FamilyLife Blended® Podcast

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 Free downloads from Jeff and Beth Blended Family Resources Learn more about the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry Join us on the cruise! Thank you for your support! 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

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 Women and Blended Families Davey and Kristi Blackburn and their Pain to Purpose resources Leave us a review voicemail at 407-826-2606 or email us: blendedquestions@familylife.com Support FamilyLife Blended The Summit on Stepfamily ministry See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

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 More about the Becnels and their book Join this year's VIRTUAL Summit on Stepfamily Ministry. Add your blended small group on the searchable map. Make a tax deductible gift. Ask a question and submit a review at blendedquestions@familylife.com or call 407-826-2606. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

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. Show Notes and Resources Gil and Brenda Stuart Get a copy of Restored and Remarried, workbook or small group bundle. Blended ministry map Make plans for The Summit on Stepfamily ministry. Send a gift of support to help us expand our reach. Call or email us with your ideas! 407-826-2606, blendedquestions@familylife.com See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

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. Show Notes and Resources Get Jeff Kemp's Men Huddle Playbook Online Certificate course in Blended Family Ministry Tips to a deeper friendship Easy steps to friendship and huddling The Smart Stepdad: Steps to Help You Succeed Make a tax deductible donation. Call with your question: 407-826-2606, email a podcast topic suggestion: blendedquestions@familylife.com The Summit on Stepfamily Ministry See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

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. Show Notes and Resources The Summit on Stepfamily ministry Info and booking for the Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise Mike Haney’s Courageous Stepdad Coaching Program Podcast #38- Daily Practices for Happy Stepcouples Get your copy of The Smart Stepdad Support the Blended podcast with a gift Call or email us! 407-826-2606, blendedquestions@familylife.com See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

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. Show Notes and Resources Free download: Top 10 Pro tips Jen's Bold and Blended podcast Read: The Smart Stepmom Attend The Summit on Stepfamily Ministry virtually! Find a small group or add your group to the Blended ministry map. Set sail with on the Love Like You Mean It cruise! Thank you for making a gift to FamilyLife Blended. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

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. Show Notes and Resources Find more FamilyLife Blended resources. Get your copy of Scott and Vanessa's book, Blended and Redeemed Learn more about Scott and Vanessa Join the Virtual Summit on Stepfamily ministry this year! Thank you for supporting FamilyLife Blended. We would love to hear from you. Email blendedquestions@familylife.com | Call 407-826-2606 See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

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. Show Notes and Resources Blended and Blessed information and registration Get your copy of Lauren Reitsema’s book, In Their Shoes. Get your copy of Building Love Together in Blended Families Buy a copy of The Smart Stepfamily Guide to Financial Planning Send a tax deductible gift for FamilyLife Blended. Please email blendedquestions@familylife.com or call with a question for a future podcast at 407-826-2606. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

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. Show Notes and Resources Step-Insiders and Step-Outsiders Validating Children in Stepfamilies Dr. Papernow's website Join sites around the globe for this year's Blended and Blessed! Send a tax deductible gift for FamilyLife Blended. Please email blendedquestions@familylife.com or call with a question for a future podcast at 407-826-2606. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy