https://www.familylife.com Pursue what matters most. Mon, 18 May 2026 11:55:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.familylife.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1001/2025/02/cropped-Favicon-Icon_512x512-1.png?w=32 https://www.familylife.com 32 32 236231178 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/190-the-mothers-day-you-never-wanted-hope-for-hurting-moms-and-stepmoms/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/190-the-mothers-day-you-never-wanted-hope-for-hurting-moms-and-stepmoms/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/190-the-mothers-day-you-never-wanted-hope-for-hurting-moms-and-stepmoms/ Mother’s Day can sting when life goes sideways—wayward kids, courtrooms, even prison. Ron Deal talks with Carol Kent about loving a son behind bars and finding faith while living the impossible.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/190-the-mothers-day-you-never-wanted-hope-for-hurting-moms-and-stepmoms/feed/ 0 324915 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/andrew-peterson-the-resurrection-letters-2/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/andrew-peterson-the-resurrection-letters-2/#respond Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/andrew-peterson-the-resurrection-letters-2/ Can seasons of darkness help us see more clearly? Dave and Ann Wilson are joined by singer & author Andrew Peterson describes his path through depression.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/andrew-peterson-the-resurrection-letters-2/feed/ 0 323736 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/180-tinsel-tension-togetherness-navigating-your-blended-family-christmas-mike-and-kim-anderson/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/180-tinsel-tension-togetherness-navigating-your-blended-family-christmas-mike-and-kim-anderson/#respond Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:30:27 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/180-tinsel-tension-togetherness-navigating-your-blended-family-christmas-mike-and-kim-anderson/ Blended family Christmas got you juggling joy, stress & edgy emotions? Podcast hosts and blended marriage coaches Mike & Kim Anderson drop truth & tools for your stepfamily's holiday, helping you trade pain and chaos for peace and connection.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/180-tinsel-tension-togetherness-navigating-your-blended-family-christmas-mike-and-kim-anderson/feed/ 0 321519 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/178-we-struggled-to-blend-now-we-help-blended-families-thrive/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/178-we-struggled-to-blend-now-we-help-blended-families-thrive/#respond Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:14:26 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/178-we-struggled-to-blend-now-we-help-blended-families-thrive/ Five kids. Two parenting styles. One rocky first Christmas. Scott and Deana Thayer share how faith, grit, and their “95/5” rule turned chaos into connection—helping blended families find hope, healing, and love that lasts through every messy moment.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/178-we-struggled-to-blend-now-we-help-blended-families-thrive/feed/ 0 321105 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/175-blended-holidays-are-complicated-heres-how-they-made-it-work/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/175-blended-holidays-are-complicated-heres-how-they-made-it-work/#respond Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:47:27 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/175-blended-holidays-are-complicated-heres-how-they-made-it-work/ What helps a blended family bond after loss? Should you force togetherness—or let it grow? Author Rob Bugh, wife Rhonda, and their adult kids unpack grief, grace, awkward blended holidays, and healing in an honest, hopeful look at rebuilding family.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/175-blended-holidays-are-complicated-heres-how-they-made-it-work/feed/ 0 319277 https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/holidays/featured-holidays/fathers-day/god-as-father-finding-his-faithfulness-when-earthly-fathers-fail/ https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/holidays/featured-holidays/fathers-day/god-as-father-finding-his-faithfulness-when-earthly-fathers-fail/#respond Wed, 21 May 2025 17:16:01 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=314789 How do we understand God as Father when our earthly fathers fail us? We can trust God’s unchanging love and faithfulness in difficult times, but it takes work, vulnerability, and faith.]]> https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/holidays/featured-holidays/fathers-day/god-as-father-finding-his-faithfulness-when-earthly-fathers-fail/feed/ 0 314789 https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/holidays/featured-holidays/easter-and-lent/12-ways-to-use-resurrection-eggs-to-tell-the-easter-story/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:53:11 +0000 https://sites-stage.familylife.com/flministries/?p=9402 Communicating the most life-changing story ever told in a way children can understand. ]]> 9402 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/what-christmas-says-to-the-world-dave-wilson/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/what-christmas-says-to-the-world-dave-wilson/#respond Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:39:27 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/what-christmas-says-to-the-world-dave-wilson/ Because Jesus came to Earth, believers have identity and purpose. Dave Wilson explains the ways Jesus' birth affects every aspect of our lives.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/what-christmas-says-to-the-world-dave-wilson/feed/ 0 311476 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/christmas-jesus-as-our-peace/ Tue, 24 Dec 2024 08:02:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/christmas-jesus-as-our-peace/ Could you use some peace in this season of your life? Trent Griffith explains how the birth of Jesus not only paints a picture about the peace of God, but displays how Jesus truly IS our peace.]]> 307339 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/christmas-for-all-the-people/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:03:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/christmas-for-all-the-people/ Do you still get amazed at the birth story of Jesus? Trent Griffith paints a fresh picture of this message of "good news...for all the people.]]> 307337 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/153-from-their-perspective-talking-with-a-young-adult-amelia-dellaripa/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/153-from-their-perspective-talking-with-a-young-adult-amelia-dellaripa/#respond Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:45:25 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/153-from-their-perspective-talking-with-a-young-adult-amelia-dellaripa/ Life in a stepfamily as a young adult can carry challenges and blessings. For Amelia Dellaripa, it carries many more blessings. Listen to her conversation with Ron Deal on how her stepfamily of 7 developed love and acceptance with one another over time.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/153-from-their-perspective-talking-with-a-young-adult-amelia-dellaripa/feed/ 0 311242 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/making-the-most-of-blended-family-holidays-ron-deal-gayla-grace/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/making-the-most-of-blended-family-holidays-ron-deal-gayla-grace/#respond Fri, 13 Dec 2024 08:29:27 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/making-the-most-of-blended-family-holidays-ron-deal-gayla-grace/ Navigating the holidays in a blended family can be tricky. Ron Deal and Gayla Grace discuss tips and strategies for creating a joyful Christmas.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/making-the-most-of-blended-family-holidays-ron-deal-gayla-grace/feed/ 0 311217 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/finding-peace-when-christmas-doesnt-feel-normal-brian-jen-goins/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/finding-peace-when-christmas-doesnt-feel-normal-brian-jen-goins/#respond Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:29:18 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/finding-peace-when-christmas-doesnt-feel-normal-brian-jen-goins/ Christmas can be tough. Join us as we talk with Brian and Jen Goins about navigating loss, separation, and changing family dynamics during the holidays.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/finding-peace-when-christmas-doesnt-feel-normal-brian-jen-goins/feed/ 0 311204 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/finding-balance-when-giving-gifts-dave-ann-wilson/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/finding-balance-when-giving-gifts-dave-ann-wilson/#respond Wed, 11 Dec 2024 08:28:26 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/finding-balance-when-giving-gifts-dave-ann-wilson/ Join us for a heartfelt discussion on the joys and challenges of Christmas. We'll explore gift-giving, gratitude, and how to keep Christ central to it all.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/finding-balance-when-giving-gifts-dave-ann-wilson/feed/ 0 311122 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/halloween-and-christians-an-opportunity-with-jimmy-kelly-needham/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/halloween-and-christians-an-opportunity-with-jimmy-kelly-needham/#respond Fri, 04 Oct 2024 08:31:27 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/halloween-and-christians-an-opportunity-with-jimmy-kelly-needham/ Halloween and Christians: It's complicated. Learn how Jimmy and Kelly Needham use their home to share generosity and the gospel during Halloween.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/halloween-and-christians-an-opportunity-with-jimmy-kelly-needham/feed/ 0 298892 https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/holidays/featured-holidays/mothers-day/the-complex-emotions-of-mothers-day/ Wed, 08 May 2024 14:33:54 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=253974 For some, complex emotions abound on Mother’s Day. So, how do we comfort those who don’t feel joy on this holiday?]]> 253974 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/whats-the-hype-about-easter-bob-lepine/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/whats-the-hype-about-easter-bob-lepine/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/whats-the-hype-about-easter-bob-lepine/ Easter! Is there more than candy and egg hunts? Bob Lepine breaks it down in his book "Twelve Things You Probably Didn't Know about Easter," revealing the real deal behind this holiday. Let's dive in to find out what makes Easter more than just a day of c...]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/whats-the-hype-about-easter-bob-lepine/feed/ 0 280310 https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/holidays/featured-holidays/christmas/rethinking-the-gift-exchange-for-christmas/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:01:29 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=165825 Nixing the gift exchange might be nontraditional, but it’s helped our family realign our priorities and values during the holidays.]]> 165825