Stepfamilies are fundamentally different than biological families, which can create tension and ambiguity for everyone involved. In this episode, Ron Deal speaks with Dr. Patricia Papernow about key principles for healthy relationship building in blended families which navigating complex dynamics and competing priorities between the marriage and the children. Show Notes and Resources  Step-Insiders and Step-Outsiders Validating Children in Stepfamilies  Dr. Papernow's website Join sites around the globe for this year's Blended &amp; Blessed! Send a tax deductible gift for FamilyLife Blended.  	Please email blendedquestions@familylife.com or call with a question for a future podcast at 407-826-2606.

Stepfamilies are fundamentally different than biological families, which can create tension and ambiguity for everyone involved. In this episode, Ron Deal speaks with Dr. Patricia Papernow about key principles for healthy relationship building in blended families which navigating complex dynamics and competing priorities between the marriage and the children. Show Notes and Resources <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35UQ2GM2KOE&amp;t=4s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Step-Insiders and Step-Outsiders</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiZ1bNB5YnY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Validating Children in Stepfamilies </a> <a href="http://www.stepfamilyrelationships.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Papernow's website</a> <a href="https://www.blendedandblessed.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join sites around the globe for this year's Blended &amp; Blessed!</a> <a href="https://donate.familylife.com/blended/?cru_source=D000BLENDG&amp;cru_medium=DesktopHeaderNav&amp;cru_campaign=Blended" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Send a tax deductible gift for FamilyLife Blended.</a> 	Please email <a href="mailto:blendedquestions@familylife.com">blendedquestions@familylife.com</a> or call with a question for a future podcast at 407-826-2606.

109 Who Comes First in a Blended Family?

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 &amp; 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. Join us for this year's Blended &amp; Blessed. Watch from home!

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 &amp; 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 <a href="https://www.familylife.com/familylifeblended/blended-families/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FamilyLife Blended resources </a> <a href="https://donate.familylife.com/blended/?cru_source=D000BLENDG&amp;cru_medium=DesktopHeaderNav&amp;cru_campaign=Blended" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make a tax deductible donation.</a> <a href="http://www.blendedandblessed.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join us for this year's Blended &amp; Blessed. Watch from home!</a>

108: Prioritize Marriage in Your Home

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 blendedquestions@familylife.com or call 407-826-2606 to share a review of the podcast.

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 <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/p-3625-the-smart-stepfamily.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get your copy of The Smart Stepfamily</a> <a href="http://linktr.ee/familylifeblended" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blended Family Events and Resources</a> 	Join us for this year's <a href="http://www.blendedandblessed.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blended and Blessed</a>. Watch from home! <a href="https://donate.familylife.com/blended/?cru_source=D000BLENDG&amp;cru_medium=DesktopHeaderNav&amp;cru_campaign=Blended" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make a tax deductible contribution</a> to support the blended podcast. 	Write to us at <a href="mailto:blendedquestios@familylife.com">blendedquestions@familylife.com</a> or call 407-826-2606 to share a review of the podcast.

107: Blending a Family: Strategies that Don’t Work

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 &amp; 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 for sending support. One day to a better marriage! Learn 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 &amp; 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 <a href="mailto:blendedquestions@familylife.com">blendedquestions@familylife.com</a> <a href="https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/97-protecting-your-kids-from-porn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Epsiode 97: Protecting Your Kids From Porn</a> <a href="http://linktr.ee/familylifeblended" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blended Family Events and Resources</a> <a href="https://donate.familylife.com/blended/?cru_source=D000BLENDG&amp;cru_medium=DesktopHeaderNav&amp;cru_campaign=Blended" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thank you for sending support.</a> <a href="http://www.blendedandblessed.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One day to a better marriage! Learn more.</a>

106: Scripture for Families in Need of Encouragement

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 BlendedQuestions@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 better marriage! Learn 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 <a href="mailto:blendedquestions@familylife.com">BlendedQuestions@familylife.com</a> or call 407-826-2606 to share a positive moment for your family! <a href="http://linktr.ee/familylifeblended" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blended Family Events and Resources</a> <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/p-3625-the-smart-stepfamily.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get your copy of The Smart Stepfamily.</a> <a href="https://donate.familylife.com/blended/?cru_source=D000BLENDG&amp;cru_medium=DesktopHeaderNav&amp;cru_campaign=Blended" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make a tax deductible contribution to support the blended podcast.</a> <a href="http://www.blendedandblessed.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One day to a better marriage! Learn more.</a>

105: Stepfamily Relationship Building: Stepping Stones for Success

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 and Resources  	We'd love to hear about your journey! Write to us at BlendedQuestions@familylife.com or call 407-826-2606 to share a positive moment for your family!

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 <a href="https://axis.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn about Axis.</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Smartphone-Sanity-protect-smartphone-balance/dp/173345912X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get your copy of David's book, Smartphone Sanity.</a> <a href="https://axis.org/engaging-your-teens-world/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get your copy of David's book, Engaging Your Teens World.</a> <a href="https://donate.familylife.com/blended/?cru_source=D000BLENDG&amp;cru_medium=DesktopHeaderNav&amp;cru_campaign=Blended" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thank you for supporting FamilyLife Blended with a donation.</a> <a href="https://www.familylife.com/familylifeblended/find-an-event/#blendedmap" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find blended events and groups in your area.</a> <a href="http://linktr.ee/familylifeblended" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blended Family Events and Resources</a> 	We'd love to hear about your journey! Write to us at <a href="mailto:blendedquestions@familylife.com">BlendedQuestions@familylife.com</a> or call 407-826-2606 to share a positive moment for your family!

104: Kids, Culture, Phones, and the Other Home

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 about a “Promised Land Moment” for your family (e.g., a moment of joy or success for your family)!

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 <a href="https://www.drrickmarks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about Dr. Richard Marks</a> <a href="https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/6-challenging-co-parent-situations-and-parent-alienation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to episode #6: Challenging Co-Parent Situations and Parent Alienation. </a> <a href="https://donate.familylife.com/blended/?cru_source=D000BLENDG&amp;cru_medium=DesktopHeaderNav&amp;cru_campaign=Blended" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make a tax deductible contribution to support the blended podcast.</a> 	Call 407-826-2606 or email <a href="mailto:blendedquestions@familylife.com">blendedquestions@familylife.com</a> to tell us about a “Promised Land Moment” for your family (e.g., a moment of joy or success for your family)!

103:  Alienated: One Child’s Journey to Reconnect (A Parental Alienation story)

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

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 <a href="https://www.lovelikeyoumeanitcruise.com/empoweredtolove" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Empowered to Love Registration</a> <a href="http://linktr.ee/familylifeblended" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blended Family Events and Resources</a> <a href="https://www.familylife.com/familylifeblended/find-an-event/#blendedmap" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find blended family ministries and events.</a> <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/p-3640-smart-stepfamily-couples-set.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Order The Smart Stepfamily Couple's Set</a> 	Would you please give us a review on a voicemail? Call 407-826-2606

102: Working Smarter, Not Harder

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 &amp; 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 for a future podcast at 407-826-2606.

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 <a href="https://www.lovelikeyoumeanitcruise.com/empoweredtolove" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Empowered to Love Registration</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAPF2yhaPlM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch Women &amp; Blended Families</a> <a href="https://donate.familylife.com/blended/?cru_source=D000BLENDG&amp;cru_medium=DesktopHeaderNav&amp;cru_campaign=Blended" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The FamilyLife Blended team appreciates your gift of support this season.</a> <a href="http://linktr.ee/familylifeblended" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blended Family Events and Resources</a> 	Please email <a href="mailto:blendedquestions@familylife.com">blendedquestions@familylife.com</a> or call with a question for a future podcast at 407-826-2606.

101: Christmas: Recovering Joy

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 with Grace by Gayla  	Help others find FamilyLife Blended. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.  	Please email blendedquestions@familylife.com or call in a question for a future podcast at 407-826-2606.

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 <a href="https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/21-stepfamilies-and-the-holidays/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to episode 21- Stepfamilies and The Holidays</a> <a href="https://donate.familylife.com/blended/?cru_source=D000BLENDG&amp;cru_medium=DesktopHeaderNav&amp;cru_campaign=Blended" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thank you for sending a year end donation!</a> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preparing-to-blend-couples-premarital-virtual-course-jan-feb-2023-registration-350461709407" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More information and registration on the Preparing to Blend virtual premarital course for couples</a> <a href="https://www.lovelikeyoumeanitcruise.com/empoweredtolove" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Register for the Empowered to Love resort event on Feb 13-17, 2023.</a> <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/p-5876-step-parenting-with-grace.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get your copy of Step Parenting with Grace by Gayla</a> 	Help others find FamilyLife Blended. Leave a review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/id1459308751" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcast</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5gyL6o0AJYgPADIwJUVmYP?si=dc75633af86e4d1c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify.</a> 	Please email <a href="mailto:blendedquestions@familylife.com">blendedquestions@familylife.com</a> or call in a question for a future podcast at 407-826-2606.

100: FamilyLife Blended: The Birth of a Movement

FamilyLife Blended® Podcast with host Ron Deal, provides timeless wisdom and practical help and hope for blended families and those who love them.

This is one of the very best podcasts on Blended!

Re-sex

This podcast was just what I needed. I don’t know why the episodes stopped. Very sad.

Great host

FamilyLife Blended® Podcast

Whether you are dating, engaged or single hoping to marry one day, there are preparations to make if you or your significant other have children. How do you get ready to blend? Drs. Jeff and Judi Parziale discuss with Ron Deal how they coach couples in pre-stepfamily work and the wisdom they have learned in their 20 year marriage. Show Notes and Resources  	Learn more about Blended &amp; Blessed®. www.blendedandblessed.com  	"Marrying With Children" resource. http://instepministries.com/books/marrying-with-children/  	InStep Ministries. www.instepministries.com  	Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network. https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/  	Visit FamilyLife Blended® online for articles, videos, and resources for blended families. https://www.familylife.com/blended  	Your generous support of FamilyLife helps create podcasts like the FamilyLife Blended® Podcast. https://donate.familylife.com/familylife-blended/

Whether you are dating, engaged or single hoping to marry one day, there are preparations to make if you or your significant other have children. How do you get ready to blend? Drs. Jeff and Judi Parziale discuss with Ron Deal how they coach couples in pre-stepfamily work and the wisdom they have learned in their 20 year marriage. Show Notes and Resources 	Learn more about Blended &amp; Blessed®. <a href="https://www.blendedandblessed.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.blendedandblessed.com</a> 	"Marrying With Children" resource. <a href="http://instepministries.com/books/marrying-with-children/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://instepministries.com/books/marrying-with-children/</a> 	InStep Ministries. <a href="http://instepministries.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instepministries.com</a> 	Check out all that's available on the <a href="https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FamilyLife Podcast Network</a>. <a href="https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/</a> 	Visit FamilyLife Blended® online for articles, videos, and resources for blended families. <a href="https://www.familylife.com/blended" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.familylife.com/blended</a> 	Your generous <a href="https://donate.familylife.com/familylife-blended/?cru_source=D000BLEPOD&amp;cru_medium=PODBlended&amp;cru_campaign=April2019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">support</a> of FamilyLife helps create podcasts like the FamilyLife Blended® Podcast. <a href="https://donate.familylife.com/familylife-blended/?cru_source=D000BLEPOD&amp;cru_medium=PODBlended&amp;cru_campaign=April2019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://donate.familylife.com/familylife-blended/</a>

20: About to Blend

It's that time of year again when you not only need to plan for the holidays but need to prepare for the co-parenting issues that inevitably arise. Ron Deal and guests share their wisdom and blunders of navigating holidays through the years. We'll also hear holiday tips and ideas for stepfamilies from previous podcast guests. Show Notes and Resources  The Smart Stepfamily by Ron Deal.  https://shop.familylife.com/p-3625-the-smart-stepfamily.aspx  	To learn more practical tips for handling stepfamily holidays, 13 Ideas to Manage Holiday Step-Stress. https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/blended-family/stepparents/stepfamily-living/13-ideas-to-manage-holiday-step-stress/  	Learn more about the Blended &amp; Blessed® live event and livestream. https://www.blendedandblessed.com  	Learn about FamilyLife's other podcasts. https://www.familylife.com/podcast  	Visit FamilyLife Blended® online for articles, videos, and resources for blended families. https://www.familylife.com/blended

It's that time of year again when you not only need to plan for the holidays but need to prepare for the co-parenting issues that inevitably arise. Ron Deal and guests share their wisdom and blunders of navigating holidays through the years. We'll also hear holiday tips and ideas for stepfamilies from previous podcast guests. Show Notes and Resources The Smart Stepfamily by Ron Deal.  <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/p-3625-the-smart-stepfamily.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://shop.familylife.com/p-3625-the-smart-stepfamily.aspx</a> 	To learn more practical tips for handling stepfamily holidays, 13 Ideas to Manage Holiday Step-Stress. <a href="https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/blended-family/stepparents/stepfamily-living/13-ideas-to-manage-holiday-step-stress/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/blended-family/stepparents/stepfamily-living/13-ideas-to-manage-holiday-step-stress/</a> 	Learn more about the Blended &amp; Blessed® live event and livestream. <a href="https://www.blendedandblessed.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.blendedandblessed.com</a> 	Learn about FamilyLife's other podcasts. <a href="https://www.familylife.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.familylife.com/podcast</a> 	Visit FamilyLife Blended® online for articles, videos, and resources for blended families. <a href="https://www.familylife.com/blended" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.familylife.com/blended</a>

21: Stepfamilies and The Holidays

Whether by choice or chance, the stepmom who hasn't birthed children of her own can find loneliness in her role with her stepchildren and her relationship with her husband. Ron Deal talks with Laura Petherbridge, The Smart Stepmom, has over twenty years of experience, as a childless stepmom who has helped countless women redefine what it means to mother and love children who don't share their DNA. Show Notes and Resources  	Learn more about Laura Petherbridge. http://www.laurapetherbridge.com/  	Learn more and register for the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry. https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/  	Buy the book "The Smart Stepfamily Guide to Financial Planning." https://shop.familylife.com/p-5664-the-smart-stepfamily-guide-to-financial-planning.aspx  	Learn about FamilyLife's other podcasts. https://www.familylife.com/podcast  	The Smart Stepfamily DVD: An 8-Session Guide to a Healthy Stepfamily. https://shop.familylife.com/p-5643-the-smart-stepfamily-dvd-10th-anniversary-edition.aspx

Whether by choice or chance, the stepmom who hasn't birthed children of her own can find loneliness in her role with her stepchildren and her relationship with her husband. Ron Deal talks with Laura Petherbridge, The Smart Stepmom, has over twenty years of experience, as a childless stepmom who has helped countless women redefine what it means to mother and love children who don't share their DNA. Show Notes and Resources 	Learn more about Laura Petherbridge. <a href="http://www.laurapetherbridge.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.laurapetherbridge.com/</a> 	Learn more and register for the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry. <a href="https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/</a> 	Buy the book "The Smart Stepfamily Guide to Financial Planning." <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/p-5664-the-smart-stepfamily-guide-to-financial-planning.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://shop.familylife.com/p-5664-the-smart-stepfamily-guide-to-financial-planning.aspx</a> 	Learn about FamilyLife's other podcasts. <a href="https://www.familylife.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.familylife.com/podcast</a> 	The Smart Stepfamily DVD: An 8-Session Guide to a Healthy Stepfamily. <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/p-5643-the-smart-stepfamily-dvd-10th-anniversary-edition.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://shop.familylife.com/p-5643-the-smart-stepfamily-dvd-10th-anniversary-edition.aspx</a>

16: The Childless Stepmom

The topic of money matters can be a pain point in any marriage and family. However, blended families can produce monetary minefields! Debt, child support payments, and inheritance conundrums influence couples' decisions in stepfamilies. Instead of blowing up, Ron Deal, Greg Pettys, and David Edwards offer a better way to handle your money as they discuss financial planning and how blended families can finance togetherness. Show Notes and Resources  	The Summit on Stepfamily Ministry All-Access Digital Pass gives you the best content from the 2019 Summit, including all of the breakout sessions. PLUS, bonus backstage interviews and messages from previous Summit's. https://shop.familylife.com/p-5675-all-access-pass-summit-2019.aspx  	Buy the book "The Smart Stepfamily Guide to Financial Planning." https://shop.familylife.com/p-5664-the-smart-stepfamily-guide-to-financial-planning.aspx  	Download Dave Edward's "10 Tips to Get Started: Avoid Money Drama and Plan for Your Future" containing 10 action steps you can take to put your blended family on the path to financial stability. https://edwardsgroupllc.lpages.co/blended-family-finances/  	More from David Edwards at blendedfamilyfinances.com.  	Learn about FamilyLife's other podcasts. https://www.familylife.com/podcast

The topic of money matters can be a pain point in any marriage and family. However, blended families can produce monetary minefields! Debt, child support payments, and inheritance conundrums influence couples' decisions in stepfamilies. Instead of blowing up, Ron Deal, Greg Pettys, and David Edwards offer a better way to handle your money as they discuss financial planning and how blended families can finance togetherness. Show Notes and Resources 	The Summit on Stepfamily Ministry All-Access Digital Pass gives you the best content from the 2019 Summit, including all of the breakout sessions. PLUS, bonus backstage interviews and messages from previous Summit's. <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/p-5675-all-access-pass-summit-2019.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://shop.familylife.com/p-5675-all-access-pass-summit-2019.aspx</a> 	Buy the book "The Smart Stepfamily Guide to Financial Planning." <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/p-5664-the-smart-stepfamily-guide-to-financial-planning.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://shop.familylife.com/p-5664-the-smart-stepfamily-guide-to-financial-planning.aspx</a> 	Download Dave Edward's <a href="https://edwardsgroupllc.lpages.co/blended-family-finances/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"10 Tips to Get Started: Avoid Money Drama and Plan for Your Future"</a> containing 10 action steps you can take to put your blended family on the path to financial stability. <a href="https://edwardsgroupllc.lpages.co/blended-family-finances/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://edwardsgroupllc.lpages.co/blended-family-finances/</a> 	More from David Edwards at <a href="http://www.blendedfamilyfinances.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blendedfamilyfinances.com</a>. 	Learn about FamilyLife's other podcasts. <a href="https://www.familylife.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.familylife.com/podcast</a>

19: Financing Togetherness in Blended Families

How do you give grace to a teenager? To a stepteenager, at that? And, how do you give each other grace as parents, when it comes to how they react to your teenager? Ron discusses these questions and more with Randy and Gayla Grace. Show Notes and Resources  	Learn more about Gayla and her ministry at http://stepparentingwithgrace.com/  	To learn more and register for the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry visit. https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/  	Gayla's book Stepparenting with Grace provides wisdom and comfort from a veteran stepmom. https://www.christianbook.com/stepparenting-with-grace-devotional-blended-families/gayla-grace/9781683972686/pd/972686  	Visit FamilyLife Blended® online for articles, videos, resources, for blended families. https://www.familylife.com/blended

How do you give grace to a teenager? To a stepteenager, at that? And, how do you give each other grace as parents, when it comes to how they react to your teenager? Ron discusses these questions and more with Randy and Gayla Grace. Show Notes and Resources 	Learn more about Gayla and her ministry at <a href="http://stepparentingwithgrace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://stepparentingwithgrace.com/</a> 	To learn more and register for the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry visit. <a href="https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/</a> 	Gayla's book Stepparenting with Grace provides wisdom and comfort from a veteran stepmom. <a href="https://www.christianbook.com/stepparenting-with-grace-devotional-blended-families/gayla-grace/9781683972686/pd/972686" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.christianbook.com/stepparenting-with-grace-devotional-blended-families/gayla-grace/9781683972686/pd/972686</a> 	Visit FamilyLife Blended® online for articles, videos, resources, for blended families. <a href="https://www.familylife.com/blended" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.familylife.com/blended</a>

9: Stepparenting With Grace

For each of us, regardless of our age, the acceptance of our parents and significant others in our life is incredibly important. Many people spend a lifetime searching for something the Bible calls, The Blessing. John Trent and his daughter, Kari Trent-Stageberg, join Ron Deal for a conversation about how the principle of blessing has affected their lives and how it can be applied to parenting and blended families. Show Notes and Resources  	Take The Blessing Challenge. https://www.theblessing.com/  	Learn about FamilyLife's other podcasts. https://www.familylife.com/podcast  	Your generous support of FamilyLife helps create podcasts like the FamilyLife Blended® Podcast. https://donate.familylife.com/familylife-blended/

For each of us, regardless of our age, the acceptance of our parents and significant others in our life is incredibly important. Many people spend a lifetime searching for something the Bible calls, The Blessing. John Trent and his daughter, Kari Trent-Stageberg, join Ron Deal for a conversation about how the principle of blessing has affected their lives and how it can be applied to parenting and blended families. Show Notes and Resources 	Take The Blessing Challenge. <a href="https://www.theblessing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theblessing.com/</a> 	Learn about FamilyLife's other podcasts. <a href="https://www.familylife.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.familylife.com/podcast</a> 	Your generous <a href="https://donate.familylife.com/familylife-blended/?cru_source=D000BLEPOD&amp;cru_medium=PODBlended&amp;cru_campaign=April2019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">support</a> of FamilyLife helps create podcasts like the FamilyLife Blended® Podcast. <a href="https://donate.familylife.com/familylife-blended/?cru_source=D000BLEPOD&amp;cru_medium=PODBlended&amp;cru_campaign=April2019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://donate.familylife.com/familylife-blended/</a>

18: The Blessing and Your Blended Family

Michele Cushatt has experienced divorce, blended family life, adoption, and is a three time cancer survivor. In this episode Michele and Ron discuss the unexpected journey of her life and the hard work of parenting hurting kids. Show Notes and Resources  	Learn more about Michele Cushatt. https://michelecushatt.com/  	Read Michele Cushatt's story in her book Undone. https://www.christianbook.com/undone-story-making-peace-unexpected-life/michele-cushatt/9780310339786/pd/339786  	Visit FamilyLife Blended® online for articles, videos, resources, for blended families. https://www.familylife.com/blended  	To learn more and register for the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry visit. https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/

Michele Cushatt has experienced divorce, blended family life, adoption, and is a three time cancer survivor. In this episode Michele and Ron discuss the unexpected journey of her life and the hard work of parenting hurting kids. Show Notes and Resources 	Learn more about Michele Cushatt. <a href="https://michelecushatt.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://michelecushatt.com/</a> 	Read Michele Cushatt's story in her book Undone. <a href="https://www.christianbook.com/undone-story-making-peace-unexpected-life/michele-cushatt/9780310339786/pd/339786" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.christianbook.com/undone-story-making-peace-unexpected-life/michele-cushatt/9780310339786/pd/339786</a> 	Visit FamilyLife Blended® online for articles, videos, resources, for blended families. <a href="https://www.familylife.com/blended" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.familylife.com/blended</a> 	To learn more and register for the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry visit. <a href="https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/</a>

11: Undone: Making Peace With the Life You Have

Have you ever wondered what's really going on inside a child of divorce? Or what their experience of your blended family is? Lauren Reitsema, is a wife and mother, and grew up a child of divorce and living between two stepfamilies. On this episode Ron Deal and Lauren address common questions parents and stepparents ask about kids-and share insights that will help you love and lead them well. Show Notes and Resources  	Lauren Reitsema's lastest book "In Their Shoes." https://www.christianbook.com/helping-parents-understand-connect-children-divorce/laren-reitsema/9780764233012/pd/233015?event=ESRCG  	Learn more and register for the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry. https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/  	Shop Ron's newest resources: https://shop.familylife.com/Products.aspx?categoryID=171  	Learn about FamilyLife's other podcasts. https://www.familylife.com/podcast  	Visit FamilyLife Blended® online for articles, videos, and resources for blended families. https://www.familylife.com/blended

Have you ever wondered what's really going on inside a child of divorce? Or what their experience of your blended family is? Lauren Reitsema, is a wife and mother, and grew up a child of divorce and living between two stepfamilies. On this episode Ron Deal and Lauren address common questions parents and stepparents ask about kids-and share insights that will help you love and lead them well. Show Notes and Resources 	Lauren Reitsema's lastest book "In Their Shoes." <a href="https://www.christianbook.com/helping-parents-understand-connect-children-divorce/laren-reitsema/9780764233012/pd/233015?event=ESRCG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.christianbook.com/helping-parents-understand-connect-children-divorce/laren-reitsema/9780764233012/pd/233015?event=ESRCG</a> 	Learn more and register for the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry. <a href="https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/</a> 	Shop Ron's newest resources: <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/Products.aspx?categoryID=171" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://shop.familylife.com/Products.aspx?categoryID=171</a> 	Learn about FamilyLife's other podcasts. <a href="https://www.familylife.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.familylife.com/podcast</a> 	Visit FamilyLife Blended® online for articles, videos, and resources for blended families. <a href="https://www.familylife.com/blended" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.familylife.com/blended</a>

14: In Their Shoes

What would you do if the night before your wedding one of your children comes to you and says, "Please don't get married tomorrow?" On this episode, Mike and Kim Anderson discuss how they handled that as well as how they dealt with losing their daughter to her biological father's control. Show Notes and Resources  	Learn about Mike and Kim's ministry. https://www.mikeandkimcoaching.com/  	To learn more and register for the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry visit. https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/  	Visit FamilyLife Blended® online for articles, videos, resources, for blended families. https://www.familylife.com/blended

What would you do if the night before your wedding one of your children comes to you and says, "Please don't get married tomorrow?" On this episode, Mike and Kim Anderson discuss how they handled that as well as how they dealt with losing their daughter to her biological father's control. Show Notes and Resources 	Learn about Mike and Kim's ministry. <a href="https://www.mikeandkimcoaching.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mikeandkimcoaching.com/</a> 	To learn more and register for the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry visit. <a href="https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/</a> 	Visit FamilyLife Blended® online for articles, videos, resources, for blended families. <a href="https://www.familylife.com/blended" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.familylife.com/blended</a>

10: A Battle for Your Child and a Fight For Your Marriage

Betrayal in marriage can be devastating. Kyle and Sheri Keffer have both experienced betrayal in previous marriages and have seen how the effects can carry over into a new marriage. They join Ron to discuss what betrayal can do to a person, the shame that sexual betrayal can produce, and how they're finding healing. Kyle and Sheri are both marriage and life therapists as well as sex addiction therapists. Sheri is a frequent co-host on the radio program New Life Live! with Steve Arterburn and has written the book Intimate Deception: Healing the Wounds of Sexual Betrayal. Show Notes and Resources  	Learn more about Dr. Sheri Keffer. https://drsherikeffer.com/  	Read Sheri's book Intimate Decption: Healing the Wounds of Sexual Betrayal. https://www.christianbook.com/intimate-deception-healing-sexual-betrayal-paperback/sheri-keffer/9780800735050/pd/735056  	Visit FamilyLife Blended® online for articles, videos, resources, for blended families. https://www.familylife.com/blended  	To learn more and register for the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry visit. https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/

Betrayal in marriage can be devastating. Kyle and Sheri Keffer have both experienced betrayal in previous marriages and have seen how the effects can carry over into a new marriage. They join Ron to discuss what betrayal can do to a person, the shame that sexual betrayal can produce, and how they're finding healing. Kyle and Sheri are both marriage and life therapists as well as sex addiction therapists. Sheri is a frequent co-host on the radio program New Life Live! with Steve Arterburn and has written the book Intimate Deception: Healing the Wounds of Sexual Betrayal. Show Notes and Resources 	Learn more about Dr. Sheri Keffer. <a href="https://drsherikeffer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drsherikeffer.com/</a> 	Read Sheri's book Intimate Decption: Healing the Wounds of Sexual Betrayal. <a href="https://www.christianbook.com/intimate-deception-healing-sexual-betrayal-paperback/sheri-keffer/9780800735050/pd/735056" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.christianbook.com/intimate-deception-healing-sexual-betrayal-paperback/sheri-keffer/9780800735050/pd/735056</a> 	Visit FamilyLife Blended® online for articles, videos, resources, for blended families. <a href="https://www.familylife.com/blended" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.familylife.com/blended</a> 	To learn more and register for the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry visit. <a href="https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/</a>

12: Overcoming Betrayal

Does your childhood, or previous relationships, ever creep into your current ones? If you've ever noticed that certain themes tend to repeat in our relationships you are not alone. And you'll want to listen if you've ever had an angry kid in your home and you've wondered what to do about it. Ron Deal is talking about that and much more with USA-Today Best-selling author Tricia Goyer. Show Notes and Resources  	Tricia Goyer's latest book "Calming Angry Kids." https://www.triciagoyer.com/  	Learn more and register for the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry. https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/  	Shop Ron's newest resources: https://shop.familylife.com/Products.aspx?categoryID=171  	Learn about FamilyLife's other podcasts. https://www.familylife.com/podcast  	Visit FamilyLife Blended® online for articles, videos, and resources for blended families. https://www.familylife.com/blended

Does your childhood, or previous relationships, ever creep into your current ones? If you've ever noticed that certain themes tend to repeat in our relationships you are not alone. And you'll want to listen if you've ever had an angry kid in your home and you've wondered what to do about it. Ron Deal is talking about that and much more with USA-Today Best-selling author Tricia Goyer. Show Notes and Resources 	Tricia Goyer's latest book "Calming Angry Kids." <a href="https://www.triciagoyer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.triciagoyer.com/</a> 	Learn more and register for the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry. <a href="https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/</a> 	Shop Ron's newest resources: <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/Products.aspx?categoryID=171" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://shop.familylife.com/Products.aspx?categoryID=171</a> 	Learn about FamilyLife's other podcasts. <a href="https://www.familylife.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.familylife.com/podcast</a> 	Visit FamilyLife Blended® online for articles, videos, and resources for blended families. <a href="https://www.familylife.com/blended" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.familylife.com/blended</a>

13: Calming Angry Kids

What if you were hearing conflicting messages about moral values-from two people you loved and respected-and very much wanted to please? That is what a child who lives in two different homes and is part of a blended family often feels. Melody Fabien joins Ron Deal for a conversation about her experience learning to navigate between the homes, hearts, and faith of her divorced parents. Her stance to remain sexually abstinent before marriage was not supported by one of her parents and caused much heartache. Learn how she eventually reconciled how to live between two homes and how God redeemed her story and continues to use it to help other couples. Show Notes and Resources  	Learn more about Melody Fabien. http://www.cdandmelody.com/  	Learn more about the Blended &amp; Blessed® livestream. https://www.blendedandblessed.com/  	Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network. https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/  	Visit FamilyLife Blended® online for articles, videos, and resources for blended families. https://www.familylife.com/blended  	Your generous support of FamilyLife helps create podcasts like the FamilyLife Blended® Podcast. https://donate.familylife.com/familylife-blended/

What if you were hearing conflicting messages about moral values-from two people you loved and respected-and very much wanted to please? That is what a child who lives in two different homes and is part of a blended family often feels. Melody Fabien joins Ron Deal for a conversation about her experience learning to navigate between the homes, hearts, and faith of her divorced parents. Her stance to remain sexually abstinent before marriage was not supported by one of her parents and caused much heartache. Learn how she eventually reconciled how to live between two homes and how God redeemed her story and continues to use it to help other couples. Show Notes and Resources 	Learn more about Melody Fabien. <a href="http://www.cdandmelody.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cdandmelody.com/</a> 	Learn more about the Blended &amp; Blessed® livestream. <a href="https://www.blendedandblessed.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.blendedandblessed.com/</a> 	Check out all that's available on the <a href="https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FamilyLife Podcast Network</a>. <a href="https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/</a> 	Visit FamilyLife Blended® online for articles, videos, and resources for blended families. <a href="https://www.familylife.com/blended" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.familylife.com/blended</a> 	Your generous <a href="https://donate.familylife.com/familylife-blended/?cru_source=D000BLEPOD&amp;cru_medium=PODBlended&amp;cru_campaign=April2019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">support</a> of FamilyLife helps create podcasts like the FamilyLife Blended® Podcast. <a href="https://donate.familylife.com/familylife-blended/?cru_source=D000BLEPOD&amp;cru_medium=PODBlended&amp;cru_campaign=April2019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://donate.familylife.com/familylife-blended/</a>

26: Two Homes, Two Sets of Values: From a Child’s Point of View

If death or divorce is part of your stepfamily journey, then you know the pain and obstacles that can come when blending a family. In this episode, Ron Deal talks with Brian and Diane Fromme. They have been married 25 years-a second marriage for both of them. Diane was divorced with no children, and Brian, with two children, lost his first wife to cancer. They share stories and wisdom from their experience, and Diane gives insight on the challenge of entering a family that is grieving the death of a parent. Show Notes and Resources  	Learn more about Diane Fromme. http://www.dianefromme.com/  	Learn more and register for the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry. https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/  	Learn about FamilyLife's other podcasts. https://www.familylife.com/podcast  	Your generous support of FamilyLife helps create podcasts like the FamilyLife Blended® Podcast. https://donate.familylife.com/familylife-blended/

If death or divorce is part of your stepfamily journey, then you know the pain and obstacles that can come when blending a family. In this episode, Ron Deal talks with Brian and Diane Fromme. They have been married 25 years-a second marriage for both of them. Diane was divorced with no children, and Brian, with two children, lost his first wife to cancer. They share stories and wisdom from their experience, and Diane gives insight on the challenge of entering a family that is grieving the death of a parent. Show Notes and Resources 	Learn more about Diane Fromme. <a href="http://www.dianefromme.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.dianefromme.com/</a> 	Learn more and register for the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry. <a href="https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/</a> 	Learn about FamilyLife's other podcasts. <a href="https://www.familylife.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.familylife.com/podcast</a> 	Your generous <a href="https://donate.familylife.com/familylife-blended/?cru_source=D000BLEPOD&amp;cru_medium=PODBlended&amp;cru_campaign=April2019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">support</a> of FamilyLife helps create podcasts like the FamilyLife Blended® Podcast. <a href="https://donate.familylife.com/familylife-blended/?cru_source=D000BLEPOD&amp;cru_medium=PODBlended&amp;cru_campaign=April2019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://donate.familylife.com/familylife-blended/</a>

17: Grief and the Blended Family

One of the unfortunate and sometimes ugly results of a divorce is a custody battle. How do you sift through the murky waters of lawyers, legalities and loss while parenting your children? Throw in sustaining a healthy marriage will cause even more challenges. Ron Deal talks with Willie and Rachel Scott about their perspective and how God walked them through their individual stories of custody matters. Show Notes and Resources  	Learn more about Better than Blended. https://betterthanblended.com/  	Learn more and register for the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry. https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/  	Buy the book "The Smart Stepfamily Guide to Financial Planning." https://shop.familylife.com/p-5664-the-smart-stepfamily-guide-to-financial-planning.aspx  	Learn about FamilyLife's other podcasts. https://www.familylife.com/podcast  	The Smart Stepfamily DVD: An 8-Session Guide to a Healthy Stepfamily. https://shop.familylife.com/p-5643-the-smart-stepfamily-dvd-10th-anniversary-edition.aspx

One of the unfortunate and sometimes ugly results of a divorce is a custody battle. How do you sift through the murky waters of lawyers, legalities and loss while parenting your children? Throw in sustaining a healthy marriage will cause even more challenges. Ron Deal talks with Willie and Rachel Scott about their perspective and how God walked them through their individual stories of custody matters. Show Notes and Resources 	Learn more about Better than Blended. <a href="https://betterthanblended.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://betterthanblended.com/</a> 	Learn more and register for the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry. <a href="https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/</a> 	Buy the book "The Smart Stepfamily Guide to Financial Planning." <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/p-5664-the-smart-stepfamily-guide-to-financial-planning.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://shop.familylife.com/p-5664-the-smart-stepfamily-guide-to-financial-planning.aspx</a> 	Learn about FamilyLife's other podcasts. <a href="https://www.familylife.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.familylife.com/podcast</a> 	The Smart Stepfamily DVD: An 8-Session Guide to a Healthy Stepfamily. <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/p-5643-the-smart-stepfamily-dvd-10th-anniversary-edition.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://shop.familylife.com/p-5643-the-smart-stepfamily-dvd-10th-anniversary-edition.aspx</a>

15: Navigating Your Custody Battle

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