Dave and Ann Wilson

Dave and Ann Wilson are hosts of FamilyLife Today®, FamilyLife’s nationally-syndicated radio program.

Dave 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. They have been featured speakers at FamilyLife’s Weekend to Remember® marriage getaway since 1993 and have also hosted their own marriage conferences across the country.

Cofounders of Kensington Church—a national, multicampus church that hosts more than 14,000 visitors every weekend—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 book Vertical Marriage (Zondervan, 2019).

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 33 years. Ann attended the University of Kentucky. She has been active alongside Dave in ministry as a speaker, writer, small-group leader, and mentor to countless wives of professional athletes.

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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Feeling out the essence of femininity can be mystifying, even intimidating. Ann Wilson shares her insights and acronym for real women-- and real womanhood. View Show Notes →
Leaning into womanhood can feel like a jigsaw puzzle without the box top. Ann Wilson discloses take on the pieces of a real woman -- and what gets in the way. View Show Notes →
Ever wonder if you've got what it takes to be a man? Host Dave Wilson wrestled with his own weakness -- and searched out the makings of real men. View Show Notes →
Ever known a season where your life hangs in the balance? Ann Wilson tells how her recent cancer scare exposed her soul and who God is in the dark. View Show Notes →
Is your marriage moving towards oneness or isolation? Dave and Ann Wilson discuss habits for a great marriage, and what to do when you're holding a grudge. View Show Notes →
The book of common prayer contains liturgies for weddings, funerals, and holy days. What if there were liturgies for more menial tasks like paying bills, planting a garden, or changing diapers? Douglas McKelvey helps us remember that God is the God of eve View Show Notes →
Social media holds remarkable power over our sense of self. Rob Singleton, author of Overliked, gets real about social media and self-esteem. View Show Notes →
Social media can do a lot of good, yet hamstring authenticity. Rob Singleton, author of Overliked, builds out a new way of thinking about social image. View Show Notes →
FamilyLife's self-driven, online ministry certificate course helps you create & sustain thriving stepfamily ministry and lead transformative experiences. View Show Notes →
My wife had a miscarriage. Why do I feel so lost? Eric Schumacher recounts the grief in his own marriage”and how ultimately, trauma brought them closer. View Show Notes →
When it comes to raising kids -- what if perfection isn't the goal? Dave and Ann Wilson dive into the monumental task of parenting kids right here, right now. View Show Notes →
Learning how to parent can feel part adventure, part battle, part dumpster fire. Dave & Ann Wilson have your back with solid advice & practical application. View Show Notes →
How do you pass your faith to your kids? Dave and Ann Wilson describe what impact you'll have on your children if you set the example of honoring those around you. View Show Notes →
What do your family values look like? Dave and Ann Wilson talk about honoring God first, so that we might then honor others. View Show Notes →
What kind of priorities should we have for our families? Dave Wilson highlights the importance of "honor" in our homes and how it affects every area of our lives. View Show Notes →
What should we strive for as a family? Dave Wilson delivers a word on God's dream for the family, and what it can look like to live it out. View Show Notes →
Join Bob Lepine, Ron Deal, Gary Chapman, Juli Slattery, Charlie and Kirstie Dates, and Dave and Ann Wilson for a panel discussion about marriage recorded aboard the 2020 Love Like You Mean It® marriage cruise. View Show Notes →
What you believe about God impacts a lot in your life. Dave and Ann Wilson talk about how to have a happy, healthy attitude with a lot of laughter. They teach listeners the four habits for joy in marriage. View Show Notes →
Dave and Ann Wilson tackle a listener's question about healthy communication in marriage. Together they describe how affirmation has improved their marriage. View Show Notes →
FamilyLife Today® hosts Dave and Ann Wilson tackle the tough questions from listeners. Hear their advice about dealing with an angry spouse. View Show Notes →