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Chronic illness doesn’t just affect the person who lives with it, it affects the marriage, the home, the daily rhythms, and the emotional world of both spouses. In Episode 271 of The Family Meeting Podcast, Thomas and Lysandra open an honest, compassionate...

Chronic illness doesn’t just affect the person who lives with it, it affects the marriage, the home, the daily rhythms, and the emotional world of both spouses. In Episode 270 of The Family Meeting Podcast, Thomas and Lysandra open an honest, compassionate...

Sunshine, snorkeling, and saving money, this episode has it all! In Episode 269 of The Family Meeting Podcast, Thomas and Lysandra share their family’s recent vacation to the Florida Keys, from the planning process to the priceless moments along the way. Whether...

Scrolling in bed for hours. Avoiding responsibility. Calling it “self-care.” Welcome to the culture of bed rot, where rest has turned into withdrawal, and comfort has replaced purpose. In Episode 268 of The Family Meeting Podcast, Thomas and Lysandra unpack what this...

Your marriage is only as strong as your level of responsiveness. In Episode 267 of The Family Meeting Podcast, Thomas and Lysandra explore the power of being a responsive spouse, emotionally, verbally, and physically. From laughter and listening to affection and...

Faith isn’t meant to live only in church, it’s meant to live in your home. In Episode 266 of The Family Meeting Podcast, Thomas and Lysandra share how to make talking about God a natural part of parenting. Instead of awkward, forced conversations, this episode shows...

Great intimacy doesn’t end when sex does. In Episode 265 of The Family Meeting Podcast, Thomas and Lysandra dive into the importance of after-sex care, what happens in the minutes and hours after intimacy. Too often, couples miss this vital step, leaving one or both...

It might look like simple fun, but pretend play is one of the most powerful tools for your child’s early development. In Episode 264 of The Family Meeting Podcast, Thomas and Lysandra explore why playing pretend with your kids isn’t just silly games, it’s a God-given...

The family you come from shapes the family you build. In Episode 263 of The Family Meeting Podcast, Thomas and Lysandra explore how growing up in a divorced home affects your marriage. From trust issues to conflict styles to fears of abandonment, the patterns we...

Foster care is one of the most beautiful and challenging callings a family can walk through. It stretches your faith, tests your patience, and sometimes leaves you feeling overwhelmed, but it also reflects the very heart of God, who welcomes the vulnerable into His...