on conflict, calling, compromise, and the quiet resilience that keeps love alive.
Hard-Won Marriage Lessons from 50+ Years Together: Dennis & Barbara Rainey
Dennis & Barbara Rainey know marriage is hard and messy. They share decades of insight—faith-based, practical, and no sugarcoating—to survive the everyday mess.
When God Feels Silent: Surviving the Dark Night of the Soul in Marriage–Chris and Yodit Brooks
Chris and Yodit Brooks share what it’s like to walk through the dark night of the soul…in marriage.
Your Teen’s Biggest Complaint
What’s the number one complaint of teens about their parents… they’re embarrassing..
Are You Setting Goals in Marriage—or Just Reacting to Life? Luke Middendorf
FamilyLife President Luke Middendorf talks about the drift that happens when you’re busy. He’ll help you aim for more than vague marriage goals.
Resentment in Marriage: When “I’m Fine” Isn’t Fine–FamilyLife Panel Discussion
A panel of marriage experts gets real about small frustrations that turn into silent scorekeeping.