Archived Podcast Episodes
Answering Jesus’ Prayer
How to Show Up as a Man: Brant Hansen
As a guy, what’s it look like to show up? Author and radio host Brant Hansen calls men to be ambitious about the right stuff and gives ideas to do just that.
Selfishness
What you’re about to hear is one sure-fire way to be lonely.
The Men We Need: Brant Hansen
When does a boy become a man? Author and radio host Brant Hansen weighs in on toxic masculinity, lies about manhood, and the kind of men we need.
100: FamilyLife Blended: The Birth of a Movement
How did Ron Deal get started in blended family ministry? When was FamilyLife Blended birthed and what role does Nicole Burns play? What about Gayla Grace’s start in stepfamily ministry? Listen to Ron Deal and Gayla Grace tell their stories and how they intersect with FamilyLife.
The Honeymoon’s Over
I’ve noticed that for newlyweds, reality often begins before the honeymoon ends.
You Are a Theologian: Jocelyn Hepler
Why should you as a young person care about theology? Well, what you think about God literally impacts how you live your daily life, so theology is super important. And even though you may not recognize it, you (along with everyone else in the world) is a theologian. Campus minister Jocelyn Hepler helps you to see that because you’re a theologian, you need a good theology.
Addiction Recovery: Our Story: Ron and Nan Deal
Ron and Nan Deal continue their marriage’s raw story through addiction recovery and its pain and anger. The good news? Hope gets the last word.
Numbering Our Days
I don’t mean to sound alarming, but your days are numbered!
Grief and Addiction: Our Story: Ron and Nan Deal
Ron and Nan Deal began marriage with issues that spiraled after the loss of their 12-year-old. Hear their story of grief, addiction, and the road to hope.
Make a Discovery
Baggage in Marriage (You’ve Got it Too): Ron and Nan Deal
Ron and Nan Deal have led FamilyLife Blended for over a decade, but their story’s far from flawless. Like all of us, they carried baggage into marriage.
Write it Down
I’ve got an interesting question for you. When you were a child, did you ever try to pull the wool over your parents’ eyes?
Stressed and Depressed at Christmas: Bob Lepine
Sadness during the holidays: It’s real. But, author Bob Lepine proposes, there’s also real hope and answers when we’re stressed and depressed at Christmas.
How to Deal with All the Feels at Christmas: Bob Lepine
Are joy and peace a far cry from your holiday? What if you’re even angry, or sad? Author Bob Lepine talks about handling all the feels at Christmas.
Parents as Protectors
Mom! Dad! You’re on duty, Your mission is simple: protect your children.
Leftovers
Today, Don’t settle for left overs.
Weed, TikTok, and Finding Jesus: Feli Velez
Feli Velez hated her sober mind. But on Real Life Loading…, she tells Shelby Abbott how quarantine, TikTok, and running out of her marijuana stash sent her scrounging for meaning…and in her search, she found Jesus.
Where is God in My Pain? with Kevin and Melissa Valentine
Where is God in my pain–when dreams evaporate? On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson host Kevin and Melissa Valentine–who catapulted to a vicious reality after Kevin’s accident. But they weren’t alone.
Always Giving Thanks
Did you know God wants you to give thanks…no matter what?