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Learning the Language of Your Blended-Family Marriage

Sabrina Beasley McDonald
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Marriage is full of surprises, but anyone in a blended-family marriage knows adaptability is a requirement for stepfamily success.

FamilyLife Blended® Minute Podcast

Grumpy Instead of Sad

March 30, 2023
Ron Deal
Okay, I'm talking to the kids today. Have you ever noticed that sometimes when we're sad on the inside, we act grumpy on the outside?
FamilyLife Blended® Minute
FamilyLife Blended® Minute
Grumpy Instead of Sad
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A Healthy Blended-Family Marriage: Sexual Pitfalls to Avoid

Ron Deal
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Obviously, sexual stress negatively impacts a marriage. Blended-family marriages are no different, but the nature of the stressors is different.

FamilyLife Blended® Minute Podcast

Step-Money: Dating Questions

April 13, 2022
Ron Deal
Should dating and engaged couples talk about money?
FamilyLife Blended® Minute
FamilyLife Blended® Minute
Step-Money: Dating Questions
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FamilyLife Blended® Minute Podcast

Dating: I Don’t Want to Date

February 18, 2022
Ron Deal
But Ron, I don’t want to date someone who has kids." Well, good. I don’t want you to either.
FamilyLife Blended® Minute
FamilyLife Blended® Minute
Dating: I Don't Want to Date
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FamilyLife Today® Podcast
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Help For Pre-Blended Families

October 1, 2021
Ron Deal
Preparing for marriage to begin a blended family comes with unique dynamics. Ron Deal, Director of FamilyLife Blended, talks about addressing not just the joining of two hearts, but those of the whole family.
FamilyLife Today
FamilyLife Today
Help For Pre-Blended Families
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FamilyLife Today® Podcast
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Engaged and Blending

September 30, 2021
Ron Deal
Are you engaged or just beginning a blended family? Ron Deal, Director of FamilyLife Blended, discusses how couples can prepare their families to blend with intentionality and joy.
FamilyLife Today
FamilyLife Today
Engaged and Blending
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Planning Your Blended Family Wedding with Children

Ron Deal
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The process of planning and preparing for the wedding can help build family identity and bonding even before the ceremony.

Preparing for Coupleness and Familyness in a Blended Home

Ron Deal
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You’ve invested time to build your relationship with your partner. You need to be just as intentional with children to co-create a blended family.

Creative Blended Family Wedding Ideas for Your Ceremony

Gayla Grace
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It can feel overwhelming to plan a blended family wedding. Here are six drama-free ideas to make your ceremony special.

FamilyLife Blended® Minute Podcast

Yellow Flashing Lights

July 22, 2021
Ron Deal
Yellow flashing lights mean proceed with caution.
FamilyLife Blended® Minute
FamilyLife Blended® Minute
Yellow Flashing Lights
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FamilyLife Blended® Minute Podcast

Preparing to Blend

Ron Deal
Spring weddings are just around the corner. So, how do you prepare to be a blended family?
FamilyLife Blended® Minute
FamilyLife Blended® Minute
Preparing to Blend
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FamilyLife Blended® Minute Podcast

You Complete Me

Ron Deal
It's time for a dating attitude adjustment.
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FamilyLife Blended® Minute
You Complete Me
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FamilyLife Blended® Minute Podcast

By Wisdom a House Is Built (Proverbs 24)

Ron Deal
Every house, has its own blueprint.
FamilyLife Blended® Minute
FamilyLife Blended® Minute
By Wisdom a House Is Built (Proverbs 24)
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FamilyLife Blended® Minute Podcast

Dating: Myth #3–Marriage Repairs Your Home

Ron Deal
If you're a single parent or dating one, here's a dating myth to avoid.
FamilyLife Blended® Minute
FamilyLife Blended® Minute
Dating: Myth #3--Marriage Repairs Your Home
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FamilyLife Blended® Minute Podcast

Dating: Myth #2–You Must Get Married

Ron Deal
If you're a single parent or dating one, here's a dating myth to avoid.
FamilyLife Blended® Minute
FamilyLife Blended® Minute
Dating: Myth #2--You Must Get Married
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FamilyLife Blended® Minute Podcast

Dating: Myth #1–If I’m Happy, They’ll Be Happy

Ron Deal
If you're a single parent or dating one, here's a dating myth to avoid.
FamilyLife Blended® Minute
FamilyLife Blended® Minute
Dating: Myth #1--If I'm Happy, They'll Be Happy
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Resurrecting Your Marriage after a Wilderness Season

Gayla Grace
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Your stepfamily wilderness season may involve a broken marital vow, a stepchild who doesn’t want to be part of the family, or loneliness. Regardless of your circumstances, you don’t have to stay stuck wandering in the wilderness.

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