Dating and Preparing for Marriage – FamilyLife

Grumpy Instead of Sad

March 30, 2023

Ron Deal

Okay, I'm talking to the kids today. Have you ever noticed that sometimes when we're sad on the inside, we act grumpy on the outside?

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Grumpy Instead of Sad

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Step-Money: Dating Questions

April 13, 2022

Ron Deal

Should dating and engaged couples talk about money?

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Step-Money: Dating Questions

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Dating: I Don’t Want to Date

February 18, 2022

Ron Deal

But Ron, I donâ€™t want to date someone who has kids." Well, good. I donâ€™t want you to either.

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Dating: I Don't Want to Date

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FamilyLife Today® Podcast

Preparing for marriage to begin a blended family comes with unique dynamics. Ron Deal, Director of FamilyLife Blended, talks about addressing not just the joining of two hearts, but those of the whole family.

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Help For Pre-Blended Families

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Engaged and Blending

September 30, 2021

Ron Deal

Are you engaged or just beginning a blended family? Ron Deal, Director of FamilyLife Blended, discusses how couples can prepare their families to blend with intentionality and joy.

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Engaged and Blending

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Planning Your Blended Family Wedding with Children

Ron Deal

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The process of planning and preparing for the wedding can help build family identity and bonding even before the ceremony.

Preparing for Coupleness and Familyness in a Blended Home

Ron Deal

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You’ve invested time to build your relationship with your partner. You need to be just as intentional with children to co-create a blended family.

Creative Blended Family Wedding Ideas for Your Ceremony

Gayla Grace

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It can feel overwhelming to plan a blended family wedding. Here are six drama-free ideas to make your ceremony special.

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Yellow Flashing Lights

July 22, 2021

Ron Deal

Yellow flashing lights mean proceed with caution.

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Yellow Flashing Lights

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Preparing to Blend

Ron Deal

Spring weddings are just around the corner. So, how do you prepare to be a blended family?

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Preparing to Blend

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You Complete Me

Ron Deal

It's time for a dating attitude adjustment.

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You Complete Me

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By Wisdom a House Is Built (Proverbs 24)

Ron Deal

Every house, has its own blueprint.

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By Wisdom a House Is Built (Proverbs 24)

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Dating: Myth #3–Marriage Repairs Your Home

Ron Deal

If you're a single parent or dating one, here's a dating myth to avoid.

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Dating: Myth #3--Marriage Repairs Your Home

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Dating: Myth #2–You Must Get Married

Ron Deal

If you're a single parent or dating one, here's a dating myth to avoid.

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Dating: Myth #2--You Must Get Married

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Dating: Myth #1–If I’m Happy, They’ll Be Happy

Ron Deal

If you're a single parent or dating one, here's a dating myth to avoid.

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Dating: Myth #1--If I'm Happy, They'll Be Happy

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A Second Wife’s Journey of Healing

March 26, 2021

Lore Ferguson Wilbert & Ron Deal

Ron Deal and Lore Ferguson Wilbert discuss the healing journey she's experienced as her husband's second wife. She suggests adopting a heart of compassion instead of competition.

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A Second Wife's Journey of Healing

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Combatting Insecurity in a Second Marriage

March 25, 2021

Lore Ferguson Wilbert & Ron Deal

As a second wife or second husband, have you ever felt second best? Ron Deal talks with Lore Ferguson Wilbert about how to combat the insecurities that naturally arise in second marriages.

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Combatting Insecurity in a Second Marriage

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Love After Loss

March 4, 2021

Vaneetha Risner

Vaneetha Risner shares about the devastation she faced in divorce and how God used it to bring about something more wonderful than she could've imagined.

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Love After Loss

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