When your grown kids’ choices tighten your chest and every instinct says step in, this conversation offers a gentler way. On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Kevin A. Thompson, pastor and author of Stay in Your Lane: Worry Less, Love More, and Get Things Done. He shares a hopeful path — where influence replaces control, love breathes again, and God holds what you can’t. It’s a freeing, real-world guide for parents learning to release without retreating.

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Sink into a conversation for anyone whispering, “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. It’s tender, honest, and quietly defiant — an invitation to breathe again when life feels unlivable.

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Theologian Joel Muddamalle, author of The Hidden Peace, knows we have less control than we want, more fear than we're comfortable with, and just enough insecurity to continually remind us of our shortcomings. Joel believes God has better for us, and it begins in an unexpected place. With relatable stories, practical wisdom, and biblical theology broken down into digestible takeaways, unearth a surprising, trusting calm.

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When crisis hits, even strong marriages can fracture. In this gripping episode of FamilyLife Today, pastor-therapist couple Jim and Angela Davis share with Dave and Ann Wilson the story of their marriage after a heart attack: how trauma tested their vows, faith, and identity, and how grace rewove the threads. Their journey through fear, recovery, and rediscovery offers hope for anyone asking, “Can love survive the unthinkable?” Honest and healing, find how faith turns pain into purpose and rebuilds connection that lasts.

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• Weekend to Remember® marriage conference

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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. From Beatles concerts to bedtime prayers, they trace 54 years of everyday love, sharing God’s breathtaking promise to bless families “to a thousand generations.” If you’ve ever wondered whether your family life matters in eternity, this episode will renew your courage — and your awe.

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Do doubts about faith ever keep you up at night? Following two decades of debating skeptics, apologist and author Justin Brierley illuminates how the historical brilliance of Christianity withstands scrutiny. He explores doubt as a doorway to belief and deconstruction as a path of transformation — articulating why faith and intelligence aren’t at odds, and offering ideas to help kids navigate their own doubt. Find the clarity and confidence you've been longing for.

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• Learn ore about his book: "Why I'm Still a Christian" on his website.
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Ever feel stuck in a sin-shame-repent-repeat loop? Karl Clauson, author of Killing Sin, unpacks how habitual sins trap believers in circles. Karl relays practical, Spirit-empowered steps to mortify sin, redeem unseen time, and reclaim the intimacy, freedom, and abundant life you thought you'd lost.

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Think parenting is about shaping your kids? Surprise — it’s God shaping you. On FamilyLife Today's lively, laugh-and-groan episode, Dave and Ann Wilson chat with Bruce and Maria Goff, parents of four, about how kids expose our idols of control, image, and comfort. With humor and honesty, they reveal how gospel-centered parenting means dying to self, finding joy in Jesus, and letting grace — not perfection — lead the home.

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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 on culture, calling, and character, Ruslan redefines success as stewardship. Hear how godly ambition builds families, communities, and influence without losing your soul. Smart, practical, and a little convicting — this is purpose with backbone.

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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.

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