Archived Podcast Episodes
Yay Mom!
When our kids were little I would go to bed at night and every night I made a list of how I had failed my kids and God…
Your Negative Self Talk–and Your Marriage: Ted Lowe
Your negative self-talk: It’s sabotaging your marriage—and you may not know how deeply. Author Ted Lowe gets real about identifying and confronting the dark side within. “I cannot tell you the number of times, standing on the sideline with the Detroit L…
Us In Mind: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Marriage: Ted Lowe
Could the way you’re thinking about your spouse be shaping your marriage in ways you’ve never imagined? Author Ted Lowe helps revolutionize your marriage…starting with your mind. The only common denominator in couples that reported the highest level of …
181: Beauty in the Broken: A Kintsugi Approach to Blended Family Life
Overwhelmed by blended-family brokenness? Ron Deal and Wynand Jacobs dive into messy, unpolished realities, using kintsugi as a metaphor. They explore God’s power to reform shame into beauty, grief into testimony, and mistakes into stories that shine.
What Should I Do When My Spouse Gets Emotional? Ted Lowe
Ted Lowe knows changing how you think and respond in moments like this could change your marriage
Following God into the Hard: Luke & Kristina Middendorf
FamilyLife’s new president Luke Middendorf and his wife Kristina pull you into the holy tension of leaving a life you love to follow God into the hard. Kids grieving, parents wobbling, faith stretching—yet grace keeps showing up in the ordinary. If you’ve ever felt stuck in comfortable Christianity, this story will nudge you toward deeper trust, braver obedience, and a Jesus who meets you in the move.
How We Got Here–and How to Find God in Your Next Move: Luke and Kristina Middendorf
This warm, laughter-stuffed episode introduces FamilyLife’s new president, Luke Middendorf, and his wife Kristina.
Calling, Vocation, and Your Powerful Gifts: Don Everts
Calling: Is it just about a vocation? Author Don Everts about discovering your gifts—and the purposes blooming from knowing how you’re made—including everyday assignments in fulfilling God’s purposes. Don shares insights from his research, including g…
Stay Amazed: Unearthing the Gifts of Others: Don Everts
Family, friends, even our spouses: Can it be a case of familiarity breeds contempt? Author Don Everts discusses the power of staying amazed by your spouse and others—and cultivating a culture of honor and appreciation in your relationships. Don’t miss t…
Discover Your Gifts: Celebrating How God Made You and Everyone You Know: Don Everts
Don Everts digs into human dignity, biblical perspectives on spiritual and common gifts.
Why Control is Exhausting (and How to Let Go): Kevin A. Thompson
Kevin A. Thompson offers a relief-giving rethink on how to let go.
Tired of Carrying It All? How to Stop Worrying–and Bring Peace Back to Your Home: Kevin A. Thompson
Kevin A. Thompson hands you a freeing, you-can-breathe-again framework for marriage and parenting.
Stay In Your Lane: Worry Less, Love More, and Get Things Done – Kevin A. Thompson
When your grown kids’ choices tighten your chest and every instinct says step in, this conversation offers a gentler way.
180: Tinsel, Tension, Togetherness: Navigating Your Blended Family Christmas–Mike and Kim Anderson
Blended family Christmas got you juggling joy, stress & edgy emotions? Podcast hosts and blended marriage coaches Mike & Kim Anderson drop truth & tools for your stepfamily’s holiday, helping you trade pain and chaos for peace and connection.
Good News at Rock Bottom – Ray Ortlund
“How do I keep going when I’m out of answers?” Ray and Jani Ortlund explore the fierce “good news at rock bottom” — where masks fall, community becomes real, and hope grows stubborn.
The Hidden Peace: Joel Muddamalle
Theologian Joel Muddamalle, author of The Hidden Peace, knows we have less control than we want and just enough insecurity to continually remind us of our shortcomings.
More Than a Survival Story: Marriage after a Heart Attack – Jim and Angela Davis
When crisis hits, even strong marriages can fracture. Pastor-therapist couple Jim and Angela Davis share with Dave and Ann Wilson the story of their marriage after a heart attack.
To the Tenth Generation: Ray Ortlund
When the world feels unsettled and family life feels small — pastor, author, and ministry leader Ray Ortlund and his wife Jani tip our eyes toward eternity.
179: From Shock to Strength: Unplanned Pregnancy in a Blended Family
God’s plan threw an unplanned pregnancy into their blended family. Jay and Tammy Daughtry unpack their Day-One big feelings, a discovered grace to cover shame, and their faith-fueled healing. Discover a blueprint for turning chaos into hope.
Why I’m Still a Christian: Justin Brierley
Do doubts about faith ever keep you up at night? Apologist and author Justin Brierley illuminates how the historical brilliance of Christianity withstands scrutiny.