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Comedian and podcast host Sherri Lynn and her mama, Ms. Bev, swap raw and hilarious stories from Sherri's latest book, Holy Ghost Mama. They dish on the Holy Spirit's power through poverty, parenting, rebellion, and undeserved compassion in rough moments. From near disasters to divine rescues, they prove faith still works in the mess. Laugh, cry, and remember: tough love and Jesus can raise a miracle anywhere—even in chaos. Show Notes and Resources Find Sherri's book, Holy Ghost Mama: 21 Old School Lessons That Saved My Life, on her website. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Why do so many kids walk away from faith—and what can parents actually do? Brian Dembowczyk brings fresh, you-got-this ways to shape your home into a place where Jesus isn’t just discussed, but seen. If discipleship feels daunting, find small steps can spark big faith. Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Brian and get his book "Family Discipleship That Works: Guiding Your Child to Know, Love, and Act Like Jesus" on his website.  Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Feeling like a square peg in a round church? Author and longtime solo parent Anna Meade Harris breaks down the silent struggles of single-parent families—including grief, isolation, and being the odd family out. Find clear, hopeful insight and no-fluff advice on finding your place. Show Notes and Resources Get Anna's book, God’s Grace for Every Family at shop.familylife.com At rootedministry.com, find gospel-centered resources for youth leaders, pastors, and parents to nurture faith in the next generation. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Murder. Abuse. Addiction. Abandonment. Davey and Kristi Blackburn have lived it—and lived to tell how Jesus met them in the wreckage. Their raw, sacred story proves that nothing—no trauma, no shame—is wasted. If you’re aching for healing or afraid to face the pain, this story is not just powerful. It’s personal. Show Notes and Resources Find helpful resources along with Davey's book, Nothing Is Wasted: A True Story of Hope, Forgiveness, and Finding Purpose in Pain at nothingiswasted.com Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network   See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Tired of pretending strength when all you feel is overwhelmed? Author Gloria Furman can identify. She certainly didn’t plan for her husband’s disability, motherhood overseas, or her own debilitating injury. But she believes powerlessness as a mom isn’t the end of her story--or yours. Show Notes and Resources Get Gloria's book, Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full: Gospel Meditations for Busy Moms and her other books on her website at gloriafurman.com/books Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Motherhood meltdown in aisle five? You’re not alone. Jamie Erickson, author of Overwhelmed Mom, unpacks the chaos in a mom’s mind—from Pinterest guilt to emotional overload. This one’s for the woman juggling 1,000 things and wondering if joy’s still on the menu. It is. She'll help you rewrite your narrative, lean on God, and maybe hand the kids to Dad for 15 minutes. (Yes, really.) Show Notes and Resources Get Jamie's book, Overwhelmed Mom: Quiet the Chaos, Mind What Matters, and Enjoy Your Life Again and learn more about Jamie at her website: jamieerickson.com Find Dave and Ann's Vertical Marriage Small Group Curriculum on our shop Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Tony Navarro and his wife Lymari had given up hope after an ongoing affair demolished their marriage. Decades later, the Navarros lay out their blueprints for how they rebuilt relational trust after betrayal. If it feels like your marriage is in ruins, Tony and Lymari believe there’s still hope to be found. Show Notes and Resources Visit FamilyLife.com/Trust to receive a free devotional and get their book, Ruin to Renewal: Restoring Your Marriage After Trust Is Broken. Need Prayer? Head to familylife.com/prayforme Learn more about our Weekend to Remember events at weekendtoremember.com  Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network   See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Ready to make your home a haven that pulls kids in and loves them well? Dave and Ann Wilson spill how to build a wild, warm, welcoming zone where kids feel safe, seen, and straight-up loved. Think capture-the-flag battles, family shenanigans, and enough laughter to prove home is more than a place to grab pizza. It’s holy ground. Show Notes and Resources Get your copy of “No Perfect Parents” by Dave and Ann Wilson at shop.familylife.com Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Ever craved healing you weren't sure you could find? Ben Bennett, co-founder of the Resolution Movement, takes us on a raw, soul-searching journey through trauma, addiction, and the deep emotional longings that shape our behavior. From TikTok revivals with Gen Z to unpacking seven core relational needs, this episode is a game-changer for anyone navigating pain, trauma, or unmet emotional needs. Ben's powerful story—of childhood abuse, overcoming addictions, and healing through therapy and faith—blends emotional vulnerability with practical wisdom. Whether you're struggling with pornography, anxiety, or seeking fulfillment, Ben’s approach integrates spiritual, emotional, and physical healing in a way that’s rarely seen. Get ready for eye-opening insights on how forgiveness, community, and understanding your core longings can transform your life. Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Ben and find his book "Free to Thrive" here Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Struggling to build spiritual habits at home? 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. Show Notes and Resources Find Chris' book, "Building Spiritual Habits in the Home" wherever books are sold  Get your own Gratikude at goodkind.shop/collections/graticube Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network   See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Dave and Ashley Willis are ready to talk about raising boys who know how to give respect. From Dave’s raw, real talk about battling porn shame (yes, really) to Ashley’s no-nonsense approach to rebuilding trust, this episode is a masterclass in keeping it honest without the guilt trip. They dish on turning everyday moments—like mall strolls and swimsuit magazines—into teachable, not preachy, moments about sex, boundaries, and respect. Plus, they unpack how dads can lay out the ultimate blueprint for sons. Think parenting talks can’t be real, raw, and refreshingly hopeful? Think again. Tune in and gather the tools (and the courage) to raise respectful, confident boys who won’t settle for less. Show Notes and Resources Get FamilyLife's resource, “How to Talk to Your Kids about Sex” with videos for parents and kids Get Dave and Ashley's book, "Respecting Boys, Raising Boys Who Respect Girls" in our shop Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Forget Disney princesses and Instagram filters. In this episode of FamilyLife Today, Kristen Weatherell—author of What Makes You Beautiful—chucks the cultural script on beauty and reboots it with something far more lasting: identity rooted in Jesus. From the poignancy of her own story, Kristen shows how we can help our girls find real worth. It’s time to stop sprinting after the world’s beauty standards and start fleshing out the beauty that matters. Find essential listening for every parent raising girls in the Instagram age. Show Notes and Resources Find Kristen's book "What Makes You Beautiful" in our shop Learn more about Kristen at kristenwetherell.com Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

The Old Testament is packed with the narratives of women whose lives foreshadowed Jesus. Author Nana Dolce examines several of their life stories. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

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. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Stacey on Instagram Get Brooke McGlothin's books "Praying for Teen Girls" and "Praying for Teen Boy's" in our shop Review our resources at FamilyLife.com/PrayForTeens Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Parenting teens is part heartfelt drama, part low-budget sitcom. One minute, you’re praying for wisdom, the next, there’s a slammed door or a bathroom battle. In this episode of *FamilyLife Today*, authors Brooke McLaughlin and Stacey Thacker join Dave and Ann Wilson to talk about praying for your teens—not just for them to change, but for you to be transformed too. Tune in for real talk on humility, spiritual battles, and why sometimes your best move is to offer fries and wait. Spoiler alert: “Leave me alone” doesn’t mean you stop showing up, it means you knock softer—and pray harder. Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Brooke at brookemcglothlin.net and connect with Stacey on Instagram Get Brooke and Stacey's books "Praying for Teen Girls" and "Praying for Teen Boy's" in our shop Get our guide Praying for Teens at FamilyLife.com/PrayForTeens Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Authors Brooke McGlothlin and Stacey Thacker know the rollercoaster of parenting teens: from facepalms, to moments of dread, to triumphs. They offer wisdom and practical help from the trenches to help you fight for your teenagers rather than against them. Brooke and Stacey believe you can unlock the full power of partnering with God through prayer—and navigate your changing relationship with peace, joy, and confidence as you locate the wisdom you need each day. They’ll help you feel purposeful, not powerless, in your parenting. Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Brooke at brookemcglothlin.net and connect with Stacey on Instagram Get Brooke and Stacey's books "Praying for Teen Girls" and "Praying for Teen Boy's" in our shop Get our guide Praying for Teens at FamilyLife.com/PrayForTeens Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Ever wonder who you really are when no one’s watching? Your family knows. On this episode, Dave & Ann Wilson get real about parenting, marriage, and the true test of character—home life. From drywall holes to messy outbursts, they share the raw moments of vulnerability, forgiveness, and how to actually model faith at home. Grab some laughs, a few aha moments, and practical tips to bring your best self to the people who matter most. Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Does explosive anger—your own or your spouse’s—have you concerned? Dave and Ann Wilson can relate. Dave’s unresolved childhood trauma and other issues burst into uncontrollable rage that left his family reeling. Dave shares his slow path out of chronic anger, into healing—and how eventually, he found the ability to forgive and be forgiven. Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network   See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Ever wonder about the women in the Bible? From Eve to Mary, their stories aren't just background noise—they're central to God's plan. Nana Dolce, author of The Seed of the Woman, joins Dave and Ann Wilson, hosts of the FamilyLife Today Podcast, to reveal how the faith and lives of these incredible women point directly to Jesus. Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Nana Dolce at her website. Find Nana Dolce's book "The Seed of the Woman: 30 Narratives That Point to Jesus" in our shop Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

When hurting people walk into the church, what happens next? Too often, pastors and leaders feel unequipped and overwhelmed — unsure how to respond to struggles ranging from anxiety to trauma to marriage crises. In this conversation, Harvard-trained researcher Shaunti Feldhahn and psychologist Dr. Jim Sells join us to share insights from their groundbreaking research on mental health in the church. Together with Dave and Ann Wilson, they explore why simply “referring out” isn’t enough — and how every believer can learn to listen, care, and walk with people in pain. You don’t need all the answers to make a difference. Sometimes, being present is the most powerful ministry of all. Show Notes and Resources Get the church care kit here: https://www.thechurchcares.com/join-us Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy