Navigating Family Dysfunction and Holiday Stress

The holidays can bring joy – but also remind us of old family patterns that still hurt. In this episode, Dustin and Haley talk about what family dysfunction means … and what it doesn’t mean.

Through stories of biblical families marked by dysfunction, we see how God still works through imperfect people and messy relationships. Together, we explore “unspoken rules” that often define family systems and share reflection questions to help you make sense of your past, deal with present tensions, and build new habits for the future.

If you’re feeling pressure heading into the holidays, this conversation will help you take a deep breath and find hope in the middle of family chaos.

Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.

So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.

Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.

Listen in to learn more

(03:17) Holiday Devotional Reflections

(05:29) Navigating Family Expectations During the Holidays

(10:07) Understanding Dysfunction in Family Relationships

(17:30) Navigating Family Boundaries During the Holidays

(26:17) Staying Safe in Family Conflicts

(33:04) Generational Faith in Biblical Lineage

(42:59) Setting Boundaries in Family Relationships

(54:58) Reorienting With Grace and Perspective

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