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Warning - Verbal Processor Ahead

April 10, 2026
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I'm a verbal processor..

Ann Wilson: I’m a verbal processor.

Dave Wilson: Oh yes, you are. If you think it, it comes flying out, usually at me.

This is Real FamilyLife with Dave and Ann Wilson. I have to tell you the truth, I do the same thing.

Ann Wilson: I think we all do. And I think what's helped us over the years is taking a moment before you say it. Capture your words and then say a quick prayer: “Lord, should I say this? Or how should I say this?”

That has helped us a ton. It's helped me not to use my words as weapons.

Dave Wilson: And I'll tell you this, you are great at it now. You really are.

Ann Wilson: Well, there are some times that I'm not so good at it.

Dave Wilson: And me too. But if you pause and do a breath prayer, God will give you the right words. We're Ann and Dave Wilson, and that's Real FamilyLife. Get more at familylife.com/real.

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About Real FamilyLife®

Real FamilyLife® is conversational in nature and provides practical, biblical tools to address the issues affecting your family. You'll receive motivation, encouragement, and help.


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.

Contact Real FamilyLife® with Dave and Ann Wilson

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Orlando FL 32832
 
Telephone Number
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