FamilyLife Blended® Podcast

All parenting is difficult, but when you add in divorce, the challenge multiplies. Staying connected is harder than ever, and fragile and shifting co-parenting structures and relationships put pressure on everyone. Navigating even the most routine parental responsibilities can become difficult. This episode brings help and hope to those parents who may be struggling. Show Notes and Resources Are children you know angry, hurt, and confused about their parent's separation or divorce? Check out Divorce Care 4 Kids and how they can help. https://www.dc4k.org/ To learn more and register for the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry visit: https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/ Linda Ranson Jacobs new book The Single Parent. https://www.christianbook.com/the-single-parent-confident-and-successful/linda-jacobs/9780764232848/pd/232848 Visit FamilyLife Blended® online for articles, videos, resources, for blended families. https://www.FamilyLife.com/blended See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be." What about now? Pastor and theologian John Ortberg provides a fresh perspective on the nature of eternity and our own connection to an eternal creator. Show Notes and Resources As believers, we're waiting for eternal life. But what is it? John Ortberg dispells the myths in his new book Eternity Is Now In Session. To learn more and register for the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry visit. https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/ Learn more about John Ortberg and his ministry on his website.  http://www.johnortberg.com/ Visit FamilyLife Blended® online for articles, videos, resources, for blended families. http://www.FamilyLife.com/blended See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Stepcouples hope and pray they can have peaceful relations with their former spouses, and it is possible. But for some couples, no matter how much they try, the venom and vitriol of the former spouse drowns out all reason and compromise. Rodney and Lisa Webb, and counselor and therapist Helen Wheeler share their difficult blended journey. Show Notes and Resources Whether married or soon-to-be married, The Smart Stepfamily will help you discover how to communicate effectively and solve the everyday puzzles of stepchildren relationships. An 8-session DVD curriculum and participant's guide is also available. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Stepmoms bear a unique burden, and they often neglect their own care. Melanie Anthony offers hope for balance in the midst of the burden. Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Melanie Anthony's ministry StepMoms Alive. A one day faith-based event designed to equip stepmoms to be strong and steadfast for the journey. Learn more and register for the 2019 Blended and Blessed® live event and livestream. It's the only livestream event for couples in stepfamilies. In today's complicated stepfamily, the stepmom often doesn't know where to turn for help. Let stepfamily expert Ron Deal and experienced stepmom Laura Petherbridge show you how to survive and thrive as a stepmom in The Smart Stepmom. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

She may have been in love with Lamar, but as a strong self-confident woman, Ronnie wasn't that interested in Lamar's help raising her two children from a previous relationship. Exploring the complex nuances of blended relationships. Show Notes and Resources Ronnie and Lamar Tyler are the founders of blackandmarriedwithkids.com, the largest African American marriage and parenting site on the web. Learn more and register for the 2019 Blended and Blessed® live event and livestream. It's the only livestream event for couples in stepfamilies. Feeling caught in the blender's swirl? Life in a Blender will help you learn how to handle the “Big Five” challenges—loss, sadness, fear, guilt, and confusion—and dilemmas kids in blended families often experience. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Fifty percent of marriages end in divorce, right? WRONG. In this encouraging exploration of the real state of marriage, researcher and author Shaunti Feldhahn teams up with Ron Deal for a deep look at the facts behind the statistics. Show Notes and Resources What if these “facts” are actually myths? In The Good News About Marriage, best-selling author Shaunti Feldhahn, presents groundbreaking research that reveals the inspiring truth. If you want answers to questions every wife is asking, listen to Shaunti Feldhahn on the FamilyLife's Married With Benefits podcast. Ron Deal and Shaunti Feldhahn are both featured speakers at this year's Blended and Blessed®. Learn more and register for the only livestream event for couples in stepfamilies. Whether married or soon-to-be married, The Smart Stepfamily will help you discover how to communicate effectively and solve the everyday puzzles of stepchildren relationships. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Understanding the long-term effects of divorce and remarriage on kids is difficult. A good way to start is to ask an adult who experienced life in a blended family. Ron talks with "FamilyLife Today" host Dave Wilson about his childhood blended family experience. Show Notes and Resources To learn more about Dave and Ann Wilson, their ministry, and their new book Vertical Marriage check out their website. Learn more and register for Blended and Blessed®, the only livestream event for couples in stepfamilies. Feeling caught in the blender's swirl? Life in a Blender will help you learn how to handle the “Big Five” challenges—loss, sadness, fear, guilt, and confusion—and dilemmas kids in blended families often experience. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

When Dave was growing up his father told him over and over, "You're a Bondeson and a Christian." That helped shape his identity. But as a father himself, Dave finds it challenging to translate that into a blended family situation with a step-daughter whose last name is not Bondeson. Show Notes and Resources The Parent's Summit is a one day livestream experience for all parents. It is built on the idea that local churches equipping local parents make the community a stronger, better place for families to thrive. https://parentssummit.com/ Learn more and register for Blended and Blessed®, the only livestream event for couples in stepfamilies. https://www.blendedandblessed.com/ Whether married or soon-to-be married, The Smart Stepfamily will help you discover how to communicate effectively and solve the everyday puzzles of stepchildren relationships. https://shop.familylife.com/p-3625-the-smart-stepfamily.aspx See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy