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’s the difference between those who hear the Word of God and are changed by it and those who aren’t? Show Notes and Resources Find out more at familylife.com/blended Check […] View Show Notes →
Have you ever had somebody take a bite of your cake without asking? Show Notes and Resources Find out more at familylife.com/blended Check out our blended family resources. Listen to […] View Show Notes →
When a baby is born parent and child have a deep emotional bond that is stronger than steel. But on day one, what kind of bond do a stepparent and […] View Show Notes →
Can you imagine at your wedding expressing vows to someone other than your groom or bride? View Show Notes →
Sharing special occasions for the first time with someone we love is a part of what makes them special. But what if your first, is their second? View Show Notes →
Parents it may be time for a business meeting. No doubt lots of parenting takes place on the fly. I'll be honest. We're pretty much making it up as we go, right? Which is why we need to slow down. View Show Notes →
You know what's worth more than silver, or gold, or rubies? According to Proverbs 8, it's wisdom. View Show Notes →
Sometimes stepfamily relationships need a kick in the pants. View Show Notes →
Wise new stepparents are like hall monitors. They know what's going on but they aren't always a part of it. View Show Notes →
Sometimes you build a bridge to your stepchild's heart by staying away. View Show Notes →