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Wifey and Baby Mama

Shannon Brazil

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After involvement with the same man, Wifey, Shun and Baby Mama, Shannon have formed a unique bond to keep their children and family united in spite of society norms that tend to pit one against the other.
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Blended Kingdom Families Podcast

Scott & Vanessa Martindale

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Welcome to the Blended Kingdom Families Podcast! If you are in need of resources that deal with remarriage, step-parenting, co-parenting, preparing to blend, or divorce-proofing your marriage, we are here to serve you! Blended Kingdom Families is a step-family ministry that is committed to providing resources for individuals, families, and churches by implementing biblical foundations and practical tips. Our mission is to break the generational cycle of divorce, equip marriages, and unite bl ...
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Blended Family Breakthrough

Mike & Kim Anderson

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We're Mike and Kim Anderson and we believe in a world where blended families experience a future full of hope, connection, and peace. That's why we focus on helping couples in stepfamilies move from a place of confusion and conflict to a life of confidence and connection. Thanks for joining us to discover how you can live the blended family life you really want! If you've been following us for a while — yes, we recently changed the podcast name from "The Blended Family Coaching Show" to "Ble ...
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Enjoying Your Blended Family

Randall & Scarlett Tandy

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Welcome to Enjoying Your Blended Family! We bring new episodes every Monday and Friday. Mondays are on hot topics in blended families and Fridays are all about fun ideas you can do with your blended family. This podcast is all about strengthening your blended family relationships and having more fun, giving you hope and encouragement so everyone is enjoying the journey together.
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The Fringy Bit reBoot

Heather Boorman-Morris

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Therapist and mom of neurodivergent children shares REAL support and stories about loving someone who's wired a bit differently. Monthly topics are discussed from the voices of the parent, stepparent, neurodivergent child, neurodivergent adult, and siblings.
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Where's the Lemonade?

Darren & Paige Pulsipher

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They say when life gives you lemons you should make lemonade. Making lemonade is not always easy or possible. For us, we found ourselves single in our 40's with kids at home and starting life over again. Luckily we found each other, online no doubt. When we began blending families, schedules, traditions, and laundry, we discovered lots of lemons. Our podcast is a reflection on how we get through the hard times and enjoy the good times on our new journey together, all with ten kids in tow. So ...
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Blended Fatherhood

James Ferris

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Being a father in a blended family comes with many unique circumstances and challenges. Most of which are rarely discussed or non-obvious. Every week our host, James, will explore many of these circumstances from the typical father perspective. If you want to learn more about being a father, hear some funny and relatable stories, or just need some guidance as you navigate blended fatherhood come take a listen.
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Unqualified Parenting

Unqualified Parenting

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In this blended family podcast, hosts Cody and Jen will discuss the ins and outs of parenting, stepparenting and navigating the tumultuous relationships that come with being blended. This podcast is for grown ups, so if you're a bio parent or a stepparent looking for someone to relate to, laugh with, or sometimes at, while learning something along the way, then this is the podcast for you! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unqualified-parenting/support
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The Daily Stepmom

Joslynn Flowers

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This stepmom life is not for the faint of heart, and if I have realized anything it's that we need each other to lean on and learn from- so I decided to create a safe space where we can talk about blended families, thriving in marriage, stepkid struggles, adding in an “ours” baby and this thing I call “Co-parenting-ish”. I am a certified Stepparent Coach and my goal is for every stepmom is to find her voice, find her place, and find the peace and satisfaction she deserves.
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Rooted Warriors: Perfectly Imperfect

Rooted Warriors

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Welcome to Rooted Warriors, where your hosts Gina, Moe, and Kat turn every podcast episode into a riot of laughter, truth bombs, and sisterhood solidarity. Grab your coffee and buckle up for a spirited, authentic ride through life’s messiest moments with a generous side of humor and wisdom. Roll with the Rooted Warrior crew that doesn’t just scratch the surface topics, but dives headfirst into the deep end, armed with quirky humor and a whole lot of heart. We champion traditional values with ...
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A blended family is such an important topic because it’s dealing with so many lives, not just that of you and your spouse. You have your kids and your spouses kids of course, but you also have the other sets of parents to contend with (if there is shared custody). With so many cooks in the kitchen, it can make sanity hard to come by on some days. We can lose our way in the midst of chaos, jealousy, insecurity, frustration, anger, confusion, miscommunication, and power struggles. This podcast ...
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Marriage Success Podcast

Dr. David Stephens

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The Marriage Success Podcast promotes the biblical principles of love and mutual respect through seminar highlights, book reviews, and discussions with real-life couples and singles in the dating game. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marriagesuccesspodcast/support
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Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show? Let us know! We've made it easy. Just click here: https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/share Ready for some extra support? We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help. You can connect with us…
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Are you starting the journey of blending a family and striving to build a marriage that honors Christ? In this episode, Beginning to Blend: Building a Christ-Centered Blended Marriage and Family, Scott and Vanessa are joined by friends Stephen and Kate Srein, a newly blended family navigating the challenges of merging two families into one. From pa…
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Today, we’re stepping into a space many of us know too well—the raw and tender journey through grief. In moments of deep loss, it’s natural to search for meaning, to feel the weight of heartache, and to wonder how to move forward. But it’s often in these dark places that we uncover a strength we never knew we had. In this episode, we’re joined by t…
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The holidays can be a time of excitement and high hopes for family "togetherness". You probably want to plan fun, festive activities so that you're able to enjoy memorable moments as a family. But nothing can rob you of all that fun like struggling to negotiate some details about scheduling or other logistics with your Ex. We've been there more tim…
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In this episode of the BKF podcast, Scott and Vanessa discuss a challenging issue that impacts all blended families: understanding and managing screen time. With statistics showing kids spend up to 9 hours a day on screens, they explore practical solutions to create balanced and healthy media habits. They share their own family’s rules on screen ti…
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Get ready for a fun twist! In this Rooted Warriors episode, Jeremiah Willey takes over the mic, bringing his sharp wit and energy to interview Gina, Moe, and Kat. Together, they dive into the surprising ways entertainment — whether it’s what we watch, read, or listen to — sneaks into our minds and shapes how we think and live. With Jeremiah’s charm…
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Resources Episode 195. Connecting with Kim's HARD Child - Facing the Challenges of Parental Alienation Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show? Let us know! We've made it easy. Just click here: https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/share Ready for some extra support? …
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In this episode of the BKF podcast, How to Overcome Favoritism - Practical Tips to Improve Your Blended Family, Scott and Vanessa discuss the challenging dynamics of favoritism within blended families. They discuss how favoritism can impact both biological and stepchildren, ways to identify signs of favoritism, and share strategies you can implemen…
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Send us a text In today's video, I'm sharing a powerful prescription that every blended family parent needs. It's not something you'll get from a doctor—this prescription is about taking time for yourself! As a blended family parent, you're constantly pulled in different directions, and finding time for self-care can seem impossible. But I've learn…
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Hello, fierce Freedom Fighters! Welcome back to Rooted Warriors, the place where truth, conversation, and unshakable American grit collide. Today, we take listeners on a journey into what truly makes this nation great—our presidents. This episode isn’t a history lesson; it’s where we get to welcome our incredible guest, Jeremiah Willey, pick his br…
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Do you ever stop to think about what it will be like 15 years from now? What will your relationship with each of your children be like? Maybe you've got a HARD kid (Hurt, Angry, Rejecting, Distant) who's putting up walls and seems to have turned against you - and it feels like this painful season will never end. The tension in your relationship wit…
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💬 Send us a text! (Yes really!) There’s a great quote from Lucille Ball that goes “Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line.” That for sure has been my personal experience with stepparenting. (And really, with life in general.) As stepparents, we talk a LOT about loving our stepkids, about loving our partners and our blended familie…
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In this episode of the BKF Podcast, When Your Spouse Puts The Kids First: Reclaim Your Blended Family Marriage, Scott and Vanessa tackle a common issue faced by blended families: when one partner feels like their spouse is choosing their children over them. Learn how to set healthy boundaries, communicate openly, and maintain a strong marriage whil…
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💬 Send us a text! (Yes really!) Society really doesn’t like stepparents, so coming into this role can feel intimidating. Or like we have something to prove, like we are NOT like those bad stepparents. We’re the GOOD stepparents. But do not let society or the ex or even your partner try to marginalize you or the stepparenting role. Our role as stepp…
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💬 Send us a text! (Yes really!) My stepkid had a real thing for ketchup when she was younger, borderline addiction. I’m talking, putting-ketchup-on-lasagna level of ketchup. She also had problems with acid stomach and wasn’t supposed to be eating too much tomato-based things. Dan sometimes remembered to limit her ketchup intake, but mostly not. The…
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💬 Send us a text! (Yes really!) Becoming a stepparent does not negate the needs and feelings we have as individuals. And yet, so many of our partners seem to think we shouldn’t have those needs or feelings… or at least that we should be perfectly content putting ourselves and our relationship needs dead last, apparently forever. This is not sustain…
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💬 Send us a text! (Yes really!) Since most of us have never been stepparents before, learning to recognize what's typical for life in a stepfamily vs. what's a red flag is a bit of a learning curve. For example, it’s normal for your stepkids to act out because they're kids and life in two homes is tough and they don’t like a stepparent’s rules. It’…
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Send us a text In this episode, I tackle the tough reality of being a stepfather in a blended family while dealing with the estrangement from my own biological kids. It's a challenging position—trying to be present for your partner’s children while feeling the weight of distance from your own. This episode is about navigating that “Stepdad’s Dilemm…
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💬 Send us a text! (Yes really!) If you think your blended family will never feel like a "real" family, first of all you’re not alone. But secondly, don’t give up! It’s officially autumn here in the northern hemisphere right now, the air is getting colder and the world is getting quieter as the birds head south and critters start hibernating. Fall i…
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Welcome, fall fireflies! This is the season that feels like a deep exhale—the crispness in the air, the golden leaves swirling, and those quiet moments only fall can offer. It's the time when togetherness begins to bloom, where golden hour seems to stretch on forever. The cool breeze has begun to call, and the fall vibes are settling in. The air is…
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💬 Send us a text! (Yes really!) Parental alienation affects your stepkid’s ability to form loving bonds… including bonding with their stepparent. Alienated kids can develop a specific set of characteristics that also make them hard to warm up to... like acting cold, rejecting you & your partner, lying between houses, and many more than I could shar…
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Resources: Episode 194. Powerful Tips for Effectively Connecting with Your Angry or Distant Child [with Dr. Amy J.L. Baker] Book by Amy J.L. Baker: and Paul R. Fine Parenting Under Fire Article by Amy J.L. Baker: Five Things to Never Say to an Alienated Child Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question Would you like us to discuss something specific or answe…
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💬 Send us a text! (Yes really!) Stepparents, if you're feeling stressed out and frazzled, please know that you're allowed to TAKE. A STEP. BACK. Burning yourself out only makes it that much harder to stay grounded and sane. Two things you kinda sorta really need if you wanna to keep your head above water while you're blending your family! We live i…
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In this episode of the Blended Kingdom Family podcast, Scott and Vanessa explore the complex legal challenges faced by blended families, including child custody modifications, visitation rights, co-parenting struggles and more. Whether you are going through or preparing for a legal dispute, this practical advice, rooted in both faith and profession…
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💬 Send us a text! (Yes really!) For inexplicable reasons, many of the people around stepparents seem to think that we shouldn’t feel stressed or overwhelmed by this role just because we chose this — because we knew our partners had kids. When a person feels stressed about starting a new job, no one says "Well, you applied for this position. YOU kne…
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered why blending a family can sometimes feel like mixing oil and water? Join us on Blended Families Unblended Insights as we dissect a recent disagreement with my wife to illustrate the complex dynamics of parenting in a blended family. We use a whiteboard to map out the intricate relationships and common pitfalls,…
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💬 Send us a text! (Yes really!) Again and again and again I'd try to win my stepkid over. I followed all the usual stepparenting advice: show an interest in their interests, take it slow, try not to take their rejection personally. And nada. Zilch. Nothing. I started getting desperate. I thought I could get her to like me if I acted differently. So…
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💬 Send us a text! (Yes really!) It shouldn’t be a newsflash to say kids of divorce still need parenting… AND YET, that is the topic of today’s pep talk. A child's parents not being together anymore does not negate the reality that kids need structure. They need a regular routine. They need guidance from the adults around them. All of this helps kid…
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💬 Send us a text! (Yes really!) It's human nature to want to defend yourself against false accusations, fight for equality and justice, and right the wrongs you see. It's also human nature to think to yourself "If I can just show them that I'm not the bad guy" and believe that'll somehow fix everything. But you don’t have to prove yourself to the e…
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Hey there, compassionate peeps! Today, we’re diving into something that hits close—checking in on your tribe and girlfriends. In this crazy, nonstop world, it’s easy to assume everyone’s fine, but let’s be real: even the strongest ones need love. Let’s normalize those deep, meaningful check-ins and build a culture where we lift each other up, no ma…
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💬 Send us a text! (Yes really!) Stepparenting in a nutshell reads like one long list of confusing contradictions. You’re supposed to be involved, but not so much so you’re overstepping. You need to give your stepkids space, but not so much that it seems like you don’t care. You need to be realistic about the role you’re taking on as a stepparent, y…
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💬 Send us a text! (Yes really!) Let me know if this cycle sounds familiar: The ex makes a unilateral co-parenting decision >> that decision interferes with your parenting time or otherwise conflicts with your morals, ethics, and values >> they know this and move ahead anyway >> you decide enough is enough and say you're not going along with it >> t…
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Children of divorce who are hurt, angry, rejecting, and distant (HARD) are challenging to parent. They can be rude, uncooperative, and disagreeable. It's difficult to relate to or connect with them, and they can appear hardened against the love and guidance you want to provide. When conflict between two homes intensifies, children often become enta…
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💬 Send us a text! (Yes really!) When we've become way too used to compromising our own values, beginning to say no sometimes can feel selfish. Boundaries and self-care can feel selfish. Prioritizing our mental health isn’t selfish, though; it’s us returning to ourselves after way too much time spent erasing our voice in an attempt to keep the peace…
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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Eric Kennedy, author of Marriage After Addiction: Take Back Your Life Together. Eric shares his inspiring journey from battling addiction to finding faith, recovery, and building a blended family. Learn how he overcame addiction, rebuilt his life through faith, and now helps others navigate the challenges …
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💬 Send us a text! (Yes really!) Has anyone else noticed that way too many stepparenting resources act like stepparents are child-hating morons who have never interacted with a single kid in our lives? I remember reading books that seriously said shit like "Listen, you're dating someone with a kid, so you might have to get used to Friday night socce…
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💬 Send us a text! (Yes really!) Every parent needs a break from parenting once in a while, and that includes stepparents. Typically, society doesn’t accuse parents who need a break of hating their kids. Yet society loves to imply there’s something wrong with a stepparent who needs a break. Today’s pep talk is to remind you that you’re allowed to ta…
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💬 Send us a text! (Yes really!) The time, energy, and effort you pour into the relationship with your stepkid might not be reciprocated. At least, not yet. Then again, possibly not ever. Or else maybe it'll come back to you and then some! 🤷🏻‍♀️ The point is, you JUST NEVER KNOW which way it's gonna go with your stepkid. And that goes double or trip…
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Send us a text 🔑 Unlock the Secret to a Strong Stepfather-Stepson Bond! 🔑 Did you know that over 40% of families in the US are blended or remarried? If you're navigating this journey, this video is for you! In this [14-minute] guide, we explore the three essential pillars for building a meaningful relationship between a stepfather and his stepson: …
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💬 Send us a text! (Yes really!) The ex being high conflict can have a direct impact on how well you’re able to connect with your stepkid. If your stepkid's other home is dysfunctional or abusive, then even their most basic interpretations of love, belonging, or family could be very different from yours. Maybe more different than you’d ever guess. S…
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💬 Send us a text! (Yes really!) If your stepkid wants nothing to do with you, please know that's more of a reflection on what you represent to them than it is a commentary on your personality. Your stepkid doesn't care how great you are. All they care is that you represent change, and change feels scary — especially to kids who are still shaken up …
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In this episode, the Rooted Warriors take a deeply personal dive into the beauty of finding your true tribe—the ones who elevate you, and make life not just brighter but more meaningful. A real tribe is more than just friends; they’re the ones you trust with your biggest dreams, your deepest fears, and your most sacred secrets. You never have to wo…
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💬 Send us a text! (Yes really!) Custody orders are not a matter of opinion. A parenting plan is an enforceable legal document that protects both parents' legal parenting rights. One parent cannot legally make arbitrary, unilateral decisions that affect the other parent's visitation time; that would be a violation of the custody order. And you have …
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Resources: Episode 193. The Advantage of Learning The Basics BEFORE You Blend CLICK HERE to receive a curated podcast list to help you learn the Basics of Blending Episode 109. Preparing to Blend: The Couples Guide to Becoming a Smart Stepfamily [with Ron Deal] Book by Ron Deal: Preparing to Blend: The Couple's Guide to Becoming a Smart Stepfamily …
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