Dave and Ann Wilson

Dave and Ann Wilson are hosts of FamilyLife Today®, FamilyLife’s nationally-syndicated radio program.

Dave and Ann have been married for more than 38 years and have spent the last 33 teaching and mentoring couples and parents across the country. They have been featured speakers at FamilyLife’s Weekend to Remember® marriage getaway since 1993 and have also hosted their own marriage conferences across the country.

Cofounders of Kensington Church—a national, multicampus church that hosts more than 14,000 visitors every weekend—the Wilsons are the creative force behind DVD teaching series Rock Your Marriage and The Survival Guide To Parenting, as well as authors of the recently released book Vertical Marriage (Zondervan, 2019).

Dave is a graduate of the International School of Theology, where he received a Master of Divinity degree. A Ball State University Hall of Fame quarterback, Dave served the Detroit Lions as chaplain for 33 years. Ann attended the University of Kentucky. She has been active alongside Dave in ministry as a speaker, writer, small-group leader, and mentor to countless wives of professional athletes.

The Wilsons live in the Detroit area. They have three grown sons, CJ, Austin, and Cody, three daughters-in-law, and a growing number of grandchildren.

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Feeling out the essence of femininity can be mystifying, even intimidating. Ann Wilson shares her insights and acronym for real women -- and real womanhood. View Show Notes →
Leaning into womanhood can feel like a jigsaw puzzle without the box top. Ann Wilson discloses take on the pieces of a real woman and what gets in the way. View Show Notes →
Ever wonder if you've got what it takes to be a man? Host Dave Wilson wrestled with his own weakness -- and searched out the makings of real men. View Show Notes →
What's the difference between a boy and a man? Host Dave Wilson draws a line between choices & actions that keep guys immature—& what makes a real man. View Show Notes →
Ever known a season where your life hangs in the balance? Ann Wilson tells how her recent cancer scare exposed her soul and who God is in the dark. View Show Notes →
Is resentment killing your marriage? FamilyLife Today hosts Dave and Ann Wilson discuss the corrosive cycle of bitterness and paybacks and how to deal. View Show Notes →
Is your marriage moving towards oneness or isolation? Dave and Ann Wilson discuss habits for a great marriage, and what to do when you're holding a grudge. View Show Notes →
Is God calling you to minister to blended families, but you feel inadequate? Ron Deal explains how to earn an online ministry certificate as you glean from blended family experts with 7 hours of engaging video content, handouts, and bonus resources. View Show Notes →
You promised for better or worse, but when you got married, did you imagine you'd have major conflict over things like ice cube trays or damp towels on the floor? Gary Thomas, Paul David Tripp, Jonathan Pitts, Dave and Ann Wilson, and Bob Lepine talk abou View Show Notes →
Do you need help growing unity and character in your stepfamily? Our convenient online course, Well-Blended, can help! Listen to Ron Deal and Dave & Ann Wilson talk about how it can help you build robust, resilient relationships in your unique stepfamily. View Show Notes →
When it comes to raising kids -- what if perfection isn't the goal? Dave and Ann Wilson dive into the monumental task of parenting kids right here, right now. View Show Notes →
Learning how to parent can feel part adventure, part battle, part dumpster fire. Dave & Ann Wilson have your back with solid advice & practical application. View Show Notes →
How do you pass your faith to your kids? Dave and Ann Wilson describe what impact you'll have on your children if you set the example of honoring those around you. View Show Notes →
What do your family values look like? Dave and Ann Wilson talk about honoring God first, so that we might then honor others. View Show Notes →
What kind of priorities should we have for our families? Dave Wilson highlights the importance of "honor" in our homes and how it affects every area of our lives. View Show Notes →
What should we strive for as a family? Dave Wilson delivers a word on God's dream for the family, and what it can look like to live it out. View Show Notes →
How can you stay in your marriage and do it well? Dave and Ann Wilson share four ways to strengthen your relationship. View Show Notes →
How can you keep going in your marriage when it feels so hard? Dave and Ann Wilson encourage couples to persevere and finish well. View Show Notes →
All of us can remember words that impacted us in positive or negative ways. Today, Dave and Ann Wilson tell us five ways to leverage our words for good. View Show Notes →
Are you struggling with raising your teen? Dave and Ann Wilson present the top five things parents can do to parent their teenagers. View Show Notes →