Have you ever been caught in a loyalty tug-of-war?

She's showing her true colors, Ron, and they're not very pretty.

Do you remember record albums? How many grooves are there in a 12-inch record?

Have you ever gotten the feeling that your relationships are doing a number on you?

Ron, I just don't think I was cut out to be part of a stepfamily.

Is your family walking the path of righteousness?

So what's your level of love?

When someone is beating you down, how do you stand up?

Here's a holiday inspired tip for parents and stepparents: when you make Christmas cookies this year, remember, there's no cookie cutter kids.

I don't know. It just doesn't feel like home anymore.

Have you wondered what's going on inside a child of divorce? Ron Deal and Lauren Reitsema address common questions parents and stepparents ask about kids.

You know, sometimes members of a stepfamily are confused about what to call each other.

The Bible says, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear." What? Speak up! I can't hear you!

Have you ever noticed that worry can spoil an otherwise happy day?

You know that scene in Forrest Gump when he runs back and forth across the country for three years? Hey, stop running!

So, what do you call a stepfamily?

Parents are lying to their kids...for personal gain. And, it's got to stop.

It's that time of year again when you not only need to plan for the holidays but need to prepare for co-parenting issues that inevitably arise. Ron Deal and guests share their wisdom and blunders of navigating holidays through the years.

I'm not sure you want to do this, but if you want to push a friend or family member away, just lie to them.

How do you get ready to blend a new stepfamily? 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.

Okay, let's face it some people are just easier to forgive than others.

For a woman with no biological children, stepping into the role of stepmom can be a bewildering labyrinth of complexities. Ron Deal and Laura Petherbridge discuss how to navigate this winding path.

Money matters can be a pain point in any marriage and family. However, stepfamilies can produce monetary minefields! Ron Deal, along with, Greg S. Pettys and David O. Edwards, discuss financial planning and how blended families can finance togetherness.

Ron Deal says there's no need to carry around the baggage of your past sins and we should let God deal with it. He talks us through the story of the woman at the well.

How can I share the gospel if my family is a mess? Ron Deal reminds us that most of the families featured in Jesus' lineage were dysfunctional, so you're in good company.

Our God is a God of reconciliation. And any time we can reconcile a relationship, it's a good thing.

When it comes to supporting couples in stepfamilies, everyone can play a part.

In this episode, Ron Deal talks with Brian and Diane Fromme. 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.

If self-control is a fruit of the Spirit, then how do we allow the Spirit to cultivate that fruit in our lives? Rob Bugh discusses how this quality is especially critical in blended families.

Soooo, how strong is your flexibility muscle?