71: Have Serious Fun, And Make Each Day Count
The benefit of “fun” is often overlooked when we consider how to build healthy stepfamily relationships. But Ron Deal’s podcast guest, Dr. Jim Burns, says it’s an important piece that can help connect relationships.. Listen to their conversation about why and how intentional play can benefit your family.
Show Notes
- Jim Burns, his ministry and his new book, Have Serious Fun
- Stepfamily Resources
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About the Guest
Jim Burns
Jim Burns is the Founder of HomeWord. He speaks to thousands of people around the world each year and has more than 3 million resources in print in over 20 languages. His popular HomeWord with Jim Burns podcast is on all the major podcast platforms. Jim writes and speaks primarily on the values of HomeWord which are strong marriages, confident parents, empowered kids, and healthy leaders. Some of his most popular books are A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity, Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out, Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexuality, Confident Parenting and Creating an Intimate Marriage. Jim and his wife, Cathy, live in Southern California and have three grown daughters, three sons in law, and four grandchildren.
About the Host
Ron Deal
Ron Deal is Director of FamilyLife Blended®️ for FamilyLife®️ and President of Smart Stepfamilies™️. He is a family ministry consultant and conducts marriage and family seminars around the country; he specializes in marriage education and stepfamily enrichment. He is one of the most widely read authors on stepfamily living in the country.