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.

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.

Nontraditional is the new traditional.

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.

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

Okay, if you have any relationships, anybody you care about, I want to give you a principle that will strengthen those relationships. Are you listening?

Compared to other siblings stepsiblings have less conflict. That may not be as good as it sounds.

Laughter is contagious, right? Well, so is a smile.

Did your mom ever tell you to "Act your best"?

Is self-care the same as selfishness?

Ron, how does autism affect a stepfamily?

Have you ever thought about how dysfunctional the families of the Bible were?

Here’s a fun fact for you. In the early years of a blended family the level of stress is typically very high.

Here's a not so secret quality of strong families. They have fun together.

Now I know you've heard me say some crazy things but this one takes the cake. Learn to endure disharmony in your home.