Resources
FamilyLife Blended® provides biblically-based resources that help prevent re-divorce, strengthen stepfamilies, and help break the generational cycle of divorce.
Strengthening Stepfamilies
Learn how to communicate with grace, resolve conflict with compassion, and create a blended family culture where faith and love can thrive
For You
No matter where you are in your journey, we have resources to help you. Dive into our practical tools, watch the podcast for honest conversations, and find encouragement with our (daily/weekly/monthly) devotionals.
Preparing to Blend
Prepare for life as a couple and a blended family long after the wedding ceremony.
Find tips and resources here for both couples and mentors.
FamilyLife Blended Podcast
FamilyLife Blended® provides timeless wisdom and practical help and hope for blended families and those who love them. Join Ron L. Deal, LMFT, LPC, as he and his guests discuss a wide variety of marriage, family, and relationship topics related to blended families.
Devotional Readings
FamilyLife Blended® has a number of reading plans available on YouVersion that provides practical, realistic solutions to the unique issues that stepfamilies face.
Downloadable Resources
Family Resources
Free downloadable resources just for those in blended families.
Help for Blended Families
Steps to help your family succeed.
First Year Survival Guide
Created for couples in their first year of marriage.
The Smart Stepfamily Marriage Mentor Guide
This FREE companion small-group guide encourages transparency and intensifies your learning experience. Whether you are dating, engaged, or already married, learn how to beat the odds of divorce and help other couples do the same.
10 Tips to Get Started
Avoid money drama and plan your blended family future.
Help for Military Stepfamilies
If you are a military stepfamily, try these tips for managing stress and maintaining the peace in your blended family household.
Encouragement for Grandparenting in a Blended Family
Blended families come with their own beautiful, complex stories, filled with both unexpected blessings and unique challenges.
Leadership Resources
Equip yourself to guide couples and blended families toward lasting success with resources tailored for leaders and mentors.
Preparing to Blend Leader’s Guide
This download and the Preparing to Blend book by Ron Deal gives you a premarital program specifically designed for blended family couples.
Marriage Ministry Tip Sheet
For blended marriages and families.
Ministering to Students in Stepfamilies
You don’t have to be an expert, but the more you learn about blended families the better mentor, coach, and advisor you will be to both students and their parents.
Military Marriage Ministry Tip Sheet
Specifically for military blended marriages and families.
The Smart Stepfamily Marriage Mentor Guide
This FREE companion small-group guide encourages transparency and intensifies your learning experience. Whether you are dating, engaged, or already married, learn how to beat the odds of divorce and help other couples do the same.
The Difference Between Leading In-Person and Virtual Small Groups
We believe virtual groups can be very effective tools for discipleship (though not quite as effective as in-person groups) and having participants from various parts of the world can be invigorating.
Men’s Ministry
Good news! In order to minister to blended families, you don’t have to create a whole new ministry. Just bring stepfamily awareness into your current men’s ministry.
Women’s Ministry
Good news! In order to minister to blended families, you don’t have to create a whole new ministry. Just bring stepfamily awareness into your current women’s ministry.
Leadership and the Backbone of Stepfamily Ministry
Compiled by Ron Deal with collaborative input from Jeff and Judi Parziale, Gil and Brenda Stuart, and Gordon and Carrie Taylor.
Learn how to communicate with grace and resolve conflict with compassion with our blended family resources.
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