Every family is different. While we have all at some point dreamed of having the perfect family where everybody gets along all of the time and everyone lives up to expectations, that is not the way it works for most of us. Life and people throw kinks into our ideals, and because families don't come with a guide book, we often have to figure things out as we go. What is the best way to handle these kinks? How do we learn to live and love and function as a family when things get complicated? Jason and Michelle have learned a lot as they have worked to love each other, blend their families, parent their children, and manage all of the nuances involved in those tasks. Join them as they share their experiences and lessons learned and offer some applicable "function keys" to help your family function.
Every infertility story is different. This week, join Jason and Michelle and their special guests Pastor Rob and Monica Shepherd, as the Shepherds share their unique story and provide this week's Function Key.
This week Jason and Michelle discuss their struggles with infertility and how they managed to endure the process. Check out this week's episode to hear the Function Key!
Jason and Michelle discuss the challenges of blending a family--from in-laws to establishing the rules of disciplining children. Listen in as they disclose some of the difficulties they faced and how they managed to create a cohesive family unit as well as this week's Function Key.
In this episode, Jason and Michelle discuss the compromises and sacrifices they made in turning their separate households into one. Listen in as they reveal some necessary conversations, what they found to work, and this week's Function Key.
In this episode, Jason and Michelle reveal their thoughts on their engagement and their marriage--the 2nd marriage for both Jason and Michelle. If you are considering walking down the aisle for the first time or again, you won't want to miss this show. Listen in for this week's Function Key.
In this episode, Jason and Michelle discuss their experiences dating with Michelle's young daughter in the mix. Together, they had to figure out the best way to learn to love each other while respecting established routines and relationships. Join them as they unpack this experience and share this week's Function Key.
In this episode, Jason and Michelle discuss their experiences re-entering the dating scene as adults, the mistakes they made, and the value of friendship. Listen in as they tell their story and share this week's Function Key.
In this episode, Jason and Michelle start at the very beginning--the ending of their previous marriages, acknowledging that these previous relationships and difficult times played a role in preparing them for each other. Together they discuss their individual divorce processes and how they were able to learn and recover themselves after doing the emotional work of divorce recovery. Tune in to hear their story and this episode's Function Key.
Jason and Michelle introduce themselves and the concept behind the creation of the Family Functions podcast. They reveal some ideas for upcoming shows and share how listeners can suggest topics for future podcasts. This is just the beginning, so check it out!
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