Who comes first in a marriage? And how to communicate it well? Hear from Dennis & Barbara Rainey, Bob Lepine, and Ron Deal & Gayla Grace as they discuss how to prioritize marriage in a blended family and how to implement family meetings towards that end.

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Learn More About The Summit on Stepfamily Ministry
Listen to the full episode here
Discover more resources for blended families and listen to more on the FamilyLife Blended podcast
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See resources from our past podcasts.
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Who comes first in a marriage? And how to communicate it well? Hear from Dennis &amp; Barbara Rainey, Bob Lepine, and Ron Deal &amp; Gayla Grace as they discuss how to prioritize marriage in a blended family and how to implement family meetings towards that end.
Show Notes and Resources
<ul>
<li>Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special <a href="https://donate.familylife.com/august-2024/urgent-need/?cru_source=D0002408SB&amp;cru_medium=StickyBar&amp;cru_premium=PRE21820&amp;cru_campaign=Aug2024&amp;src=fye_humanized_sticky&amp;_gl=1*1lj4vla*_gcl_au*MTY3OTQxMDA3LjE3MjQwOTA2MDk.*_ga*MTYwNjEyNzY4MC4xNzI0MDkwNjA5*_ga_85G8JM3S5D*MTcyNDE2MTIwNy4yLjEuMTcyNDE2MzAwMi4zMS4wLjkwNDQyMTE1&amp;_ga=2.14502003.570019349.1724090609-1606127680.1724090609">FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"</a>—join us today!</li>
<li><a href="https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/">Learn More About The Summit on Stepfamily Ministry</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/108-prioritize-marriage-in-your-home/">Listen to the full episode here</a></li>
<li><a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product/the-smart-stepfamily/">Discover more resources for blended families</a> and listen to more on the <a href="https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/">FamilyLife Blended podcast</a> </li>
<li>Find resources from this podcast at <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/radio-resources/">shop.familylife.com</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/past-radio-resources/">See resources from our past podcasts.</a></li>
<li>Find more content and resources on the <a href="https://www.familylife.com/app/">FamilyLife's app</a>!</li>
<li>Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familylife-today/id212174303">Apple Podcast</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0j5UaKdQOHQCuo1bt0ebEm?si=d6dfa8d2415f4750">Spotify</a>.</li>
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</ul>

FamilyLife Today® is a weekday podcast featuring fun, engaging conversations that help families grow together with Jesus while pursuing the relationships that matter most.

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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.

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.

Who Comes First In a Blended Marriage? Ron Deal & Gayla Grace

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.

Show Notes and Resources


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>
<li>
<a href="https://donate.familylife.com/may-2026/?cru_source=D0002408AT&amp;cru_medium=podcast&amp;cru_campaign=May2026&amp;campaign-code=2408AT">Become a monthly partner with FamilyLife Today</a> &mdash; your gift is matched for a full year (double your impact!)&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
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<li>Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at <a href="https://CSBible.com">CSBible.com</a>.</li>
<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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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/fl2026-05-26.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.

Show Notes and Resources


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Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at CSBible.com.
Follow us on all social platforms: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Find resources from our podcast at shop.familylife.com.
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

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.
Show Notes and Resources
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://donate.familylife.com/may-2026/?cru_source=D0002408AT&amp;cru_medium=podcast&amp;cru_campaign=May2026&amp;campaign-code=2408AT">Become a monthly partner with FamilyLife Today</a> &mdash; your gift is matched for a full year (double your impact!)&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
<ul>
<li>Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at <a href="https://CSBible.com">CSBible.com</a>.</li>
<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>
<li>Download <a href="https://www.familylife.com/app/">FamilyLife's app</a>!</li>
<li>Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familylife-today/id212174303">Apple Podcast</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0j5UaKdQOHQCuo1bt0ebEm?si=d6dfa8d2415f4750">Spotify</a>.</li>
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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/fl2026-05-25.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.

Show Notes and Resources


Become a monthly partner with FamilyLife Today — your gift is matched for a full year (double your impact!) 
Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at CSBible.com.
Follow us on all social platforms: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Find resources from our podcast at shop.familylife.com.
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>
<a href="https://donate.familylife.com/may-2026/?cru_source=D0002408AT&amp;cru_medium=podcast&amp;cru_campaign=May2026&amp;campaign-code=2408AT">Become a monthly partner with FamilyLife Today</a> &mdash; your gift is matched for a full year (double your impact!)&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
<ul>
<li>Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at <a href="https://CSBible.com">CSBible.com</a>.</li>
<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>
<li>Download <a href="https://www.familylife.com/app/">FamilyLife's app</a>!</li>
<li>Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familylife-today/id212174303">Apple Podcast</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0j5UaKdQOHQCuo1bt0ebEm?si=d6dfa8d2415f4750">Spotify</a>.</li>
<li>Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the <a href="https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/">FamilyLife Podcast Network</a></li>
</ul>

Ron Deal & Gil Stuart honor the "unsung hero" of the home: the stepdad. Learn how to navigate the unique challenges of step-parenting.

Who Comes First In a Blended Marriage? Ron Deal & Gayla Grace

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