Archived Podcast Episodes
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.
Killing Sin: Conquer the One Thing That Is Defeating You – Karl Clauson
Ever feel stuck in a sin-shame-repent-repeat loop? Karl Clauson, author of Killing Sin, unpacks how habitual sins trap believers in circles.
Gospel-centered Parenting: Bruce & Maria Goff
Think parenting is about shaping your kids? Dave and Ann Wilson chat with Bruce and Maria Goff, parents of four, about how kids expose our idols of control, image, and comfort.
Who Is Ruslan KD? The Refugee, the Rapper, the Redemption Story
Can ambition honor God? Creator and author Ruslan KD thinks so — and he’s got the theology to prove it. With humor, grit, and real talk, Ruslan redefines success as stewardship.
178: We Struggled to Blend. Now We Help Blended Families Thrive
Five kids. Two parenting styles. One rocky first Christmas. Scott and Deana Thayer share how faith, grit, and their “95/5” rule turned chaos into connection—helping blended families find hope, healing, and love that lasts through every messy moment.