What happens when your child seems to be drifting away from their God-given purpose? 

Throughout Season 1, you've been introduced to the Alessi family - starting with parents Steve and Mary, along with three of their children Christopher, Stephanie (Muina), and Gabrielle. We’ve saved the story of their middle daughter Lauren for last as she brings a unique perspective to the Family Business - as a child who, at first glance, didn’t seem to fit the same mold as her siblings. 

Full of  laughs, tears, transparency and wisdom, this father and daughter discussion shows that while growing into your calling isn’t always easy,  the process can bring a child or young adult to a crossroads of purpose and faith. You’ll discover how open conversation, tough love and trust in God can help a family get unstuck and embrace God’s ultimate plan for their life. 

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Fights? In a church family? Say it ain't so! 

Yes... Fights will happen in every family - even if your family works in ministry. But how can you manage conflict so your family is stronger - not split apart - when things get heated? 

In this episode, Steve Alessi is joined by his children Chris and Gaby Alessi as they share how they handle conflict in their family business. You'll learn how to resolve conflicts and deal with every-day disagreements, arguments and fall-outs,  both in your home and your workplace.

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How do you teach your child to love what you do - even when it means dealing with difficult people?

In every home and workplace, dealing with people means we have to deal with their problems - and this is especially true in the Alessi family, whose business is ministry. In Episode 9 of Season 1: Being before Doing, Steve Alessi talks with the youngest of the Alessi children, Gabrielle, and they unpack her unique perspective as she grew up watching her family process the trials and struggles of relationships both at work and in the home. Together they reveal how loving and caring for people - even when it's difficult  -  can make a huge impact on your family.

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Is giving honor a lost art?

In part 2 of this heart-to-heart conversation between father and son, Steve and Chris Alessi unpack the importance of honor in a healthy, strong family and ministry. From examining examples in their own relationship, to tragic situations in which honor was withheld, a clear pattern is made apparent - people who honor those who came before them can expect to enjoy long-lasting blessings.

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Can a father be his son’s best friend? 

What must fathers do in order to raise their sons to be strong, confident men, all while maintaining a happy and healthy bond even into adulthood? 

In episode 7 of the podcast, Steve Alessi and his son, Chris Alessi, have a heart-to-heart conversation  about their unique father-son relationship. With vulnerability and honesty, they break down the key roles they play in each other’s lives, how their relationship changed over time, and how their choices helped them navigate through stresses and challenges.

Read full show notes and transcript of this episode at http://alessifamilybusiness.com/s1e7.

To learn more about Chris Alessi's new book "Clickbait: Win the War for Your Mind in the Age of Distraction", check out https://chrisalessi.com.

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Raising kids in church - is it a burden? Or a blessing? 

Is there such a thing as spending too much time in church as a family? And what results can you expect if your family makes church the top priority - even when your kids aren't too happy about it?   

Pastor, songwriter and worship leader Mary Alessi and her daughter Stephanie continue their conversation from Episode 5 on growing up in the ministry, and confront the hard truths of being a ‘church kid’ and being exposed to ministry 24-7. Rather than focusing on the popular stereotypes, Mary and Stephanie unpack their very real experiences as mother and daughter, and explain why keeping church in the center of their family was such a game-changer.

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What happens when your child becomes your co-worker? 

Is it possible to keep the relationship free of drama and miscommunication? 

In this episode of The Family Business with The Alessis, worship leader and songwriter Mary Alessi enters a heart-felt discussion with her daughter, Stephanie Alessi, about the pros and cons of working together as a songwriting team. With over 20 years of experience as a  Dove Award nominated songwriter and recording artist, Mary Alessi has witnessed all the highs and lows of the music industry. When Stephanie’s songwriting gift began to emerge, a new conversation arose - how they would work together effectively without losing the trust and confidence they developed as mother and daughter. 

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How can you help your child discover his or her God-Given gift? 

Every day parents are faced with a dilemma - deciding whether your child's desire to pursue a certain goal  is simply a temporary interest, or a long term calling that will bring them life long significance and purpose. 

In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi break down the specific steps they took to find their children’s gifts, and more importantly - how they helped their kids to recognize them and grow into them.

Through funny and poignant stories from their children’s early years, to the moments where their children's gifts were revealed in very special ways, you'll discover that unlocking your child's gifts is less about being observant, and more about being intentional,

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Are leaders born or made? 

And what is the best way  to train children to become leaders that people will want to follow? 

Leadership is both caught and taught, and Steve and Mary Alessi spent years exposing their young children to strong leaders and explaining how they should interact with leaders. 

Years later, they can share the tips and strategies that helped their children learn how to lead people, teams, and most importantly, themselves. 

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Who - or what - should be the center of attention in your family? 
Many parents make their children the singular focus of their family's choices and decisions. 
But maybe....that's not the best parenting method if you want to raise confident, successful children. 

In this episode of The Family Business with The Alessis, Steve and Mary Alessi reveal how they intentionally lived out their faith and made the hard choices that helped their children become strong, confident young adults. 

Listen and discover why successful parenting often requires making the tough choices that your children will appreciate in the not-too-distant future. 

What You'll Learn During This Episode

• The only way our children will grow spiritually is if we intentionally model love for God and our commitment to a community of faith.  
• Family life should be focused around the activities that sustain the family as a whole, rather than making children and their desires the central focus. (
• Parents must refuse to give in to the temptation of allowing their children to choose their own way spiritually without parental input. 
• Whether children want to go to church or not, parents must lead by example and make attendance and service in a local, healthy church a priority. 

Quotes from The Alessi Family 
“Every family needs to have a single focus and vision.” - Mary Alessi

“He’s not just a Sunday God, He’s a daily God. “ - Steve Alessi

“When it comes to a relationship with Christ, you cannot water it down. You can not sneak it in.” - Mary Alessi 

TFB Question of the Day 

What's Steve Alessi's "real" first name?

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