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Dave and Ann Wilson

The Beauty of Planned Spending

May 13, 2014
Are you, Saver, married to a Spender? Russ and Julie Crosson live a balanced life, especially when it comes to their checkbook. They learned early on to resist impulse buying through planned spending, and encourage couples to follow their lead.

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A getaway with a goal: oneness. No marriage is static. Each day, each choice — you’re either moving closer together, toward oneness … or coasting farther apart. At the intersection of a faith-based marriage conference and romantic retreat from everyday life, Weekend to Remember helps couples do just that — choose oneness. Whether you’re sending up an SOS for marital rescue or looking to foster an already flourishing connection, Weekend to Remember is your best next step toward being, and staying, one.

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Are finances a touchy subject at your house? Russ Crosson, President of Ronald Blue & Company, and his wife, Julie, talk about the wisdom of planning a family budget. The Crosson’s recall the financial tensions they experienced early in their marriage and tell how a budget got them singing off the same song sheet financially.
May 12, 2014
A new wave of cinema is gaining ground in Hollywood, and a new generation of media-savvy Christian producers and direction are riding the edge of that wave. Join us for an insider’s view of motion picture business, with Kevin Downs, and Andy Erwin, producer and director of the new crossover comedy “Mom’s Night Out” from Sony Pictures.
May 9, 2014
Don’t be discouraged, Mom. This too shall pass. Veteran moms Tracey Eyster and Sherry Surratt encourage moms to break free from isolation and find other moms to link arms with.  Tracey and Sherry share some funny antics from their own family histories.
May 8, 2014
Are you feeling alone, Mom? MOPS President Sherry Surratt and MomLife Today founder Tracey Eyster have been there.  Sherry and Tracey recall their 40 plus combined years of parenting and assure moms that Jesus will equip and strengthen them if they’ll just turn to Him for help and wisdom.
May 7, 2014
Motherhood is messy, but beautiful. MOPS President Sherry Surratt and MomLife Today founder Tracey Eyster team up to talk about the greatest challenge they’ve ever faced – being mothers.  Together they talk about gaining motherly confidence, finding a mentor, and relying on the Lord to face the day-to-day.
May 6, 2014
What is the family, really? And why does it matter? Jim Daly talks with Dennis Rainey about Focus on the Family’s new documentary on the family, Irreplaceable, showing one-day only on May 6 in select theatres.
May 5, 2014
When a tornado roars through a city, destroys homes and devastates families, how are we to react? We examine that in this special emergency broadcast, even as we grieve the loss of FamilyLife staff killed during Sunday evening’s tornado outbreak in Arkansas.
May 3, 2014
We've all been there. We need to approach a friend or loved one about a difficult matter and we don't know how to begin. Communications expert Tim Muehlhoff offers some communication tips for navigating a difficult conversation, and shares some examples from his own life.
May 2, 2014
Do you regret what you said? Communications professor Tim Muehlhoff reminds us that our words, especially those that are written, are powerful, and can often be misinterpreted. Without being able to see your body language or other facial cues, our email and other media posts can sometimes communicate a message we don't intend.
May 1, 2014
Words are like seeds. It's best then to be purposeful with the words that you sow. Tim Muehlhoff, an associate professor of communications at Biola, encourages listeners to anticipate the effect their words have on others and to think twice before they speak. Tim explains that behind each communication problem is usually a heart problem, and cautions against exploding your emotions on others.
April 30, 2014
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About FamilyLife Today®

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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