Monday is here! We've got a new episode of The Blended Kingdom Families Podcast, "A Naked Marriage" with Dave and Ashley Willis, ready for you! 

Dave and Ashley are passionate about helping couples have a stronger marriage full of intimacy, happiness, and lifelong love. They believe that every couple can have a relationship that is full of fun, laughter and intimacy. Dave and Ashley have so much to share with you in regard to having a "naked marriage", and we cannot wait for you to dive into this episode!

On this episode we will discuss:
What is a “naked marriage”?
How to build a strong relationship with your spouse
Practicing patience
How to prioritize your marriage
How to invest in your marriage
And much more!

We pray that this podcast blesses you today! #blendedkingdomfamilies

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We are excited to announce the newest episode of The Blended Kingdom Families Podcast with Melissa Clark, LPC-S, “Overcoming Anxiety and Depression in Your Blended Family”. Melissa is a Dallas-based counselor whose work flows from a deeply rooted faith in Christ, who brings transformation to the true needs of the human heart. Are you or a loved one struggling with feelings of anxiety during this time? This is an episode that you don't want to miss! 

On today's episode we discuss:
- What are the common signs of anxiety?
- How to reduce anxiety and depression
- What does it look like if your child struggles with anxiety?
- Practical tips for parents whose child is dealing with mental health issues
and much more!

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We pray that this podcast blesses you today!! #blendedkingdomfamilies #restoredfamilymovement

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On today’s episode, “Narcissistic Personality Disorder & Blended Families," Scott and Vanessa sit down with Dr. Les Carter to discuss how to deal with narcissistic behavior in your blended family. We cannot wait to share with you the wisdom that Dr. Carter brings!

Today’s guest, Dr. Les Carter, is an author, psychotherapist, and counselor with 40+ years of experience in the field. He is the author of over 20 books and resources including "The Anger Trap" and "When Pleasing You is Killing Me". 

In today’s episode Dr. Carter will discuss:
- What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
- How do you co-parent with someone who is a narcissist?
- What to do if the characteristics of a narcissist describe you
- And much more!

We pray this podcast blesses you today!! #blendedkingdomfamilies

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On today's episode, we have special guests, Amber and Guy Lia. Amber is an author, speaker, producer, and health coach. Guy is an author, speaker, and producer. Together they have 4 boys and love the Lord! Amber and Guy encourage couples in their marriage and families through sharing their own trials and triumphs in their book "Marriage Triggers: Exchanging Spouses' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses."

On today's episode "Marriage Triggers and Blended Families, " we talked about, "Marriage Triggers," and the story behind it. Amber and Guy shared its not a book they necessarily wanted to write but God called them to it. Sharing their personal struggles and examining their own relationship helped them be able to encourage other couples in the same position. 

A few key takeaways from this week's episode are:

-How to identify triggers in your marriage?
- How to address those triggers?

- Setting aside time for important conversations with your spouse.

-The difference between righteous and unrighteous anger.

- Encouragement from them & more!!

To find this podcast, search 'Blended Kingdom Families' wherever you listen! It is available on all major podcast platforms, YouTube, and our website at www.blendedkingdomfamilies.com! While you're there subscribe to never miss an update and stay current on all things BKF! We pray that this blesses you today!!

Be blessed in all you do today!! #blendedkingdomfamilies

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On this week’s episode, we hear from the founders of Blended Kingdom Families, Scott and Vanessa. They share with us the importance of training up a child in the word of God, practical ways to do so, and how they practice faith in their own family! 

We pray that this podcast blesses you today!! Be blessed in all you do today!! 

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 On today’s episode, “Blended Families and Love Languages”, Scott and Vanessa sit down with Ron Deal of FamilyLife Blended to discuss how you can use the 5 love languages to navigate and nurture your relationship with your step children. Do you feel rejection from your stepchild? Do you feel lost as to how to communicate with your step children? Ron encourages us all to lead with love as you navigate the blended family life! We cannot wait to share with you the wisdom that Ron has to share!

Today’s guest, Ron Deal, is an author, speaker, husband, father, an expert on blended families, founder of Smart Stepfamily, and director of FamilyLife Blended. He is the author of over a dozen books and resources including “The Smart Stepfamily: 7 Steps to a Healthy Families”, as well as “Building Love Together in Blended Families: The 5 Love Languages and Becoming Step Family Smart” with Gary Chapman. . Ron and his wife, Nan, have three sons and live in Little Rock, Arkansas.

In today’s episode Ron will discuss:

• What are the 5 love languages?
• How do you discover your love language and the love language of your children?
• Starting to show love with the love languages that your stepchildren easily receive
• How to pace with your stepchild and how to progress your relationship at their speed
• And much more!

We pray this podcast blesses you today!! 

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Today, Scott and Vanessa sit down with their good friend, Amy Ford, the founder of Embrace Grace. In Episode 38, “Equipping Singles for Blending”, Amy shares tips for single parents on being introspective during this time of singleness, finding your identity and worth in Christ, and what to consider as you are heading into creating a blended family.
 
 Amy Ford is the President of Embrace Grace, Inc., a non-profit organization formed for the purpose of providing curriculum and leadership support for churches nationwide to open their arms to young women with unplanned pregnancies. Embrace Grace is utilized by over 700 churches across the nation and world.  She is also the author of A Bump in Life: True Stories of Hope & Courage during an Unplanned Pregnancy. Amy and her family reside in Arlington, Texas, and have been married for over 22 years and have 4 beautiful children. Amy has been featured on Focus on the Family broadcast, Daystar, Life Today with James Robison, and much more, and we are so thankful to have her as a guest on the Blended Kingdom Families Podcast!
 
 Some Themes in Today’s Episode:

• Looking at your past and seeking out healing and forgiveness
• Taking something that is “unplanned” and seeing the beauty in it all
• Finding happiness within yourself and your relationship with Christ prior to engaging in a dating relationship
• What it looks like to surrender it all 
• And much more!

We pray this podcast blesses you today! #blendedkingdomfamilies

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On today’s episode, “Marriage and Sex: Not Just Roommates”, Scott and Vanessa sit down with Sean and Lanette Reed to discuss how to determine if you and your spouse are just ‘roommates’, and what steps you can take to intentionally create time to increase intimacy. Do you feel like you and your spouse are losing intentionality in your intimacy and simply living together while going through day to day tasks? You will love the nuggets of wisdom that Sean and Lanette have to share that can easily be applied to your everyday life!

In today’s episode Sean and Lanette will discuss:
• What are the signs you look for in your marriage that indicate you have become just “roommates”?
• Scheduling appointments with your spouse for intimacy 
• Discussing sensitive topics with your spouse: how to seek to understand and not accuse
• What is submission and how to take submission to your spouse to the next level 
• And much more!

We pray that this podcast blesses you today!!

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This week on the Blended Kingdom Families Podcast we have, “Building Up Your Spouse & Walking through the Seasons of Life.” Our guests for today’s episode are our new friends, Manny and Marlene Dominguez!

Manny is the Youth Pastor for The Hills Church in North Richland Hills and Marlene is a life style blogger (follow her at @curlswithapromise !), mom, and friend. 

On today's episode, Manny and Marlene will be sharing how they learned to listen to God, follow His call, and walk in obedience, as well as so many other encouraging thoughts, tips, and nuggets of wisdom! They share about how God led them from their life in New York City heading up a dance studio to where they are now—in Fort Worth, married, with a sweet little baby boy, ministering to the community at the Hills Church!

In this episode we cover:
- Making the most of the season you are in and letting God use you in your time of seeking and waiting
- How to add value to your spouse and the importance of building them up 
- Making the most of the season you are in and letting God use you in your time of seeking and waiting
- The importance of focusing on your mental and emotional purity in relationships  
- How God can use you when you choose to walk in obedience
- And more! 

We pray that this podcast blesses you today!! #blendedkingdomfamilies

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On today’s episode, “Overcoming Shame and Blame and the Pitfall of Adultery”, Scott and Vanessa sit down with Bailey and Lacey Bryant and discuss what they have learned through their experiences with adultery, divorce, and remarriage and finding God’s redemption through it all.   

Bailey is the pastor at Shiloh Family Church in Flower Mound, Texas and Lacey is a stay at home wife and mom. They are so open and honest with their testimony, and we know you will be positively impacted by hearing their story. They encourage you to remember that God is not limited—He wants to use YOUR family for the good of his Kingdom!

In today’s episode Bailey and Lacey will discuss:
• Dealing with shame and regret from past decisions
• Feeling freedom from shame through God’s redemption...FREEDOM IS POSSIBLE!
• Safeguards to prevent falling into adultery
• The importance of honesty, humility and grace with your spouse
• And much more!

We pray that this podcast blesses you today!! 

Want to join the Blended Kingdom Families Community?
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To support this ministry and help ensure that blended families around the world continue to receive biblical equipping click here: https://blendedkingdomfamilies.com/donate/
For more resources visit: Blended Kingdom Families Website