197: What Kids Grieving Divorce Wish Parents Knew
Many kids grieving divorce never have words for what they’re carrying. Blake Hudspeth grew up through four different stepfamilies and knows how family change can shape a child’s view of love, trust, and belonging. On FamilyLife Blended, Ron Deal talks with Blake about the grief parents often overlook, the questions kids rarely ask out loud, and why feeling “fine” isn’t always the whole story.
Show Notes
About the Guest
Blake Hudspeth
My wife Danielle and I have been married for 16 years and have two children (9th and 5th grade). I grew up in Arkansas and have been the Associate Pastor of the Summit Church in Conway since 2013. (Education: Master of Divinity, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary). I grew up in a blended family and desire to bring hope to families who are navigating the complexities of blended families.
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.