https://fl-podcasts.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/FLBP/pdf/FLBp2026-01-26.pdf

https://fl-podcasts.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/FLBP/docs/FLBp20260126_S08_E182.docx

After a scandalous start to their blended marriage, Ines Franklin and her husband Jim discovered God's grace turns broken stories into masterpieces. With raw honesty--and pulling from the richness of the beatitudes in the Bible--Ines explains core ingredients to flourishing in blended family life, with heaps of practical takeaways. What began in shame ends in her "smoothie family" of 5 kids, 10 grandkids, and redemption that shouts hope.

Show Notes and Resources
Order a hardback copy of The Mindful Marriage here or preorder the paperback where you get books
Blended & Blessed for FREE!
Look at Ron's upcoming events 
Learn about Ines on her website
Get a copy of Ines' book, Blended and Blessed
Make a donation to FamilyLife Blended 

<p>After a scandalous start to their blended marriage, Ines Franklin and her husband Jim discovered God's grace turns broken stories into masterpieces. With raw honesty--and pulling from the richness of the beatitudes in the Bible--Ines explains core ingredients to flourishing in blended family life, with heaps of practical takeaways. What began in shame ends in her "smoothie family" of 5 kids, 10 grandkids, and redemption that shouts hope.</p>
<p>Show Notes and Resources</p>
<ul>
<li>Order a hardback copy of The Mindful Marriage <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product/the-mindful-marriage-create-your-best-relationship-through-understanding-and-managing-yourself/">here</a> or preorder the paperback where you get books</li>
<li><a href="https://www.blendedandblessed.com/">Blended &amp; Blessed for FREE!</a></li>
<li><a href="https://smartstepfamilies.com/events/find-an-event">Look at Ron's upcoming events</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.inesfranklin.com/about-ines">Learn about Ines on her website</a></li>
<li>Get a copy of Ines' book, <a href="https://trochia.org/blended-blessed-book/">Blended and Blessed</a></li>
<li><a href="https://donate.familylife.com/blended/?cru_source=D000BLENDG&amp;cru_medium=DesktopHeaderNav&amp;cru_campaign=Blended">Make a donation to FamilyLife Blended&nbsp;</a></li>
</ul>

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.

Timeless wisdom and practical help and hope for blended families with Ron Deal, LMFT, LPC.

FamilyLife Blended® Podcast

After a scandalous start to their blended marriage, Ines Franklin and her husband Jim discovered God's grace turns broken stories into masterpieces. With raw honesty--and pulling from the richness of the beatitudes in the Bible--Ines explains core ingredients to flourishing in blended family life, with heaps of practical takeaways. What began in shame ends with 5 kids, 10 grandkids, and redemption that shouts hope.