Archived Podcast Episodes

You’ve heard about the “wicked stepmother,” right? But what about the “plight of the stepmother”?

Are there blessings in blended family life? Yes! But they might not show up in ways we expect or as quickly as we’d like. In this 2023 Blended and Blessed presentation, Cheryl Shumake talks about the many bonus blessings she has experienced and the strength God gave her during seasons of weariness to keep going when she wanted to quit. Cheryl says, “God meets us in the waiting to strengthen us for the walking.” God wants to guide our steps when we face challenges. He knows that our convictions of creating long-term relationships can waver when weariness sets in. But…

So I was talking to this young guy, he was engaged..

Has anyone ever said to you, “You know, I’m just getting to know you, but I really appreciate you. I’d like to get to know you a little bit better”?

One way to develop faith in your children is to think out loud.

Slippin slide with shavin cream..

Now here’s a funny one: sometimes, when we’re feeling insecure in our marriage, we yell at our spouse so they’ll come closer. Yeah, right!

I need a friend….deeper than just small talk. Meet Bella Lemon and Regan Fillinger, the ultimate BFF duo. They’ve tackled everything together – from fights to being each other’s rock in tough times. They’ve got experience with tough love, rooted faith, and loyalty. If you’re looking for a ride-or-die friend or want to take your group of friends to the next level, these two have some solid advice!

One of the great passages in the bible of how to raise our children..

There’s an old African proverb that says, “When two elephants fight, it’s the grass that suffers.”

I remember sitting in the kitchen early in our marriage and you came down..

Let me ask you a question. Has your desire to be central in someone’s life every caused you to be harsh toward someone else?

Fathers do not exasperate your children but instead..

After getting married one big mistake that stepmoms make is eliminating girlfriends.