139: Growing Up Blended: My Stepdad
Growing up blended often includes hard transitions and isolation for those involved. But Marshall West’s story is different. He shares with Ron Deal the beauty of God’s provision for two families coming together after loss, giving him a dad he never had and two brothers who were never considered “step.”
Marshall was 12 when his mom married his stepdad, a pivotal point for him. Marshall had been praying to have brothers join his family, and his stepdad had been praying for a Mom for his two boys. Marshall credits the Lord and His goodness for bringing two broken things together and creating a family.
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About the Guest
Marshall West
Marshall West grew up in a blended family in Mississippi. His stepfamily journey as a child when he started praying for a brother. His mom ended up marrying his friend’s dad!
He is the Associate Pastor of the Summit Church in North Little Rock, AR, and has been on staff since 2020.
Marshall and his wife Kendra have been married since 2014 and keep busy with their three awesome kids. They love living in Arkansas.
About the Host
Ron Deal
Ron Deal is Director of FamilyLife Blended®️ for FamilyLife®️ and President of Smart Stepfamilies™️. He is a family ministry consultant and conducts marriage and family seminars around the country; he specializes in marriage education and stepfamily enrichment. He is one of the most widely read authors on stepfamily living in the country.