FamilyLife Blended® Podcast

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 Get your copy of The Smart Stepfamily Guide to Financial Planning Learn more about our Blended resources Ron's speaking schedule Please leave a message for us: 407-826-2606 Join us for the Blended and Blessed livestream! See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

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! More about Jim and Shirley and their book, Second Chance At Love Get your copy of The Smart Stepfamily Guide to Financial Planning More FamilyLife Blended resources Every gift to FamilyLife Blended for the month of December is matched! Email: blendedquestions@familylife.com or call: 407-826-2606 See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

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 Blended resources and events Send a matching gift to say "thank you" to FamilyLife Blended. Send us a suggestion for a future podcast. Register now for Blended and Blessed Live Event and Livestream. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

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. Show Notes and Resources Thank you for sending a gift to be matched dollar for dollar! Send us your review via email: blendedquestions@familylife.com or voicemail: 407-826-2606. Info on Blended and Blessed Register now for Blended and Blessed Live Event and Livestream. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

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 Michelle Nietert, M.A., LPC-S Learn about our blended events and resources. Ron's personal speaking schedule. Find a counselor. 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

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. Show Notes and Resources List of counselors Register for Preparing to Blend Co-parenting Dilemmas podcast Get the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry All-Access Digital Pass. Ron's personal speaking schedule. Send a gift to FamilyLife Blended. Email a comment about this show or call to share your thoughts. blendedquestions@familylife.com or 407-826-2606 See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

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. Show Notes and Resources You still have time to join the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry! The Online Certificate in Blended Family Ministry Get monthly encouragement for your blended family FamilyLife Blended Resources Get the Summit All-Access Digital Pass Email us your questions at blendedquestions@familylife.com See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

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. Show Notes and Resources The Smart Stepfamily on Right Now Media Get a copy of The Smart Stepfamily Summit on Stepfamily Ministry: Registration and Information Listen to Equipped with Chris Brooks. Ron's personal speaking schedule. Support the FamilyLife Blended podcast Call in a review 407-826-2606 See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

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. Show Notes and Resources Gift a copy of The Smart Stepfamily More Blended Family Resources Ron's upcoming events Send a gift to FamilyLife Blended Leave us a review voicemail at 407-826-2606 or email us: blendedquestions@familylife.com See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

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. Show Notes and Resources Blended Family resources Smart Stepfamily on Right Now Media Learn more about the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry Dr. Mark Mayfield The Path out of Loneliness and The Path to Wholeness Donate to FamilyLife Blended Leave us a review voicemail at 407-826-2606 or email us: blendedquestions@familylife.com See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy