Ron Deal talks with Brian Goins, author of Playing Hurt, A Guy’s Strategy for a Winning Marriage, on finding the resolve to stay in your marriage despite the struggles and how husbands can win at marriage by taking on the mind of Christ in Philippians 2.

On this episode of FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson join FamilyLife Blended podcast host Ron Deal for an inspiring conversation with Fred and Anita Von Cannon. The Von Cannons share their powerful story of overcoming family trauma, building a blended family, and the transformative role of the gospel in their marriage and parenting journey.

Do you want more harmony or connectedness in your marriage? Ron Deal talks with co-authors of his new book ,The Mindful Marriage, on how couples can understand their part of marital tension, why they react the way they do, and how to relate as companions.

Luke Landwer was young when his parents divorced, and he enjoyed time with just his mom for many years. When she remarried a man with six kids, Luke made many adjustments. Listen to his conversation with Ron Deal about adjusting to a bigger family.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.

Life in a stepfamily as a young adult can carry challenges and blessings. For Amelia Dellaripa, it carries many more blessings. Listen to her conversation with Ron Deal on how her stepfamily of 7 developed love and acceptance with one another over time.

Navigating the holidays in a blended family can be tricky. Ron Deal and Gayla Grace discuss tips and strategies for creating a joyful Christmas.

What’s it like to be a teenager in a blended family? Ron Deal talks with Davis and Campbell Faulkner about adjusting to a stepdad after their dad passed away and how they’ve navigated loss and grief and found gratitude for their current journey.

Nontraditional is the new traditional.

Gratitude doesn’t always happen naturally in blended families, but it can move us toward unity in our relationships. Ron Deal and Gayla Grace talk about intentional ways to posture ourselves toward a heart full of gratitude, even in hard seasons.

Caution: Love without caution.

Singer, Kim Walker Smith, joins Ron Deal to share her story through childhood trauma, blended family struggles, and how persistent love transformed her life.

Here are some ministry tips for pastors and everyone else.

Foster care & adoption present difficult issues with similarities to stepfamilies. How do you help a child cope with ambiguous loss or connect as a parent when children act out from prior wounds? Listen to Ron Deal’s conversation with Jenni Lord for help.

Laura Husband, daughter of Columbia astronaut Rick Husband, was 12 years old when she endured her dad’s very public death. Laura shares with Ron Deal her layers of grief that followed and her experience growing up blended after her mom’s remarriage.

Got a strained family relationship? Maybe it’s time you wrote them a tribute.

Dave and Ann Wilson welcome Scott Kedersha, author and marriage pastor, and Ron Deal to the show. They explore how Scott’s early experiences of grief and family disruption shaped his approach to marriage and parenting.

You may have heard of Gottman’s ‘4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse.’ But what is the precursor to these? Ron and Nan Deal connect biblical trust with modern research.