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Blended Families

Dennis and Barbara Rainey

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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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Letters To My Daughters

Dennis and Barbara Rainey

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These podcasts are the essence of a couple dozen emails I wrote to my daughter and two daughters-in-law at their request about the art of being a wife. After our other three daughters married I pulled out, refreshed them and sent them to the new brides. Other young women were interested in hearing what I’d learned in marriage so I refined the originals and added a few more and the result was a good summation of my life lessons. It became a book called Letters to My Daughters. In these podcas ...
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Should your partner be your first priority in a blended family? What if your biological kids are still reeling from transition? Hear what Ron Deal & Gayla Grace, of FamilyLife Blended have to say on this important question! See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLIfe’s Privacy PolicyBy FamilyLife Podcast Network
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Who comes first in a marriage? And how to communicate it well? Hear from Dennis & Barbara Rainey, Bob Lepine, and Ron Deal & Gayla Grace as they discuss how to prioritize marriage in a blended family and how to implement family meetings towards that end. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for fami…
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Are you trying to be supermom? Lean in and listen as Maggie Combs shares how to tap into divine power for motherhood. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join us today! Connect with Maggie and catch more of h…
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If people need people, then moms need people (grown-up ones). Learn the importance of finding a support system & be encouraged by fellow mom and author, Maggie Combs. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join …
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If you're a mom, you know the struggle is real. But so is the joy. Learn what to do about motherhood guilt and all the pressure on moms with Maggie Combs. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join us today! Co…
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Curious what marriage myths might be sucking your relationship under? Allen and Jennifer Parr expose the ways you're being fed a line. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join us today! Connect with Allen at …
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Just how important is chemistry in a relationship? Author and YouTube influencer Allen Parr and his wife Jennifer shared what mattered--and didn't--as their relationship developed over time and distance. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Bran…
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How could your lack of a strong father figure affect your parenting journey? Daniel Nayeri left his father in Iran when he, his mother, and sister fled from religious persecution. Now a dad himself, he reflects on the impact of the relationship of father and son. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources…
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What's life like as a refugee? Author Daniel Nayeri fled Iran due to persecution when his mom became a Christian. You won't want to miss his story of faith, resilience, and the kindness of others. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hanse…
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Daniel Nayeri, author of Everything Sad is Untrue, tells his (true life) tale of fleeing Iran as a boy when his mother converted to Christianity. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join us today! Connect wit…
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Do you fear getting older? Tune in as Dennis & Barbara Rainey share how "no fear in death" fuels their desire to live purposefully. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join us today! Connect with Dennis and B…
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You never retire from spiritual growth, according to Dennis & Barbara Rainey. Learn tips on avoiding pitfalls of aging and on lifelong service to others. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join us today! Con…
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What Bible teachers do you trust? Would you realize if they taught something 'off'? How do you handle the ideas and false teachings your kids have questions about? Join Allen Parr for a discussion on biblical literacy and discernment. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a …
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Would you know how to spot a false teaching in your faith community? Allen Parr shares his faith story and help for growing biblical discernment. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join us today! Connect wit…
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Would you know how to spot a false teaching in your faith community? Allen Parr shares his faith story and help for growing biblical discernment. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join us today! Connect wit…
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What's it like for a child when their parent remarries? Explore the unique losses and needs of children in blended families in this important conversation with Ron Deal and Rod & Rachel Faulkner Brown. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant …
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Remarriage after loss is never easy. Rachel Faulkner Brown, widowed twice, shares her journey of loss, grief and eventual remarriage to her husband, Rod. Listen in to their conversation with Ron Deal about the complexities of blending families after loss. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for fam…
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Could past traumas impact your current relationships? Explore truer and deeper healing from trauma for healthy relationships now with Debra Fileta. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, ""Unoffendable""—join us today! Connect…
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If people need people, do you have yours? To stick to healthy change, we all need support systems. Join Debra Fileta for practical tips on personal growth. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, ""Unoffendable""—join us today!…
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You want personal growth. And transformation that sticks. But how do we shed destructive habits and past hurts? Learn healthy habits to make change last with author and licensed counselor, Debra Fileta. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant…
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Back-to-school brings a mix of feelings for both parents and kids: relief, excitement, stress, and anxiety for what the future holds. Join David & Meg Robbins for tips on back-to-school anxiety--and putting peace and confidence on your list this year! Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for familie…
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Ever wrestle that nagging parental anxiety? David & Meg Robbins can relate. Listen in to their conversation with hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for empathy for the struggles and help for the anxiety that comes with parenting. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special Family…
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You vowed to love your spouse through thick and thin. You want to love your spouse like Christ! But how? You likely won't have to lay down your life. But comfort? ...Maybe. Learn simple ideas to grow in service and sacrificial love in marriage with Chad & Emily Van Dixhoorn. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports cruci…
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T: find out why it is so key. It's easy to get distracted by words like 'submission' and 'roles' when you start talking about Christian marriage. Join us for Day Two with Chad & Emily Van Dixhoorn as they continue discussing "The Gospel-Shaped Marriage" and the importance of more than 'just a little bit' of mutual respect in Christian m…
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Jesus and marriage: how does the gospel shape marriage on an average Monday? Join Chad & Emily Van Dixhoorn as they discuss practical strategies for a grace-filled marriage! Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable…
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Ever feel invisible? Kelly and Jimmy Needham offer hope and encouragement for overcoming insecurity and living a purposeful life. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Kelly & Jimmy Needham and catch more of their thoughts at jimmyandkelly.com. You can also find Kelly's book, Friendish, there as well as other resources. Find Jimmy on social media "…
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Ever felt powerless in overwhelming circumstances? Nana Dolce displays God's amazing providence through one courageous woman in the book of Esther. how Notes and Resources Sign up to get the devotional series by Nana Dolce called Where is God When Life Doesn't Make Sense? Listen to The Seed of the Woman Part [Series?] 1 Learn more about Nana Dolce …
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People have a lot to say about women in the Bible. But what's true? For one, their narratives, like all of Scripture, point to Jesus. In her book, The Seed of the Woman, Nana Dolce highlights thirty women, from Eve to Mary, and how God uses their stories to point to Jesus. point to Jesus. Show Notes and Resources Sign up to get the devotional serie…
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There's no manual for adoptive parenting. There's no step-by-step plan to prevent adoption trauma and guarantee beautiful, healthy attachments with no hiccups. Join Dave and Ann Wilson in part 2 of their conversation with Drs. Gary Chapman and Laurel Shaler about the complexities of adoption and the importance of communicating love in their unique …
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Adoption is beautiful—and comes with unique challenges. How do you love your adopted child(ren) well admist hardships? Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson welcome Drs. Gary Chapman and Laurel Shaler to discuss how to apply the '5 love languages' to adoptive families. Show Notes and Resources Learn more from Dr. Gary Chapman at 5lovelanguages.com, or on Insta…
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Harder, faster, better, stronger.' Are you constantly striving to be better? Perfect? David and Meg Robbins share their growth from perfectionism to grace. Show Notes and Resources Want to hear more episodes with David and Meg? Listen here! Don't miss out on the "Weekend to Remember" events happening nationwide! This week, for a donation of any siz…
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Struggling with perfectionism and anxiety in your relationship with God? The peace God offers can feel elusive. Join Faith Chang and hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for a discussion on how to recognize perfectionism, its spiritual impact, and how to move towards God's peace and freedom. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Faith Chang and catch more of …
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How does childhood trauma echo in our adult lives? When an adult's parents got divorced, it can still impact them decades later— from their relationship with stepparents, to blended family dynamics, and ongoing healing. Jim Ramos, founder of the men's ministry "Men in the Arena," describes his challenging upbringing. Listen in for hope in navigatin…
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Jesus invites those with intellectual disability to meet Him in His Word. But churches aren't always as equipped to lay out a feast for them, as they are for those without obvious disabilities. Paul and Jill Miller's journey with their daughter, Kim, led to creating interactive Bible studies for individuals with disabilities. Join hosts Dave and An…
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What do difficult days, disability, and donkeys have in common? They're all pathways to finding Jesus, according to Jill and Paul Miller. They joined Dave and Ann Wilson on this episode of FamilyLife Today to discuss the ups and downs of their journey -- including the joy and hardship of parenting a child with disabilities and the wonder of living …
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So you want to lead? Dr. Gary Chapman, best-selling author of The 5 Love Languages series, believes leadership within the family must be servant leadership. How does that play out in marriage and parenting? Building upon the traits discussed in part one of this series [link to episode one], join FamilyLife Today hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for anothe…
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You're hungry for a strong, healthy family. What if there were a tried and true recipe—with 5-key ingredients—to get you there? In this conversation Dr. Gary Chapman, best-selling author of The 5 Love Languages® series, shares the insights and obervations he's gleaned—both from his own four-decade marriage and from years of working with families. J…
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Do you ever ask yourself, "What's my purpose in life?" Are you actually fulfilling your role in life? Barbara Rainey questioned who she was after leaving leadership roles at work and in a church. She shares how she was able to cope with disappointment and actually find hope. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Barbara Rainey on her website at eve…
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Ever found yourself praying earnestly, pleading with God for healing, or even questioning why a relationship hasn't been restored? Barbara Rainey faced a health scare that caused her to question her connection with God. She opens up about her disappointment with God and her journey toward healing and reconciliation. Show Notes and Resources Connect…
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What's it look like to combat bitterness when you're immersed in pain? Pastor and author Stephen Viars explores the power of lament to give voice and resolution to our deepest grief. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Stephen's church ministry at faithlafayette.org and stay connected at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org Discover the secret sauce o…
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What's it look like to combat bitterness when you're immersed in pain? Pastor and author Stephen Viars explores the power of lament to give voice and resolution to our deepest grief. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Stephen's church ministry at faithlafayette.org and stay connected at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org Discover the secret sauce o…
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