Men of Iron Podcast

Leading Your Blended Family | EP. 215

“God can and will redeem your role as the leader of your blended family.” – Ryan Zook

This week we wrap up our Family Series as we talk about a taboo topic in the church, blended families. In the most recent U.S. Census it says that there are 1,300 step families being created every day. A blended family is different biological households that are now combined due to divorce, the death of a spouse, etc. Blended families are something that we need to be talking about. God’s design for the family in scripture was very specific. But the reality is we live in a broken world with broken relationships. If you are a dad leading a blended family, you know that you are going to face some challenges that a traditional family might not have to deal with. It’s going to take a little more work and a little more intentionality. But God can and will redeem your role as the leader of your family.

Five Practical For Creating a Healthy Blended Family

#1 – Put God first in YOUR life
#2 – Show your kids what a godly husband and father looks like
#3 – Deal with the trauma – be aware of it, be open about it, talk about it
#4 – You are the spiritual leader for your biological kids AND your step kids
#5 – Be respectful of the other family involved

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SHOW NOTES:

We are back for the final week of our Family Series as we talk about a taboo topic in the church, blended families
In the most recent U.S. Census it says that there are 1,300 step families being created every day
30 million kids 13 and under live with one biological parent and their partner
Blended families are something that we need to be talking about
A blended family is different biological households that are now combined due to divorce, the death of a spouse, etc.
God’s design for the family was very specific
Blended families are going to have some challenges that a traditional family might not have
God can and will redeem your role as the leader of your blended family
It’s going to take a little more work and a little more intentionality
We can turn to the Bible for examples of blended families
One of my favorite stories is of Joseph and his half brothers
His half brothers end up selling him into slavery because of their dad’s blatant favoritism for Joseph
What are some of the challenges that blended families face today?
- Kids living in different houses and different rules week to week
God can redeem your blended family, it’s never too late
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