Podcasts about blended families

We are excited to share this bonus episode with you! Addison and Julianna Bevere stopped by to talk about the importance of community in an isolation-driven culture, what it looks like to be a saint (it's not what you think!), and the crucial role of the Holy Spirit in bringing reconciliation in places and places that seemed irreconcilable.We pray this podcast blesses you! #blendedkingdomfamilies #restoredfamilymovementWant to join the Blended Kingdom Families Community? Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/blendedkingdomfamilies

Our bonus episode offers another question and answer format with Ron Deal and Gayla Grace to address those hard-to-navigate circumstances in your blended family with solutions that offer nuggets of wisdom and practical suggestions. Show Notes and Resources Find a therapy provider. Get Smart Stepfamily resources Check out all FamilyLife Blended has to offer. Learn more about the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry.

Do you have stepfamily questions for the experts? We have answers! Listen to Ron Deal and Gayla Grace discuss everyday issues that frequently show up in blended family homes—along with practical solutions—to help you find harmony in your relationships. Show Notes and Resources Get Smart Stepfamily resources Check out all FamilyLife Blended has to offer. Support FamilyLife Blended Check out ministries in your area on our searchable map. Learn more about the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry.

Do you struggle to find unity as a couple or need help setting boundaries with an ex-spouse and co-parenting successfully? Or maybe you could use a few tips on navigating the teen years with your stepdaughters. Listen to Ron Deal's conversation with Kirk McGregor on these common stepfamily topics & more. Show Notes and Resources Get Smart Stepfamily resources Check out all FamilyLife Blended has to offer. Support FamilyLife Blended Learn more about the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry.

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My guest this episode is Anna Maria DiDio.  Anna Maria decided to write children's books from the point of view of the child. Expressing the pain of separation and loss is an important part of what adopted children need to do. However, many times, it's not something that adoptive parents are able to hear. With her L.I.F.E.* series of children's books, Anna Maria focuses on what children of all blended family types are thinking and feeling as they acclimate to their new families.Anna Marie's Link To Her Book : https://www.amazon.com/Many-People-Love-L-I-F-stepchildren-ebook/dp/B09V1JLW1V/ref Also, you can get a copy of Stan's book FearLESS Parenting at: https://tinyurl.com/FearLESSly-Parenting.    Free Parental Resource From FearLESS Parenting:https://www.dropbox.com/t/IGL3ELKRb5QCOn1i 

It's easy to assume that adult children will be happy to celebrate a parent's remarriage later in life.  They're adults, right?  They're focused on their own lives and families.  Your later life marriage shouldn't really impact them.But for most later life remarriages, that's simply not true.  Most couples quickly run up against some unexpected challenges.Our friends Steve and Jan Mathews were surprised by the painful issues they faced with Steve's adult kids shortly after he married Jan.His adult kids reacted with unforeseen reluctance to accept Jan into their lives.In this week's episode, we're talking to Steve and Jan about how they've navigated the unique difficulties of blending with adult kids.  Their story illustrates healthy ways to embrace realistic expectations, how to best approach bonding, and practical tips to find an appropriate balance that honors your marriage and your adult children — even when you're feeling stuck.Join us for a candid conversation with Steve and Jan.You'll Discover:The unique challenges that come when remarrying with adult kids in the mixSome "best practice principles" that apply to bonding and blending children of all agesRealistic expectations and tips to find a healthy balance that honors your marriage AND your adult childrenStrategies for the childless stepmomResources from this Episode:Want to connect with Steve and Jan?  You can email them at: -steve.mathews@familylife.com jan.mathews@familylife.comBlog Article:  I Object!  Helping Adult Children Cope When Their Parent RemarriesEpisode 72 - The Best Way to Create Healthy, Bonded Relationships (Crockpot Strategy)Book Recommendations:  The Smart Stepmom by Ron Deal & Laura PetherbridgeThe Smart Stepfamily by Ron DealPreparing to Blend by Ron DealReady for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesessionLeave a Review in Apple PodcastsWe would be so grateful if you left us a review over on Apple Podcasts too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they're fun for us read too! :-)  Just click here to Review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review”.  Thanks!

Today's guest is Joshua RohdeWe go deep talking about:Why you need to also consider yourself first as a dadThe need to have boundaries set when you separate from your spouseMaking your desicions based on the things you value rather than what you've been forced intoRealizing that the relationship with your kids make everything better even when divorcedPrinciples you need to live by to ensure the entire family stays in peaceJoshua is the host of the Expedition Unlikely podcast where he is focused on helping families and friends overcome their unique challenges to having meaningful and successful outdoor adventures. He's also successfully navigated living as a blended family with his wife and children. Find Joshua online at:Podcast: Expedition UnlikelyIG: Expedition_Unlikely---Welcome to the Dad.Work Podcast!It's my goal every episode to help dads suffer less, love more, and parent confidently.We'll be diving into mindfulness practices, healing trauma, conscious parenting, natural living, compassionate communication, the spiritual aspect of fatherhood, and more.There are a lot of amazing teachers and guides who help men become more aware and conscious, but there's not a lot of resources for men who are both fathers and interested in a mindful exploration of consciousness and improvement.This podcast aims to help bridge that gap.Resources, Links, Show Notes:https://dad.work/podcast/Get our Free 14-Day Better Man, Better Dad Email Series:https://dad.work/email/Join one of our Men's Groups for Dads and be seen, heard, supported, and challenged by a group of other fathers who have your back unconditionally:https://dad.work/group/

In this week's episode, we discuss the effects that our attitudes have on the way we parent and co-parent, and the influence of comparison in our relationships with those around us. We will also share some practical strategies for overcoming a negative attitude and overcoming a spirit of comparison.Additional resources can be found in our book, Blended and Redeemed, which releases in September of 2022. Check out our website for more updates and information on the book!We pray that this podcast blesses you today! #blendedkingdomfamilies #restoredfamilymovementWant to join the Blended Kingdom Families Community? Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/blendedkingdomfamilies

TESS & RICK'S STORY: In this podcast about love, marriage & relationships by Dr. Ray & Jean offering relationship advice for couples, we interview Tess Scott, author of the book, Listen Sister! Finding Hope in the Freak Show of Life & her husband Rick about how they raised a large blended family despite getting divorced & eventually reuniting again About Tess: https://tessscott.com/ Listen Sister! Finding Hope in the Freak Show of Life Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment and review. If you have questions, topic suggestions or would like to be considered as guests, email us at contact@couplessynergy.com. For more information about Couples Synergy, look us up online at Couplessynergy.com

Blending Families - And Households In this episode, we're talking to Tamara Harris of Design Your Way Home. Tamara is an interior designer who breaks down decorating into easy-to-follow steps so you can confidently turn your house into a home you love, without frustration, overwhelm or regret-purchases.  Tamara is also a stepmom - and a speaker at this year's Stepmom Summit August 25 - 27th, where she'll be talking about the challenges of blending households as a stepfamily - and how to address them. In this episode, she gives a preview of her talk and some great decorating tips. AND she's giving you her Revive Your Room Checklist for free HERE.  You Can Find Tamara:  On her website: www.designyourwayhome.com  On Instagram Don't forget to grab your FREE Revive Your Room Checklist - and don't forget to get yourself on the waitlist for The 2022 Stepmom Summit HERE. The summit is free and will feature 20 top experts on blended families. You don't want to miss it!

Most marriage difficulties center around one fact, that men and women are totally different. There are emotional, mental and physical differences. We can have happier marriages if we make an effort to understand the differences.We are definitely stereotyping and generalizing, so deal with it.  Women tend to be more personal than men. Women typically have a deeper interest in people and feelings, in building relationships.  Men tend to be interested in logical deduction.  Men tend to be more challenge-and -conquer oriented, typically why they like sports. Why would a woman be less interested in a boxing match? It's because close, loving relationships are usually not developed in the ring! Also, watch what happens during many family vacations. He is challenged by the goal of driving 400 miles a day. On the other hand, she wants to stop now and then to have a snack, relax and relate. He thinks that's a waste of time because it would interfere with his goal. Men tend to be less desirous in building intimate relationships. Women are usually the ones to buy marriage books or listen/read to self help books. Women tend to find their identity in close relationships. Men tend to gain their identity through careers/work. Because of a woman's emotional identity with people and places around her, she needs more time to adjust to change. She sees that changes may affect her relationships. A man can logically deduce the benefits of a change. He gets “psyched-up” for it in a matter of minutes. This is not so, with a woman. She focuses on immediate consequences, and needs time to overcome the initial adjustment before warming up to its advantages. Physically women need touch and romantic words.  Women are typically attracted by a mans personality. A man is typically visual, doesn't need words as much as women. When a women feels hurt by her husband, she does not want physical intimacy.  Now that you know WHY men and women cannot understand their respective differences without great effort, I hope you will have more hope. I also hope you will have more patience as you endeavor to strengthen and deepen your relationship with your spouse.Lemonade moment of the week Darren went to help Jacob and Andie with their new house. Paige got some alone time. Linkshttp://marriagemissions.com/understanding-the-differences-between-men-and-women/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dealing With High Conflict People In Your Blended Family is a very normal and real part of the experience.  There's high conflict bio parents, high conflict step parents, high conflict children, high conflict step children, even high conflict significant others and in-laws.  The truth is there are many reasons people default to conflict when overcome with big feelings, faced with challenges or maneuvering obstacles that get in the way of their comfort zone.  This can make peace seem impossible.  On this episode of Blended Life we discuss all things high conflict including what makes someone seem that way, how to respond to it, and how you can help yourself not become or take on part of their drama.  Enjoy!becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

My guest this episode is Anna Maria DiDio.  Anna Maria decided to write children's books from the point of view of the child. Expressing the pain of separation and loss is an important part of what adopted children need to do. However, many times, it's not something that adoptive parents are able to hear. With her L.I.F.E.* series of children's books, Anna Maria focuses on what children of all blended family types are thinking and feeling as they acclimate to their new families.Anna Marie's Link To Her Book : https://www.amazon.com/Many-People-Love-L-I-F-stepchildren-ebook/dp/B09V1JLW1V/ref Also, you can get a copy of Stan's book FearLESS Parenting at: https://tinyurl.com/FearLESSly-Parenting.    Free Parental Resource From FearLESS Parenting:https://www.dropbox.com/t/IGL3ELKRb5QCOn1i 

Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question  Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show?  Let us know!We've made it easy.  Just click here:  https://www.mikeandkimcoaching.com/shareReady for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesessionSubscribe or Follow the Show Are you subscribed or following the podcast yet?  If not, we want to encourage you do that today so you don't miss a single episode.  Click here to subscribe in Apple PodcastsClick here to follow on SpotifyLeave a Review in Apple PodcastsIf you're feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on Apple Podcasts too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they're fun for us read too! :-)  Just click here to Review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is.  Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback!

My guest this episode is Anna Maria DiDio.  Anna Maria decided to write children's books from the point of view of the child. Expressing the pain of separation and loss is an important part of what adopted children need to do. However, many times, it's not something that adoptive parents are able to hear. With her L.I.F.E.* series of children's books, Anna Maria focuses on what children of all blended family types are thinking and feeling as they acclimate to their new families.Anna Marie's Link To Her Book : https://www.amazon.com/Many-People-Love-L-I-F-stepchildren-ebook/dp/B09V1JLW1V/refAlso, you can get a copy of Stan's book FearLESS Parenting at: https://tinyurl.com/FearLESSly-Parenting.   Free Parental Resource From FearLESS Parenting:https://www.dropbox.com/t/IGL3ELKRb5QCOn1i 

The pain of divorce can cause us to act and react in ways that we never expected we would, and our children can end up feeling the effects. It is important that we examine our hearts regularly and seek revelation and healing from God, so that we can overcome any spirit of fear that may cause us to behave in unhealthy ways.In this week's episode, we look at Child Manipulation and Parent Alienation behaviors. We will discuss strategies for recovering from such behaviors for the well-being of our children and we will share steps toward building a better, healthier co-parenting relationship.You can find more episodes about Child Manipulation and Parent Alienation on our YouTube channel or search "blended kingdom families podcast" on any streaming platform. Additional resources can be found in our book, Blended and Redeemed, which releases in September of 2022. Check out our website for more updates and information on the book!We pray that this podcast blesses you today! #blendedkingdomfamilies #restoredfamilymovementWant to join the Blended Kingdom Families Community? Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/blendedkingdomfamilies

Join us for this portrait of In-the-Trenches Homemaker, Amber Davis. We chat about multi-generational households, chronic illness, and how to manage expectations while juggling homemaking and working outside the home. Amber is a former park ranger, Bible teacher, poet, mom, step-mom and grandmother. RESOURCES*contains affiliate linksSign Up for Summer Reading QuestionsSummer Reading Book: Home-Making by JR Miller*optionalMentioned in This EpisodeAgainst All Grain by Danielle WalkerRice CookerConvection Oven*for downloadable copies of the following, subscribe to our newsletter before 7.22.22Amber's Shared Recipes for Green Chili Enchiladas and Parsnip Tortilla Soup Amber's Homemaking PoemSacred + holy is theground of homemakingIn all its colors + formsIntentionality + creativityUsed to create spacesThat are safe + warmDishes to washFloors to be sweptAll the chores can feel mundaneBut rest assuredIn the Kingdom of GodNone of your work is in vainThrough the windows of homeWe see glimpses of heavenA foretaste of what is to comeRest for the wearyPeace for the hurtingJoy…and a place to belongAs we tend to the choresTend to the gardensOr tend to delicate heartsWe are buildingInto a legacyThat bids us to come take partAs you gather 'round your tableBellies are nourishedAnd so are precious soulsSanctification, growthAND failureIt all happens within these wallsWith each whispered prayerEvery hug sharedAnd every single load of washed clothesWith every held handAnd every meal preparedA wise woman builds up her homeSacred + holy is theground of homemakingIn all its colors + formsA high + valuable callingA precious gift from the LordFree Weekly Newsletter from The Art of HomeSubscribeLeave Us A ReviewLove The Podcast (works on any device)Stay In Touch with The Art of Home Podcast Leave Us a VoicemailInstagram | Facebook |Pinterest |  Website | Email  Follow The Art of Home on Your Listening AppFollow The Podcast (works on any device)Support The Art of HomeBuy Me a Coffee ☕️Purchase homemaking resources through our website and our resource links. *As an Amazon Affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases. If you purchase an item through one of our links we earn a small commission which helps fund more great content from The Art of Home. Thank you for partnering with us!Support the show

We're betting you want to experience teamwork, connection, and peace in your blended family journey.But if you're anything like us, the complex emotions and unexpected relational tension might be taking you by surprise.  You're not alone.  We struggled with the pain that comes with all that for years.All too often, Kim felt like the rope in a tug-of-war between her daughter and Mike.  She wanted everyone to feel loved and to be happy, but felt like she had to choose between Annika and Mike.  She felt trapped.On the other hand, Mike often felt like an outsider in his own home.  He wanted to be acknowledged, included and heard, but he felt stranded — like he just didn't "fit" into Kim and Annika's close relationship.In our pain, we tended to react in ways that didn't help.  Then we would feel stuck.Stuck in our pain Stuck in confusionStuck in conflictAnd the good news is that we discovered ways to get unstuck, and now we help blended family couples move beyond the tensions of feeling trapped and stranded too.Hop into this episode to start learning how…You'll Discover:One of the most common dynamics for blended couples - that often creates disconnection, confusion and painTwo natural reactions that can makes things worseTwo tips to help you stay connected and reduce tension even when you're feeling Trapped or Stranded Resources from this Episode:Episode 22 - 1 Simple - and Romantic - Way to Combat Being Stranded or TrappedEpisode 23 - How to Move From Feeling Stranded to Being ConnectedEpisode 24 - What if You Could Relieve the Trapped Teammate Pressure?Episode 39 - How to Create Strong Bonds with Resistant Step-KidsEpisode 49 - Should Your Highest Priority be Your Marriage…or Your Kids?Episode 59 - Why Are You Stuck in a Parent-Child Allegiance (Part 1)Episode 61 - How to Partner Well as a Stepparent…Even if You Feel Stuck on the Outside (Part 1)We mentioned Patricia Papernow's book:  Surviving And Thriving in Stepfamily RelationshipsReady for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesessionSubscribe or Follow the Show Are you subscribed or following the podcast yet?  If not, we want to encourage you do that today so you don't miss a single episode.  Click here to subscribe in Apple PodcastsClick here to follow on Spotify

Divorce and remarriage have forced us to deal with some very difficult issues when it comes to the children involved. This week Al and Dan tackle a requested topic that will hopefully be a help to those who are living the "his, hers and ours" difficulties of a blended family.

Take a minute to think about how awesome it is when your child is telling you a story or celebrating something that happened at school. The moments we are able to listen to their creativity, celebrate with them, or just have a conversation with them are some of the greatest moments in life! In blended families, custody situations can cut down on the amount of time one parent gets with the child. This can be difficult for both the child and the parent. We all want those precious moments we mentioned above and they're so important for building a strong bond. In this week's episode, we will talk about keeping your child and co-parent connected while they are not together, how communication methods can change as your children grow, and so much more!Additional resources can be found in our book, Blended and Redeemed, which releases in September of 2022. Check out our website for more updates and information on the book!We pray that this podcast blesses you today! #blendedkingdomfamilies #restoredfamilymovementWant to join the Blended Kingdom Families Community? Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/blendedkingdomfamilies

Lena and Sally from Hulu's Mormon No More talk blending families. And there's no shortage of kids here -- 7 kids in 7 years. Yup.

In this week's episode, Michele of @soaringspiritsintl and a 2021 Top 10 CNN Hero, shares her story about the challenges of blending a family, but then enduring a devastating loss and grieving as a blended family. But because grief is cumulative and cumulatively negative, a previous divorce, followed by the sudden death of her spouse, then the death of her father, taught her so much more about what it means to grieve well. It's hard enough to be a widow and raise your own children, but few talk about the challenges of grieving with the children you raised as your own with a spouse who is no longer living. By the time her father's health was declining and he was put into hospice care, Michele had been around the grief block and was able to support her mother in a way she had never anticipated. And, the loss of her father, starkly different than the recent loss of her spouse before his passing, opened her up to have meaningful conversations at the end of his life that she still treasures today.   Grief has been the catalyst for what was initially going to be a book but later morphed into a movement in what is called Soaring Spirits Camp Widow which takes place in several locations around the United States and now in Australia, too. What is your grief trying to open you up to receiving? Michele allowed her heart to soar in the wake of her devastating losses. Let this episode inspire hope and instill the understanding that grief is what we make of it. We can allow grief to destroy our spirit, or we can allow it to aid us to transform our suffering and soar.  RESOURCES:Soaring Spirits Camp WidowBook, Different after You: Rediscovering Yourself and Healing after Grief and TraumaCONNECT:WebsiteFacebook@soaringspiritsintl / @micheleneffher______NEED HELP?National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 support via text message. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained Crisis CounselorIf you or anyone you know is struggling with grief due to any of the 40+ losses, free resources are available HERE.Enjoying the podcast? You may also enjoy my bi-weekly newsletter, The Unleashed Letters.

In this episode we chopped it up with amazing father Mike Hill, who is a TV Personality known for his time at ESPN and most recently the Black News Channel. During this conversation we got a chance to dive into Mike's upbringing without his Father, who he is as a Dad, his relationship with his wife Cynthia Bailey, how he goes about co-parenting, and more. Tune in to learn more about who Mike Hill is as a black man/father, SALUTE! Host - James Meeks (@iamjamesmeeks)Co-Host -  Jesse Alex (@meetjessealex)Follow Mike Hill (@itsmikehill)For more: Follow @dear.fathers on  Instagram | dearfathers.com

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 & Identity: These getaway kit equipts you with the tools to help your son or daughter flourish 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

Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question  Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show?  Let us know!We've made it easy.  Just click here:  https://www.mikeandkimcoaching.com/shareReady for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesessionSubscribe or Follow the Show Are you subscribed or following the podcast yet?  If not, we want to encourage you do that today so you don't miss a single episode.  Click here to subscribe in Apple PodcastsClick here to follow on SpotifyLeave a Review in Apple PodcastsIf you're feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on Apple Podcasts too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they're fun for us read too! :-)  Just click here to Review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is.  Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback!

7 Practical Strategies To Blending Your Family   You will walk away from this episode with so much hope, encouragement, and great advice to add to your blended family, no matter where you're at on your blended journey.   Pastor Korey Grice shares these seven practical strategies that God gives us to use in our blended family, so that we can see more love and connection together. He breaks them down and shares why they are so important for us, and the amazing benefits we can see from them.   These strategies are straight from his new book called: BLENDED: BIBLICAL STRATEGIES FOR THE BLENDED FAMILY.   You can get your copy here:  WEBSITE: https://www.lifeturnllc.com/  -OR- AMAZON EPISODE RESOURCES:   E.N.J.O.Y. THE JOURNEY: A Blended Family Roadmap To Having Fun Together, A NEW WAY to have a great plan that will bring more fun in your home, building stronger connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make those lasting memories together.   JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get your free gift today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all the latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join us today!!!   If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US!   Follow us on INSTAGRAM  Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact Us Here

In blended families, we can sometimes get caught up in the routine or the hustle of everyday life and forget that our children are shifting back and forth between two homes and different routines. This week's episode is all about finding out how we can make life more comfortable for them. Making accommodations in our home to create a sense of unity or sameness between both parents' houses will allow children to feel less like they live two separate lives, and more like they have a home in two places. We'll share some practical ways to talk to your children and make adjustments to meet their needs in both homes.Additional resources can be found in our book, Blended and Redeemed, which releases in September of 2022. Check out our website for more updates and information on the book!We pray that this podcast blesses you today! #blendedkingdomfamilies #restoredfamilymovementWant to join the Blended Kingdom Families Community? Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/blendedkingdomfamilies

Remarriage after widowhood creates unique struggles. Listen to Ryan and Jess Ronne, parents and stepparents to 8, 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 & Identity: These getaway kit equipts you with the tools to help your son or daughter flourish 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

Truth Telling In Your Blended Family Life can be a tricky thing to navigate, especially when there's heightened emotions involved.  On this episode of Blended Life we discuss why telling the truth is important, what keeps us from doing so, and how to truth tell so that it creates connection and protects relationships.  We also talk about when and what truths you may want to hold onto and why we don't truth tell naturally, even when we know we should.  Enjoy!becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

Randall and Scarlett Tandy, founders of EnjoyingYourBlendedFamily.com chat revolving doors, family conflict, & unexpected joy. To watch this episode https://youtu.be/z_m0iIPyolY MEET THE TANDYS: We officially started our blended family journey in 2008, after dating a year and a half. We started with our 3 kids (one "his baby" and two "her babies") and then later fostered a teenager. We both were raised in blended families, and both had been divorced before we found each other. Desperately wanting our family to work, we learned as much as we could in church, other resources, and through all of our many blended family challenges. Our mission: Strengthening blended family relationships and having more fun, giving you hope and encouragement so everyone is enjoying the journey together.   Follow them on IG @enjoyingyourblendedfamily

Topics: Alcohol, Pornography, Blended Families, Narcissists, Sexual Abuse, Christian Walk Hosts: Steve Arterburn, Dr. Jacqui Mack-Harris, Milan Yerkovich Caller Questions: How do I deal with my soon-to-be ex-husband? He's an alcoholic and is addicted to porn, and he expects us to all hang out together at family events.  Will Every Man's Battle help my husband who has narcissistic personality disorder?  I am so The post New Life Live: July 5, 2022 appeared first on New Life.

Have you ever thought to yourself, "Our relationship is a mess!"?I know I've thought that in different seasons along the way.  What I wanted was a healthy, connected relationship with Kim……but at times it's felt hopeless — like we would never be okay.And often in those difficult moments, my feelings got deeply centered on my own emotional pain.  It wasn't just "we" would never be okay, but that translated to "I" would never be okay.But just a few years into our marriage, I stumbled across a common relational dynamic that described exactly what I was feeling.  Not only did I finally begin to understand what was happening between me and Kim.  I also found hope that we could get out of this downward spiral we kept finding ourselves in.Plus, I found out that I could be okay — even if things weren't going the way I wanted them to.In this episode, we'll share our personal story of relational dysfunction and some of the first steps it took to move beyond our debilitating, unhealthy patterns.You'll Discover:How good intentions can unintentionally become dysfunctional — and unhelpfulWhy it's easy for blended family couples to slide into codependency traps with each other, with the kids or even with former spousesPractical steps to breaking free from unhealthy relational patterns Resources from this Episode:Resources from Melody Beattie     Episode 108 - 3 Unity Breakers that are Detrimental to Your Connection and How You Can Avoid ThemEpisode 98 - Is Fear of Being Vulnerable Keeping You From Loving Your Spouse Wholeheartedly?Episode 98 - 4 Simple Principles for Setting Healthy Boundaries with KidsEpisode 61 - How to Partner Well as a Stepparent…Even if You Feel Stuck on the Outside (Part 1)Episode 59 - Why Are You Stuck in a Parent-Child Allegiance (Part 1)Episode 30 - Should Stepparents WANT Authority with their Step-Kids?Episode 27 - How to Set Clear Boundaries and Safeguard RelationshipsEpisode 14 - 3 Helpful Steps to Overcome Your "Perfectionistic" Ideals and DisappointmentsArticles from Stepmom Laura Petherbridge:Why Can't I Say - NO? (Part 1)Why Can't I Say - NO? (part 2)Ready for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesessionLeave a Review in Apple PodcastsJust click here to Review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — We appreciate your feedback!

Parental influence is a powerful thing. Children watch their parents' every move. learning from the actions and behaviors they see. They are likely to pick up these behaviors and carry them for years to come. For that reason, it is important that we take steps show our children how to speak life into everyone we meet and treat others with love, kindness, and grace. In this week's episode, we introduce our newest podcast series, “Facing New Family Challenges Together,” with a discussion about the strength of parental influence on our children. They learn so much about life, marriage, family relationships, and social interactions by watching us, so self-awareness and intentionality in how we interact with others in front of our children are crucial. Additional resources can be found in our book, Blended and Redeemed, which releases in September of 2022. Check out our website for more updates and information on the book!We pray that this podcast blesses you today! #blendedkingdomfamilies #restoredfamilymovementWant to join the Blended Kingdom Families Community? Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/blendedkingdomfamilies

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 the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

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Ron L. Deal is one of the most widely read and viewed experts on blended families in the country. He is founder of Smart Stepfamilies™, Director of FamilyLife Blended® for FamilyLife®, the author of over a dozen books and video resources on stepfamily living including the bestselling books Building Love Together in Blended Families with Dr. Gary Chapman His podcast FamilyLife Blended with Ron Deal and his one-minute radio feature are heard around the world and his work has been quoted/referenced by multiple news outlets such as the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC.com, and USA Today. www.familylife.com www.familylifeblended.com www.smartstepfamilies.com Use this LINK to access A Guide To Building Love With The Five P's of Stepparenting. Get Your Copy Now! of Tell Them, What Great Fathers Tell Their Sons and Daughters www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Happy Thursday! I hope you all are doing FANTABULOUS! Episode 4 is all about blending families.  The Pullium's share their experiences and tips on how they successfully blended a family.  And get ready for the Diamonds! Be sure to leave a comment to share with the Pullium's!

Boundaries, de-escalation, safety words. Discover ways of integrating new relationships and family members together. Celeste addresses the Supreme Court overturning Roe vs. Wade, and the medical ramifications that arise from that decision. Family coach, Amy Stone, joins Celeste to talk about tools for toddlers, the importance of clarifying conversations, and using safety words for unpacking heavy discussions. SHOW NOTES: Amy Stone Website Amy Says So Facebook Amy Stone IG Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question  Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show?  Let us know!We've made it easy.  Just click here:  https://www.mikeandkimcoaching.com/shareReady for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesessionSubscribe or Follow the Show Are you subscribed or following the podcast yet?  If not, we want to encourage you do that today so you don't miss a single episode.  Click here to subscribe in Apple PodcastsClick here to follow on SpotifyLeave a Review in Apple PodcastsIf you're feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on Apple Podcasts too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they're fun for us read too! :-)  Just click here to Review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is.  Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback!

It's time to flip the script!!! (we may have gotten a little more racy in this episode, lol)   There is power when we can shift our focus to creating a good environment in our home. You will see stronger connections and more fun doing it.   We share 3 ways you can make this happen in your blended family, along with 3 pro tips that we have seen work time-and-time again.   It's taking these little steps that can give you big results, and can help break down any walls of division in your family. It really is a fun way to create a good blended family environment in your home.   EPISODE RESOURCES:   E.N.J.O.Y. THE JOURNEY: A Blended Family Roadmap To Having Fun Together, A NEW WAY to have more fun in your home that helps build stronger connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make those lasting memories together. FREEBIE: THIS OR THAT BLENDED FAMILY GAME, Have more fun and make more memories with your family. Here is a free fun-way to laugh more, connect more, and learn more about each other. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get your free gift today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all the latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join us today!!!   If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US!   Follow us on INSTAGRAM  Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact Us Here

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I get asked all the time how in the world I have a daughter getting married! Because I totally understand the confusion, I wanted to knock down some walls, some clean and explain this crazy blended family situation once and for all! 105+ Things to Declutter: https://thefunsizedlife.ck.page/62cdedc528 Join the Virtual Declutter: https://www.reneebenes.com/offers/2zEYeoPd/checkout Unstuffed Inner Circle: https://app.vibely.io/unstuffed

Liletta and Mirena put their headphones back on after another long-ish absence away from recording. Eric re-joins them to wrap up his interview and unsuccessfully try to contribute his ideas for the podcast. But first, the three of them breakdown the long list of losses they've experienced YET AGAIN and discuss how their unusual Dynamic brought them even closer during their tough times. Two big takeaways - you can and should find humor in just about everything and blueberry scones from Whole Foods are amazing.

Season 3 - Episode 102 Pam shares her story about finding her Big Sister, Mia!  The two sisters share how they finally found each other, connected, brought all the rest of the siblings together and how they are building new relationships all together! Follow the Chaos - https://keepingupwithchaos.netGuest Info - Pam (Nikki's #1) and MiaDead Time Podcast - Katherien Ludin is a Clairvoyant Medium from Alberta, Canada who tunes int vibrational energy & is able to see, sense images, colors, people, animals and more. Listen to Dead Time podcast which is a podcast about Beginnings, Endings, Spiritual Connection, UFOs, Spiritual Phenomenon, Paranormal and much more! Listen - https://deadtime.buzzsprout.com/ Support the show

Engaging the whole family in meaningful conversation is challenging for anyone.  And for blended families, positive engagement often feels impossible — especially when there's tension or one child makes it clear that they don't want to engage.But don't lose hope!Even with tension, stress, and yes — busy schedules or lots of distractions — today's guest, Jennifer Zumbiel can help you experience more connection in your blended family.  Jennifer is the host of the "Families That Stick Togather™" podcast and creator of the Togather™ conversation sticker games and tools.  As a mother of four and a wife of 18 years, she understands how everyday distractions can impact face-to-face communication and threaten the strength of our relationships.In this episode, Jennifer is sharing about the ways she has found to help us all "to gather" with easy, meaningful, and fun communication in real-life using the small moments we already have.As you listen in, you'll pick up some simple, practical tools that will help you overcome distractions and reduce tension so that your family can connect in new ways.  And we even chat about some parenting tips to encourage and grow strong bonds in your blended family.You'll Discover:Fun and practical tools and tips to help your family engage in meaningful conversation — especially around the dinner tableHow to connect with kids that are withdrawing or isolating from the familyWhy meaningful, positive connection is important to your family's bonding processResources from this Episode:Connect with Jennifer at https://www.togathermoments.com/Ready for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesessionSubscribe or Follow the Show Are you subscribed or following the podcast yet?  If not, we want to encourage you do that today so you don't miss a single episode.  Click here to subscribe in Apple PodcastsClick here to follow on SpotifyLeave a Review in Apple PodcastsIf you're feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on Apple Podcasts too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they're fun for us read too! :-)  Just click here to Review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is.  Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback!

Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question  Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show?  Let us know!We've made it easy.  Just click here:  https://www.mikeandkimcoaching.com/shareReady for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesessionSubscribe or Follow the Show Are you subscribed or following the podcast yet?  If not, we want to encourage you do that today so you don't miss a single episode.  Click here to subscribe in Apple PodcastsClick here to follow on SpotifyLeave a Review in Apple PodcastsIf you're feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on Apple Podcasts too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they're fun for us read too! :-)  Just click here to Review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is.  Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback!

In today's episode Jamie talks at length about her arthritis and her choices regarding medication in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Considering her health condition and the added complication of a broken back, she was labelled high risk and could access midwifery group practice care. She opted instead for continuity of care with a student midwife and had a positive experience in the public hospital system even though she saw a different midwife at every appointment. She listened to the podcast obsessively once she conceived, prepared for birth with a detailed birth plan and felt confident in her ability to make informed decisions.

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

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