Family Meeting
187 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago -The Family Meeting Podcast is a podcast all about family relationships. Our goal is to help you have the family dynamic that you have always wanted. Thomas and Lysandra invite you to be a part of their family. They pull back the curtain on their family life to share practical tips and advice on everything from marriage, parenting, sex, and everything in between. For helpful posts, videos, podcast show notes, or to book them to speak at your next event, go to www.familymeeting.org.
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FMP 187: More Than Cousins, Best Friends
April 24, 2024 10:00 - 39 minutes - 55.3 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share the benefits of developing the relationships between your kids and their cousins. No one understands your crazy family like your cousins do! To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only coaching ...
FMP 186: Growing Together Or Growing Apart?
April 17, 2024 14:04 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk growth. We all should be growing in every area of our lives, but what can we do to ensure that we are growing together instead of growing apart? To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only coachi...
FMP 185: Becoming Approachable To Your Kids
April 10, 2024 14:54 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra help you evaluate whether you are truly approachable to your kids or not. Sometimes we can let them know that we aren't interested in talking to them without even knowing it. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our mo...
FMP 184: Infidelity Can Lead To Divorce
April 03, 2024 14:43 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra finish a 3 part series on the leading causes of divorce. This episode encourages you to set up safeguards in your relationship. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only coaching call now!
FMP 183: Money Problems Can Lead To Divorce
March 27, 2024 13:50 - 53 minutes - 74.7 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra continue a 3 part series on the leading causes of divorce. This episode focuses in on getting on the same page financially. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only coaching call now!
FMP 182: Lack Of Commitment Can Lead To Divorce
March 20, 2024 12:10 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra start a 3 part series on the leading causes of divorce. This episode focuses in on a lack of commitment caused by the wrong view of love and marriage. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only coach...
FMP 181: I Have A Newborn, Now What?
March 13, 2024 12:13 - 50 minutes - 70.5 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra jump back into the newborn stage of life by surveying mothers of newborns. These moms share their experience and advice about this wonderful stage of life. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly members only ...
FMP 180: The Five Love Languages And The Bedroom
March 06, 2024 15:58 - 51 minutes - 72 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra look at the five love languages apply to the bedroom. Knowing your spouse's love languages can take your sex life to the next level. Take the five love languages quiz. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly...
FMP 179: How To Have Hard Conversations With Your Kids
February 28, 2024 11:00 - 35 minutes - 50.4 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about the need to sometimes have difficult conversations with your children. Listen in as they give a framework for how to have these conversations with your kids. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly ...
FMP 178: Looking For The Best In Your Spouse
February 21, 2024 14:02 - 44 minutes - 62.7 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra encourage you to look for the good in your spouse. What you choose to focus on in a person will affect the way that you view them, so choose to focus on the positive. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation with Thomas and Lysandra? Join our monthly m...
FMP 177: Life's Not Fair
February 14, 2024 14:42 - 43 minutes - 61.1 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share how they teach their children that life isn't fair. Learning to deal with the fact that life isn't fair will help them to overcome the obstacles that come their way and help others in their time of need. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. Want a more meaningful conversation w...
FMP 176: What Should We Do For Valentine's Day?
February 07, 2024 11:00 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share some creative ideas for celebrating Valentine's Day. Couples often fall into a routine of doing the same old thing year after year. Listen in and get some ideas for trying something new this Valentine's Day. To watch the full video subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information go to www.famil...
FMP 175: Santa, The Tooth Fairy, And Other Make Believe Characters
January 31, 2024 11:00 - 50 minutes - 70.6 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra jump into the world of make believe! How do you decide what, if any, make believe characters you are going to do with your kids? Listen in as they share some questions that will help you make this decision for your family. To watch the full episode go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information go...
FMP 174: This Is My Confession
January 24, 2024 12:50 - 48 minutes - 67.5 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra need to confess. Confession is an important part of family relationships. We need to learn to own our mistakes and failures and learn to come up with a plan to change our behavior. To watch the full video subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information go to www.familymeeting.org
FMP 173: Why Am I So Angry?
January 17, 2024 13:40 - 48 minutes - 67.5 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra look to get to the root of why we get angry. Anger is just a symptom of a much deeper issue. Listen in to learn how to dig just a little bit deeper into this issue. To find out more about Bob and Judy Hughes and their book Love Focused check out their website. To watch the full video go subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a fu...
FMP 172: Life Skills 101
January 10, 2024 14:32 - 54 minutes - 75.6 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share their list of important life skills that your kids need to know before they leave the house. We can't depend on their school our church to teach them these things. We, as their parents, need to take responsibility that they learn these skills. To watch the full video subscribe to our YouTube channel. To share your story, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. ...
FMP 171: I'm A Christian, But My Spouse Isn't
January 03, 2024 14:38 - 51 minutes - 71.9 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about what to do if you and your spouse aren't on the same page in the most important issues of life. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your story, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information go to www.familymeeting.org
FMP 170: Celebrating What You Have Accomplished This Year
December 27, 2023 11:30 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra encourage you to look back at this last year and see the positive steps that you have taken in your life. Celebrating those positive steps will give you momentum to accomplish everything that you want to accomplish this next year. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your story, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information g...
FMP 169: The Reason For The Season
December 20, 2023 12:30 - 44 minutes - 62.3 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about how to make the most important things a priority during the busy Christmas season. We often waste time, energy, and money on the things that don't really matter, so it may be time to change up some things this Christmas. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your story, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information...
FMP 168: Protecting Your Child From Sexual Abuse Part 2
December 13, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - 75 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra tackle the difficult topic of protecting your child from sexual abuse. They share the steps that you should take if your child tells you that they have been sexually abused, along with the steps you should take if you are a victim of sexual abuse. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your story, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For m...
FMP 167: Protecting Your Child From Sexual Abuse
December 06, 2023 12:41 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra tackle the difficult topic of protecting your child from sexual abuse. They share the steps that predators take to gain access to children, and what you can do to limit the danger that your child faces of being sexually abused. To watch the full episode check out our YouTube channel. To share your story, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information go...
FMP 166: Keeping Your Friendships Balanced
November 29, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 62.6 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share the importance of keeping your friendships in the proper balance. Listen in as they give some practical steps for getting back into balance if you or your spouse have friendships that are taking too much of a priority. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your story send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information go to ww...
FMP 165: New Thanksgiving Traditions
November 22, 2023 17:52 - 39 minutes - 55 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about some of their favorite Thanksgiving traditions and give some ideas for new traditions that you can try with your family this year. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. TO share your story, send an email to info#familymeeting.org or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information go to www.familymeeting.org
FMP 164: The Grudge
November 15, 2023 15:24 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about the negative effects that holding a grudge have on us and how to let go of them. It is a sad fact of life that people will hurt you, so it is important to learn how to move on from those hurts. To watch the full episode check out our YouTube channel. To share your story, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information go to www.familymeeting.org
FMP 163: The Purpose In Pain
November 08, 2023 14:50 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra deal with the difficult topic of pain. Pain can lead to you feeling absolutely hopeless, unless you keep in mind the purposes of pain. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your story, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information go to www.familymeeting.org
FMP 162: Idolizing Your Kids
November 01, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra discuss the dangers of idolizing your children. We should have a very close relationship with our kids, but there are a couple of other relationships that need to come first. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your story, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information go to www.familymeeting.org
FMP 161: Boxes Or Wires?
October 25, 2023 15:31 - 49 minutes - 69.4 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra explore the differences in the way that men's and women's minds work. Men's minds are like boxes and women's minds are like a box of wires. Understanding how our minds work, helps us better communicate with each other. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your story, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information go to www.fam...
FMP 160: What's Your Process?
October 18, 2023 13:49 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share the different ways that people process information. The more we understand about the way that our spouse or children process information, the better we can become at communicating with them. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your story, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information go to www.familymeeting.org
FMP 159: What If My Child Doesn't Respect My Authority?
October 11, 2023 18:03 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about what you should do if your children break your rules and disrespect your authority. Listen in as they remind us what is truly important during these volatile situations. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your story, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information go to www.familymeeting.org
FMP 158: Setting The Mood For Sex
October 04, 2023 15:49 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra give some suggestions for how to develop anticipation for sex. Our words and interactions throughout the day go a long way towards having a meaningful sex life. For the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your story, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information go to www.familymeeting.org
FMP 157: Making The Bible Relevant To Your Kids
September 27, 2023 16:57 - 54 minutes - 76.3 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about how you can make the Bible relevant to your children's lives. Listen in as they share tools, and tips for how you can help your kids apply God's Word to every situation in their lives. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your story, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information go to www.familymeeting.org
FMP 156: Extinguishing Gaslighting
September 20, 2023 17:38 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra shed some light on gaslighting. Maybe you have heard this term, but are unfamiliar with what it entails. Listen in to learn the signs of the emotional and mental abuse so that you can recognize it right away. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your story, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information go to www.familymeeting...
FMP 155: The One Relationship That Affects All Others
September 13, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes - 71.5 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about how to deepen the most important relationship in your life, your relationship with God. Our relationship with God impacts all the other relationships in our lives. Listen in as they share tips on how to grow closer to God. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your story, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more informatio...
FMP 154: Is My Toddler Normal?
September 06, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes - 67.6 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra look at normal toddler behavior. Kids often do some really weird things, but most of it is normal activity for a child that is learning and growing. To watch the full video, check out our YouTube channel. To share your story, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information go to www.familymeeting.org
FMP 153: Creative Ways To Connect With Your Spouse
August 30, 2023 12:22 - 40 minutes - 56.4 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra encourage you to try something new with your spouse. Shared experiences help to bond you and your spouse together. Listen in and make a list of the things that you want to try together. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your story, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information go to www.familymeeting.org
FMP 152: Dealing With Postpartum Depression
August 23, 2023 10:58 - 41 minutes - 58.2 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra shine some light on postpartum depression. We often picture childbirth as a joyous occasion, but for many it is exactly the opposite. Listen in as they share the stories of some of their listeners and learn how to help the ones you love who may be struggling with postpartum depression. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your story, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and recei...
FMP 151: I Still Do
August 16, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 69.6 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about what they learned from their vow renewal. Listen in to get ideas for your own wedding or vow renewal. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your story, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information go to www.familymeeting.org
FMP 150: What Kids Wish Their Parents Knew
August 09, 2023 11:41 - 21 minutes - 30.6 MBIn this episode, Kathryne, Isabella, Abigail, and Violet take over the podcast to share the things that kids wish that their parents knew. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your story, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information go to www.familymeeting.org
FMP 149: Happily Never After
August 02, 2023 10:05 - 45 minutes - 63.3 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra give a behind the scenes look at their new book Happily Never After. They share how the book came together from conception to completion and talk about what's next for the Family Meeting. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your story, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information go to www.familymeeting.org
FMP 148: Same Team
July 26, 2023 10:04 - 47 minutes - 66.2 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra dive into the differences of competing with one another versus complimenting one another. When you celebrate your differences and learn to support each other everyone wins. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your story, send us an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information go to www.familymeeting.org
FMP 147: Kind Of A Big Deal
July 19, 2023 16:44 - 50 minutes - 70.8 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about choosing your battles with your kids. If everything is a big deal to you, then nothing is a big deal, because your kids will just tune you out. Listen in as they share the things that they are trying not to make a big deal about. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your story, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more inf...
FMP 146: 7 Ways To Develop Friendship In Marriage
July 12, 2023 13:11 - 52 minutes - 73.1 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share what friendship in marriage looks like. Just like any of your other friends, a friendship with your spouse has to be cultivated. Listen in and get some ideas on how to become a better friend to your spouse. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your story, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information go to www.familyme...
FMP 145: Living With Autism
July 05, 2023 15:28 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share some of the experiences that their listeners have had with autism in their families. Most of us know someone with autism, but we may be unaware of the struggles that they face. Listen in to find some practical ways that you can be a support and an encouragement to these families. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your story, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and recei...
FMP 144: On A Scale From 1 To 10
June 28, 2023 15:40 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra highlight the why behind what is important to them. We don't always see eye to eye on things, and this exercise will help you to communicate why something is important to you and why it isn't. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your episode ideas, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information go to www.familymeeting.org
FMP 143: Do Not Resuscitate
June 21, 2023 14:54 - 49 minutes - 69.2 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra share the importance of setting up a living will. Do your loved ones know your wishes when it comes to end of life care? Do you know theirs? Listen in as they share the things that you need to consider when putting together your living will. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your episode ideas, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For...
FMP 142: Helping Your Kids Cope With Insecurities
June 14, 2023 11:58 - 58 minutes - 81 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra talk about helping kids with their self-confidence. It can be tough to watch your kids struggle with insecurities. Listen in as they give some practical steps that you can take to be a help to your children. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your episode ideas, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information go to www.family...
FMP 141: Sex Q&A
June 07, 2023 20:05 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra answer your questions about sex. The questions range from sex toys, low sex drive, the little blue pill, and everything in between. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your episode ideas, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information go to www.familymeeting.org
FMP 140: Josh & Heather Teis, Keeping Marriage Fresh
May 31, 2023 13:37 - 45 minutes - 64 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra have a conversation with Josh and Heather Teis. Josh and Heather share their experience with keeping marriage fresh. You can watch the full video by checking out our YouTube channel. You can hear more from Josh Ties by subscribing to Southern Hills Church on YouTube. To share your episode ideas, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information go to ww...
FMP 139: 7 Things Your Kids Need To Know Before They Head To College
May 25, 2023 12:48 - 56 minutes - 78.7 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra dive into what we need to do to prepare our kids for college life. They share the things that they feel are the most important for their daughters to learn and challenge you to come up with your own list of things that you feel that your kids need to know. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your episode ideas, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future...
FMP 138: Have Mercy
May 17, 2023 16:02 - 44 minutes - 62.1 MBIn this episode, Thomas and Lysandra look at the damage that a lack of mercy can have in our homes. Everyday we have an opportunity to demonstrate what mercy looks like. To watch the full video check out our YouTube channel. To share your episode ideas, send an email to [email protected] or call 904-257-3062 to ask your questions and receive a reply on a future episode. For more information go to www.familymeeting.org