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.

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What if I told you that couples in blended families have a particular vulnerability that couples in first marriages don't have. Would you want to know what it is? View Show Notes →
Ron, I'm jealous of a 10-year-old and I resent her like crazy. View Show Notes →
When a 20-year-old stepson said it from the stage there was a gasp from the audience. "It's kind of a gain for you but it's a loss for the kids." View Show Notes →
Did you know that most children of divorce—are citizens of two countries? View Show Notes →
How do you keep romance alive when it fizzles? Ron & Nan Deal, Juli Slattery, and Michael R. Sytsma, PhD have answers. Rediscover how to bring that love back! View Show Notes →
Hey kids, I've got a question for you. Was Jesus a stepchild? View Show Notes →
Okay, listen up. I really want you to hear this. Grace connects, but possessiveness divides. View Show Notes →
The song "Respect" may have been made famous by Aretha Franklin, but the lyrics were written by a man! View Show Notes →
Stepparenting is hard, especially after family loss. Ron Deal offers insights on wedding planning and communication for soon-to-be blended families. View Show Notes →
You know, Ron, they tried to tell me to slow down. But I just didn't listen. View Show Notes →
A flip-flop is not always something you wear on your feet. Sometimes, it's what comes out of your mouth. View Show Notes →
Alright guys, what are the three little words every woman wants to hear? View Show Notes →
Have you ever gotten tired of waiting on God? I know I have. View Show Notes →