Ever have that guilty feeling when you realize you were on your phone during a conversation with a loved one?

It's not just a harmless habit. It's a real danger to the mental health and vitality of your family - and it could harm the relationships that matter most to you.

In this special guest episode, Chris Alessi sits down with Joey Odom, co-founder of Reclaim Well, for an eye-opening conversation about one of the biggest threats to healthy family relationships—our obsession with our phones.

This episode will challenge you to take an honest look at your relationship with technology!

Whether you're a parent worried about setting the right example, struggling with phantom vibrations, or just feeling like you're missing life's most important moments, this conversation offers practical hope and actionable steps to break free from the digital distraction epidemic.

00:00 Introduction

01:42 The Soccer Goal That Changed Everything

07:21 America’s Family Intimacy Crisis

10:12 Relationships with Our Phones?

14:29 How Kids Notice Everything (Even When We Don't)

18:25 The PID Loop: Proximity, Interaction, Dependence

23:54 Information Overload and the Pace Problem

26:03 The Parable of the Sower and Your Phone

30:27 Your Toddler Knows the Difference

33:19 The 3M Parent Trap

36:07 5 Minutes That Can Change Everything

39:37 Sacred Times and Sacred Places

44:18 The Psychology Behind the Products

48:41 What About Smart Watches?

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Ever have that guilty feeling when you realize you were on your phone during a conversation with a loved one? 

It's not just a harmless habit. It's a real danger to the mental health and vitality of your family - and it could harm the relationships that matter most to you. 

In this special guest episode, Chris Alessi sits down with Joey Odom, co-founder of Reclaim Well, for an eye-opening conversation about one of the biggest threats to healthy family relationships—our obsession with our phones. 

This episode will challenge you to take an honest look at your relationship with technology! 

Whether you're a parent worried about setting the right example, struggling with phantom vibrations, or just feeling like you're missing life's most important moments, this conversation offers practical hope and actionable steps to break free from the digital distraction epidemic.

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Who is someone you couldn't imagine doing life without?

In today's episode, host Stephanie Muiña shares from her heart about the incredible blessing of community and friendship. As we reflect on Romans 15:2, we'll explore together the role of faith in building meaningful relationships, the importance of gratitude for those who walk alongside us, and practical ways to pray for deeper connections. Whether your circle is large or small, we'll discover how God can use the people around us to encourage, help, and strengthen our journeys.

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How do we renew our minds when negative thoughts threaten to take over?

In today's episode, host Stephanie Muiña brings a fresh perspective on daily transformation through gratitude and spiritual renewal, inspired by Romans 12:2. Together, we'll explore what it looks like to tap into the true power of friendship with Jesus. Plus, how the Holy Spirit and scripture can clean and heal our hearts and minds in ways the world never could. Through practical insights, relatable stories, and encouragement to speak God’s truth over our worries, we’ll learn how to access the gifts God has placed in our lives.

Join us today as we pray and devote ourselves to inviting God’s truth into every thought and season, embracing His gift of transformation in our daily walk.

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BECOME A FOUNDING "MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL" MEMBER

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NEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL?

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Are you ever tempted to dwell on the best days of your past, wondering if your future can measure up?

In today's episode, host Stephanie Muiña invites us into a season of "Forward Thinking," encouraging our community to focus on the promises God has laid out for the days ahead. Drawing from inspirational passages like Jeremiah 29:11 and Haggai, we'll explore together how to let go of limiting thoughts from our past and confidently declare blessings over our future. Through personal stories and biblical truth, we'll learn to nurture hope and embrace the exciting possibilities God has prepared for each of us.

Join us in prayer and devotion as we step forward with anticipation, trusting in God’s unwavering promise of a future filled with hope.

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NEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL?

We're so glad you're here!

We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota.

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Do you ever wonder where you truly belong? In today's episode, Richelle Alessi shares heartfelt reflections on the establishment of the church and what it means to be part of God’s house. Together, we'll explore the deep joy and purpose that comes from being members of a spiritual family, as well as how we’re called to build a dwelling place where God’s presence lives among us. Drawing inspiration from Ephesians 2:19-22 and the gratitude theme for the week, we’ll discover the beauty, responsibility, and blessings found in the gift of the church.

Join our community in prayer and devotion as we thank God for providing a place to belong and commit ourselves to building His house with love and faithfulness.

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BECOME A FOUNDING "MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL" MEMBER

If you enjoy your 5 minute daily dose of heaven, we would appreciate your support, and we have a fun way for you to partner with the MMD community!

We've launched our "Buy Me a Coffee" membership where you can buy us a latte, OR become a founding member and get monthly bonus video episodes!

 To donate, go to mymorningdevo.co/join! 

Support the show

NEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL?

We're so glad you're here!

We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota.

Join our Community

• Subscribe to the show on this app
• Share this with a friend
• Join our newsletter and get additional resources
• Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠
• ⁠Leave a review

Support Our Friends and Family

• Connect with the original host of MMD Alison Delamota
• Follow our family podcast The Family Business with The Alessis
  
  

Check out our Worship Music

Hear the new music project "Praise the Lord EP" from Metro Life Worship and Mary Alessi
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In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi tackle one of the biggest relationship killers—defensiveness. You'll hear raw, personal stories from their early life and marriage as they share practical advice—including how to recognize when YOU'RE the defensive one (even if you don't think you are), and how to listen to what people are saying without going into battle mode.

If you're tired of always feeling like your walls are up or fighting with a loved one who never listens, this conversation will help you break through the defensive barrier and build stronger, happier relationships.

00:00 Introduction

02:56 The Dangers of Defensiveness

04:40 How to Know If You're Defensive

09:46 “We” Not “Me”

11:32 The Power of Tone

15:35 Setting Boundaries vs. Being Defensive

20:37 Lessons from a Hot-Headed Italian

26:05 Taking Responsibility

29:35 The Modern Struggle with Defensiveness

34:46 The White Flag Moment

37:44 Listening to Learn, Not Defend

40:12 Transparency vs. Vulnerability

44:17 Die to Yourself

49:33 Turning Away Wrath

51:44 Let’s Talk

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