Discover how to choose friends the building blocks of friendship and how to rebuild friendships [... more]

Podcasters and blended family coaching experts Mike amp Kim Anderson began marriage fighting for their child s heart eventually galvanizing their marriage [... more]

According to psychologist Meg Jay our minds tend to think about our future selves similarly to how we think about complete strangers Why It rsquo s probably due to what rsquo s sometimes called the ldquo empathy gap rdquo It can be hard to empathize and care for people we don rsquo t know personally mdash even future versions of ourselves So in her work Jay tries to help young people imagine their future selves and take steps to care for them This includes working out actionable plans for who they will one day be mdash paving the way for [... more]

Ron Deal describes some of the unique challenges that couples experience through remarriage and the formation of a stepfamily He discusses the importance of drawing a family map to identify the complex web of relationships with kids stepkids ex-spouses and their partners and extended family Part of Receive the book Preparing to Blend and the audio download of the broadcast Are You Ready to Remarry for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources [... more]

This week on Family Policy Matters host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes author Warren Farrell to discuss his new book The Boy Crisis Why Our Boys Are Struggling and What We Can Do About It [... more]

Stuck between your hopes as a stepmom and your reality Author Cheryl Shumake gets it If you're wanting to be wanted she knows it's a battle you can win Show Notes and Resources Cheryl Shumake's website Step Mom Sanity Cheryl Shumake on FamilyLife Blended 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]

Stuck between your hopes as a stepmom and your reality Author Cheryl Shumake gets it If you re wanting to be wanted she knows it s a battle you can win Show Notes and ResourcesCheryl Shumake s website Step Mom SanityCheryl Shumake on FamilyLife Blended 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]

Stuck between your hopes as a stepmom and your reality Author Cheryl Shumake gets it If you're wanting to be wanted she knows it's a battle you can win Show Notes and Resources Cheryl Shumake's website Step Mom Sanity Cheryl Shumake on FamilyLife Blended 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]

Justin and Lindsey Holcomb describe the fundamental truth from scripture to teach kids about their bodies And they share practical implications of viewing others as people made in God's image Receive the book God Made Me in His Image and the audio download of the broadcast Celebrating the Bodies God Gave Us for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd treatment one-time-giftGet more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast celebrating-the-bodies-god-gave-us featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

This week on Family Policy Matters host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes back Dr Brad Wilcox to discuss his recent report on marriage and cohabitation entitled The Religious Marriage Paradox Younger Marriage Less Divorce [... more]

Parenting their sons' autism Sho Baraka and his wife Patreece felt blindsided including a loss of dreams amp sense of failure But God met them in their shame Show Notes and Resources Learn more about a Weekend To Remember Marriage is a lifelong adventure of growing together through every age and stage of life Resource Sale Resources on FamilyLife Today Checkout this week's donation offer 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 [... more]

Parenting their sons' autism Sho Baraka and his wife Patreece felt blindsided including a loss of dreams amp sense of failure But God met them in their shame Show Notes and Resources Learn more about a Weekend To Remember Marriage is a lifelong adventure of growing together through every age and stage of life Resource Sale Resources on FamilyLife Today Checkout this week's donation offer 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 [... more]

Dr Kathy Koch explores the importance of resilience in our lives and how we can nurture that trait in our children As a parent you are the key to your child's resilience Through intentional modeling ongoing conversation and observation and encouragement you can help them learn to bounce back from struggles get unstuck and move forward with courage and confidence Part of Receive the book Resilient Kids for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd treatment monthly-gift [... more]

Robby is joined by Ren and Mark's wife Jamie on the heels of a week-long seminar about CSAM Child Sexual Assault Material that focused on human trafficking They share insights and encouragements from the seminar A warning this program contains sensitive content Listener discretion is advised Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline NHTH at - - - [... more]

Sometimes in stepfamilies we take things out on each other that really are about someone or something from the past Listen to Ron Deal talk with Shelby Abbott on how to keep unresolved issues of the past from damaging relationships in the present Show Notes and Resources Growing Up in a Blender FamilyLife Blended Original Podcast Passport Resources Helping parents have the conversations that matter most 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 [... more]

Sometimes in stepfamilies we take things out on each other that really are about someone or something from the past Listen to Ron Deal talk with Shelby Abbott on how to keep unresolved issues of the past from damaging relationships in the present Show Notes and Resources Growing Up in a Blender FamilyLife Blended Original Podcast Passport Resources Helping parents have the conversations that matter most 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 [... more]

Sometimes in stepfamilies we take things out on each other that really are about someone or something from the past Listen to Ron Deal talk with Shelby Abbott on how to keep unresolved issues of the past from damaging relationships in the present Show Notes and Resources Growing Up in a Blender FamilyLife Blended Original Podcast Passport to Purity Helping parents have the conversations that matter most 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 [... more]

When the abuse starts enough is enough Psychologist Dr David Clarke helps you form a plan to get out so you can assess your marriage for the long term Show Notes and Resources 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]

When the abuse starts enough is enough Psychologist Dr David Clarke helps you form a plan to get out so you can assess your marriage for the long term Show Notes and Resources 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]

Author Gary Chapman explains how couples go through four seasons of marriage ndash spring summer fall and winter and how couples can thrive through each of those seasons Part of Receive Gary Chapman's book The Seasons of Marriage for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast embracing-the-various-seasons-of-marriage-part- -of- featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Stepfamilies can't happen without loss Author and counselor Ron Deal talks about how to engage kids in blended families and start healing together Show Notes and Resources Well Blended Course This comprehensive self-driven course for a blended family to more easily adapt couples groups or individuals 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]

Stepfamilies can't happen without loss Author and counselor Ron Deal talks about how to engage kids in blended families and start healing together Show Notes and Resources Well Blended Course This comprehensive self-driven course for a blended family to more easily adapt couples groups or individuals 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]

If you're a stepfamily you face particular challenges Author and counselor Ron Deal offers practical help towards blending a family with character Show Notes and Resources Well Blended Course This comprehensive self-driven course for a blended family to more easily adapt couples groups or individuals 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]

If you're a stepfamily you face particular challenges Author and counselor Ron Deal offers practical help towards blending a family with character Show Notes and Resources Well Blended Course This comprehensive self-driven course for a blended family to more easily adapt couples groups or individuals 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]

If you're a stepfamily you face particular challenges Author and counselor Ron Deal offers practical help towards blending a family with character Show Notes and Resources Well Blended Course This comprehensive self-driven course for a blended family to more easily adapt couples groups or individuals 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]

Lauren Reitsema experienced divorce first-hand when her parents separated after almost years of marriage Drawing from her own experience Lauren will help parents and stepparents uncover common points of grief and loss for children after divorce And she'll offer helpful advice for building a stronger blended family Receive the book In Their Shoes for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast staying-connected-with-your-child-after-divorce featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Dr Gary Chapman is known for The Love Languages But he's not afraid to tackle the real-life struggles you're facing In this edition of Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman questions from you about marriage difficulties family conflict and more You might hear an answer to something you're going through join the conversation on the May edition of Dear Gary Featured resource Things I Wish I Known Before We Got Married See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

To support this ministry financially visit https www oneplace com donate [... more]

Welcome to Man Talk with your Hosts Will Hardy and Roy Jones Jr We welcome Joseph Warren to the show Joseph is a life coach entrepreneur and most importantly a man of God For the next two weeks Joseph talks about his life and the great things God has done for him personally and professionally We also dive into what blowing up rocks means Our ministry is devoted to breaking down the walls of race and denomination so that men who are disciples of Christ may come together to worship as one body [... more]

Amber Lia and Wendy Speake offer parents practical suggestions for responding with patience and wisdom to their children's misbehavior The discussion is based on our guests' recent book Parenting Scripts When What You're Saying Isn't Working Say Something New Part of Receive the book Parenting Scripts for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast saying-the-right-thing-when-your-child-misbehaves-part- -of- featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give [... more]

Welcome to Man Talk with your Hosts Will Hardy and Roy Jones Jr We welcome back Jane Lessard a retired marriage counsler to the show We continue our in-depth discussion on verbal and physical abuse and the impact it can have on relationships Our ministry is devoted to breaking down the walls of race and denomination so that men who are disciples of Christ may come together to worship as one body [... more]

After a recent program a friend asked me to delve into the subject of caregivers anger and lashing out Given the recent incident at the Academy Awards with Will Smith striking out at Chris Rock the timing for this topic seemed appropriate [... more]

In this broadcast Psychologist Dr Ron Welch and his wife Jan describe how too much control can damage a marriage and family Their message illustrates how placing your partner's feelings before your own can help you avoid tremendous heartache in your relationship Receive the book The Controlling Husband for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast how-to-deal-with-a-controlling-spouse featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

How do you help a lost or angry child who battles against the family Ron Deal speaks with psychologist Danny Huerta on troubled kids in a stepfamily Show Notes and Resources 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's on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... more]

Allison Bottke shares a dramatic story of raising an adult son who has struggled with drug addiction multiple arrests and imprisonment She is quick to admit to her mistakes of enabling her son over the years and shares stories of other parents who have unwittingly crossed the line of helping to enabling their adult children Part of Get Allison's book Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast establishing-healthy-boundaries-with-adult-children-part- -of- featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our [... more]

Best-selling author Emerson Eggerichs talks to moms about a boy's need for respect and explains how they can give that respect to their sons Part of Receive Dr Emerson Eggerichs' book Mother Son for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast recognizing-your-sons-need-for-respect-part- -of- featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Jessie Minassian believes our messy imperfect families are part of God's plan to transform us to be more like Jesus Christ She provides an abundance of great advice to parents and teens about navigating issues like attitude parent child conflict trust and freedom siblings and more Part of Get Jessie Minassian's book Family How to Love Yours for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast helping-teen-girls-love-their-families-well-part- -of- featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com [... more]

Would you like to be able to tame your temper but you find yourself in a cycle of destructive reactions and explosive responses and you just don't know how to stop Join Chip as he explains some biblical tools that will help you get a grip on anger before it gets a grip on you [... more]

Everyone struggles with anger - period We struggle in different ways some blow up some spew and some repress So is it really possible to keep anger from getting the best of us Join Chip as he uncovers what causes our anger and what we can do to keep it under control [... more]

What can turn a normal rational person into an out of control monster - destroying relationships abusing children spewing threats and alienating lifelong friends Join Chip as he reveals the source of that devastating power and how to keep it under control [... more]

Would your spouse say they feel heard Authors Kevin amp Marcia Myers help unearth a new level of intimacy through the power of intentionally listening Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Download FamilyLife's new app Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... more]

Pastor Kevin Thompson explores three primary roles in marriage friend partner and lover and explains how spouses can live out those roles optimally by investing in their relationship mentally emotionally and physically Get Kevin's book Friends Partners Lovers What It Takes to Make Your Marriage Work for your donation of any amount And when you give today your support will be DOUBLED to Give Families Hope https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast embracing-your-role-as-a-spouse featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https [... more]

What you truly believe about God's love will affect how you parent your kids Crystal Paine addresses our self talk and how to love our kids where they are Show Notes and Resources Visit Crystal's website at moneysavingmom com Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network [... more]

If you are thinking about beginning a blended family don't miss today's Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman FamilyLife Blended's Ron Deal has a few things to say BEFORE you blend How do you know it's time What are the steps to getting the rest of the family on board What about finances Don't miss the practical advice from step-parenting expert Ron Deal See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Are you engaged or just beginning a blended family Ron Deal Director of FamilyLife Blended discusses how couples can prepare their families to blend with intentionality and joy Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network [... more]

This week on Family Policy Matters we're bringing you a re-air of a show from April with Dr Ryan Streeter of the American Enterprise Institute Dr Streeter discusses his article The Lonely Political Crowd addressing connection between political involvement and loneliness [... more]

Debra Fileta will help couples better understand the four seasons of healthy relationships and how to navigate them for a stronger marriage Get Debra's book Love in Every Season for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast loving-your-spouse-through-the-seasons-of-marriage-part- -of- featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Moms can experience continuous waves of guilt over their parenting On today's program Becky Baudouin unmasks the lies so that moms may walk in the transformational grace of God Show Notes and Resources Read the first chapters of Becky's book Enjoy Every Minutehttps www beckybaudouin com books html Follow Becky online at https www beckybaudouin com on Instagram https www instagram com beckybaudouin and on Facebook https www facebook com Becky Baudouin Author Speaker Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Check out all that's [... more]

Author and speaker Ron Deal offers couples in blended families advice on how they can assess the strengths of their marriage and improve on areas of weakness in light of the particular challenges they face in parenting stepchildren Part of Original air date Oct Get Ron Deal's book The Smart Stepfamily Marriage for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast improving-your-marriage-as-a-blended-family-couple-part- -of- featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Author and speaker Ron Deal offers couples in blended families advice on how they can assess the strengths of their marriage and improve on areas of weakness in light of the particular challenges they face in parenting stepchildren Part of Original air date Oct Get Ron Deal's book The Smart Stepfamily Marriage for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast improving-your-marriage-as-a-blended-family-couple-part- -of- featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Pastor Kevin Thompson explores three primary roles in marriage friend partner and lover and explains how spouses can live out those roles optimally by investing in their relationship mentally emotionally and physically Get Kevin's book Friends Partners Lovers for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast embracing-your-role-as-a-spouse featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Best-selling author Dr Gary Chapman offers struggling couples guidance and hope for healing their marriage in a discussion based on his book One More Try What to Do When Your Marriage is Falling Apart Part of Original air date July Get Dr Chapman's book One More Try for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast holding-on-to-hope-during-separation-part- -of- - featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

What does it look like for parents to wait on the Lord when they see toxic tendencies in their child's spouse On FamilyLife Today hosts Dave and Ann Wilson talk with author Doyle Roth about preserving relationships as you navigate difficult patterns of behavior Show Notes and Resources Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network [... more]

Author and director of Family Life Blended Ron Deal wants to help you build love together in your blended family On today's program Ron talks about the unique challenges step-families encounter You need more than just good intentions to overcome them How do you build trust and become one Don't miss the encouragement for blended families on this edition of Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

This week on Family Policy Matters host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr Ken Canfield to discuss the critical role of fathers in the lives of their children particularly in every child's spiritual growth [... more]

Dr Gary Chapman and Ron Deal explore the unique challenges blended families face and offer practical advice for cultivating healthy loving relationships Topics include navigating your role as a stepparent helping stepsiblings get along well connecting with adult stepchildren and more Part of Get our guests' book Building Love Together in Blended Families for your donation of any amount https store focusonthefamily com singleitem checkout donation item don-daily-broadcast-product- - - Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast cultivating-love-in-blended-families-part- -of- If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Dr Gary Chapman and Ron Deal explore the unique challenges blended families face and offer practical advice for cultivating healthy loving relationships Topics include navigating your role as a stepparent helping stepsiblings get along well connecting with adult stepchildren and more Part of Get our guests' book Building Love Together in Blended Families for your donation of any amount https store focusonthefamily com singleitem checkout donation item don-daily-broadcast-product- - - Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast cultivating-love-in-blended-families-part- -of- If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Author and director of Family Life Blended Ron Deal wants to help you build love together in your blended family On a best-of nbsp Building Relationships nbsp with Dr Gary Chapman Ron talks about the unique challenges step-families encounter You need more than just good intentions to overcome them How do you build trust and become one Don rsquo t miss the encouragement for blended families on the next nbsp Building Relationships nbsp with Dr Gary Chapman [... more]

Blending a family isn't easy but it's definitely worth it Blended family expert Ron Deal reminds couples that their marriage must be a priority if the marriage is going to thrive Each couple is called to leave and cleave which means a couple must shift their allegiance from their children to each other There will always be seasons when children's needs will have to come ahead of other things but a husband and wife need to put each other first to maintain a healthy marriage Hear one young woman share what it's like to be a stepdaughter Show Notes and [... more]

Ron Deal director of FamilyLife Blended talks with Dave and Ann Wilson about the new content in his Smart Stepfamilies video series Deal explains how couples often get blindsided when trying to blend two families and gives some practical advice for interacting with stepchildren He reminds listeners to address any family issues right away because those same issues often become marital issues Show Notes and Resources To learn more and register for the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry visit https www summitonstepfamilies com Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Check out all that's available [... more]