Archived Podcast Episodes

Comedian and podcast host Sherri Lynn and her mama, Ms. Bev, swap raw and hilarious stories from Sherri’s latest book, Holy Ghost Mama.

Brian Dembowczyk brings fresh, you-got-this ways to shape your home into a place where Jesus is seen. Find small steps can spark big faith.

Author and longtime solo parent Anna Meade Harris breaks down the silent struggles of single-parent families in the church.

Murder. Abuse. Addiction. Abandonment. Davey and Kristi Blackburn have lived it—and lived to tell how Jesus met them in the wreckage.

Could three simple questions transform your marriage? Dr. Gary Chapman shares raw stories, faith-fueled wisdom, and keys to a successful marriage in ways messy, real, and full of hope. Love deeper, fight fair, and grow stronger—one step at a time.

Author Gloria Furman didn’t plan for her husband’s disability, motherhood overseas, or a debilitating injury.

Motherhood meltdown in aisle five? You’re not alone. Jamie Erickson, author of Overwhelmed Mom, unpacks the chaos in a mom’s mind.

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.