https://transcript.familylife.com/fl2026-05-26.pdf

https://transcript.familylife.com/docs/fl2026-05-26.docx

Being a stepfather can feel like bathing cats with your hair on fire—but your thoughtful navigation of the dynamics in your home can make a difference that lasts for decades. Author Gil Stuart offers tips on stepfathering thoughtfully, and shaping the kind of family you all long for.

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Being a stepfather can feel like bathing cats with your hair on fire&mdash;but your thoughtful navigation of the dynamics in your home can make a difference that lasts for decades. Author Gil Stuart offers tips on stepfathering thoughtfully, and shaping the kind of family you all long for.
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FamilyLife Today is an award-winning podcast featuring fun, engaging conversations that help families grow together with Jesus while pursuing the relationships that matter most. Hosted by Dave and Ann Wilson, new episodes air every Tuesday and Thursday.

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Author Gil Stuart offers tips on being a thoughtful, intentional stepfather—and shaping the kind of family you all long for.

Strong Stepfamilies Start with Strong Stepfathers | Ron Deal & Gil Stuart

https://transcript.familylife.com/fl2026-05-27.pdf

https://transcript.familylife.com/docs/fl2026-05-27.docx

You’re trying to stay strong—for your family, your church, your calling. But the cracks are showing, and you’re not sure what to do with them. Dave Harvey, author of The Clay Pot Conspiracy: God's Plan to Use Weakness in Leaders, flips the script: what if your weakness isn’t the problem—but the point? This conversation digs into purpose within suffering and failure, and finding real strength where you least expect it.

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Get Dave Harvey’s book The Clay Pot Conspiracy: God’s Plan to Use Weakness in Leaders at revdaveharvey.com


Subscribe to Dave Harvey’s Tenacious Tuesday devotional and ongoing resources at revdaveharvey.com/Tenacious-Tuesday


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You&rsquo;re trying to stay strong&mdash;for your family, your church, your calling. But the cracks are showing, and you&rsquo;re not sure what to do with them. Dave Harvey, author of The Clay Pot Conspiracy: God's Plan to Use Weakness in Leaders, flips the script: what if your weakness isn&rsquo;t the problem&mdash;but the point? This conversation digs into purpose within suffering and failure, and finding real strength where you least expect it.
Show Notes and Resources
<ul>
<li>
Get Dave Harvey&rsquo;s book The Clay Pot Conspiracy: God&rsquo;s Plan to Use Weakness in Leaders at <a href="https://revdaveharvey.com/">revdaveharvey.com</a>
</li>
<li>
Subscribe to Dave Harvey&rsquo;s Tenacious Tuesday devotional and ongoing resources at <a href="https://revdaveharvey.com/Tenacious-Tuesday/">revdaveharvey.com/Tenacious-Tuesday</a>
</li>
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Dave & Ann Wilson talk with author and pastor Dave Harvey on why your weakness might be exactly where God shows up strongest.

The Clay Pot Conspiracy: God's Plan to Use Weakness in Leaders--Dave Harvey

https://transcript.familylife.com/fl2026-05-25.pdf

https://transcript.familylife.com/docs/fl2026-05-25.docx

Stepdad: It can be a role full of landmines--and at the same time, a role vital and unsung. Author Gil Stuart offers ideas to do it wholeheartedly and all-in within the complexities of your blended family.

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Download FamilyLife's app!
Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Stepdad: It can be a role full of landmines--and at the same time, a role vital and unsung. Author Gil Stuart offers ideas to do it wholeheartedly and all-in within the complexities of your blended family.
Show Notes and Resources
<ul>
<li>
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<li>Follow us on all social platforms: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/familylifeministry">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/familylife.today/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSzse1nmlqbLhDx5FpGVDgLmxy1rmQBau">YouTube</a></li>
<li>Find resources from our podcast at <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/radio-resources/">shop.familylife.com</a>.</li>
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Ron Deal & Gil Stuart honor the "unsung hero" of the home: the stepdad. Learn how to navigate the unique challenges of step-parenting.

Stepdad: The Unsung Hero | Ron Deal and Gil Stuart

https://transcript.familylife.com/fl2026-05-22.pdf

https://transcript.familylife.com/docs/fl2026-05-22.docx

Is your relationship with God not what you thought it’d be? Podcasters Rachel Faulkner-Brown and Karen McAdams have ideas to help you find Father’s House—and live your life from that well-loved space.

Show Notes and Resources


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Is your relationship with God not what you thought it&rsquo;d be? Podcasters Rachel Faulkner-Brown and Karen McAdams have ideas to help you find Father&rsquo;s House&mdash;and live your life from that well-loved space.
Show Notes and Resources
<ul>
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<li>Find resources from our podcast at <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/radio-resources/">shop.familylife.com</a>.</li>
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 Rachel Faulkner Brown & Karen McAdams share insights to help you overcome what's keeping you from the Father’s House.

Strong Stepfamilies Start with Strong Stepfathers | Ron Deal & Gil Stuart

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