
127: Getting Remarried?
Getting remarried in later life after the death of a spouse or divorce? How do you know if you’re ready? Should you consider the feelings of your adult children? Ron Deal talks with Jim and Shirley Mozena about the risks, as well as rewards, of a later-life remarriage and what to consider as you date.

Show Notes
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About the Guest

Jim and Shirley Mozena
Jim and Shirley Mozena have a heart for those who have lost a loved one in death. Twice a year, they facilitate GriefShare, a thirteen-week seminar and support group designed to help rebuild the grievers’ life. It was in helping widows and widowers, they believed a book would benefit those wanting to re-marry. Thus, Second Chance at Love: Navigating the Path to Remarriage was written. Together, they share down-to-earth guidance on the situations they faced when considering marriage again.
Shirley is a speaker for Stonecroft Ministries, as well as a prayer leader in the local Stonecroft group. She publishes a weekly blog on encouragement and hope and has written three books. Her articles have been published in her local newspaper, Christian publications, and “Angel’s” magazine. Shirley mentors younger women, and serves on the Deaconess Board at church. Her blogs and books are available at shirleymozena.com.
Jim was owner and president of Mozena Consulting Group LTD, taught university business classes and authored four books on improving organizational performance. He now uses those skills as School Board Chairman for the hybrid Christian school at their church, serves as an elder, and LIFE group leader.
They absolutely love their blended family of eight children, seventeen grandchildren, and three great grands, and enjoy entertaining in their home. Their energetic dog, Rudy, a spaniel/terrier mix, brings them joy as well as daily walks in their neighborhood. Both are active in community groups and keep busier than ever.
About the Host

Ron Deal
Ron L. Deal is one of the most widely read and viewed experts on blended families in the country. He is Director of FamilyLife Blended® for FamilyLife®, founder of Smart Stepfamilies™, and the author and Consulting Editor of the Smart Stepfamily Series of books including the bestselling Building Love Together in Blended Families: The 5 Love Languages® and Becoming Stepfamily Smart (with Dr. Gary Chapman), The Smart Stepfamily: 7 Steps to a Healthy Family, and Preparing to Blend. Ron is a licensed marriage and family therapist, popular conference speaker, and host of the FamilyLife Blended podcast. He and his wife, Nan, have three sons and live in Little Rock, Arkansas. Learn more at FamilyLife.com/blended.