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KFM On DemandFamilyLife Today® - Speak Life to Your Husband - Ann WilsonIn this candid and emotionally powerful episode of FamilyLife Today, co-hosts Ann and Dave Wilson sit down to talk about their deeply personal journey of transformation within their marriage — a journey that led to the writing of their new book, How to Speak Life to Your Husband When All You Want to Do is Yell at Him.What begins as a lighthearted moment with Dave calling Ann his favorite guest quickly turns into a raw exploration of how words — especially those said (or not said) in marriage — can either give life or slowly crush someone's spirit. Ann shares...2025-05-1322 minWPGM On DemandFamilyLife Today® - Speak Life to Your Husband - Ann WilsonIn this candid and emotionally powerful episode of FamilyLife Today, co-hosts Ann and Dave Wilson sit down to talk about their deeply personal journey of transformation within their marriage — a journey that led to the writing of their new book, How to Speak Life to Your Husband When All You Want to Do is Yell at Him.What begins as a lighthearted moment with Dave calling Ann his favorite guest quickly turns into a raw exploration of how words — especially those said (or not said) in marriage — can either give life or slowly crush someone's spirit. Ann shares...2025-05-1322 minWPEL On DemandFamilyLife Today® - Speak Life to Your Husband - Ann WilsonIn this candid and emotionally powerful episode of FamilyLife Today, co-hosts Ann and Dave Wilson sit down to talk about their deeply personal journey of transformation within their marriage — a journey that led to the writing of their new book, How to Speak Life to Your Husband When All You Want to Do is Yell at Him.What begins as a lighthearted moment with Dave calling Ann his favorite guest quickly turns into a raw exploration of how words — especially those said (or not said) in marriage — can either give life or slowly crush someone's spirit. Ann shares...2025-05-1322 minCIAM RadioFamilyLife Today® - Speak Life to Your Husband - Ann WilsonIn this candid and emotionally powerful episode of FamilyLife Today, co-hosts Ann and Dave Wilson sit down to talk about their deeply personal journey of transformation within their marriage — a journey that led to the writing of their new book, How to Speak Life to Your Husband When All You Want to Do is Yell at Him.What begins as a lighthearted moment with Dave calling Ann his favorite guest quickly turns into a raw exploration of how words — especially those said (or not said) in marriage — can either give life or slowly crush someone's spirit. Ann shares...2025-05-1322 minSpirit 106.3 On DemandFamilyLife Today® - Speak Life to Your Husband - Ann WilsonIn this candid and emotionally powerful episode of FamilyLife Today, co-hosts Ann and Dave Wilson sit down to talk about their deeply personal journey of transformation within their marriage — a journey that led to the writing of their new book, How to Speak Life to Your Husband When All You Want to Do is Yell at Him.What begins as a lighthearted moment with Dave calling Ann his favorite guest quickly turns into a raw exploration of how words — especially those said (or not said) in marriage — can either give life or slowly crush someone's spirit. Ann shares...2025-05-1322 minFamilyLife Today®Speak Life to Your Husband - Ann WilsonIn this candid and emotionally powerful episode of FamilyLife Today, co-hosts Ann and Dave Wilson sit down to talk about their deeply personal journey of transformation within their marriage — a journey that led to the writing of their new book, How to Speak Life to Your Husband When All You Want to Do is Yell at Him.What begins as a lighthearted moment with Dave calling Ann his favorite guest quickly turns into a raw exploration of how words — especially those said (or not said) in marriage — can either give life or slowly crush someone's spirit. Ann shares...2025-05-1322 minFamilyLife Today®9 Days to a Better Sex Life (Part Two) - Dave and Ashley WillisIn this podcast episode, Dave and Ashley Willis return to discuss their ministry, Naked Marriage, with hosts Dave and Ann Wilson, focusing on the importance of emotional and spiritual openness within marriage. The episode starts with an update on their four children, including the unique characteristics of each child and how they keep the couple both young and old at the same time. The conversation then dives into the topic of “secrets” in marriage, specifically addressing the issue of pornography and its impact on relationships. The Willises explore the emotional pain caused by hidden secrets, especially when one...2025-04-2928 minKHCB Network On DemandFamilyLife Today® - 9 Days to a Better Sex Life (Part Two) - Dave and Ashley WillisIn this podcast episode, Dave and Ashley Willis return to discuss their ministry, Naked Marriage, with hosts Dave and Ann Wilson, focusing on the importance of emotional and spiritual openness within marriage. The episode starts with an update on their four children, including the unique characteristics of each child and how they keep the couple both young and old at the same time. The conversation then dives into the topic of “secrets” in marriage, specifically addressing the issue of pornography and its impact on relationships. The Willises explore the emotional pain caused by hidden secrets, especially when one...2025-04-2928 minThe Word On DemandFamilyLife Today® - 9 Days to a Better Sex Life (Part Two) - Dave and Ashley WillisIn this podcast episode, Dave and Ashley Willis return to discuss their ministry, Naked Marriage, with hosts Dave and Ann Wilson, focusing on the importance of emotional and spiritual openness within marriage. The episode starts with an update on their four children, including the unique characteristics of each child and how they keep the couple both young and old at the same time. The conversation then dives into the topic of “secrets” in marriage, specifically addressing the issue of pornography and its impact on relationships. The Willises explore the emotional pain caused by hidden secrets, especially when one...2025-04-2928 minKFM On DemandFamilyLife Today® - 9 Days to a Better Sex Life (Part Two) - Dave and Ashley WillisIn this podcast episode, Dave and Ashley Willis return to discuss their ministry, Naked Marriage, with hosts Dave and Ann Wilson, focusing on the importance of emotional and spiritual openness within marriage. The episode starts with an update on their four children, including the unique characteristics of each child and how they keep the couple both young and old at the same time. The conversation then dives into the topic of “secrets” in marriage, specifically addressing the issue of pornography and its impact on relationships. The Willises explore the emotional pain caused by hidden secrets, especially when one...2025-04-2928 minWOAY PodcastsFamilyLife Today® - 9 Days to a Better Sex Life (Part Two) - Dave and Ashley WillisIn this podcast episode, Dave and Ashley Willis return to discuss their ministry, Naked Marriage, with hosts Dave and Ann Wilson, focusing on the importance of emotional and spiritual openness within marriage. The episode starts with an update on their four children, including the unique characteristics of each child and how they keep the couple both young and old at the same time. The conversation then dives into the topic of “secrets” in marriage, specifically addressing the issue of pornography and its impact on relationships. The Willises explore the emotional pain caused by hidden secrets, especially when one...2025-04-2928 min
FamilyLife TodaySix Ways to Lead and Love Your Wife: Dave and Ann WilsonIs it possible to change your marriage even years after saying "I do?" Dave and Ann Wilson share six ways every husband can cherish his wife.2025-04-2525 minWord RadioFamilyLife Today® - Six Ways to Lead and Love Your Wife: Dave and Ann WilsonIn this episode, Dave and Ann Wilson dive into the concept of how husbands can lead and cherish their wives, focusing on advice from Brad Merchant, a pastor from Indianapolis, who wrote a blog titled "Six Ways to Lead and Love Your Wife." The hosts discuss what makes wives feel cherished and loved, offering both humor and practical advice for husbands.The episode opens with the hosts highlighting the importance of this topic, especially for wives who might be multi-tasking—whether at home or at work. One of the hosts introduces Brad Merchant’s blog, and they begi...2025-04-2525 minHOPE 94.5 PodcastsFamilyLife Today® - Six Ways to Lead and Love Your Wife: Dave and Ann WilsonIn this episode, Dave and Ann Wilson dive into the concept of how husbands can lead and cherish their wives, focusing on advice from Brad Merchant, a pastor from Indianapolis, who wrote a blog titled "Six Ways to Lead and Love Your Wife." The hosts discuss what makes wives feel cherished and loved, offering both humor and practical advice for husbands.The episode opens with the hosts highlighting the importance of this topic, especially for wives who might be multi-tasking—whether at home or at work. One of the hosts introduces Brad Merchant’s blog, and they begi...2025-04-2525 minThe Journey On DemandFamilyLife Today® - Six Ways to Lead and Love Your Wife: Dave and Ann WilsonIn this episode, Dave and Ann Wilson dive into the concept of how husbands can lead and cherish their wives, focusing on advice from Brad Merchant, a pastor from Indianapolis, who wrote a blog titled "Six Ways to Lead and Love Your Wife." The hosts discuss what makes wives feel cherished and loved, offering both humor and practical advice for husbands.The episode opens with the hosts highlighting the importance of this topic, especially for wives who might be multi-tasking—whether at home or at work. One of the hosts introduces Brad Merchant’s blog, and they begi...2025-04-2525 minWPGM On DemandFamilyLife Today® - Six Ways to Lead and Love Your Wife: Dave and Ann WilsonIn this episode, Dave and Ann Wilson dive into the concept of how husbands can lead and cherish their wives, focusing on advice from Brad Merchant, a pastor from Indianapolis, who wrote a blog titled "Six Ways to Lead and Love Your Wife." The hosts discuss what makes wives feel cherished and loved, offering both humor and practical advice for husbands.The episode opens with the hosts highlighting the importance of this topic, especially for wives who might be multi-tasking—whether at home or at work. One of the hosts introduces Brad Merchant’s blog, and they begi...2025-04-2525 minFamilyLife Today®Six Ways to Lead and Love Your Wife: Dave and Ann WilsonIn this episode, Dave and Ann Wilson dive into the concept of how husbands can lead and cherish their wives, focusing on advice from Brad Merchant, a pastor from Indianapolis, who wrote a blog titled "Six Ways to Lead and Love Your Wife." The hosts discuss what makes wives feel cherished and loved, offering both humor and practical advice for husbands.The episode opens with the hosts highlighting the importance of this topic, especially for wives who might be multi-tasking—whether at home or at work. One of the hosts introduces Brad Merchant’s blog, and they begi...2025-04-2525 minWDAC PodcastsFamilyLife Today® - Six Ways to Lead and Love Your Wife: Dave and Ann WilsonIn this episode, Dave and Ann Wilson dive into the concept of how husbands can lead and cherish their wives, focusing on advice from Brad Merchant, a pastor from Indianapolis, who wrote a blog titled "Six Ways to Lead and Love Your Wife." The hosts discuss what makes wives feel cherished and loved, offering both humor and practical advice for husbands.The episode opens with the hosts highlighting the importance of this topic, especially for wives who might be multi-tasking—whether at home or at work. One of the hosts introduces Brad Merchant’s blog, and they begi...2025-04-2525 minKHCB Network On DemandFamilyLife Today® - Six Ways to Lead and Love Your Wife: Dave and Ann WilsonIn this episode, Dave and Ann Wilson dive into the concept of how husbands can lead and cherish their wives, focusing on advice from Brad Merchant, a pastor from Indianapolis, who wrote a blog titled "Six Ways to Lead and Love Your Wife." The hosts discuss what makes wives feel cherished and loved, offering both humor and practical advice for husbands.The episode opens with the hosts highlighting the importance of this topic, especially for wives who might be multi-tasking—whether at home or at work. One of the hosts introduces Brad Merchant’s blog, and they begi...2025-04-2525 minKFM On DemandFamilyLife Today® - Six Ways to Lead and Love Your Wife: Dave and Ann WilsonIn this episode, Dave and Ann Wilson dive into the concept of how husbands can lead and cherish their wives, focusing on advice from Brad Merchant, a pastor from Indianapolis, who wrote a blog titled "Six Ways to Lead and Love Your Wife." The hosts discuss what makes wives feel cherished and loved, offering both humor and practical advice for husbands.The episode opens with the hosts highlighting the importance of this topic, especially for wives who might be multi-tasking—whether at home or at work. One of the hosts introduces Brad Merchant’s blog, and they begi...2025-04-2525 minLife Changing RadioFamilyLife Today® - Six Ways to Lead and Love Your Wife: Dave and Ann WilsonIn this episode, Dave and Ann Wilson dive into the concept of how husbands can lead and cherish their wives, focusing on advice from Brad Merchant, a pastor from Indianapolis, who wrote a blog titled "Six Ways to Lead and Love Your Wife." The hosts discuss what makes wives feel cherished and loved, offering both humor and practical advice for husbands.The episode opens with the hosts highlighting the importance of this topic, especially for wives who might be multi-tasking—whether at home or at work. One of the hosts introduces Brad Merchant’s blog, and they begi...2025-04-2525 minThe Word On DemandFamilyLife Today® - Six Ways to Lead and Love Your Wife: Dave and Ann WilsonIn this episode, Dave and Ann Wilson dive into the concept of how husbands can lead and cherish their wives, focusing on advice from Brad Merchant, a pastor from Indianapolis, who wrote a blog titled "Six Ways to Lead and Love Your Wife." The hosts discuss what makes wives feel cherished and loved, offering both humor and practical advice for husbands.The episode opens with the hosts highlighting the importance of this topic, especially for wives who might be multi-tasking—whether at home or at work. One of the hosts introduces Brad Merchant’s blog, and they begi...2025-04-2525 minGodLife On DemandFamilyLife Today® - Six Ways to Lead and Love Your Wife: Dave and Ann WilsonIn this episode, Dave and Ann Wilson dive into the concept of how husbands can lead and cherish their wives, focusing on advice from Brad Merchant, a pastor from Indianapolis, who wrote a blog titled "Six Ways to Lead and Love Your Wife." The hosts discuss what makes wives feel cherished and loved, offering both humor and practical advice for husbands.The episode opens with the hosts highlighting the importance of this topic, especially for wives who might be multi-tasking—whether at home or at work. One of the hosts introduces Brad Merchant’s blog, and they begi...2025-04-2525 minFamilyLife TodayOne-Star Reviews – The Wild Ride of a Vertical Marriage: Dave and Ann WilsonWhat does it take to have a vertical marriage? Dave and Ann Wilson share how not everyone agrees on the steps it takes to receive real healing.2025-04-2425 minWPGM On DemandFamilyLife Today® - One-Star Reviews - The Wild Ride of a Vertical Marriage: Dave and Ann WilsonIn this episode, Dave and Ann Wilson reflect on the journey of their book "Vertical Marriage," sharing both the highs and lows of public feedback. The episode takes a playful and light-hearted approach to discuss the one-star reviews they received on the book, focusing on those that are negative or critical in nature. The hosts make fun of some outlandish reviews, like one that claims reading the book was less satisfying than slamming a body part in a car door, while also acknowledging reviews that stem from real pain and misunderstanding.One review they address highlights concerns...2025-04-2425 minFamilyLife Today®One-Star Reviews - The Wild Ride of a Vertical Marriage: Dave and Ann WilsonIn this episode, Dave and Ann Wilson reflect on the journey of their book "Vertical Marriage," sharing both the highs and lows of public feedback. The episode takes a playful and light-hearted approach to discuss the one-star reviews they received on the book, focusing on those that are negative or critical in nature. The hosts make fun of some outlandish reviews, like one that claims reading the book was less satisfying than slamming a body part in a car door, while also acknowledging reviews that stem from real pain and misunderstanding.One review they address highlights concerns...2025-04-2425 min
Win Today: Your Roadmap to Wholeness437: Why Your Wounds Are On Display in Marriage. Dave & Ann Wilson Unpack The Power of Words to Crush Your Spouse, and How Intimacy Becomes ManipulationMarriage has a way of exposing the wounds we thought we had buried. The unresolved pain, the unspoken insecurities, the habits we hoped would disappear—they all surface in the crucible of intimacy. In this final installment of our LOVE LIKE THIS series, Dave & Ann Wilson—hosts of FamilyLife Today® and authors of Vertical Marriage—join us to discuss: Why your unhealed wounds inevitably show up in your marriage The devastating impact of words and how they can either crush or cultivate your spouse How intimacy, when misused, turns into manipulation Practical steps to break free from destruct...2025-04-2350 min
The Aggressive Life with Brian TomeBuilding A Marriage You Actually Want with Dave & Ann Wilson—Marriage GurusDave and Ann Wilson have been helping others create the marriages they actually want for three decades—but their marriage wasn’t always one worth emulating. On their 10th wedding anniversary, Ann admitted that she had lost her feelings for Dave, taking him completely by surprise. Instead of arguing or fighting back, Dave took that moment to apologize and repent, and a new chapter for the Wisons began. With humor, vulnerability, and hard-won wisdom, the Wilsons share the secrets they’ve learned along the way that have elevated their marriage.
This year, alongside BT and Lib, the Wilsons will be...2025-03-2554 min
Reset Women's PodcastDave & Ann WilsonDave and Ann have been married for more than 38 years and have spent the last 33 teaching and mentoring couples and parents across the country. Together they host the FamilyLife Today Podcast, which is listened to by tens of thousands of people daily. In this episode, join Stephanie as she sits down with the Wilsons to offer practical, biblical guidance that will strengthen your marriage and family.2025-02-0635 min
DadAwesomeDA368 | The Four Pillars of Manhood, Contagious Courage, and Living Vertically (Dave Wilson)What does it mean to be a R.E.A.L. man? In this episode, Dave Wilson breaks down the four pillars of manhood that will challenge and change you. Plus, you’ll hear practical tips on prayer, fasting, and leaving a good legacy. Tune in and get inspired to be the husband, father, and protector you were created to be. Key Takeaways Courage is contagious, but so is passivity. Real men reject passivity, engage with God, accept responsibility, and lead courageously. True life is only found vertically. Do what is right, even...2025-02-0647 min
Real Talk with Rachael Podcast192: Vertical Relationships with Dave & Ann WilsonThis week on Real Talk with Rachael I'm chatting with the hosts of FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson. They are also cofounders of Kensington Church, a national, multi-campus church that hosts more than 14,000 attendees every weekend. Dave and Ann are authors of the book Vertical Marriage: The One Secret That Will Change Your Marriage. The Wilsons live in the Detroit area where Dave served as the Detroit Lions chaplain for 33 years. Dave and Ann have three grown sons, CJ, Austin, and Cody, as well as three daughters-in-law and six grandchildren. Key Points from Our Conversation: A "vertical marr...2025-02-0546 minFamilyLife Today®Taming of the Tongue: Dave & Ann WilsonThe words we use with our children will impact them their entire lives. Dave and Ann Wilson show us how to cultivate positive parenting communication to create an environment where children can thrive. Show Notes and Resources Purchase "No Perfect Parents" at the FamilyLife online shop. Take the "No Perfect Parents" online course . familylife.com/prayforme. Register for Weekend to Remember 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! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or...2025-01-0929 min
Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastBaggage in Our Marriage with Dave & Ann WilsonToday on the podcast, I have a couples counseling session with two of my favorite people… Dave and Ann Wilson!I met them when I was invited to be on their program, family life today, and I immediately fell in love with their authenticity. I knew they would be a perfect fit for couples counseling session to dig into some of the hard things from their past and how their past has impacted their marriage relationship over the years.Their relationship didn’t start healthy, in fact — it was rather...2024-12-3159 min
Love + Relationships PodcastBaggage in Our Marriage with Dave & Ann WilsonToday on the podcast, I have a couples counseling session with two of my favorite people… Dave and Ann Wilson! I met them when I was invited to be on their program, family life today, and I immediately fell in love with their authenticity. I knew they would be a perfect fit for couples counseling session to dig into some of the hard things from their past and how their past has impacted their marriage relationship over the years. Their relationship didn’t start healthy, in fact — it was rather dysfunctional— and they really had to learn the hard way. You are...2024-12-3157 min
Living ArmyHow to communicate in a way that brings Transformation || Dave & Ann WilsonHow to communicate in a way that brings Transformation || Dave & Ann Wilson by Living Army2024-12-1647 min
FamilyLife Today®Dave & Ann's Conflict Cycle: Debra FiletaIs conflict always bad? Dave and Ann Wilson discuss their marriage conflict cycle and underlying issues as guests on Debra Fileta's podcast, "Talk To Me." Show Notes and Resources Connect with Debra Fileta and catch more of their thoughts at debrafileta.com, and on Insta @debrafileta and catch other episodes on FamilyLife Today. Also, check out her podcast, "Talk to Me." Grab your copy of Dave & Ann Wilson's book, Vertical Marriage, here. Don't miss out on FamilyLife's amazing sale: Weekend to Remember gift cards are half off and devotionals are discounted from Nov. 18 to Dec. 2 at...2024-11-2734 min
Our Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.478: Marriage in Midlife with Dave and Ann Wilson Marriage in midlife is no joke! We have often spent exhausting years caring for kids and have given each other the left over time and attention. We also are being introduced to new stressors and need to figure out how to navigate this together. It's hard. It's also worth the work. We invited Dave and Ann Wilson back to the podcast to talk specifically about cultivating love during this changing and often challenging time. Thank goodness we aren't alone in this journey. Dave and Ann are honest about their challenges, about the changes...2024-11-1942 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.478: Marriage in Midlife with Dave and Ann Wilson Marriage in midlife is no joke! We have often spent exhausting years caring for kids and have given each other the left over time and attention. We also are being introduced to new stressors and need to figure out how to navigate this together. It's hard. It's also worth the work. We invited Dave and Ann Wilson back to the podcast to talk specifically about cultivating love during this changing and often challenging time. Thank goodness we aren't alone in this journey. Dave and Ann are honest about their challenges, about the changes...2024-11-1942 min
Find Hope Here with Teresa Whiting - Christian Women (Bible Study, Faith, Sexuality, Freedom from Shame)Dealing With Disappointment in Marriage with Dave & Ann Wilson - Part 2Today I continue my conversation with Dave and Ann Wilson about their marriage and the amazing work God has done in and through them throughout the years. If you haven't listened to last week's episode, you'll want to hear part one first!Click here for show notesWatch this episode on YouTubeSupport the showThanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update. Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook Teresa to speak at...2024-10-1527 minFind Hope Here with Teresa Whiting - Christian Women (Bible Study, Faith, Sexuality, Freedom from Shame)The One Secret That Saved Our Marriage with Dave & Ann Wilson - Part 1There was a moment when it looked like Dave and Ann Wilson's marriage wouldn't survive! In this episode of Find Hope Here, they share a beautiful and vulnerable story about how God intervened in their relationship. And spill the tea on the secret that changed everything! Click here for show notesWatch this episode on YouTubeSupport the showThanks for listening! If you like the podcast, you will love Teresa's weekly podcast update. Sign up here.Order Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the BrokenBook...2024-10-0825 min