Blended or stepfamilies have become a new normal So how do couples in those situations navigate the effects it has on their finances On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk with Valerie Hogan about the challenges for estate planning that blended families may encounter Then Rob will answer your calls and financial questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Blended or stepfamilies have become a new normal So how do couples in those situations navigate the effects it has on their finances On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk with Valerie Hogan about the challenges for estate planning that blended families may encounter Then Rob will answer your calls and financial questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Instead of stressing out and working overtime are there easier ways to handle things Here is some helpful stepfamily advice from Ron Deal and author Gayla Grace about stepfamily dynamics Maybe peace is closer than you think Show Notes and Resources Connect with Ron Deal and catch more of their thoughts at rondeal org and on X RonLdeal and Instagram FamilyLife Blended And grab Ron's book The Smart Stepfamily in our shop Intrigued by today's episode Think deeper about blending families by listening to Working Smarter Not Harder Want to hear more episodes by Ron Deal listen here Get ready [... more]

Ever feel like your spouse doesn't understand you leaving you to face things alone Mary DeMuth explores strong women in the Bible who felt misunderstood and how they shouldered their need to feel heard Show Notes and Resources Connect with Mary DeMuth and catch more of her thoughts at marydemuth com and on Instagram and Facebook marydemuth And grab Mary's book The Most Misunderstood Women of the Bible What Their Stories Teach Us About Thriving in our shop Intrigued by today's episode Think deeper about forgiveness by listening to Sustaining Forgiveness Want to hear more episodes by Mary DeMuth listen [... more]

How do you deal with harsh comments Asking for a friend Author Mary DeMuth bravely shares her own story of facing criticism reflecting on her decision to speak out about sexual abuse despite encountering hurtful reactions Is it truly worthwhile to share your story Show Notes and Resources Connect with Mary DeMuth and catch more of her thoughts at marydemuth com and on Instagram and Facebook marydemuth And grab Mary's book The Most Misunderstood Women of the Bible What Their Stories Teach Us About Thriving in our shop Intrigued by today's episode Think deeper about forgiveness by listening to Sustaining [... more]

Should you follow your heart or your head Kevin DeYoung believes God understands our hearts Could you possibly be steering yourself in the wrong direction If you're grappling with deciding whether to end a relationship or if your next career path is right for you gain confidence in your next decision with thoughtful consideration Show Notes and Resources Connect with Kevin DeYoung and catch more of their thoughts at clearlyreformed org And grab Kevin DeYoung's book Do Not Be True to Yourself Countercultural Advice for the Rest of Your Life and Impossible Christianity in our shop Intrigued by today's episode [... 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]

Is narcissism a reality or a label in your blended family Therapist Ron Deal helps you look deeper and know how to deal Show Notes and Resources Don't Miss Our Blended amp Blessed Livestream Coming Soon Blended amp Blessed is the only one-day live event and livestream just for stepfamily couples single parents dating couples with kids and those who care about blended families And keep learning how to better navigate in your blended family with Ron Deal at RonDeal org Wondering how kids affect the decision to stay in your marriage Begin by asking the questions in our blog [... more]

Raised in Hollywood California Sheri Rose Shepherd grew up in the five blended families created by her oft-divorced parents Despite finding success on the beauty pageant circuit she struggled with bulimia and suicidal thoughts An ex-drug dealer's prayers helped Sheri Rose find a relationship with Jesus Christ where she found healing for her emotional wounds and a way to minister to other women with similar pain Part of Receive the book His Princess for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd treatment one-time-gift Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast overcoming-the-heartaches-of-life-part- [... more]

Raised in Hollywood California Sheri Rose Shepherd grew up in the five blended families created by her oft-divorced parents Despite finding success on the beauty pageant circuit she struggled with bulimia and suicidal thoughts An ex-drug dealer's prayers helped Sheri Rose find a relationship with Jesus Christ where she found healing for her emotional wounds and a way to minister to other women with similar pain Part of Receive the book His Princess for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd treatment one-time-gift Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast overcoming-the-heartaches-of-life-part- [... more]

FamilyLife's self-driven online ministry certificate course helps you create amp sustain thriving stepfamily ministry and lead transformative experiences Show Notes and Resources Well Blended Course A course geared towards helping you answer key questions when building a healthy blended family Checkout this week's donation offer Sign Up for Summit This year the focus is on helping ministry leaders better understand loss and grief in blended families If you want to learn how to come alongside blended families in your church and community find out more by visiting the website Resource Sale Resources on FamilyLife Today Passport Mission Get access to [... more]

FamilyLife's self-driven online ministry certificate course helps you create amp sustain thriving stepfamily ministry and lead transformative experiences Show Notes and Resources Well Blended Course A course geared towards helping you answer key questions when building a healthy blended family Checkout this week's donation offer Sign Up for Summit This year the focus is on helping ministry leaders better understand loss and grief in blended families If you want to learn how to come alongside blended families in your church and community find out more by visiting the website Resource Sale Resources on FamilyLife Today Passport Mission Get access to [... more]

Remarriage after widowhood creates unique struggles Listen to Ryan and Jess Ronne as they continue to conversation on how to overcome struggles in their new roles Show Notes and Resources Sign Up for Summit This year the focus is on helping ministry leaders better understand loss and grief in blended families If you want to learn how to come alongside blended families in your church and community find out more by visiting the website Passport to Purity amp Identity These getaway kit equipts you with the tools to help your son or daughter flourish Find resources from this podcast at [... more]

Remarriage after widowhood creates unique struggles Listen to Ryan and Jess Ronne as they continue to conversation on how to overcome struggles in their new roles Show Notes and Resources Sign Up for Summit This year the focus is on helping ministry leaders better understand loss and grief in blended families If you want to learn how to come alongside blended families in your church and community find out more by visiting the website Passport to Purity amp Identity These getaway kit equipts you with the tools to help your son or daughter flourish Find resources from this podcast at [... more]

Remarriage after widowhood creates unique struggles Listen to Ryan and Jess Ronne parents and stepparents to share with Ron Deal about how insecurities can create conflict in a new marriage after widowhood and how to overcome those struggles Show Notes and Resources Sign Up for Summit This year the focus is on helping ministry leaders better understand loss and grief in blended families If you want to learn how to come alongside blended families in your church and community find out more by visiting the website Passport to Purity amp Identity These getaway kit equips you with the tools to [... more]

Remarriage after widowhood creates unique struggles Listen to Ryan and Jess Ronne parents and stepparents to share with Ron Deal about how insecurities can create conflict in a new marriage after widowhood and how to overcome those struggles Show Notes and Resources Sign Up for Summit This year the focus is on helping ministry leaders better understand loss and grief in blended families If you want to learn how to come alongside blended families in your church and community find out more by visiting the website Passport to Purity amp Identity These getaway kit equips you with the tools to [... more]

Remarriage after widowhood creates unique struggles Listen to Ryan and Jess Ronne parents and stepparents to share with Ron Deal about how insecurities can create conflict in a new marriage after widowhood and how to overcome those struggles Show Notes and Resources Sign Up for Summit This year the focus is on helping ministry leaders better understand loss and grief in blended families If you want to learn how to come alongside blended families in your church and community find out more by visiting the website Passport to Purity amp Identity These getaway kit equipts you with the tools to [... 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]

This week show is dedicated to listener questions Questions range from blended families and Legacy questions to Homeowners Association's threatening liens on property A grandfather passes and the family is dividing up land and a multitude of issues can arise Attorneys Josh Whitaker Joe Hamer serve up the answers to these legal questions on this week's edition of The Outlaw Lawyer If you are facing your own legal situation and need answers call Whitaker Hamer - - Legal Attorney Case HOA Legacy See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

You can tell a lot about what a person values by the choices they make with money Ron Deal director of FamilyLife Blended says finances and personal values are especially complicated in blended families Ron urges couples thinking about blending a family to plan plan plan for your financial future together He lists practical tools to help make asset management easier Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Learn more about the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry event https www summitonstepfamilies com Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app [... 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]

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]

The holidays can be a challenge for blended families Unexpressed expectations can lead to hurt and disappointment It can be easy to compare your house to the other house It's important to put the focus on Jesus and make sure the kids know they're valued irrespective of gifts 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]

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]

After their parents divorce having two homes with two different sets of values can make the blending process especially difficult for children As a teen Melody Fabien was hearing one thing about dating and relationships from her mom and something very different from her dad who had recently come to Christ She tells her story to Ron Deal Show Notes and Resources Listen to the entire episode of the FamilyLife Blended Podcast with Melody Fabien https www familylife com podcast familylife-blended-podcast -two-homes-two-sets-of-values-from-a-childs-point-of-view Visit FamilyLife Blended online for articles videos and resources for blended families https www familylife com blended Take [... 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]

years ago Vaultt founder and CEO Audrey Bond was frustrated with the inability to securely share important information about her daughter with her ex-husband There was a disconnection and it caused a lot of stress and a ton of problems Audrey saw the same stress and issues with not just divorced but also her married friends Families in the military families with parents that worked a lot or traveled for work or worked shift work or had blended families or just very busy lives Learn More About VAULTT today at www vaultt com Everyone had the same problem While there [... more]

You can tell a lot about what a person values by the choices they make with money Ron Deal director of FamilyLife Blended says finances and personal values are especially complicated in blended families Ron urges couples thinking about blending a family to plan plan plan for your financial future together He lists practical tools to help make asset management easier Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Learn more about the Blended and Blessed Live Event and Livestream https blendedandblessed com Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https [... more]

Author and director of Family Life Blended Ron Deal wants to help you build love together in your blended family On the next Building Relationships 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't miss the encouragement for blended families on the next Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]