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Finding Hope in the Midst of Defeat

July 22, 2021
Ron Deal

It’s a tough world out there; I say we lean in together.

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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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Healing From Christmas

December 26, 2020
Bob and Vicki Maday & Ron Deal

If your blended family Christmas turned out to be less than you’d hoped for, be encouraged. Bob and Vicki Maday and their grown daughters describe the rough parts of their first Christmas as a stepfamily.

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A Panel Discusses the Complexities of Stepfamilies and Holidays

December 21, 2020
Jeff and Kim Roberson & Laura Petherbridge & Ron Deal & Shannon Simmons

The holidays can be a challenge for blended families. Ron Deal moderates a panel discussing the complexity of holidays with stepfamilies.

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Stepfamily and Christmas

December 21, 2020
Ron Deal

Holidays for newly blended families can be a minefield of hurt feelings if you don’t know the terrain. Ron Deal talks with Michelle Hill to help families navigate the holidays by managing expectations from the start.

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FamilyLife Blended® Minute Podcast
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The Parent Gatekeeper

November 16, 2020
Ron Deal

Did your wedding gifts include a toaster, crockpot, and a grandchild?

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The Parent Gatekeeper
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Rock, Paper, Scissors

August 27, 2020
Ron Deal

Sometimes, to settle an argument, flip a coin.

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End of Summer Swap

August 27, 2020
Ron Deal

For many kids the summer visitation schedule is over. It’s time to transition back to the other home.

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End of Summer Swap
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Speak With the Wisdom of God

July 20, 2020
Ron Deal

Want to influence someone for good? Speak with the wisdom of God.

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Two Lips Walk Into a Fight

July 16, 2020
Ron Deal

Hey, have you heard this one: Two lips walk into a fight…

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Before You Travel

July 10, 2020
Ron Deal

When the cat’s away, the mice will…try to play the other parent, that’s what!

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Before You Travel
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Prioritizing Your Relationship

July 1, 2020
Ron Deal

Blending a family isn’t easy, but it’s definitely worth it. Ron Deal reminds couples that their marriage must be a priority if the marriage is going to thrive. Hear one young woman share what it’s like to be a stepdaughter.

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Prioritizing Your Relationship
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Co-Parenting: Parental Not Personal

June 30, 2020
Ron Deal

Hey co-parents, for the sake of your kids find a way to do business.

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Press Through the Struggle

June 30, 2020
Ron Deal

Ron Deal explains that marriage, while typically a two-person dance, gets complicated as couples try to manage all the lives around them. He encourages couples to hold onto God’s hand and never give up.

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Press Through the Struggle
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The Power of God at Work in Stepfamilies

June 29, 2020
Ron Deal

Ron Deal talks with Dave and Ann Wilson about how couples often get blindsided when trying to blend two families. He gives some practical advice for interacting with stepchildren.

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The Power of God at Work in Stepfamilies
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Be Jesus: A Difficult Ex-Spouse 3

June 17, 2020
Ron Deal

Sometimes, you just gotta’ scream!

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Be Jesus: A Difficult Ex-Spouse 3
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Be Jesus: A Difficult Ex-Spouse 2

June 16, 2020
Ron Deal

When no one is talking about the elephant in the room, what you should do is…talk about the elephant in the room.

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Be Jesus: A Difficult Ex-Spouse 2
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Be Jesus: A Difficult Ex-Spouse 1

June 15, 2020
Ron Deal

When faced with a difficult person, be like Jesus.

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