Blended and Blessed: Healing Your Family Through Faith (Feat. Inés Franklin) - EP 114

Send us Fan MailIs there really such a thing as a normal family? In this powerful episode of the Walking with the Savior podcast, host John Merrill Kirkman sits down with author Inés Franklin to discuss the beautiful, messy reality of blended families and the redemption found in Jesus Christ.Inés shares her raw and vulnerable testimony, moving from a life of deep brokenness and multiple divorces to finding a home and a mission at Church. She explains how her upcoming book, Blended and Blessed, uses the Beatitudes from the Sermon to show that every family can flourish when Jesus is at the center.Throughout this conversation, you will discover practical tools for healing, such as mapping family history and the transformative practice of a prayer wall. Inéz reminds us that Jesus does not turn away from our mess but instead steps right into it to offer hope and a new beginning. Whether you are navigating a blended family or simply seeking a deeper walk with God, this episode provides a theological framework for true happiness and human flourishing.Pre-Order Blended and Beautiful:https://trochia.org/blended-blessed-book/Learn more about Trocia:https://trochia.org/Follow Inels on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/inesfranklin/All things Ines:https://www.inesfranklin.com/linktreeVisit Our Website: https://walkingwiththesavior.com/episodes/Listen to us on your favorite platform:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2414656 Donations gladly accepted:https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/WalkingwiththeSavior?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Email John: [email protected]:00 Intro and Guest Introduction3:15 Inez's Early Life and Journey of Faith8:45 Finding Grace and Redemption at Mariners Church13:30 The Power of Surrendering Control to God18:15 A Story of Hope: Her Son's Journey to Sobriety23:00 Jacob's Ladder and God's Presence in the Valley27:30 Blended and Blessed: Using the Beatitudes for Healing32:15 Understanding the Genogram Tool for Family History37:00 Mourning and Finding Comfort in Family Struggles42:15 How to Create a Prayer Wall in Your Home47:30 Putting the Word into Practice Every Day51:15 How to Connect with Inez and Final Thoughts53:06 ConclusionIf this story encouraged you, please like this video and subscribe for more episodes about faith and family. Share this with a friend who needs to hear that God can rewrite their story through His amazing grace.#faith #blendedfamily #redemption #beatitudes #christianitySupport the show