Best FamilyLife Today® Podcasts (2024)

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Upon Waking: Jackie Hill Perry 27:00

10h ago27:00

27:00

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 …

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Loneliness in the Bible: Steve & Jennifer DeWitt 30:35

9m ago30:35

30:35

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…

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Loneliness and Marriage: Steve & Jennifer DeWitt 31:56

7m ago31:56

31:56

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…

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Loneliness: Don't Hate It or Waste It: Steve & Jennifer DeWitt 29:02

8m ago29:02

29:02

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…

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Growing Up Blended: Ron Deal & Kim Walker Smith 25:22

9m ago25:22

25:22

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 PolicyBy FamilyLife Podcast Network

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Your Life Matters: Chris Singleton 25:47

12m ago25:47

25:47

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 …

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Racial Violence, Loss, and Finding Your Way Out: Chris Singleton 28:07

23h ago28:07

28:07

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…

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Overcoming Insecurity with our Bodies: Rachael Gilbert 31:34

2d ago31:34

31:34

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…

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Image Restored: Rachael Gilbert 29:36

8d ago29:36

29:36

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…

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Answering Teens' Tough Questions: Michael Kruger 25:08

6d ago25:08

25:08

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…

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Surviving Religion: Michael Kruger 24:55

7d ago24:55

24:55

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…

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Family Conflict in the Time of Cancel Culture: Tim Muehlhoff & Sean McDowell 28:35

8d ago28:35

28:35

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…

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Moving Past Cancel Culture: Tim Muehlhoff & Sean McDowell 29:03

14d ago29:03

29:03

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…

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End the Stalemate: Tim Muehlhoff & Sean McDowell 28:38

10d ago28:38

28:38

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 …

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Peace Over Election Anxiety: Brant Hansen 27:32

14d ago27:32

27:32

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…

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Don Everts: What's it Look Like to Love My Community? 27:08

20d ago27:08

27:08

“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 …

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Don Everts: Why Community is Important 27:38

15d ago27:38

27:38

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…

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Husband and Wife Relationship 101: Collin & Stacey Outerbridge, Joseph Torres, Anna Markham 31:27

16d ago31:27

31:27

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…

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#RelationshipGoals with Collin & Stacey Outerbridge, Joseph Torres, Anna Markham 30:06

24d ago30:06

30:06

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…

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Overcoming Incivility: Heather Holleman 29:34

20d ago29:34

29:34

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…

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Six Conversations in an Isolated World: Heather Holleman 29:26

21d ago29:26

29:26

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…

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7 Myths About Singleness: Sam Allberry 28:17

27d ago28:17

28:17

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…

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Marriage Expectations: True or False? with Collin Outerbridge 30:49

23d ago30:49

30:49

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…

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Modern Romance: Collin Outerbridge 29:50

24d ago29:50

29:50

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…

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How To Evangelize With EQ: Preston Perry 28:42

27d ago28:42

28:42

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…

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How To Tell The Truth: Preston Perry 32:17

28d ago32:17

32:17

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…

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Andrew Peterson: Fueling Your Kids' Imagination 24:55

29d ago24:55

24:55

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…

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Nurturing Creativity in Your Home: Ashlee Gadd 28:29

1M ago28:29

28:29

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…

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Create Anyway: Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood: Ashlee Gadd 28:03

1M ago28:03

28:03

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…

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What Tamar Can Teach Us: Teresa Whiting 29:30

1M ago29:30

29:30

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…

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(dis)Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the Broken: Teresa Whiting 28:37

1M ago28:37

28:37

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…

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God's People & Sibling Rivalry: Amberly Neese 26:14

1M ago26:14

26:14

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 …

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Common Ground: Amberly Neese 25:59

1M ago25:59

25:59

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…

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The Friendship Initiative: Amberly Neese 28:15

1M ago28:15

28:15

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…

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Halloween and Christians: An Opportunity, with Jimmy & Kelly Needham 27:21

1M ago27:21

27:21

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 …

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Dave & Ann Wilson: Our Miraculous Marriage Story 26:23

1M ago26:23

26:23

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 " …

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Childhood Grief & Family Disruption: Scott Kedersha & Ron Deal 26:42

1M ago26:42

26:42

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…

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The Jesus Trilemma and the TikTok Generation: Sean McDowell 29:05

1M ago29:05

29:05

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…

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More Than A Carpenter (updated): Sean McDowell 30:16

2M ago30:16

30:16

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…

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Traits of a Godly Man: Brant Hansen 24:51

2M ago24:51

24:51

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…

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What Healthy Masculinity Is (And Isn't): Brant Hansen 26:28

2M ago26:28

26:28

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…

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Before the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Ron & Nan Deal 26:46

2M ago26:46

26:46

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…

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Marriage & The Meaning of Encouragement: Dane Ortlund 25:21

2M ago25:21

25:21

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…

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6 Ways to Building Trust in Relationships: Bryan & Stephanie Carter 26:29

2M ago26:29

26:29

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 …

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Real Bad Guys: Jimmy & Kelly Needham 28:36

2M ago28:36

28:36

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…

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Praying for My Pastor: Encountering Jesus with Dane Ortlund 27:59

2M ago27:59

27:59

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…

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How to Embrace Jesus' Love for You: Dane Ortlund 26:39

2M ago26:39

26:39

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…

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The Heart of Jesus: How He Really Feels About You, with Dane Ortlund 26:54

2M ago26:54

26:54

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…

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Dave & Ann Discuss: Tim Keller on Marriage 26:36

2M ago26:36

26:36

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…

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Surviving Back-To-School Stress: David & Meg Robbins 25:59

2M ago25:59

25:59

The logistical and emotional demands of school starting can be heavy for parents. David and Meg Robbins join Dave and Ann Wilson for an authentic discussion on surviving back-to-school stress. Show Notes and Resources Don't miss out on our biggest sale of the season! Weekend to Remember registrations are half price until September 16th Find resourc…

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