FamilyLife Blended

The “non-traditional” family is the new traditional family. Blended family life can feel isolating, but Micah Scharchburg from @BarnaGroup joins Ron Deal to remind us that there are many people walking this same road with you. 🎧: youtu.be/0NyZRjuy_Hs #FamilyLifeBlended

Matt and Kari Perkins talk about turning their experience with loss into something that can encourage and guide others. It’s not about having it all figured out; it’s about taking the next step with intention. Listen to the full conversation: youtu.be/S9cg4hZG03s

What do you do with the difficult days you've walked through? For Matt and Kari Perkins, it’s about "not wasting the pain." It’s about honoring what was lost while building something beautiful and new together. youtu.be/S9cg4hZG03s #FamilyLifeBlended #GriefAndGrowth

Could one Saturday change your family's future? We’ve heard from couples that "Blended & Blessed" gave them practical tools that changed their relationship. 👉 Register today and make time for what matters most: blendedandblessed.com 🎧 Full episode: bit.ly/MarriagePast

Ron Deal and Gayla Grace unpack the ghosts we bring into blended families, and how those protective walls can quickly become the very things that keep us from the connection we crave in our new relationships. Listen to the full conversation: youtu.be/LDl6XWsTViA

Vaneetha Risner joins Ron Deal to share how faith is reshaped when expectations fall apart and how identity is rebuilt along the way. Listen to the latest episode of the FamilyLife Blended podcast here: youtu.be/qYwVkyog_6c

When a perfectly buttoned-up life falls apart, who are we in the aftermath? Vaneetha Risner joins Ron Deal to talk about the deep identity shift that often follows the pain of divorce and how faith is rebuilt in the process. Find the full episode here: youtu.be/qYwVkyog_6c

@ArlenePellicane shares how constant digital stimulation can overwhelm a child’s brain and why dialing it back helps kids regulate emotions and rediscover simple joys. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation here: youtu.be/x4GyHErYrXE #FamilyLifeBlended #Parenting #ScreenTime

Is artificial intelligence becoming one of the most influential voices in your child’s life? Ron Deal and @ArlenePellicane explore the growing role of AI companions and what it means for families. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation here: youtu.be/x4GyHErYrXE

Justin Walker shares his journey of becoming a single dad to five children and the emotional bridge he and Kelly had to build as they blended their family. 🎙️Tune in to the latest FamilyLife Blended podcast to hear more of Justin and Kelly’s story: youtu.be/dMgyn8z8sck

The good from previous chapters is part of the story that shaped you and can be carried forward to build something even better in a blended family. 🔗 Listen to the full episode here: youtu.be/dMgyn8z8sck #FamilyLifeBlended #BlendedFamily #Stepfamilies #FaithAndFamily

You’re not where you started.❤️ In this clip, @inesfranklin talks with Ron Deal about the perspective shift blended families need when things get tough. Don’t lose heart. Every step matters, and you’re building something that lasts. youtu.be/fJ7S-eHpWEI #FamilyLifeBlended

“Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” — Colossians 3:13 📖 It’s one thing to read it, and another to live it out when you’re feeling hurt. @inesfranklin shares her journey of learning to pour grace over painful situations rather than holding on to judgment. youtu.be/fJ7S-eHpWEI

In this clip, Wynand Jacobs and Ron Deal talk about the beauty of redemption. They remind us that shame and past failures are not our identity, God never wastes our mistakes, and that He often brings healing through people who have walked similar paths. youtu.be/TeDbT6AsYPQ

In this clip, Ron Deal and Wynand Jacobs, of New Zealand, talk about what gives life meaning: living in community, engaging in purposeful work, and viewing suffering through a redemptive lens. Check out the full conversation here: youtu.be/TeDbT6AsYPQ

When a stepchild’s behavior hurts, it is easy to react out of anger and want to correct them in the moment. Mike Anderson reminds us how quickly that can turn into trying to force change instead of inviting growth. Hear the full conversation here: youtu.be/OEN1EgjkJcg

Do members of your family move between homes over Christmas? Those transitions can be hard for everyone involved Listen to the full conversation on the FamilyLife Blended podcast: youtu.be/OEN1EgjkJcgIG #FamilyLifeBlended #FamilyTransitions #GraceForParents

Tammy Daughtry shares why welcoming those who are hurting, especially those facing an unexpected pregnancy, matters so much. Love the parent, impact the next generation. Listen to the conversation on the new episode of the FamilyLife Blended podcast. youtu.be/PIZhYBJ9vdA

Hear how Jay & Tammy Daughtry's faith and choice to lead with love created a welcoming foundation for their new grandbaby. Listen to the full story on today's new episode of the FamilyLife Blended podcast! youtu.be/PIZhYBJ9vdA #FamilyLifeBlended

To begin establishing your new blended family identity and traditions, you sometimes have to start practicing flexibility before you feel ready. Ron Deal explains that this intentional effort is key to creating a new family identity and defining your unique traditions.