FamilyLife Blended® Podcast

Men want harmony in their homes, but the dynamics of blended family life can threaten peaceful relationships. Mike Haney speaks with Ron Deal on how stepdads can create meaningful connections with their stepchildren through warm and inviting behavior, a perspective for long-term bonds, and mindfulness toward a role that less is more.
Show Notes and Resources

The Summit on Stepfamily ministry
Info and booking for the Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise
Mike Haney’s Courageous Stepdad Coaching Program
Podcast #38- Daily Practices for Happy Stepcouples
Get your copy of The Smart Stepdad
Support the Blended podcast with a gift
Call or email us! 407-826-2606, [email protected]

Men want harmony in their homes, but the dynamics of blended family life can threaten peaceful relationships. Mike Haney speaks with Ron Deal on how stepdads can create meaningful connections with their stepchildren through warm and inviting behavior, a perspective for long-term bonds, and mindfulness toward a role that less is more.
Show Notes and Resources

The Summit on Stepfamily ministry
Info and booking for the Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise
Mike Haney’s Courageous Stepdad Coaching Program
Podcast #38- Daily Practices for Happy Stepcouples
Get your copy of The Smart Stepdad
Support the Blended podcast with a gift
Call or email us! 407-826-2606, [email protected]

Do you struggle with 2nd wife syndrome? Are you confused with your role and often feel you can't measure up to the expectations? Ron Deal speaks with Bill and Jen Rogers on the valuable role stepmoms play and offers encouragement and pro tips for those stuck in the trenches.
Show Notes and Resources

Free download: Top 10 Pro tips
Jen's Bold and Blended podcast
Read: The Smart Stepmom
Attend The Summit on Stepfamily Ministry virtually!
Find a small group or add your group to the Blended ministry map.
Set sail with on the Love Like You Mean It cruise!
Thank you for making a gift to FamilyLife Blended.

Do you struggle with 2nd wife syndrome? Are you confused with your role and often feel you can't measure up to the expectations? Ron Deal speaks with Bill and Jen Rogers on the valuable role stepmoms play and offers encouragement and pro tips for those stuck in the trenches.
Show Notes and Resources

Free download: Top 10 Pro tips
Jen's Bold and Blended podcast
Read: The Smart Stepmom
Attend The Summit on Stepfamily Ministry virtually!
Find a small group or add your group to the Blended ministry map.
Set sail with on the Love Like You Mean It cruise!
Thank you for making a gift to FamilyLife Blended.

Litigation creates stress and anxiety for stepfamilies, but there are ways to experience peace and bring kindness to others in the midst of it. Listen to Ron Deal with Scott and Vanessa Martindale on how to resist negative emotions and find resolution in custody cases that best meets the needs of your child.
Show Notes and Resources

Find more FamilyLife Blended resources.
Get your copy of Scott and Vanessa's book, Blended and Redeemed
Learn more about Scott and Vanessa
Join the Virtual Summit on Stepfamily ministry this year!
Thank you for supporting FamilyLife Blended.
We would love to hear from you. Email [email protected] | Call 407-826-2606

Litigation creates stress and anxiety for stepfamilies, but there are ways to experience peace and bring kindness to others in the midst of it. Listen to Ron Deal with Scott and Vanessa Martindale on how to resist negative emotions and find resolution in custody cases that best meets the needs of your child.
Show Notes and Resources

Find more FamilyLife Blended resources.
Get your copy of Scott and Vanessa's book, Blended and Redeemed
Learn more about Scott and Vanessa
Join the Virtual Summit on Stepfamily ministry this year!
Thank you for supporting FamilyLife Blended.
We would love to hear from you. Email [email protected] | Call 407-826-2606

When complicated circumstances show up in blended families, relationship-building slows down. Ron Deal speaks with Dr. Darrell Bock about how the death of his mom when he was a teenager, a dad who traveled weekly with work, and a new stepmom with three kids created tension and uneasiness for everyone.
Show Notes and Resources

Blended and Blessed information and registration
Get your copy of Lauren Reitsema’s book, In Their Shoes.
Get your copy of Building Love Together in Blended Families
Buy a copy of The Smart Stepfamily Guide to Financial Planning
Send a tax deductible gift for FamilyLife Blended.
Please email [email protected] or call with a question for a future podcast at 407-826-2606.

When complicated circumstances show up in blended families, relationship-building slows down. Ron Deal speaks with Dr. Darrell Bock about how the death of his mom when he was a teenager, a dad who traveled weekly with work, and a new stepmom with three kids created tension and uneasiness for everyone.
Show Notes and Resources

Blended & Blessed information and registration

Get your copy of Lauren Reitsema’s book, In Their Shoes.

Get your copy of Building Love Together in Blended Families

Buy a copy of The Smart Stepfamily Guide to Financial Planning

Send a tax deductible gift for FamilyLife Blended.

Please email [email protected] 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

Step-Insiders and Step-Outsiders
Validating Children in Stepfamilies

Dr. Papernow's website
Join sites around the globe for this year's Blended and Blessed!
Send a tax deductible gift for FamilyLife Blended.
Please email [email protected] 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

Step-Insiders and Step-Outsiders
Validating Children in Stepfamilies

Dr. Papernow's website
Join sites around the globe for this year's Blended & Blessed!
Send a tax deductible gift for FamilyLife Blended.
Please email [email protected] or call with a question for a future podcast at 407-826-2606.