

FamilyLife Blended® Podcast
FamilyLife Podcast Network
FamilyLife Blended® provides timeless wisdom and practical help and hope for blended families and those who love them. Join Ron L. Deal, LMFT, LPC as he and his guests discuss a wide variety of marriage, family, and relationship topics related to blended families.
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Apr 1, 2019 • 57min
1: Blended Families, Identity, and Different Last Names
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