FamilyLife Today®
Dave and Ann WilsonFamilyLife Today® is an award-winning podcast featuring fun, engaging conversations that help families grow together with Jesus while pursuing the relationships that matter most. Hosted by Dave and Ann Wilson, new episodes air every Tuesday and Thursday.
Most Recent Episodes
How to Pray for Your Teenage Son - Brooke McGlothlin
Parenting teens is part heartfelt drama, part low-budget sitcom. One minute, you’re praying for wisdom, the next, there’s a slammed door, a “mean girl” meltdown, or a bathroom battle. In this episode of *FamilyLife Today*, authors Brooke McLaughlin and Stacey Thacker join Dave and Ann Wilson to talk about praying for your teens—not just for them to change, but for you to be transformed too. Tune in for real talk on humility, spiritual battles, and why sometimes your best move is to offer fries and wait. Spoiler alert: “Leave me alone” doesn’t mean you stop showing up, it means you knock softer—and pray harder.
October 9, 2025 ListenPowerful Prayers for Your Teens - Brooke McGlothlin & Stacey Thacker
Authors Brooke McGlothlin and Stacey Thacker know the rollercoaster of parenting teens: from facepalms, to moments of dread, to triumphs. They offer wisdom and practical help from the trenches to help you fight for your teenagers rather than against them. Brooke and Stacey believe you can unlock the full power of partnering with God through prayer—and navigate your changing relationship with peace, joy, and confidence as you locate the wisdom you need each day. They’ll help you feel purposeful, not powerless, in your parenting.
October 7, 2025 ListenWhen Only Your Family is Looking - Dave and Ann Wilson
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.
October 2, 2025 ListenExplosive Anger: My Journey - Dave Wilson
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.
September 30, 2025 ListenHow the Women in the Bible Point to Jesus | Nana Dolce
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.
September 25, 2025 ListenHow Should the Church Respond to Hurting People?
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.
September 23, 2025 ListenGrad Speech Wisdom | Brant Hansen
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.
September 18, 2025 ListenHow Shame Tormented My Life | Heather Holleman
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.
September 16, 2025 ListenTrusting Your Spouse in Crisis: Life-Saving Lessons from a Sudden Health Scare | Dave & Ann Wilson
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.
September 11, 2025 ListenBe a Godly Woman in a World That Wants You to Be a Boss | Kristen Clark
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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