Stepparenting is hard especially after loss of a family member Ron Deal understands how blending a family can be hard and in his book 'Preparing to Blend ' crafted for engaged or pre-engaged couples with kids from previous relationships he guides you through the journey of combining loss and love touching on wedding planning and communication Show Notes and Resources Connect with Ron Deal and catch more of his thoughts at rondeal org about and on X RonLDeal and Facebook SmartStepfamilies and FamilyLifeBlended And grab Ron Deal's book Preparing to Blend in our shop Listen to the full episode of [... more]

Four years ago the health experts told us we had just two weeks to stop a health apocalypse and American life has never been the same Dennis Prager joins Charlie for a full episode to discuss what he calls the biggest mistake in human history How freedom was yielded permanently in response to a temporary panic how we did irreversible harm to tens of millions of children how religious leaders failed their followers by submitting to godless authorities and more Support the show http www charliekirk com supportSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Imagine losing your pregnant wife in a home invasion and navigating the challenges of getting remarried years later Join Ron Deal Davey and Kristi Blackburn as they share their journey emphasizing the significance of leaning into the pain of losing someone you love for healing and blending their families Show Notes and Resources Connect with Davey and Kristi Blackburn and catch more of their thoughts at nothingiswasted com ourstory And don't miss their thoughts on Instagram Learn more about Blended and Blessed Check out the full episode on FamilyLife Blended Donate to FamilyLife Today Find resources from this podcast at [... more]

Being a stepfather can feel like bathing cats with your hair on fire but your thoughtful navigation of the dynamics in your home can make a difference that lasts for decades Author Gil Stuart offers tips on stepfathering thoughtfully and shaping the kind of family you all long for We are the one with the influence Are we going to use it for good or for evil I mean when you think about what the Scripture says The power of the tongue is for life or for death So what are we saying Is it going to bring life or [... more]

Stepdad It can be a role full of landmines--and at the same time a role vital and unsung Author Gil Stuart offers ideas to do it wholeheartedly and all-in within the complexities of your blended family Reverse betrayal is the aspect that I have a loyalty to my own children who I don't get to see as much because of the parenting plan and in that time I'm actually connecting with my stepchildren I'm actually starting to like them and they're starting to bond with me In so doing I actually feel like I'm betraying my own children -- Gil [... more]

Identity belonging They're burning questions in any teen How can you feed these in your teen so their transitions between vastly different stepfamily homes mean they grow stronger more resilient and grounded in Jesus Christ Author Kara Powell discusses the needs of teens in stepfamilies with Gayla Grace and Ron Deal Show Notes and Resources Sign up for the StepFamily Summit and secure your spot today Connect with Gayla Grace and catch more of her ideas at stepparentingwithgrace com Connect more with Kara Powell at karapowell com Listen to the full episode with Kara Powell and Gayla Grace Discover more [... more]

Pastor Greg Laurie joins The Glenn Beck Podcast to discuss America's deep need for a spiritual awakening the Jesus Revolution film PS You can now watch from home and the importance of family Interested Head to YouTube to watch the full episode --- Watch JESUS REVOLUTION from home This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners Support the show https harvest org supportSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Ever wonder if you've got what it takes to be a man Host Dave Wilson wrestled with his own weakness and searched out the makings of real men Show Notes and Resources Check out the full episode of Jon Tyson on FamilyLife Today Save on Weekend to Remember registration now though Jan Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app Help others find FamilyLife Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... more]

Curious about other top players on the FamilyLife podcast network Grab top-notch samples on how you're talking to your kids and reading your wife's mind Show Notes and Resources Learn More about Shelby Abbott on FamilyLife Blended Growing Up in a Blender View All the Podcasts FamilyLife Offers Listen to the Full Episode of Season of Married With Benefits with Host Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn Listen to FamilyLife Blended clip with Terry Moss amp his family on how they worked through the adjustments in their adult stepfamily Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find more content [... more]

Ready for FamilyLife Podcast Network's best of the best Catch slices of our best episodes in this mashup hosted by Brian Goins Ron Deal amp Shelby Abbott Show Notes and Resources Learn More about Shelby Abbott on FamilyLife Blended Growing Up in a Blender View All the Podcasts FamilyLife Offers Listen to the Full Episode of Season of Married With Benefits with Host Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn Listen to FamilyLife Blended clip with Terry Moss amp his family on how they worked through the adjustments in their adult stepfamily Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find [... more]

Where do you look for the good life FamilyLife President David Robbins and his wife Meg play the best answers of for the life your soul craves Show Notes and Resources Receive four copies three to give away of the book The Four Emotions of Christmas and a set of greeting cards for your donation of any amount And now through a special matching opportunity your gift will be DOUBLED dollar for dollar https donate familylife com build-godly-marriages Listen to the Full Epsiode with Dane Ortlund Gentle and Lowly Listen to the Full Episode with Blair Linne Finding My Father [... more]

When isolation's the new normal how do you find your people President David Robbins and his wife Meg tune into FamilyLife Today's best thoughts from Show Notes and Resources Receive four copies three to give away of the book The Four Emotions of Christmas and a set of greeting cards for your donation of any amount And now through a special matching opportunity your gift will be DOUBLED dollar for dollar https donate familylife com build-godly-marriages Listen to the Full Epsiode with Maggie Combs Motherhood Without All the Rules Listen to the Full Episode with Jennie Allen Find Your People [... more]

When it's the worst of times what's it take to keep going David amp Meg Robbins play some of the best answers we received in Show Notes and Resources Receive four copies three to give away of the book The Four Emotions of Christmas and a set of greeting cards for your donation of any amount And now through a special matching opportunity your gift will be DOUBLED dollar for dollar https donate familylife com build-godly-marriages Listen to the Full Epsiode with Laura Story The Change You Never Wanted Listen to the Full Episode with Bethany Beal amp Kristen Clark [... more]

FamilyLife President David Robbins and his wife Meg kick off a thought-provoking series of FamilyLife Today's best don't-miss episodes of Show Notes and Resources Receive four copies three to give away of the book The Four Emotions of Christmas and a set of greeting cards for your donation of any amount And now through a special matching opportunity your gift will be DOUBLED dollar for dollar https donate familylife com december- you-can-help-build-twice-as-many-godly-marriages-and-families cru source FLTD amp cru premium PRE amp cru medium pcnotes amp cru campaign YE Listen to the Full Episode with Elize Fitzpatrick Jesus and Gender Listen to [... more]

Need tips on parenting with a former spouse On FamilyLife Today Dave and Ann Wilson host Dr Mary Jeppsen--who literally wrote the book on constructive cooperative coparenting She'll help you navigate Show Notes and Resources Listen to the full episode of FamilyLife Blended with Mary Jeppsen PhD Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find more content and resou rces on the FamilyLife's app Help others find FamilyLife Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... more]

My life is over That's what Herman Mendoza thought as he raised his arms in surrender The police had his house surrounded His kids were in bed while his wife tried to defend him He tried to run but it was useless A once powerful drug lord Herman now faced life in prison And life is exactly what he found there Show Notes and Resources Shifting Shadows How a New York Drug Lord Found Freedom in the Last Place He Expected by Herman Bendoza Listen to the full episode of Finding Freedom from Prison See today's donation offer at donate [... more]

My life is over That's what Herman Mendoza thought as he raised his arms in surrender The police had his house surrounded His kids were in bed while his wife tried to defend him He tried to run but it was useless A once powerful drug lord Herman now faced life in prison And life is exactly what he found there Show Notes and Resources Shifting Shadows How a New York Drug Lord Found Freedom in the Last Place He Expected by Herman Bendoza Listen to the full episode of Finding Freedom from Prison See today's donation offer at donate [... more]