Has the complexity of blended family dynamics ever had you feeling like you could never have one? This episode treads the delicate balance of love, understanding, and maturity within our own family's journey. We share a particularly touching incident involving Mikey, a ten-year-old at the time who taught us a powerful lesson in vulnerability and understanding. We also open up about the role of father figures and co-parenting through the lens of our experiences with Mikey's father, Kianna and Reggie, as a bonus dad.

Bold, honest conversations around blended family dynamics aren't always easy, but they're necessary. Unveiling our faith in Christ’s mission of grace and mercy, we share how it has been a guiding light in our endeavor to knit our families together. We touch upon the significance of pre-marital counseling, setting the right family culture, and revealing the power of apologies to our children. After all, it’s crucial for them to understand that disagreements are a normal part of relationships.

Wrap up this enlightening episode with us as we delve deep into the profound influence of father figures and the power of prayer in healing past traumas. By sharing our own personal experiences, we hope to inspire you to navigate the challenges and celebrate the unique beauty of your blended family journey.  After all this isn't about us; it's about the children God has entrusted into our care. With wisdom at our side, choosing what is necessary for our children over what we desire becomes the mantra. We are reminded to stay rooted in grace, mercy, and love, the true catalysts for peace in our families. We promise to provide you with an engaging conversation that strikes a balance between tenderness, understanding, and the tough love that blended families often require. With insights, anecdotes, a whole lot of faith and prayer, join us in exploring everything that makes up our blended family.

Blended Family Reel 

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In the latest episode of For The Kingdom Podcast  Reggie and Kianna talk about the many trials of parenthood from a stillborn, miscarriages and a baby with a congenital heart defect. At one point they even tried to entertain the idea that maybe they might not be blessed with a child BUT GOD! The test and trials before the victory was all for them to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus as individuals and a couple. God had the final say and he kept his promise no matter what it looked like.  Listen to hear what they went through and how faith brought them out of fear to continue on this journey to parenthood. 

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An introduction to who the Ousley's are. Kianna Ousley and Reggie Ousley provide insight into what got them here and how they plan to be a representation for Kingdom Marriages, Purpose Partners, Kingdom Assignments, Disciples and babies in Christ Jesus while ultimately saving souls through conversation. As you listen you will get to know them as they learn and navigate through this new journey in life as now podcasters, all for the glory of God as well as for the advancement of his Kingdom. When it's all said and done this is all For The Kingdom!

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