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180: Tinsel, Tension, Togetherness: Navigating Your Blended Family Christmas–Mike and Kim Anderson

December 29, 2025

Mike and Kim Anderson

Blended family Christmas got you juggling joy, stress & edgy emotions? Podcast hosts and blended marriage coaches Mike & Kim Anderson drop truth & tools for your stepfamily's holiday, helping you trade pain and chaos for peace and connection.

FamilyLife Blended® Podcast

180: Tinsel, Tension, Togetherness: Navigating Your Blended Family Christmas--Mike and Kim Anderson

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FamilyLife Blended® Podcast Podcast

178: We Struggled to Blend. Now We Help Blended Families Thrive

December 1, 2025

Scott and Deana Thayer

Five kids. Two parenting styles. One rocky first Christmas. Scott and Deana Thayer share how faith, grit, and their “95/5” rule turned chaos into connection—helping blended families find hope, healing, and love that lasts through every messy moment.

FamilyLife Blended® Podcast

178: We Struggled to Blend. Now We Help Blended Families Thrive

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FamilyLife Today® Podcast

What Christmas Says To The World: Dave Wilson

December 25, 2024

Dave Wilson

Because Jesus came to Earth, believers have identity and purpose. Dave Wilson explains the ways Jesus' birth affects every aspect of our lives.

FamilyLife Today

What Christmas Says To The World: Dave Wilson

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FamilyLife Today® Podcast

Christmas: Jesus As Our Peace

December 24, 2024

Trent Griffith

Could you use some peace in this season of your life? Trent Griffith explains how the birth of Jesus not only paints a picture about the peace of God, but displays how Jesus truly IS our peace.

FamilyLife Today

Christmas: Jesus As Our Peace

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FamilyLife Today® Podcast

Christmas: For All the People

December 23, 2024

Trent Griffith

Do you still get amazed at the birth story of Jesus? Trent Griffith paints a fresh picture of this message of "good news...for all the people.

FamilyLife Today

Christmas: For All the People

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FamilyLife Blended® Podcast Podcast

153 From Their Perspective: Talking With A Young Adult, Amelia Dellaripa

December 16, 2024

Amelia Dellaripa

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.

FamilyLife Blended® Podcast

153 From Their Perspective: Talking With A Young Adult, Amelia Dellaripa

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FamilyLife Today® Podcast

Making the Most of Blended Family Holidays: Ron Deal & Gayla Grace

December 13, 2024

Gayla Grace & Ron Deal

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

FamilyLife Today

Making the Most of Blended Family Holidays: Ron Deal & Gayla Grace

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FamilyLife Today® Podcast

Finding Peace When Christmas Doesn’t Feel Normal: Brian & Jen Goins

December 12, 2024

Brian and Jen Goins

Christmas can be tough. Join us as we talk with Brian and Jen Goins about navigating loss, separation, and changing family dynamics during the holidays.

FamilyLife Today

Finding Peace When Christmas Doesn't Feel Normal: Brian & Jen Goins

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FamilyLife Today® Podcast

Finding Balance When Giving Gifts: Dave & Ann Wilson

December 11, 2024

Dave and Ann Wilson

Join us for a heartfelt discussion on the joys and challenges of Christmas. We'll explore gift-giving, gratitude, and how to keep Christ central to it all.

FamilyLife Today

Finding Balance When Giving Gifts: Dave & Ann Wilson

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Rethinking the Gift Exchange for Christmas

Marilette Sanchez

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Nixing the gift exchange might be nontraditional, but it’s helped our family realign our priorities and values during the holidays.

Christmas Break: 5 Things Your College Kid Needs

Alex McMurray

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Your relationship with your college kid may change as they grow. So here are five things they may need on Christmas break.

Family Christmas Countdown: 25 Days of Holiday Memories

Alex McMurray

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Need a low-stress way to keep the holiday fun while still focusing on the meaning of Christmas? We’ve got you covered with this family Christmas countdown.

FamilyLife Today® Podcast

PSALMS FOR CHRISTMAS: A Fresh Start

December 26, 2021

Dane Ortlund

Psalms For Christmas: a podcast miniseries from FamilyLife. Wishing for a fresh start lasting longer than, say… mid-February? For a new year, author Dane Ortlund fuels us with the lasting hope of Psalm 121.

FamilyLife Today

PSALMS FOR CHRISTMAS: A Fresh Start

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FamilyLife This Week® Podcast

Christmas Fact and Fiction

December 25, 2021

Paul Maier

Paul Maier gives us the historical background for the Christmas story. We'll also hear some Christmas hymns, and the biblical account from the Gospel of Luke.

FamilyLife This Week®

Christmas Fact and Fiction

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FamilyLife Today® Podcast

PSALMS FOR CHRISTMAS: Christmas Celebration

December 18, 2021

Dane Ortlund

Psalms For Christmas: a podcast miniseries from FamilyLife. We decorate in December--but the truth behind Christmas celebration feeds an ecstatic life. Author Dane Ortlund explores what’s feast-worthy about Psalm 95.

FamilyLife Today

PSALMS FOR CHRISTMAS: Christmas Celebration

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FamilyLife Today® Podcast

PSALMS FOR CHRISTMAS: God with Us

December 15, 2021

Dane Ortlund

Psalms For Christmas: a podcast miniseries from FamilyLife. Psalms for Christmastime is a podcast mini-series from FamilyLife, hosted by Shelby Abbott with pastor and author Dane Ortlund.

FamilyLife Today

PSALMS FOR CHRISTMAS: God with Us

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FamilyLife Today® Podcast

PSALMS FOR CHRISTMAS: A Grateful Heart Starts Here

December 12, 2021

Dane Ortlund

Psalms For Christmas: a podcast miniseries from FamilyLife. In “all I want for Christmas”, how can we revel in thankfulness? Author Dane Ortlund explores Psalms for Christmas--and a portrait of a grateful heart.

FamilyLife Today

PSALMS FOR CHRISTMAS: A Grateful Heart Starts Here

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FamilyLife Today® Podcast

How to Have Hope in Tough Holidays

December 10, 2021

David and Meg Robbins

Facing disappointment in a hard holiday season? FamilyLife President David Robbins & his wife Meg grapple with how to have hope through grueling realities.

FamilyLife Today

How to Have Hope in Tough Holidays

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180: Tinsel, Tension, Togetherness: Navigating Your Blended Family Christmas–Mike and Kim Anderson

178: We Struggled to Blend. Now We Help Blended Families Thrive

What Christmas Says To The World: Dave Wilson

Christmas: Jesus As Our Peace

Christmas: For All the People

153 From Their Perspective: Talking With A Young Adult, Amelia Dellaripa

Making the Most of Blended Family Holidays: Ron Deal & Gayla Grace

Finding Peace When Christmas Doesn’t Feel Normal: Brian & Jen Goins

Finding Balance When Giving Gifts: Dave & Ann Wilson

Rethinking the Gift Exchange for Christmas

Christmas Break: 5 Things Your College Kid Needs

Family Christmas Countdown: 25 Days of Holiday Memories

PSALMS FOR CHRISTMAS: A Fresh Start

Christmas Fact and Fiction

PSALMS FOR CHRISTMAS: Christmas Celebration

PSALMS FOR CHRISTMAS: God with Us

PSALMS FOR CHRISTMAS: A Grateful Heart Starts Here

How to Have Hope in Tough Holidays