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When Only Your Family is Looking - Dave and Ann Wilson Oct 02, 2025

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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.

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Explosive Anger: My Journey - Dave Wilson Sep 30, 2025

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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.

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How the Women in the Bible Point to Jesus | Nana Dolce Sep 25, 2025

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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.

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How Should the Church Respond to Hurting People? Sep 23, 2025

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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.

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Grad Speech Wisdom | Brant Hansen Sep 18, 2025

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In this eye-opening episode of the FamilyLife Today Podcast, guest Brant Hansen gives a "graduation speech" unlike any other. He uses an AI-generated speech to expose how chasing worldly freedom can lead to loneliness and exhaustion. Instead, he shares a profound message: true freedom and purpose are found by binding yourself to relationships, especially with God and in marriage. Through a moving story about two dogs, Gypsy and Snowball, and a look at Psalm 23, Brant shows why trusting God's character brings a life of "poetry" and joy.

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How Shame Tormented My Life | Heather Holleman Sep 16, 2025

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The FamilyLife Today Podcast hosts, Dave and Ann Wilson, welcome author Heather Holleman to discuss how to overcome shame, find your identity in Christ, and live a life of purpose. Heather shares powerful insights from her books, including Seated with Christ, and provides practical tools like journaling and simple communication tips to help both kids and adults find freedom from shame and jealousy. Join us as we explore how a biblical understanding of our identity can transform your family and empower you to live "seated and sent" in every area of life.

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Trusting Your Spouse in Crisis: Life-Saving Lessons from a Sudden Health Scare | Dave & Ann Wilson Sep 11, 2025

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After facing a life-threatening health crisis, Dave and Ann Wilson share five lessons they learned about strengthening their marriage by trusting each other, acting without hesitation, and praying through fear. This powerful episode of the FamilyLife Today Podcast highlights how God can use a crisis to build unity and bring peace that surpasses understanding. Learn how a 99% blockage in an artery taught them the importance of supporting your spouse in a time of need.

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Be a Godly Woman in a World That Wants You to Be a Boss | Kristen Clark Sep 09, 2025

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What does it truly mean to be a woman in a world of conflicting messages? Join FamilyLife Today Podcast hosts Dave and Ann Wilson as they sit down with Kristen Clark, co-author of Made to Be She: Reclaiming God’s Plan for Fearless Femininity, to tackle the cultural lies surrounding womanhood. We explore how both secular feminism and rigid Christian traditions can lead us away from God's design.

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How the Gospel Transforms Your Marriage and Overcomes Fear | Brant Hansen Sep 04, 2025

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In this episode of the FamilyLife Today Podcast, Christian radio host Brant Hansen redefines the gospel as a transformative way of life that frees you from fear, anxiety, and shame. He shares powerful stories from a maximum-security prison and discusses how practical discipleship—like forgiving in traffic—can revolutionize your daily life. Then, Dave and Ann Wilson share a powerful story of Ann's heart crisis, revealing five lessons on trust and prayer that strengthened their marriage.

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7 Powerful Ways Motherhood Stretches You (for the Better) | Abbie Halberstadt Sep 02, 2025

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Motherhood isn't just a journey; it's a transformation. In this episode of the FamilyLife Today Podcast, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson talk with author Abbie Halberstadt about her book, "You Bet Your Stretch Marks." She shares her personal experiences as a mom of ten, reframing the physical, emotional, and spiritual "stretching" of motherhood not as a burden, but as a path to a deeper faith and a lasting legacy.

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