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85: Terrible Loss, Unexpected Love

July 4, 2022
with Bill and Evelyn Thompson

When remarriage occurs after the death of a spouse, the stepcouple faces emotional minefields in relationship-building. Ron Deal talks with Bill & Evelyn Thompson, who both lost a spouse prior to remarriage, on how to blend a family after significant loss.

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FamilyLife Blended® Podcast
FLBlended Podcast

61: Love Mercy: Divorce & Remarriage in...

August 2, 2021
with Dr. Rubel Shelly

What does the Bible teach about divorce and remarriage and how does it apply to God's people? Listen to Ron Deal's conversation with Dr. Rubel Shelly on a subject that's hard to understand in Scripture and often disagreed upon in Christian circles.

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FamilyLife Blended® Minute

Negotiating Romance & Partnership

June 21, 2021
with

What's a wedding, without a honeymoon!

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FamilyLife Blended® Minute

I Destroyed His Dreams

June 7, 2021
with

"You see, Ron, I think I destroyed his dreams."

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FamilyLife Blended® Podcast
FLBlended Podcast

35: Second Wife, Second Life

August 3, 2020
with Lore Ferguson Wilbert

As a second wife/husband, have you ever felt second best? How can you be first in your spouse's heart when you're not the ONLY? Ron Deal talks with Lori Ferguson Wilbert about how to combat insecurities as you look to God for the source of your identity.

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FamilyLife Blended® Podcast
FamilyLife Blended Podcast

2: Life in a Blender: Dave and Ann Wilson

April 2, 2019
with Ann Wilson, Bob Lepine, Dave Wilson

Understanding the long-term effects of divorce and remarriage on kids is difficult. A good way to start is to ask an adult who experienced life in a blended family. Ron talks with “FamilyLife Today” host Dave Wilson about his childhood blended family experience. Show Notes and Resources To learn more about Dave and Ann Wilson, […]

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FamilyLife This Week®
How To Blend A Stepfamily

How to Blend a Stepfamily

September 8, 2018
with Ron Deal

Ron Deal explains the benefits of "cooking" your stepfamily with a crock pot and not a blender. He stresses the value of being patient as your blended family blends at its own pace.

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FamilyLife Today®
A Blended Family Checks In 2

Blended Family Adjustments

June 29, 2018
with Robbie and Sabrina McDonald, Ron Deal

Robbie and Sabrina McDonald, both widowed before they met and now married to each other for three years, talk about the challenges of blending a family.

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FamilyLife Today®
A Blended Family Checks In 1

Learning to Love in a Stepfamily

June 28, 2018
with Robbie and Sabrina McDonald, Ron Deal

Ron Deal joins Robbie and Sabrina McDonald to talk about their blended family three years after saying "I Do."

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FamilyLife Today®
Like The Shepherd 3

Trusting His Leadership

January 17, 2018
with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, Robert Wolgemuth, Ron Deal

Robert Wolgemuth, along with his wife, Nancy, and Ron Deal, talk to husbands about how to lead their wives as loving shepherds.

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FamilyLife Today®
Like The Shepherd 2

Leading So She’ll Follow

January 16, 2018
with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, Robert Wolgemuth, Ron Deal

Within the heart of a woman is a desire to be protected. Robert and Nancy Wolgemuth, along with Ron Deal, talk about the challenges of shepherding a wife in a blended family.

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FamilyLife Today®
Like The Shepherd 1

Shepherding Her Heart

January 15, 2018
with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, Robert Wolgemuth, Ron Deal

Robert and Nancy Wolgemuth fondly remember the days of their courtship when they discussed becoming a blended family. Robert gives his best advice for husbands seeking to shepherd well. Ron Deal joins them.

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FamilyLife Today®
Out Of The Dust 3

The Refiner’s Fire

September 27, 2017
with Chris and Stephanie Teague

Chris and Stephanie Teague look back on their divorce and tell how God worked to get them to a place where they would consider reconciliation and remarriage.

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FamilyLife Today®
The Smart Stepdad 3

Practical Advice for Stepdads

July 14, 2017
with Ron Deal

Ron Deal answers some of your most perplexing questions about being a stepfather.

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FamilyLife Today®
The Smart Stepdad 2

The Role of a Stepdad

July 13, 2017
with Ron Deal

Ron Deal gives insight into the stepdad's role in the family. Hear him tell stepdads positive ways to impact their new families and how to avoid causing division.

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FamilyLife Today®
The Smart Stepdad 1

Are You Ready to Remarry?

July 12, 2017
with Ron Deal

Ron Deal, director of FamilyLife Blended, talks to men about the realities of being a stepdad and encourages men to step out in faith, relying on God's wisdom, if they're ready to take the risk.

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FamilyLife Today®
Stepfamily Blender Or Crockpot 2

Blended Family Boot Camp

August 11, 2016
with Ron Deal

Counselor Ron Deal breaks down the most common and vexing issues facing remarried couples, as he provides real solutions and keen insights into the complexities of remarriage.

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FamilyLife Today®
Stepfamily Blender Or Crockpot 1

Blended Families: A Different Ocean

August 10, 2016
with Ron Deal

When it comes to the issues of marriage, according to blended family expert Ron Deal, remarried couples sail in a completely different ocean.

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FamilyLife Today®
Co Parenting Works 2

One Heart, Two Homes

August 9, 2016
with Jay and Tammy Daughtry, Ron Deal

Jay and Tammy Daughtry and Ron Deal talk about co-parenting children of divorce in a way that leaves them happier and healthier.

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FamilyLife Today®
Co Parenting Works 1

Helping Your Children Thrive After Divorce

August 8, 2016
with Jay and Tammy Daughtry, Ron Deal

Jay and Tammy Daughtry and Ron Deal talk about what's required to raise emotionally healthy children after a divorce.

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FamilyLife Today®
The Complex World Of A Blended Family 2

Step Parenting Challenges

July 6, 2016
with Jerry and Kate Angelo, Ron Deal

Stepparenting has its challenges. That's what Jerry and Kate Angelo found out when they married and became a blended family of six.

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FamilyLife Today®
The Complex World Of A Blended Family 1

From Broken to Beautiful

July 5, 2016
with Jerry and Kate Angelo, Ron Deal

Jerry and Kate Angelo reflect on the issues that thwarted their first marriages, and remember with gratitude the circumstances that brought them back to God and to each other.

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FamilyLife Today®
The Realities Of Remarriage 3

Remarriage Adjustments

August 15, 2014
with Bill and Evelyn Thompson, Ron Deal

Bill and Evelyn Thompson join Ron Deal to talk about their surprising courtship and remarriage, as well as the adjustments blending families has required of them.

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FamilyLife Today®
The Realities Of Remarriage 2

An Unexpected Love

August 14, 2014
with Bill and Evelyn Thompson, Ron Deal

Bill and Evelyn Thompson talk about their first phone call and the launch of their budding romance.

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FamilyLife Today®
The Realities Of Remarriage 1

A Terrible Loss

August 13, 2014
with Bill and Evelyn Thompson, Ron Deal

Bill and Evelyn Thompson join us to share more about their losses, and their second chance at love

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FamilyLife Today®
Remarriage Day 1

Love Renewed: Randy and Denise McGarvey

June 21, 2013
with Randy and Denise McGarvey

Can they make this blended family work?

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FamilyLife Today®
Growing In Your Faith Day 3

Living Out Your Story of Redemption

November 14, 2012
with Jerry Sittser

Jerry Sittser talks about the years after the accident when he focused on raising his children as a single dad.

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FamilyLife Today®
Dating And Preparing For Marriage Day

Co-Parenting: Relationships

April 27, 2012
with Ron Deal

What should you consider before getting remarried?

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FamilyLife Today®
Dating And Preparing For Marriage Day 2

Surprised by Remarriage, Part 2

September 6, 2006
with Ginger Kolbaba

Ginger Kolbaba offers a refreshing perspective on the adjustments of remarriage.

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