Should your partner be your first priority in a blended family? What if your biological kids are still reeling from transition? Hear what Ron Deal & Gayla Grace, of FamilyLife Blended have to say on this important question!

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FamilyLife 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.

FamilyLife 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.

Should Your Partner Be Your First Priority? Ron Deal and Gayla Grace

https://transcript.familylife.com/fl2025-12-23.pdf

https://transcript.familylife.com/docs/fl2025-12-23.docx

Theologian Joel Muddamalle, author of The Hidden Peace, knows we have less control than we want, more fear than we're comfortable with, and just enough insecurity to continually remind us of our shortcomings. Joel believes God has better for us, and it begins in an unexpected place. With relatable stories, practical wisdom, and biblical theology broken down into digestible takeaways, unearth a surprising, trusting calm.

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Learn more about Joel's book The Hidden Peace and his other books on his website.
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Theologian Joel Muddamalle, author of The Hidden Peace, knows we have less control than we want, more fear than we're comfortable with, and just enough insecurity to continually remind us of our shortcomings. Joel believes God has better for us, and it begins in an unexpected place. With relatable stories, practical wisdom, and biblical theology broken down into digestible takeaways, unearth a surprising, trusting calm.
Thanks for tuning into FamilyLife today. If you heard us on your local radio station, don&rsquo;t worry you have found that same programming here in a full length episode.
Show Notes and Resources
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Learn more about Joel's book <a href="https://www.muddamalle.com/books">The Hidden Peace and his other books on his website</a>.
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<li>Find resources from this podcast at <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/radio-resources/">shop.familylife.com</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/past-radio-resources/">See resources from our past podcasts.</a></li>
<li>Find more content and resources on the <a href="https://www.familylife.com/app/">FamilyLife's app</a>!</li>
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Theologian Joel Muddamalle, author of The Hidden Peace, knows we have less control than we want and just enough insecurity to continually remind us of our shortcomings.

The Hidden Peace: Joel Muddamalle

https://transcript.familylife.com/fl2025-12-18.pdf

https://transcript.familylife.com/docs/fl2025-12-18.docx

When crisis hits, even strong marriages can fracture. In this gripping episode of FamilyLife Today, pastor-therapist couple Jim and Angela Davis share with Dave and Ann Wilson the story of their marriage after a heart attack: how trauma tested their vows, faith, and identity, and how grace rewove the threads. Their journey through fear, recovery, and rediscovery offers hope for anyone asking, “Can love survive the unthinkable?” Honest and healing, find how faith turns pain into purpose and rebuilds connection that lasts.

Thanks for tuning into FamilyLife Today. If you heard us on your local radio station, don’t worry you have found that same programming here in a full length episode.

Show Notes and Resources


Weekend to Remember® marriage conference
Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com.
See resources from our past podcasts.
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When crisis hits, even strong marriages can fracture. In this gripping episode of FamilyLife Today, pastor-therapist couple Jim and Angela Davis share with Dave and Ann Wilson the story of their marriage after a heart attack: how trauma tested their vows, faith, and identity, and how grace rewove the threads. Their journey through fear, recovery, and rediscovery offers hope for anyone asking, &ldquo;Can love survive the unthinkable?&rdquo; Honest and healing, find how faith turns pain into purpose and rebuilds connection that lasts.
Thanks for tuning into FamilyLife Today. If you heard us on your local radio station, don&rsquo;t worry you have found that same programming here in a full length episode.
Show Notes and Resources
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<a href="https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/">Weekend to Remember&reg; marriage conference</a>
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<li>Find resources from this podcast at <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/radio-resources/">shop.familylife.com</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/past-radio-resources/">See resources from our past podcasts.</a></li>
<li>Find more content and resources on the <a href="https://www.familylife.com/app/">FamilyLife's app</a>!</li>
<li>Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familylife-today/id212174303">Apple Podcast</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0j5UaKdQOHQCuo1bt0ebEm?si=d6dfa8d2415f4750">Spotify</a>.</li>
<li>Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the <a href="https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/">FamilyLife Podcast Network</a></li>
</ul>

When crisis hits, even strong marriages can fracture. Pastor-therapist couple Jim and Angela Davis share with Dave and Ann Wilson the story of their marriage after a heart attack.

More Than a Survival Story: Marriage after a Heart Attack - Jim and Angela Davis

https://transcript.familylife.com/fl2025-12-16.pdf

https://transcript.familylife.com/docs/fl2025-12-16.docx

When the world feels unsettled and family life feels small — pastor, author, and ministry leader Ray Ortlund and his wife Jani tip our eyes toward eternity. From Beatles concerts to bedtime prayers, they trace 54 years of everyday love, sharing God’s breathtaking promise to bless families “to a thousand generations.” If you’ve ever wondered whether your family life matters in eternity, this episode will renew your courage — and your awe.

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Show Notes and Resources


Get the book: "To the 10th Generation: God’s Heart for Your Family Far into the Future" by visiting the Ortlund's website 
Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com.
See resources from our past podcasts.
Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app!
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When the world feels unsettled and family life feels small &mdash; pastor, author, and ministry leader Ray Ortlund and his wife Jani tip our eyes toward eternity. From Beatles concerts to bedtime prayers, they trace 54 years of everyday love, sharing God&rsquo;s breathtaking promise to bless families &ldquo;to a thousand generations.&rdquo; If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered whether your family life matters in eternity, this episode will renew your courage &mdash; and your awe.
Thanks for tuning into FamilyLife Today. If you heard us on your local radio station, don&rsquo;t worry you have found that same programming here in a full length episode.
Show Notes and Resources
<ul>
<li>
Get the book: "<a href="https://renewalministries.com/to-the-tenth-generation-your-family-is-gods-plan/">To the 10th Generation: God&rsquo;s Heart for Your Family Far into the Future</a>" by visiting the Ortlund's website&nbsp;
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<hr>
<ul>
<li>Find resources from this podcast at <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/radio-resources/">shop.familylife.com</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/past-radio-resources/">See resources from our past podcasts.</a></li>
<li>Find more content and resources on the <a href="https://www.familylife.com/app/">FamilyLife's app</a>!</li>
<li>Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familylife-today/id212174303">Apple Podcast</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0j5UaKdQOHQCuo1bt0ebEm?si=d6dfa8d2415f4750">Spotify</a>.</li>
<li>Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the <a href="https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/">FamilyLife Podcast Network</a></li>
</ul>

When the world feels unsettled and family life feels small — pastor, author, and ministry leader Ray Ortlund and his wife Jani tip our eyes toward eternity.

Should Your Partner Be Your First Priority? Ron Deal and Gayla Grace

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