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Blended Families

by Dennis and Barbara Rainey

There are over 60 ways a family can become blended. It is not just from divorce and the navigation of these circumstances can be difficult in a time of beautiful healing and changes.

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Episodes

  1. The Smart Stepdad: Are You Ready to Remarry? - Ron Deal

    FamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Are You Ready to Remarry? Guest: Ron Deal From the series: The Smart Stepdad (day 1 of 3) Bob: Ron Deal says he has talked with a lot of people who have been through a difficult...

  2. Your Stepfamily, Standing Strong (Part 1) - Ron Deal

    FamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. The Myth of the Ideal Stepfamily Guest: Ron Deal From the series: Your Stepfamily: Standing Strong Bob: Regardless of the circumstances, you may find yourself in a Brady Bunch of...

  3. Your Stepfamily, Standing Strong (Part 2) - Ron Deal

    FamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Finding Realistic Expectations Guest: Ron Deal From the series: Your Stepfamily: Standing Strong (Day 2 of 5) Bob: One of the big issues for children in a stepfamily is trying to...

  4. Your Stepfamily, Standing Strong (Part 3) - Ron Deal

    FamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Co-Parenting: Visitation Guest: Ron Deal From the series: Your Stepfamily: Standing Strong Bob: One of the unique dynamics facing a stepfamily today is the ongoing conflict that…

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  5. What Every Man Wishes His Father Had Told Him (Part 1) - Byron Yawn

    FamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Finally, A Father Guest: Byron Yawn From the series: What Every Man Wishes His Father Had Told Him Bob: Every father leaves an indelible mark, an impression on the heart of his…

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  6. What Every Man Wishes His Father Had Told Him (Part 2) - Byron Yawn

    FamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Defining Manhood for Your Son Guest: Byron Yawn From the series: What Every Man Wishes His Father Had Told Him Bob: As a dad, how much time do you spend correcting your boys…

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  7. Dating and the Single Parent - "Coupleness" Doesn't Equal "Familyness"

    FamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. “Coupleness” Doesn’t Equal “Familyness” Guests: Ron Deal, Rob & Rhonda Bugh, Sabrina Beasley From the series: Dating and the Single Parent Bob: Rhonda Williams lost her husband,...

  8. Stepfamilies and Holidays: Blending Your Family Traditions - Ron Deal

    FamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Blending Your Family Traditions Guests: Ron Deal and Bob and Vicki Maday From the series: Stepfamilies and Holidays Bob: Bob and Vicki Maday married late in life. Both had lost a...

  9. The Smart Stepmom: How to Avoid Becoming a Wicked Stepmother

    FamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. How to Avoid Becoming a Wicked Stepmother Guests: Ron Deal and Laura Petherbridge From the series: The Smart Stepmom Bob: If you’re a stepmom, you may be able to relate to what...

  10. How Blended Families Function

    FamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. How Blended Families Function Guests: Steve and Misty Arterburn and Ron Deal From the series: Blended Family Tips Bob: When Steve and Misty Arterburn married, they brought…

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  11. Blended Family Tips: Marriage Matters

    FamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Marriage Matters Guests: Steve and Misty Arterburn and Ron Deal From the series: Blended Family Tips Bob: Children who have experienced the loss of a parent, either because of…

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  12. Step Grandparenting

    FamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Step-Grandparenting Guest: Ron Deal From the series: Step-Grandparenting Bob: When two families merge—when they blend—and now there are stepchildren and stepsiblings—one of the...

  13. Putting Your Spouse in the Front Seat - Ron Deal

    FamilyLife Today® Radio Transcript References to conferences, resources, or other special promotions may be obsolete. Putting Your Spouse in the Front Seat Guest: Ron Deal From the series: Putting Your Spouse in the Front Seat Bob: In a single parent family, it’s not uncommon for a child to sit…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

There are over 60 ways a family can become blended. It is not just from divorce and the navigation of these circumstances can be difficult in a time of beautiful healing and changes.

HOSTED BY

Dennis and Barbara Rainey

Produced by Dennis Rainey

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Blended Families have?

Blended Families currently has 13 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Blended Families about?

There are over 60 ways a family can become blended. It is not just from divorce and the navigation of these circumstances can be difficult in a time of beautiful healing and changes.

How often does Blended Families release new episodes?

Blended Families has 13 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Blended Families?

Blended Families is created and hosted by Dennis and Barbara Rainey.
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