How can you establish your marital relationship as the foundation for the home when children preceded your union? It starts by understanding that a strong marriage contributes more significantly to the stability of the home than any other factor—including the children. In this episode, Ron Deal & Gayla Grace offer practical tips on how to put your spouse in the front seat of your heart while still prioritizing your children. Show Notes and Resources Your review of the podcast might be played on a future show! Call 407-826-2606 FamilyLife Blended resources Make a tax deductible donation. Jo ..read more

Blending isn't the goal for stepfamilies; it suggests the family becomes one in a relational sense, which rarely occurs. Other cooking strategies that stepfamilies try, such as the instapot, food processor, or pressure cooker, don't work well either. Then what does? Listen to Ron Deal and Gayla Grace discuss how crockpot cooking is the key. Show Notes and Resources Get your copy of The Smart Stepfamily Blended Family Events and Resources Join us for this year's Blended and Blessed. Watch from home! Make a tax deductible contribution to support the blended podcast. Write to us at blendedquestio ..read more

Do you have a roadmap to follow on your blended family journey? We'd like to encourage using God's Word to guide you, encourage you, and empower your steps. Listen to Ron Deal & Gayla Grace, along with stepcouple guests, talk about the value of scripture for families who are in need of hope, guidance, comfort, and encouragement in their homes. Show Notes and Resources We would love to hear about your family's "Promised Land Moment!" Call 407-826-2606 or write to us at blendedquestions@familylife.com Epsiode 97: Protecting Your Kids From Porn Blended Family Events and Resources Thank you fo ..read more

What are key stepping stones every stepfamily needs that will lead to healthy relationship building? Ron Deal and Gayla Grace discuss how perseverance, flexibility, commitment, Christ-likeness and other core attributes work together to create familyness. Show Notes and Resources Share a positive moment in your family's journey with others. Write to us at blended@familylife.com or call 407-826-2606 to share a positive moment for your family! Blended Family Events and Resources Get your copy of The Smart Stepfamily. Make a tax deductible contribution to support the blended podcast. One day to a ..read more

Every parent undertands the power a smartphone carries with kids. What rules, principles, or contracts should you put in place to manage their use? David Eaton, author of Smartphone Sanity, talks with Ron Deal about 8 major concerns to consider that will keep smartphones from invading your home and hijacking your child. Show Notes and Resources Learn about Axis. Get your copy of David's book, Smartphone Sanity. Get your copy of David's book, Engaging Your Teens World. Thank you for supporting FamilyLife Blended with a donation. Find blended events and groups in your area. Blended Family Events ..read more

Parents who are alienated from their children due to the behavior of a former spouse face devastating loss. But there is hope for redemption! Listen to Ron Deal's conversation with Dr. Richard Marks on how Marks re-connected with his mother as an adult and has enjoyed a healthy, thriving relationship with her for 30 years. Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Dr. Richard Marks Listen to episode #6: Challenging Co-Parent Situations and Parent Alienation. Make a tax deductible contribution to support the blended podcast. Call 407-826-2606 or email blendedquestions@familylife.com to tell us ..read more

What does it mean to work smarter, not harder? How do we apply that to our relationships and why is it important? Listen to Ron Deal and Gayla Grace talk about unique blended family dynamics and the value of strategic and intentional behavior as we build relationships. Show Notes and Resources Empowered to Love Registration Blended Family Events and Resources Find blended family ministries and events. Order The Smart Stepfamily Couple's Set Would you please give us a review on a voicemail? Call 407-826-2606 ..read more

It's the most wonderful time of year! Wait ... is it really? We want Christmas to be a season that feels magical. But too often, we feel disappointment, stress, sadness, and loneliness. Listen to Ron Deal's conversation with author and former co-host of FamilyLife Today Bob Lepine on how to find lasting joy this holiday season. Show Notes and Resources Empowered to Love Registration Watch Women & Blended Families The FamilyLife Blended team appreciates your gift of support this season. Blended Family Events and Resources Please email blendedquestions@familylife.com or call with a question ..read more

How did Ron Deal get started in blended family ministry? When was FamilyLife Blended birthed and what role does Nicole Burns play? What about Gayla Grace's start in stepfamily ministry? Listen to Ron Deal and Gayla Grace tell their stories and how they intersect with FamilyLife. Show Notes and Resources Listen to episode 21- Stepfamilies and The Holidays Thank you for sending a year end donation! More information and registration on the Preparing to Blend virtual premarital course for couples Register for the Empowered to Love resort event on Feb 13-17, 2023. Get your copy of Step Parenting wi ..read more

Growing up in an unstable blended home with 7 stepmoms and 11 marriages between his parents left Fred Von Canon determined to change his legacy. Listen to his conversation with Ron Deal as he and his wife Anita describe their passion and commitment toward creating a godly home in their own blended family. Show Notes and Resources FamilyLife Blended resources Women and Blended Families Thank you for sending support for this podcast! Please email blendedquestions@familylife.com or call in a question for a future podcast at 407-826-2606. Blended & Blessed Live Event and Livestream ..read more