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| 154 From Their Perspective: Adjusting to a Bigger Family, Luke Landwer | 30 Dec 2024 | 00:25:18 | |
Luke Landwer was young when his parents divorced, and he enjoyed time with just his mom for many years. When she remarried to a man with six kids, the adjustments for Luke were many. At just 11 years old, his conversation with Ron Deal is insightful as he articulates how adjusting to new rules, a new house, new people, was a challenge. He yearns for more time with his dad, but distance prevents it at times. He recognizes the blessings of a large family, however, with step-grandparents who love him and siblings around who prevent the loneliness he experienced in days past. Show Notes and Resources
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| 153 From Their Perspective: Talking With A Young Adult, Amelia Dellaripa | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:35:22 | |
Living in a blended family as a young adult can bring challenges and blessings. For Amelia Dellaripa, it brings many more blessings. In this podcast episode, Ron Deal talks with Amelia about her blended family of seven and how they developed love and acceptance for one another over time. Show Notes and Resources
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| 152 From Their Perspective: Losing a Dad and Life with a Stepdad with Davis & Campbell Faulkner | 02 Dec 2024 | 00:50:10 | |
What’s it like to be a teenager in a blended family? How do you manage the confusing emotions of your childhood and teenage years while also adjusting to new family dynamics? Davis and Campbell Faulkner lost their dad in a traffic accident when they were very young. Their mom remarried and they’ve navigated feelings of loss, fear, anxiety, grief, abandonment, and more as they’ve adjusted to a new stepdad and life in a blended family. Listen to their insightful conversation with Ron Deal and learn how they’ve coped and found gratitude for their current journey in the midst of loss. Show Notes and Resources
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| 151 Practicing Gratitude in Your Blended Family | 18 Nov 2024 | 00:32:46 | |
Gratitude doesn’t always happen naturally in blended families, but it is worth pursuing and can move us toward unity in relationships. As we take every thought captive (2 Corinthians 10:5), consider our perspective about the circumstances we find ourselves in, and allow ourselves to be transformed by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2), we posture ourselves toward an obedient heart that discovers blessings, even in hard seasons. Show Notes and Resources
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| 150 Parenting Foster Kids & Adopted Kids | 04 Nov 2024 | 00:54:14 | |
Foster care and adoption present difficult dynamics with issues similar to blended families. How do you help a child cope with ambiguous loss or connect as a parent when children act out from prior wounds? The loss that results from separation from a first family carries deep wounds that manifest themselves in misbehavior. Many children can’t verbalize their hurts, and families don’t have access to all the pieces of the puzzle. Love isn’t enough to fix the brokenness in a child, particularly when trauma is part of the story. Listen to Ron Deal's conversation with Jenni Lord for answers to these complex issues. Show Notes and Resources
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| 149 A Special Edition: Growing Up Blended After Parental Loss: Laura Husband | 21 Oct 2024 | 00:53:51 | |
Laura Husband, daughter of Columbia astronaut Rick Husband, was 12 years old when she endured her dad’s very public death. Laura shares with Ron Deal the layers of grief that followed with the lingering effects and expectations after an astronaut dies. When her mom began dating three years later, she felt abandoned and without a voice to the changes in her life. Her mom later remarried and Laura began an adjustment to blended family life with her new stepdad, Bill. Laura shares the loving relationship she and Bill eventually formed and how Bill chose a path, separate from her dad, that drew her in. Show Notes and Resources
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| 148 Dealing With A Narcissist | 07 Oct 2024 | 00:44:21 | |
How do you identify narcissism or cope with a narcissist? Ron Deal talks with counselor Laurel Slade-Waggoner about strategies in a relationship when someone seeks to control, manipulate, shift blame, gaslight, or behave in other narcissistic ways. Show Notes and Resources
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| 147 Reimagining Christian Sabbath | 23 Sep 2024 | 00:49:19 | |
Does your family have a designated Sabbath? How do you spend that day? Author Kathi Lipp shares with Ron Deal her suggestions for reimagining Christian Sabbath that is a meaningful day with the Lord and one another as you prioritize rest and share a meal together. On Sabbath, we want to focus on who God is and His provision for us as we rest and connect with one another. Show Notes and Resources
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| 146 Stepfamilies: Stepparent Dynamics and Your Marriage | 09 Sep 2024 | 00:30:54 | |
The intersection of marriage and parenting often creates tension for stepcouples that leads to disagreements and, as a result, slows down relationship building. Listen to Ron Deal and Gayla Grace give valuable input on how to become a parenting team and strengthen your marriage in the process as you cope with common stepfamily dynamics such as: different parenting styles, co-parenting struggles, rejection from stepchildren, stepparent ambiguity, fear of failure, a paralyzed biological parent, a stepparent who oversteps their place, guilt from the past and fear to parent well because of what the children have already walked through, and other challenging dynamics. Show Notes and Resources
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| 145 Physical Intimacy Issues for Stepfamily Couples | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:30:17 | |
As a blended family couple, it’s not uncommon to experience sexual pitfalls that bring additional stress to your relationship. How do you prevent physical intimacy issues and work through those that have shown up? Show Notes and Resources
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| 144 Hope Is What the Dr. Ordered | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:48:46 | |
The dynamics of blended family life can bring hopelessness, and we lose the ability to see a future where God can make our situation better. But there’s always hope for a brighter tomorrow. In this episode, Ron Deal speaks with Dr. Lee Warren, a neurosurgeon who has experienced personal trauma and loss, and explains the difference between our mind and our brain and how to use our mind to face hard things in a constructive manner. As we transform our thoughts and consider our feelings against the Truth of what God’s Word says, we find hope again for healing, for purpose, for change. Show Notes and Resources
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| 143 Ghosts of Marriage Past—Dealing with Relationship Baggage | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:27:44 | |
Ghosts of marriage past—triggers from past hurt that we carry into a new relationship—are common for blended family couples. But emotional ghosts don’t just appear from relationship baggage. We can be triggered by childhood wounds, grief, or other hurts that leave a residue on our heart and create hypersensitivity to getting hurt again. As a result, we guard our heart and resist vulnerability in our relationships. In this episode, Ron Deal speaks with Gayla Grace about how to recognize our ghosts and take responsibility to move past our fears. Ron and Gayla both share ghosts they’ve wrestled with and how to have conversations with your partner that build trust in your relationship. Show Notes and Resources
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| 142 Troubled Teens & Addiction Help | 15 Jul 2024 | 00:44:28 | |
How do we help kids who are struggling with addictive behaviors? Ron Deal speaks with Dr Adrian Hickmon, who says we start by understanding the pain and void underneath their addiction, and then we must face the facts and determine the help they need. Show Notes and Resources
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| 141 Overcoming Stepparenting Myths | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:25:49 | |
Stepparenting myths have been around a long time, and they can negatively impact stepparents if not understood well. Although there might be some truth to them, the non-truth messages create tension and confusion for us. Ron Deal talks with Gayla Grace about how to sort through the reality and false messages of myths such as: All stepmothers are wicked and all stepfathers are abusive, stepparents can easily take on a high parental role, stepfamilies can behave as traditional families, we will love biological and stepchildren the same, and if you call them "my children," they will like being your children. Show Notes and Resources
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| 140 A Home Built From Love & Loss | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:47:18 | |
After losing her husband in a tragic accident, Sabrina McDonald looked forward to her young kids having a dad again. But she wasn’t prepared for the challenges that followed. Her kids felt threatened by her new spouse and competed for her attention. Her dream of being part of a family again didn’t happen quickly. And stepparenting felt awkward and unfamiliar in the beginning. In this episode, Sabrina shares her lessons of love and loss with Ron Deal and how God met her in the wilderness, showed her that brokenness didn’t mean ugliness, and encouraged her to keep going despite her fears and uncertainty about the future. Today, she rejoices to have found familyness again after remarriage. Show Notes and Resources
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| 139: Growing Up Blended: My Stepdad | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:37:30 | |
Growing up blended often includes hard transitions and isolation for those involved. But Marshall West's story is different. He shares with Ron Deal the beauty of God's provision for two families coming together after loss, giving him a dad he never had and two brothers who were never considered “step.” Marshall was 12 when his mom married his stepdad, a pivotal point for him. Marshall had been praying to have brothers join his family, and his stepdad had been praying for a Mom for his two boys. Marshall credits the Lord and His goodness for bringing two broken things together and creating a family.
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| 138: Cancer, NFL, and Family | 20 May 2024 | 00:38:22 | |
Ex-NFL football player Devon Still and his wife Asha married shortly after Devon's young daughter, Leah, went into remission from stage four cancer. While rejoicing over Leah's healing, they were soon blindsided by blended family struggles. Devon and Asha talk with Ron Deal about how they had both been raised in divorced homes and didn't understand how to create a lasting marriage. They began to learn about blended family dynamics and take intentional steps toward harmony in their relationship. They quit avoiding hard conversations, listened to each other's feelings, and created new habits in their communication to connect well. They also leaned into their faith to work through misguided expectations and move toward love and trust, ultimately finding hope in a long-term relationship. Get this month's premium offer with a donation! See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 137: Broken: Help for Family Problems | 06 May 2024 | 00:41:58 | |
God understands broken people. He sent His son to die for us. Even when we feel beyond help, He meets us where we are, He loves us, and He redeems us. He sent the Holy Spirit to be our counselor and our guide. In our messiness, God wants to use our stories and our brokenness to minister to others. Get The Smart Stepfamily as your free gift when you donate to FamilyLife Blended. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 136: Help Me with My Finances | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:46:08 | |
Help for your finances! Money matters can be a hot topic for blended families, creating strife and inequity if not handled well. Listen in as Ron Deal speaks with Gayla Grace and financial expert Greg Pettys about how couples can make wise decisions on financial issues that benefit all members of their blended family. Show Notes and Resources Learn more about resources for blended families. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 135: Growing Up Blended: Kim Walker Smith’s Story | 08 Apr 2024 | 00:58:15 | |
Singer/songwriter Kim Walker-Smith grew up in a blended family with multiple stepparents, instability, abuse, and isolation. She shares her story with Ron Deal in this podcast episode, beginning with her mom’s first divorce when she was a young child. It didn’t take long for her mom to marry again, divorce, and marry again. Show Notes and Resources Register for Blended and Blessed! See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 134: Being a Stepparent: Is it a Blessing? | 26 Mar 2024 | 00:30:35 | |
Are there blessings in blended family life? Yes! But they might not show up in ways we expect or as quickly as we’d like. In this 2023 Blended and Blessed presentation, Cheryl Shumake talks about the many bonus blessings she has experienced and the strength God gave her during seasons of weariness to keep going when she wanted to quit. Show Notes and Resources Get the Blended and Blessed All-Access Pass See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 133: Remarrying After Loss | 11 Mar 2024 | 01:08:46 | |
Remarriage after widowhood carries unique challenges and unwanted transitions. Expectations that aren’t realistic often show up, creating even more grief and heartache. But hard dynamics in the beginning can move toward bonded relationships and family unity with time and effort. In this podcast episode, Ron Deal talks with Rod and Rachel Faulkner Brown about their blended family challenges after Rachel was widowed twice, had two children with her second husband, and then married Rod with two young children in tow. Blended and Blessed Info See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 132: Growing Up Blended: Navigating Loss | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:40:33 | |
Our past affects our present. And when we experience complicated blended family dynamics as a child, we're forever changed. Listen to Scott Kedersha share with Ron Deal how his blended family upbringing has impacted his parenting and marriage as an adult. Show Notes and Resources Join us for Blended and Blessed to learn how to build unity in your family! See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 131: God’s Purpose and Intent for Sexuality | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:44:55 | |
Do you wonder about God's purpose and intent for marital sexuality within marriage? What about the symbolism the Bible presents on this topic? Do you need help on how to nurture and protect this aspect of marriage? Listen to Ron Deal's message: God's Purpose and Intent for Sexuality. Get more information on Blended and Blessed See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 130: Coping With Traumatic Events | 29 Jan 2024 | 00:51:33 | |
Trauma and suffering can impact families in unexpected ways. Joel and Vaneetha Risner share with Ron Deal the positive effects of loss and suffering and how it helped to ground their faith, trust God in deeper ways, and bond their blended family. Show Notes and Resources Check out the podcast on YouTube! See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 129: Stepparent Vs Bio Parent: Seeing Conflicts Differently | 15 Jan 2024 | 00:34:11 | |
Conflicts are inevitable on family journeys. Rodney and Annetta Whitney share their journey, confusing dynamics, and their light bulb moments with Ron Deal. Stepparent, if you feel like an outsider, keep having hard discussions and don't give up. Show Notes and Resources Grab your copy of The Smart Stepfamily See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 128: Organize Your Life | 01 Jan 2024 | 00:48:27 | |
Do you have trouble organizing your life? Your family calendar? Well, help is on the way! Ron Deal speaks with James and Ginger Dellaripa about challenges of blended family management including schedules, co-parenting, custody, and more. Listen to gain valuable insights in getting your life organized. Show Notes and Resources Get organized for 30 days free! Use the code: FLB30 See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 127: Getting Remarried? | 18 Dec 2023 | 00:43:03 | |
Getting remarried in later life after the death of a spouse or divorce? How do you know if you’re ready? Should you consider the feelings of your adult children? Ron Deal talks with Jim and Shirley Mozena about the risks, as well as rewards, of a later-life remarriage and what to consider as you date. Show Notes and Resources Access The Smart Stepfamily for free! See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 126: Strained Relationships with Adult Kids | 04 Dec 2023 | 00:44:53 | |
When relationships with our adult kids and stepkids become strained or estranged, our hearts hurt. How did we get here? How do we fix it? Ron Deal talks with Dr. Charlotte Melcher Smith about common themes that contribute to strained relationships and what parents can do to help. Show Notes and Resources Dr. Charlotte Melcher Smith's book, Life's Third Tri See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 125: How To Be Thankful in a Blended Family | 20 Nov 2023 | 00:29:10 | |
Have you ever wondered how to be thankful in a hard season in your blended family? Listen to Ron Deal and Gayla Grace talk about finding joy, regardless of our circumstances, as we focus on God’s faithfulness, His provision, and His promises. Thank you for sending a gift to be matched dollar for dollar! See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 124: Helping Your Kids With Their Emotions | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:53:34 | |
Helping your kids with their emotions is a critical life skill, yet we often don’t equip kids with these valuable skills. Ron Deal speaks with Michelle Nietert, LPC, about common feelings kids in blended families experience and how parents can help. Show Notes and Resources Learn about our blended events and resources. Ron's personal speaking schedule. Give a tax-deductible donation to FamilyLife Blended ministry. Register now for Blended and Blessed Live Event and Livestream. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 123: How To Overcome Co-parenting Conflict | 23 Oct 2023 | 00:56:52 | |
High-conflict co-parenting is a common struggle in blended families. Ron Deal speaks with Diane Dierks and Rick Voyles on how to improve co-parenting conflict as you prioritize what you're fighting for, change your response, and consider your kids first. List of counselors See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 122: Blending a Family: Where Do I Start? | 09 Oct 2023 | 00:43:51 | |
When we blend two families, what's the goal and how do we get there? Do we focus more on parenting or our marriage? Do I parent my stepchild or build a relationship first? How do we manage a difficult former spouse? Ron Deal answers these questions and more about the critical tasks of parenting in a blended family. You still have time to join the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry! See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 121: Lessons from Adoptive Parents | 25 Sep 2023 | 00:53:44 | |
Blended families come in all shapes and sizes. Each family is unique with its own complexities. Chris and Yodit Brooks share their stories growing up in a blended family as well as wisdom they've gained from raising both their adopted and biological children. Family stories matter. The Smart Stepfamily on Right Now Media See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 120: Blended Family Christmas: Tips to reduce holiday stress | 11 Sep 2023 | 00:38:56 | |
The holidays can be a stressful time juggling visitations, planning family activities, and managing all the feelings in the Christmas season. Emotions in blended families are often magnified during Christmas. Gayla Grace and Ron Deal offer practical ways to be sensitive and promote positivity so your holiday can be a truly joyous time. Gift a copy of The Smart Stepfamily See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 119: Parenting Teens During the Loneliness Epidemic | 28 Aug 2023 | 00:44:22 | |
Children want to be heard and seen. Ron Deal had a conversation with Dr Mark Mayfield about how parents can help teens with loneliness. They offer wisdom and practical help for sensitive, serious topics such as suicide and address the role parents have as children navigate their overwhelming feelings and confusing thoughts. Blended Family resources See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 118: Blended Family Dynamics – The Enneagram Types Explained | 14 Aug 2023 | 01:13:46 | |
The enneagram gives us insight into our unique gifts and the contributions we can make with those around us. But it shouldn’t be the ultimate source of our identity. Ron Deal talks with Jeff and Beth McCord about interpreting core enneagram types alongside the truth of the Gospel as we relate to others. Show Notes and Resources Dive deeper into the 9 different Enneagram types See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 117: Trusting God in Difficult Times | 31 Jul 2023 | 00:55:27 | |
No one wants to walk through grief and suffering. But God uses hard times to grow our character, develop perseverance, and find hope in Him. Ron Deal talks with Davey and Kristi Blackburn about how to trust God's faithfulness during painful seasons and find healing and restoration through Him. Show Notes and Resources 10th Anniversary DVD Edition of The Smart Stepfamily See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 116: Divorce Grief– Breaking Soul Ties | 17 Jul 2023 | 00:58:14 | |
Do you have wounds from a previous relationship that you carried into your new family? We call these ghosts of marriage past. Unresolved residue also happens with our kids and affects our ability to form trust and intimacy with others. Ron Deal speaks with Moe and Paige Becnel about how to wrestle with our ghosts and lessen their power. Show Notes and Resources The Smart Stepfamily online series See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 115: Stepchildren and Marriage: How to Build Trust | 03 Jul 2023 | 00:46:12 | |
Blended family life doesn't often start with every relationship experiencing harmony. But it's not unusual to develop it along the way. Listen to Ron Deal speak with Gil and Brenda Stuart about how disappointment and confusion in their family relationships with 7 kids eventually morphed into redemption and joy. Gil and Brenda Stuart See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 114: Men in Blended Families: Why You Need a Strong Support System | 19 Jun 2023 | 00:40:52 | |
Former NFL player Jeff Kemp has spent decades connecting with men. He understands the common struggles which include insecurity, comparison, and shame. He shares with Ron Deal how men can best cope by understanding their identity in our Father God, and why healthy male friendships are valuable in everyday life. Get Jeff Kemp's Men Huddle Playbook See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 113: Bonus Dad Pro Tips from Mike | 05 Jun 2023 | 00:47:59 | |
Men want harmony in their homes, but the dynamics of blended family life can threaten peaceful relationships. Mike Haney speaks with Ron Deal on how stepdads can create meaningful connections with their stepchildren through warm and inviting behavior, a perspective for long-term bonds, and mindfulness toward a role that less is more. The Summit on Stepfamily ministry See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 112: Stepmom Help: Pro Tips from Jen & Bill | 22 May 2023 | 00:57:24 | |
Do you struggle with 2nd wife syndrome? Are you confused with your role and often feel you can't measure up to the expectations? Ron Deal speaks with Bill and Jen Rogers on the valuable role stepmoms play and offers encouragement and pro tips for those stuck in the trenches. Free download: Top 10 Pro tips See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 111: Custody Battles and Court Conversation | 08 May 2023 | 00:52:16 | |
Litigation creates stress and anxiety for stepfamilies, but there are ways to experience peace and bring kindness to others in the midst of it. Listen to Ron Deal with Scott and Vanessa Martindale on how to resist negative emotions and find resolution in custody cases that best meets the needs of your child. Find more FamilyLife Blended resources. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 110: Growing Up Blended: Dr. Darrell Bock | 24 Apr 2023 | 00:59:36 | |
When complicated circumstances show up in blended families, relationship-building slows down. Ron Deal speaks with Dr. Darrell Bock about how the death of his mom when he was a teenager, a dad who traveled weekly with work, and a new stepmom with three kids created tension and uneasiness for everyone. Blended and Blessed information and registration See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 109 Who Comes First in a Blended Family? | 10 Apr 2023 | 00:57:18 | |
Stepfamilies are fundamentally different than biological families, which can create tension and ambiguity for everyone involved. In this episode, Ron Deal speaks with Dr. Patricia Papernow about key principles for healthy relationship building in blended families which navigating complex dynamics and competing priorities between the marriage and the children. Step-Insiders and Step-Outsiders See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 108: Prioritize Marriage in Your Home | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:47:18 | |
How can you establish your marital relationship as the foundation for the home when children preceded your union? It starts by understanding that a strong marriage contributes more significantly to the stability of the home than any other factor—including the children. In this episode, Ron Deal and Gayla Grace offer practical tips on how to put your spouse in the front seat of your heart while still prioritizing your children. Show Notes and Resources Your review of the podcast might be played on a future show! Call 407-826-2606 See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 107: Blending a Family: Strategies that Don’t Work | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:44:48 | |
Blending isn't the goal for stepfamilies; it suggests the family becomes one in a relational sense, which rarely occurs. Other cooking strategies that stepfamilies try, such as the instapot, food processor, or pressure cooker, don't work well either. Then what does? Listen to Ron Deal and Gayla Grace discuss how crockpot cooking is the key. Show Notes and Resources Get your copy of The Smart Stepfamily See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 106: Scripture for Families in Need of Encouragement | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:39:33 | |
Do you have a roadmap to follow on your blended family journey? We'd like to encourage using God's Word to guide you, encourage you, and empower your steps. Listen to Ron Deal and Gayla Grace, along with stepcouple guests, talk about the value of scripture for families who are in need of hope, guidance, comfort, and encouragement in their homes. We would love to hear about your family's "Promised Land Moment!" Call 407-826-2606 or write to us at blendedquestions@familylife.com See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||
| 105: Stepfamily Relationship Building: Stepping Stones for Success | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:41:00 | |
What are key stepping stones every stepfamily needs that will lead to healthy relationship building? Ron Deal and Gayla Grace discuss how perseverance, flexibility, commitment, Christ-likeness and other core attributes work together to create familyness. Share a positive moment in your family's journey with others. Write to us at BlendedQuestions@familylife.com or call 407-826-2606 to share a positive moment for your family! See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy | |||