168: Learning from Stepfamilies of the Bible

Guidance and hope for blending families can be found in stories from scripture. Ron Deal talks with Laura Petherbridge about her latest book, Stepfamilies of the Bible: Timeless Wisdom for Blended Families. Through true stories of God's heroes from stepfamilies of biblical times, Petherbridge offers practical tools to build unity, overcome complexity, foster love, and create lasting relationships for today's blended families. Through families such as David's, a man after God's own heart, and Joseph's, the favored son of Jacob, we learn how God can use sin done to us and sin done by us for His glory, and redeem relationships, regardless of how messy and broken they are. Show Notes and Resources Summit on Stepfamily Ministry Information  Learn about Laura Petherbridge and Stepfamilies of The Bible  Send a gift to help the FamilyLife Blended team  Get a copy of The Smart Stepmom  See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy