What's better than a Christmas event full of lights, fun and memories with your family? 

A Christmas festival where you get your family questions answered LIVE! 

To cap off Season 4, Steve and Mary Alessi stepped out of the podcast booth and recorded an episode at the Metro Life Church Christmas Lightfest - a family friendly festival complete with huge Christmas light sculptures, a skating rink and live Nativity scenes. 

While there, we gathered questions from the families attending and answered them live! 

You'll hear some of the Alessis' favorite Christmas memories and how they overcame some of their biggest challenges, as well as some powerful insights and practical answers for your family that you can apply throughout the year! 

In this episode Steve and Mary addressed family questions including: 

• Overcoming their Biggest Challenges as pastors - a heart attack and big expectations
• How To Deal with Expectations from your In-Laws
• How To Manage  Family Relationships Outside Your Church
• How to Talk Confidently with Your Kids About Faith and the Bible 

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To hear Metro Life Worship's new Christmas album "Christmas at Church", tap here!

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Is the first year of marriage the hardest?

If so, it's probably because learning to communicate with a new spouse is a big challenge.

While newlyweds are truly deeply in love, they also have a lot to learn about making a marriage work.  In this episode you'll hear Chris and Richelle Alessi share the lessons they've learned as they discuss their first year of marriage with their father (in-law) Steve Alessi.

You'll discover how small changes in your communication style can make a big difference in staying on the same page with your spouse, whether you are just starting or have been married for a while.

You'll also hear some hints of the brand new journey the next generation of Alessis are about to undertake (yes, it involves another grandchild!)

Curious about what was cut from this episode? Follow Chris and Richelle's Instagram to find out what they didn't want to share just yet!

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Navigating the first year of marriage is a challenge for any new couple - but adding a baby makes it way more interesting! 

The Family Business received a double blessing when Stephanie (formerly Alessi) and Chris Muiña were married in 2021 and, in a matter of months, learned they were expecting their first daughter, Gianna.

Throughout their first year of being married, and then becoming parents, this young couple learned valuable lessons in communication, conflict and maintaining a healthy relationship in the midst of a massive transition. 

In this episode you'll hear the honest, tough and often hilarious highs and lows that the Muiñas survived in their first year as a married couple raising a child, and you'll gain valuable insights from them and their father Steve Alessi, whether you're just starting or well into your parenting journey! 

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There's nothing like family at the holidays - and the Alessis are sharing some of their funniest and most heartfelt moments in this special episode!

You'll enjoy learning how the family has grown through each Thanksgiving throughout the years, and why you should be grateful for your family all year-around.

If you'd like to watch the entire special on YouTube , tap the link below!

Watch the MLC Thanksgiving Live Special

Want your family to keep the holidays happy?
Here are some more helpful holiday resources, as well as links to Metro Life Worship's new Christmas album, "Christmas at Church"!

Featured Epsiodes - Keep The Holidays Happy
Steve and Mary Alessi - How To Keep The Holidays Happy (S2 E11)
The Alessi Ladies - How To Have a Drama-Free Christmas (S2 E14)

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The Family Business is growing in more ways than one, and this special episode tells the story of how we welcomed our newest family member into the world - Gianna Muñia!

You'll enjoy this first-person account of the arrival of Christopher and Stephanie's Muñia's first child by someone who understands what it's like to become a parent - none other than Stephanie's mom and Gianna's grandmother Mary Alessi.

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out

S3 E17:  From Mother To Daughter: Honest Questions about Motherhood

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When your family business involves both industry and  ministry - things can get complicated.

However, the Alessis have learned how to manage the balance between these two very different worlds, and they are sharing how they've done it in this episode.

In this episode, pastor, singer-songwriter and worship leader Mary Alessi and her daughter Stephanie Alessi Muiña discuss how they've focused their family business on relationship and ministry instead of the sometimes hazardous world of the music industry.

You'll learn some powerful concepts that apply to worship teams, artists and families who are trying to find the right path and place for their gifts.

For more info on Metro Life Worship and their latest projects, head to metrolifechurch.com/worship 

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How do you become truly successful?

Rather than focusing on the material things, we believe true success and significance comes from strong, healthy relationships - in our marriages, our families and with trusted friends and mentors.

Our guest on the podcast today, entrepreneur, coach and author Aaron Walker, is living proof of that truth.

For 42 years Aaron has been a successful businessman and owner of fourteen lucrative businesses. He has been a personal friend and colleague of renowned financial expert Dave Ramsey for over 3 decades and was the first radio advertiser on The Dave Ramsey Show. Now as the founder of his mentoring organization View from the Top, he works with men and their families to help them achieve true significance - not only in business, but in faith and family as well.

In this episode,  Aaron shares his powerful story with host Steve Alessi - from his  relationship with Dave Ramsey, to overcoming tragedy in his personal life, to building companies with this family and helping other families to enjoy the blessings of  faith in God and authentic relationships with others.

If you enjoyed this episode, you'll definitely want to check out our bonus episode with entrepreneur Tim Schmoyer.

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Ever wish your family could do something special together - maybe even something that seems impossible at the time? 

When the Alessis decided to record a Christmas album in just a month, they had to think outside the box and get creative to pull it off - and with help from their church family and some unlikely sources, it all came together. 

In this episode, you’ll hear the inspiring story behind “Christmas at Church”,  Metro Life Worship’s new Christmas project.

With a lot of laughs and fond memories to share Mary Alessi and her daughter Stephanie Muiña tell you how making memories and being open to new ideas can inspire your family to make something special!

You can stream, download and purchase Metro Life Church's "Christmas at Church" on all music streaming platforms.

Go to  metrolifechurch.com/worship for links to Spotify and Apple Music, as well as  YouTube music videos! 

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Parents: are you trying hard to lead and guide your children, but your efforts are falling flat ? How do you cope when your kids no longer respond the way they used to? 

If you're facing continuous setbacks in your parenting, you're experiencing what could be considered a "stall" in your family's relationships. And just like a vehicle requires adjustments to avoid stalling an engine, your parenting approach might need a tune-up as well. 

In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi share the strategies that helped them readjust and rethink their parenting decisions, so you can enjoy a better relationship with your children and raise them to be strong, confident adults. 

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In almost every family, smartphones and screens have become ever-present. The social media world is exposing our children to all kinds of influences - some positive, many more of them harmful and dangerous. 

How do we keep our families free of the stress, negative influences, and unhealthy addictions that excessive social media use can create? 

 Is there a right way to manage this powerful tool and not let it overwhelm you or your children? 

In this episode, Steve Alessi talks with his children Chris and Gabrielle about how their family controls the reach and effect of social media on a daily basis, and how to set healthy and strong boundaries between your family and the unhealthy mindsets that social media can foster in your children. 

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