All Episodes

June 25, 2025 57 mins

In this episode, Dan speaks with Mike and Alicia Hernon of the Messy Family Project, about the challenges and joys of family life, the importance of encouragement for parents, and the foundational elements of a strong family. They discuss the necessity of prioritizing marriage, the role of community, and the transformative power of getaways for couples. The conversation emphasizes the need for intentionality in relationships and the impact of a healthy marriage on children.

Couples Getaway-Travel with Mike and Alicia to Austria or Bahamas! Sign up here!

Start Healing Your Marriage and Family

Save 15% at TAN BOOKS use code HEARTSRENEWED15 at checkout click here to shop and save!

TOP FREE RESOURCES

WANT A BETTER SEX LIFE? Get the Intimacy Guide

WANT PEACE AT HOME? Transform Your Family Culture here!

Get Dan's Marriage Ebook-6 Maxims of a Remarkable Marriage Ebook

WHAT WORKS IN MARRIAGE Webinar:

Watch this before you call a divorce attorney


PODCAST SUPPORTERS

Chesterton Academy of Buffalo

Find a Chesterton School Near You

Mezanine Creative Co: Graphic Design for Small Business


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Family Life Podcasting

07:36 The Importance of Encouragement in Parenting

10:20 Foundations of a Strong Family

13:13 Balancing Family and Ministry

15:47 Building Healthy Habits and Community

18:35 The Role of Intergenerational Relationships

21:24 Navigating Challenges in Marriage

24:19 The Power of Community in Family Life

29:47 The Importance of Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone

30:47 The Power of Couple Getaways

31:38 Creating Space for Connection

33:26 The Structure of a Getaway Retreat

35:07 Experiencing Spiritual Renewal

36:16 Transformative Experiences in Marriage

37:55 Investing in Your Marriage

41:33 The Impact of Marriage on Parenting

43:59 Prioritizing Marriage for Family Health

47:47 The Importance of Self-Care in Marriage

50:43 Creative Solutions for Date Nights

52:25 Modeling Healthy Relationships for Children

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Crime Junkie

Crime Junkie

Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

24/7 News: The Latest

24/7 News: The Latest

The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

Stuff You Should Know

Stuff You Should Know

If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.