Stepmom Sanity

Stepfamilies are fertile ground in which offense can thrive and grow into division, resentment, bitterness, and sin. Jesus said it's impossible for offenses to not happen.  When Jesus mentions an inevitability which could cause us to stumble He also provides the way to escape. In today's episode we're going to chat about how to guard against and recover from the inevitable offense which will try to derail God's promise for our families.

Are you struggling with the heaviness of unforgiveness? Racked with guilt about anger you can't let go? The same Jesus who invited you to exchange His easy yoke for your heavy burden, beckons you now to know the freedom of forgiving. Listen in as Cheryl is interviewed on the subject of Forgiveness.

Are you worn out by feeling like you have to choose between your marriage and your children? Or are you struggling with playing second fiddle to the bonus children in your life? The messages are mixed. Your heart is torn. Let's talk about it with our guests, the Wimberly's: a couple with almost 30 years of blended family life. and an answer which may fill you with hope and challenge you at the same time.

Let's get real Sis. Your family was a family before you became a part of it. With its own history, tradition, language, and fun memories. It's easy to feel like an outsider. Listen in as Diane Morning helps us navigate the tension we feel when we're reliving "pre-me" history while carving out our space in our family.

Heard Cheryl's journey to stepmom life but still wondering, "What in the Sam Hill is Stepmom Sanity?" Take a listen and discover why you can thrive in your role without losing your mind!

It’s crazy hard to be the stepmom you want to be when you’re dealing with rejection, exes, and the triple Misses (misunderstood, mis-characterized, and misjudged). Journey with Cheryl Shumake, a stepmom educator and founder of Stepmom Sanity, every other Thursday, as she interviews guests who have found the secret to flourishing in the topsy-turvy world of living in step.