191: Father’s Day Feels Weird: Blended Family Grief and Hope

Father’s Day feels weird, or even stings, when the chair at the table is empty—or when your stepkids pull back because they’re still hurting. Ron Deal talks with the widowed and remarried Brian and Debbie Doyle--about grief, holidays, and blending families with adult children. If you’ve ever worried about stepping in or stepping too hard, this conversation gives you permission to move with patience, empathy, and faith. Show Notes and Resources Free blended resources  Look for a live or virtual small group to join  Iron Sharpens Iron  Get the Smart Stepdad or The Smart Stepmom  Give a donation to help strengthen blended families  List of Smart Stepfamily Therapist Providers    See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy