God’s plan threw an unplanned pregnancy into their blended family. Jay and Tammy Daughtry unpack their Day-One big feelings, a discovered grace to cover shame, and their faith-fueled healing. Discover a blueprint for turning chaos into hope.

Ready to make your home a haven that pulls kids in and loves them well? Learn how to build a warm and welcoming home where kids feel safe and loved.

Divorce hurts. But for kids, it can feel like their world’s split in two. Summer Butler shares her story and a workbook that helps kids process emotions, set boundaries, and handle life between two homes—leveraging drawing, writing, and real talk.

On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson are keeping it real with Dave and Ashley Willis--on raising boys who truly respect women. From Dave Willis' battle with porn shame to Ashley’s practical trust-building, they share honest, guilt-free advice on how everyday moments—like mall trips and swimsuit magazines—become teachable lessons on sex and boundaries, and how dads set the ultimate example. Buckle up for a parenting talk that's raw, hopeful, and real.

What if prayer is your secret weapon for raising teen girls? Stacey Thacker joins Dave & Ann Wilson for laughs, honest parenting talk, and a powerful reminder: you’re not alone in the chaos. From grocery store judgments to dinner-table truth bombs, this episode dishes real struggles—and real hope. Grab your coffee, open your heart, and pray like it matters—because it does.

Parenting teens can feel like a mix of drama and low-budget sitcom. One minute, you’re praying for wisdom, the next, there’s a slammed door or a bathroom fight. In this episode of FamilyLife Today, Brooke McLaughlin and Stacey Thacker join Dave and Ann Wilson to talk about praying for your teens—and for yourself. It’s real talk on humility, spiritual battles, and the power of waiting (with fries in hand).

Maybe you already know the rollercoaster of parenting teens: from facepalms, to moments of dread, to triumphs. On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson host authors Brooke McGlothlin and Stacey Thacker, who offer wisdom and practical help from the trenches to help you fight for your teenagers rather than against them. They’ll help you feel purposeful, not powerless, in your parenting.

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.

Ron Deal and Gayla Grace answer questions from Blended & Blessed: how do I cope with feeling torn between my kids and my spouse; how do I talk to my teen who doesn't want me to remarry; how do we manage the common ghosts of marriage past, and much more.

Are you navigating the complex, yet rewarding, journey of parenting adult children? Join Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today for a vital conversation with Dr. Gary Chapman, renowned author of The Five Love Languages. Gary shares incredibly candid and often humorous personal stories about his own adult children, offering invaluable insights into releasing control while maintaining influence to nurture faith, manage conflicts, and foster healthy communication.

Dave and Ann Wilson chat with Bruce and Maria Golf, parents of four young daughters, about the raw reality of sleep deprivation and how it impacts their marriage and faith.

Good co-parenting with a former spouse helps our kids navigate life in two homes with greater ease. Ron Deal's conversation with Jay and Tammy Daughtry teaches us how to be parental partners, not angry associates, through a businesslike relationship.

Each of us has a bit of royalty in us with God's Spirit. Author Jordan Raynor explains how Christ's lordship gives us power and peace for today.

Tim & Olivia Smith brought six kids into their blended family. They share with Ron Deal the joys and challenges of relationship building. Tim’s daughter, Christie, joins in with her perspective as a teenager from the early years of their blended family.

Raising teens in today's world can feel overwhelming. Author Kristen Hatton shares wisdom on how to build a foundation of faith and resilience in your kids.

Cheryl Shumake wants to reach brown & black blended families with brown & black voices. She & Clifton Howard talk with Ron Deal about her new ministry, Sawubona, which means “I see you” & its goal to break through the barriers with culture-informed spaces

Parenting in the digital age comes with lots of concerns. Melissa Kruger and Jim Mitchell share how grace and communication can build foundations that last.

Raising teenagers doesn't have to be "terrible." Brian and Jen Goins explore the realities of parenting as kids transition to adulthood.