168: Learning from Stepfamilies of the Bible
Guidance and hope for blending families can be found in stories from scripture. Ron Deal talks with Laura Petherbridge about her latest book, Stepfamilies of the Bible: Timeless Wisdom for Blended Families. Through true stories of God’s heroes from stepfamilies of biblical times, Petherbridge offers practical tools to build unity, overcome complexity, foster love, and create lasting relationships for today’s blended families. Through families such as David’s, a man after God’s own heart, and Joseph’s, the favored son of Jacob, we learn how God can use sin done to us and sin done by us for His glory, and redeem relationships, regardless of how messy and broken they are.
Show Notes
About the Guest
Laura Petherbridge
Laura Petherbridge is an international speaker and author who serves couples and single adults with topics on women’s issues, relationships, stepfamilies, co-parenting, single parenting, divorce prevention, and divorce recovery.
In addition to four books, Laura has been published in numerous publications and often appears in the media. She is the co-author, along with Ron Deal, of The Smart Stepmom.
She and her husband, Steve, reside in Georgia and have two children and two grandchildren.
Website: http://www.TheSmartStepmom.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSmartStepmom
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurapetherbridge/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laura.delgrossopetherbridge
About the Host
Ron Deal
Ron Deal is Director of FamilyLife Blended®️ for FamilyLife®️ and President of Smart Stepfamilies™️. He is a family ministry consultant and conducts marriage and family seminars around the country; he specializes in marriage education and stepfamily enrichment. He is one of the most widely read authors on stepfamily living in the country.