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Dave and Ann Wilson

A Chance to Love Again

June 11, 2014
God can create beauty from ashes.  Michael and Gina Spehn, who both lost their spouses to cancer within a few months of each other, tell of the marvelous way God crossed their paths each with the other in order to build a new family of seven.

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Today, the Spehns' story continues as Michael tells of Cathy, the wife he lost to cancer.  Earlier in their married years, life looked good for Michael and Cathy.  The kids were doing well, and Michael's new job was looking up.  But Cathy's severe headaches led them to the diagnosis of a brain tumor.  Michael tells of Cathy's final hours and her unusual last request.
June 10, 2014
Michael and Gina Spehn both suffered the loss of a spouse to cancer, but their stories turned from grief to hope.  Today, hear Gina's story.  Gina and her first husband, Matt, looked forward to celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary. But Matt's diagnosis of cancer at age 33 turned their lives upside down. Gina recalls Matt's slowly declining health and his steadfast faith that God would take care of his family when he no longer could.
June 9, 2014
The 5th Commandment tells us to honor our parents. Are you worthy of honor? Roland Warren opens the Bible and introduces us to some of the not-so-honorable fathers immortalized in the Old Testament. Roland also shares six things a man can do to earn the title of “good dad.” 
June 6, 2014
We learn a lot from those who parent well. But we can also learn a lot from those who didn’t. CareNet President & CEO, Roland Warren, talks about some of the parents in Scripture, like David and Jacob, who didn’t do it right, and the valuable lessons we can learn from them. 
June 5, 2014
Are memories of your father good or bad? Roland Warren, the former President of the National Fatherhood Initiative, recalls his parents split when he was seven and the shaky relationship he had with his father thereafter. Roland recognizes that his father wounded him deeply, and tells how he decided to change his legacy for the better. 
June 4, 2014
What kind of legacy do you want to leave your children? Jim Daly, whose own father deserted him when he was young, reminds parents that if they want their children to walk with the Lord, then they need to live in such a way that their children see their heavenly Father in them.
June 3, 2014
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your father? Focus on the Family President, Jim Daly, talks with Dennis Rainey about his difficult childhood, his absent, alcoholic father, and his desire to be a better dad than the role models that he had growing up.
June 2, 2014
Is your teen struggling? Dr. Charles Hodges, a practicing physician and certified Christian counselor, offers some practical advice to parents of teens whose behavior is out of control.
May 30, 2014
Depression is affecting an increasing number of families. Christian counselor and practicing physician Dr. Charles Hodges explains the difference between depression and normal sadness, and helps us look at emotional pain through a biblical grid.
May 29, 2014
What is bipolar disorder? Dr. Charles Hodges explains the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder. Hodges recalls the first time he ever met someone who was bipolar, and Bob Lepine talks about his own father, who struggled with this diagnosis.
May 28, 2014
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FamilyLife Today® is a weekday podcast featuring fun, engaging conversations that help families grow together with Jesus while pursuing the relationships that matter most.

About Dave and Ann Wilson

Dave and Ann Wilson are co-hosts of FamilyLife Today©, FamilyLife’s nationally-syndicated radio program.

Dave and Ann have been married for more than 40 years and have spent the last 35 teaching and mentoring couples and parents across the country. They have been featured speakers at FamilyLife’s Weekend to Remember® since 1993, and have also hosted their own marriage conferences across the country.

Dave and Ann helped plant Kensington Community Church in Detroit, Michigan where they served together in ministry for more than three decades, wrapping up their time at Kensington in 2020.

The Wilsons are the creative force behind DVD teaching series Rock Your Marriage and The Survival Guide To Parenting, as well as authors of the recently released books Vertical Marriage (Zondervan, 2019) and No Perfect Parents (Zondervan, 2021).

Dave is a graduate of the International School of Theology, where he received a Master of Divinity degree. A Ball State University Hall of Fame Quarterback, Dave served the Detroit Lions as Chaplain for thirty-three years. Ann attended the University of Kentucky. She has been active with Dave in ministry as a speaker, writer, small group leader, and mentor to countless women.

The Wilsons live in the Detroit area. They have three grown sons, CJ, Austin, and Cody, three daughters-in-law, and a growing number of grandchildren.

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