Jackie Hill Perry joins Dave and Ann Wilson to discuss spiritual growth amidst life's chaos and her new devotional, "Upon Waking, " which explores themes of humility, authentic worship, and personal surrender. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jackie Hill Perry and hear more of her thoughts at jackiehillperry.com, or follow her on social media …

It can be hard to pursue Bible study and prayer when life's busy. Author and teacher, Jackie Hill Perry, joins Dave and Ann Wilson to discuss her new devotional, "Upon Waking," written to help us pause to reflect on the Word. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jackie Hill Perry and hear more of her thoughts at jackiehillperry.com, or follow her …

When it comes to coping with loneliness, not all strategies are equal. Loneliness is a natural part of life, but Steve and Jennifer DeWitt argue it can be redeemed when approached biblically. Listen in to their conversation with Dave and Ann Wilson! Show Notes and Resources Connect with Steve DeWitt and hear more of his thoughts on Facebook. You ca…

Marriage and loneliness—what can we do? What if loneliness can have a good purpose, whether married or single? Author and pastor, Steve Dewitt, and his wife, Jennifer, tell us how in their discussion with hosts, Dave & Ann Wilson. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Steve DeWitt and hear more of his thoughts on Facebook. You can grab your copy of…

There's a loneliness epidemic. But what if we don't have to avoid loneliness like a plague? Dave & Ann Wilson are joined by author and pastor, Steve Dewitt, and his wife, Jennifer, to discuss loneliness and offer a redemptive approach. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Steve DeWitt and hear more of his thoughts on Facebook. You can grab your co…

Singer-songwriter, Kim Walker Smith, joins Ron Deal to share her story of childhood trauma, blended family struggles, and how persistent love transformed her life. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy PolicyFamilyLife Podcast Network

Could celebrating each child’s unique image of God help heal racial division? Speaker Chris Singleton discusses his new children’s book, "Your Life Matters." Show Notes and Resources Purchase Chris' children’s book, "Your Life Matters." Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content …

Speaker and baseball pro, Chris Singleton, speaks about his mother’s death to racial violence—as well as seeking God amidst his gut-wrenching loss. Show Notes and Resources Purchase Chris' children’s book, "Your Life Matters." Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resour…

Body image issues can come up for young or old, guys or girls. Counselor and author, Rachael Gilbert, joins hosts, Dave and Ann Wilson, to offer hope for overcoming insecurity with our body image, as well as tips for supporting others who are struggling. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Rachael Gilbert and hear more of her thoughts at rachaelg…

We all have bodies. And, sometimes, we have body image issues. Listen as counselor and author, Rachael Gilbert, shares her story and approach to healing with Dave and Ann Wilson. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Rachael Gilbert and hear more of her thoughts at rachaelgilbert.com. Listen to Rachael's podcast, Real Talk with Rachael, here. You c…

Not sure how to answer? Michael Kruger, author of "Surviving Religion 101", offers answers for tough questions. Show Notes and Resources Check out Michael's book, Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College FamilyLife has a free devotional for you from Amberly Neese: "Finding Common Ground." Sign up at fam…

Are your kids college-ready? Michael Kruger, author of "Surviving Religion 101," examines how to prep teens for surviving religion—and keeping the faith. Show Notes and Resources Check out Michael's book, Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College FamilyLife has a free devotional for you from Amberly Nees…

Do disagreements with family strain relationship at times? Learn to approach family conflict with wisdom and winsomeness in this conversation between Dave and Ann Wilson and Tim Muehlhoff and Sean McDowell. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Tim Muehlhoff and catch more of their thoughts on the Winsome Conviction Project. Find previous podcast e…

How do we move away from cancel culture? One way—according to scholars and authors, Tim Muehlhoff and Sean McDowell—is growing in listening skills. Listen in to their conversation with Dave and Ann Wilson for practical help in improving. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Tim Muehlhoff and catch more of their thoughts on the Winsome Conviction P…

Civil conversations feel harder and harder to come by these days. Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson are joined by scholars, authors, and Christian apologists—Tim Muehlhoff and Sean McDowell—to discuss their new book, "End the Stalemate: Move Past Cancel Culture to Meaningful Conversations." Listen in as they shed light on our current polarized culture, as …

Are you feeling anxiety about the election? Brant Hansen joins hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for a hope-filled conversation about peace and politics. Listen in for helpful perspective for Christians, as well as some practical tips for coping with anxiety. Show Notes and Resources Brant Hansen has created an election anxiety guide just for FamilyLife To…

“What’s it look like to love my community?” Don Everts helps you get intentional about your relationship to your neighborhood, caring in ways that matter. Show Notes and Resources Sign up to receive Amberly Neese’s five-week video series, “Moving Toward Each Other in the Middle of a Divisive World.” Amberly, author and comedian, offers insights on …

Author Don Everts knows what it’s like to feel disconnected in your own neighborhood. But he also knows why community is critically important. Show Notes and Resources Sign up to receive Amberly Neese’s five-week video series, “Moving Toward Each Other in the Middle of a Divisive World.” Amberly, author and comedian, offers insights on fostering pe…

Looking to level up the 'ole husband and wife relationship? Tune in for the research-backed ways to improve marital satisfaction—this time for wives! Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson are joined by couples at different stages of love and marriage to discuss! Show Notes and Resources Check out the 'Married with Benefits Podcast' by Family Life! Grab Shaunti…

Want to exceed your #relationshipgoals? Tune in for a candid discussion of five things that research shows improve marital satisfaction for men from couples at various stages of love and marriage. Show Notes and Resources Check out the 'Married with Benefits Podcast' by Family Life! Grab Shaunti Feldhahn's book: "The Surprising Secrets of Highly Ha…

In a world thrashed by incivility, professor Heather Holleman describes researched-based techniques for rediscovering conversations that connect us. Show Notes and Resources Sign up to receive Amberly Neese’s five-week video series, “Moving Toward Each Other in the Middle of a Divisive World.” Amberly, author and comedian, offers insights on foster…

Isolated? Wishing for connections that matter? On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson host author Heather Holleman, who proposes six conversations to combat loneliness and plunge relationships deeper. Show Notes and Resources Sign up to receive Amberly Neese’s five-week video series, “Moving Toward Each Other in the Middle of a Divisive World.” A…

Is it okay to be single? Is Christ truly enough? Sam Allberry affirms that our relationship with God does not depend upon our marital status. Show Notes and Resources Sign up to receive Amberly Neese’s five-week video series, “Moving Toward Each Other in the Middle of a Divisive World.” Amberly, author and comedian, offers insights on fostering pea…

If you're married, what did you expect when you tied the knot? What will your children expect? Dave and Ann Wilson welcome Colin Outerbridge to discusses real romantic relationships and helping children understand love beyond modern romance. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Pastor Collin Outerbridge at nonachurch.com/pastor Check out Colin Out…

Is modern romance a recipe for heartache? Pastor Colin Outerbridge says it's closer to greek mythology than Christianity. Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for a discussion on the case for lasting romance. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Pastor Collin Outerbridge at nonachurch.com/pastor Check out Colin Outerbridge's four-part video series, wher…

Apologetics isn't about winning arguments, but about winning people. Join hosts, Dave and Ann Wilson, to learn how to evangelize with emotional intelligence with evangelist, podcaster, and author, Preston Perry. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Preston and check out everything he's up to at preston-perry.com. You can also find him on social me…

Preston Perry was a troubled youth on Chicago's South Side. Now he's a passionate–and compassionate–evangelist. Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson and hear more of his story and his approach to winning people to Jesus. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Preston and check out everything he's up to at preston-perry.com. You can also find him on social…

Musician and author Andrew Peterson chats about fueling kids’ imagination and creativity to open doors for the Kingdom of God. Show Notes and Resources Gospel in a pumpkin Get your free download with activities, pumpkin-face stencil sheets, and a guided script to help your kids learn about what matters most while you carve your jack-o-lanterns. Con…

Do you ever feel guilty for wanting time to nurture your creativity and passions as a mother? What if embracing your desire for beauty and creating can enrich your home and spirits of yourself and your children? Ashlee Gadd—author, photographer and founder of Coffee and Crumbs—joins Dave and Ann Wilson to discuss embracing play, modeling a love for…

Many moms feel like there's just no time for their creative passions. Ashlee Gadd—author, photographer and founder of Coffee and Crumbs—joins Dave and Ann Wilson to share how God led her to create in the margins of motherhood and offers hope for moms to thrive in seasons of change. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Ashlee and hear more of her t…

God restored women in the Bible who faced shame and trauma, and He can restore us, too. Teresa Whiting joins hosts, Dave and Ann Wilson, to share practical advice for finding hope and healing in sexual brokenness. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Teresa and hear more of her thoughts on her website, teresawhiting.com, and through her podcast, F…

Have you ever felt broken or bad? You're not alone. Listen in as Teresa Whiting, writer & author, joins hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for a tender discussion on overcoming shame and sexual brokenness. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Teresa and hear more of her thoughts on her website, teresawhiting.com, and through her podcast, Find Hope Here. Gr…

Ever struggle with jealousy or sibling rivalry? From (almost) the beginning of time, God's people have, too. It's a tale as old as time. Listen in as author and speaker, Amberly Neese, offers biblical insight on overcoming envy, with siblings & beyond. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Amberly on her website, amberlyneese.com, and on Insta and …

Even in healthy relationships, disagreements and conflict will arise. Author and speaker, Amberly Neese, wants to help us navigate conflict well by finding common ground with those we love. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Amberly on her website, amberlyneese.com, and on Insta and Facebook. Her book, "Friendship Initiative: 31 Days of Loving a…

Do you have the biblical friendships you were made for? Statistics on loneliness suggest that few of us do. Author and speaker, Amberly Neese, offers vision and actionable ideas for building richer relationships in her book, The Friendship Initiative. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Amberly on her website, amberlyneese.com, and on Insta and F…

Halloween and Christians: It's complicated. But what if it's a great opportunity to reach your neighborhood?! Join Dave and Ann Wilson to learn how Jimmy and Kelly Needham use their home to share generosity and the gospel with their neighbors during Halloween. They have tips for you, too! Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jimmy & Kelly Needham …

Dave and Ann Wilson have been married for 44 years. But they almost didn't make it past 10. Teresa Whiting gets the deets of their miraculous marriage story. Show Notes and Resources You can connect with Teresa Whiting and listen to her podcast, Find Hope Here, at teresawhiting.com Get your copy of Dave and Ann Wilson's book, " Vertical Marriage " …

Dave and Ann Wilson welcome Scott Kedersha, author and marriage pastor, and Ron Deal to the show. They explore how Scott's early experiences of grief and family disruption shaped his approach to marriage and parenting. Show Notes and Resources Learn more about the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry: SummitOnStepfamilies.com Connect with Scott Kedersha a…

The famous "liar, lunatic, or Lord" trilemma has been a famous staple in modern apologetics. Is it still relevant today? Listen as Sean McDowell discusses apologetics for a new generation with Dave and Ann Wilson. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Sean McDowell and catch more of his thoughts on Insta, Facebook, and X. Grab your copy of the upda…

Author, speaker and Biola apologetics professor, Sean McDowell, grew up steeped in apologetics. He joins Dave and Ann Wilson to share how his father's work impacted him, along with his own faith journey from doubt to confidence. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Sean McDowell and catch more of his thoughts on Insta, Facebook, and X. Grab your c…

If you're a Christian man, you probably want to become godly. But where to begin? In his talk from the 'Love Like You Mean It' marriage cruise, Brant Hansen discusses traits of a godly man to cultivate in your life—and how! Show Notes and Resources Connect with Brant Hansen and catch more of his thoughts at branthansen.com and on Instagram @brantha…

It's safe to say there's a lot of confusion about what healthy masculinity and true strength look like. Dave nad Ann Wilson share Brant Hansen's message for men from the 'Love Like You Mean It' marriage cruise! Show Notes and Resources Connect with Brant Hansen and catch more of his thoughts at branthansen.com and on Instagram @branthanse. For othe…

You may have heard of John Gottman's 'Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse': criticism, contempt, withdrawal, and stonewalling. Guess what the precursor to all these is? In this special episode, Dave and Ann Wilson share Ron and Nan Deal's wisdom that connects the dots between biblical trust and modern research. Show Notes and Resources Ron Deal leads F…

Your spouse needs your encouragement. Worried about empty words or awkwardness? Listen as Dane Ortlund explores the meaning of encouragement in marriage in this special episode, presented by Dave and Ann Wilson and recorded on FamilyLife's "Love Like You Mean It" Cruise! Show Notes and Resources Connect with Dane Ortlund and catch more of their tho…

Trust takes ongoing effort. So how do you work at building trust in relationships—especially marriage? Bryan and Stephanie Carter offer 6 strategies in this special episode, presented by Dave and Ann Wilson and recorded on FamilyLife's "Love Like You Mean It" Cruise! Show Notes and Resources Connect with Bryan Carter and catch more of his thoughts …

Inspired by a conversation with his young daughter, Jimmy Needham wrote a kids book about needing a savior and God looking beyond appearances. Listen as he and his wife, Kelly, join Dave and Ann Wilson to tell us more! Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jimmy & Kelly Needham at their website! Get your copy of "Real Bad Guys: A Story About Good v…

How can I be praying for my pastor? Pray for consistent encounters with the gentle and lowly Jesus, says Dane Ortlund. Tune in as he joins Dave and Ann Wilson to discuss essential qualities of a Christian leader. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Dane Ortlund and catch more of their thoughts at daneortlund.com, or on X. You can get your copy of…

What does the Bible say about Jesus' feelings and posture toward us? Learn the importance of diving into Scriptures day by day to remember Jesus' love for you as pastor and author, Dane Ortlund, joins Dave and Ann Wilson. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Dane Ortlund and catch more of their thoughts at daneortlund.com, or on X. You can get you…

Have you ever wondered how Jesus really feels about you? At times, many imagine He's disappointed or aloof. Dane Ortlund wants us to experience Jesus' truest heart towards us. He joins Dave and Ann Wilson for a hopeful discussion on theology and the goodness of God. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Dane Ortlund and catch more of their thoughts…

Did you know that marriage has power? Join Dave and Ann Wilson as they discuss concepts from Tim Keller on marriage and the powerful ways it can lead to mutual growth and Christlikeness! Show Notes and Resources Get your copy of "The Meaning of Marriage" by Tim and Kathy Keller wherever books are sold Grab Dave and Ann Wilson's book, Vertical Marri…