The Empowered Stepmom™️ | Biblical Boundaries, Habits, Mindset

Today's amazing episode asks powerful questions about the church's role in ministering to stepfamilies. Church Leaders: What if you (your church) were known for that consistent soft landing where kids felt safe to express their hurts about their broken families?What if you were the church that could roll out the welcome mat and say, "Come on in. We understand that life is tough for you as a blend. We may not get all your hurt, but we get that you have been hurt and we want to let you know that you are forgiven. It's safe here. Come on in.!" What if your congregation was known for welcoming and ministering to blended families?! What would change in your ministries & outreach?Join Pastors Josh Groce & Bill Rogers, along with their wives, Kristy Groce & Jen Rogers as they explore these and other blending hot buttons and offer up some ideas about the theology of divorce.What do you think? Do you agree? The church is a blended family made up of adopted people into the kingdom family where all brothers and sisters. By adoption, we are all brothers and sisters. Not because we were born that way--we've all been grafted in and that's a blended family!EARLY BIRD NOTICE! Join the new FB Group for Women who are ready to do the work in their Stepfamilies!Big NEWS! Big ANNOUNCEMENT! Inside!!!Find out more about Josh & Kristy Groce and the Perfectly Blended Event coming up in Flint, Michigan November 5, 2022If you’re ready to ditch the chaos caused by high conflict stepfamily norms, regain intimacy as a couple, and begin to live your Kingdom Legacy right now, you’re in the right place.  We pray you enjoy this episode of Stepfamily Mission POSSIBLE!, and if so, rate and review!   Want even more guidance and support?You do?! Then say hi and help us grow on Instagram, check out our FB Page, or book a free, 30 minute consult to get started!Blessings,Bill & JenTake Your Power Back & Reclaim Your Joy, FAST! www.stepfamilypodcast.com/WorkWithJen📞Get Featured on the show! Ask Jen Anything Next steps:Step 1: Join the Empowered Community bit.ly/joyfulwithjen Step 2: BUILD BETTER BOUNDARIES! Powerful Free Handbook + Bonuses! Step 3: De-Stress Planning - Celebrations Guide! bit.ly/CelebrateWithJen Step 4: Top 10 tips to Regain Your Power & Prevent Burnout Free Download!Step 5: Peaceful Co-Parenting Strategies that Work-Mini Workshop $97 Be strong, and let your heart be courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord.Psalm 31:24

Do you know what you do more than 35,000 times per day?  Listen in to today's episode to learn the 3 things that typically precede the exhaustion you often feel in your stepfamily and what you can do to regain the energy and control you crave in your blend.P.S. The answer? We make more than 35,000 decisions EACH DAY!We help stepfamily couples turn what feels impossible into Stepfamily Mission POSSIBLE! We help you understand how critical YOU are as leaders in your family to create a kingdom legacy that relies on God’s best for your family.If you’re ready to ditch the chaos caused by high conflict stepfamily norms, regain intimacy as a couple, and begin to live your Kingdom Legacy right now, you’re in the right place.  We pray you enjoy this episode of Stepfamily Mission POSSIBLE!, and if so, rate and review!   Want even more guidance and support?You do?! Then Join us in the Mastermind for Stepfamily Couples community!Say hi and help us grow on Instagram, check out our FB Page, or book a free, 30 minute consult to get started!Plan well and reduce decision fatigue in your blend,Bill & JenEARLY BIRD NOTICE! Join the new FB Group for Women who are ready to do the work in their Stepfamilies!Scriptures to Live By!Smart Stepfamilies Plan! Smart Stepfamilies Cast A Vision!Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! 1 Chronicles 16:11Where there is no prophetic vision, the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law. Proverbs 29:18And the Lord answered me: “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it.” Habakkuk 2:2Take Your Power Back & Reclaim Your Joy, FAST! www.stepfamilypodcast.com/WorkWithJen📞Get Featured on the show! Ask Jen Anything Next steps:Step 1: Join the Empowered Community bit.ly/joyfulwithjen Step 2: BUILD BETTER BOUNDARIES! Powerful Free Handbook + Bonuses! Step 3: De-Stress Planning - Celebrations Guide! bit.ly/CelebrateWithJen Step 4: Top 10 tips to Regain Your Power & Prevent Burnout Free Download!Step 5: Peaceful Co-Parenting Strategies that Work-Mini Workshop $97 Be strong, and let your heart be courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord.Psalm 31:24

From Widowed to Remarried, with Stepkids. A Stepmom's Story From Heartache to Victory Featuring Wanda Patrick.Blending is hard. It can take a little longer to understand that our kids and stepkids are struggling in similar ways we struggle; the challenges they face are somewhat similar to our own.Meet Wanda Patrick. Wanda understands the challenges single parents and stepparents face. When her husband died, leaving her with two young children to raise alone, she didn't get a break between grieving and meeting the demands of single parenting; she was thrown into a world of heavy, emotional, physical, social, and financial demands.  When Wanda remarried, she greatly underestimated the difficulty of blending families and bonding with three teenagers. She believed if she was good to her husband's children and her husband was good to her children, they would accept each other and enjoy blending their families. But you know where I'm going with this--Wanda was wrong.How to protect your heart in the midst of stepfamily hurt:Acknowledge the hurt is real.  Imagine yourself hovering in a helicopter.  Check out the view - what challenges are your kids facing as they blend?Purposeful prayer with your partner.  Unity in prayer with your mate is the most powerful weapon you have to combat the hurt.Get curious about the emotional response - experience anger as a clue that this moment, this relationship matters (see episode #55 for how to manage your emotions) Practice forgiveness.  God will honor your repentant heart.Ask for help! Seek Coaches, counselors, therapists, & other stepfamily resources.Join the FB Group!If you’re ready to ditch the chaos caused by high conflict stepfamily norms, regain intimacy as a couple, and begin to live your Kingdom Legacy right now, you’re in the right place.  We pray you enjoy this episode of Stepfamily Mission POSSIBLE!, and if so, rate and review!   Want even more guidance and support?You do?! Then Join us in the Mastermind for Stepfamily Couples community!Say hi and help us grow on Instagram, check out our Take Your Power Back & Reclaim Your Joy, FAST! www.stepfamilypodcast.com/WorkWithJen📞Get Featured on the show! Ask Jen Anything Next steps:Step 1: Join the Empowered Community bit.ly/joyfulwithjen Step 2: BUILD BETTER BOUNDARIES! Powerful Free Handbook + Bonuses! Step 3: De-Stress Planning - Celebrations Guide! bit.ly/CelebrateWithJen Step 4: Top 10 tips to Regain Your Power & Prevent Burnout Free Download!Step 5: Peaceful Co-Parenting Strategies that Work-Mini Workshop $97 Be strong, and let your heart be courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord.Psalm 31:24

Ever wonder what your stepkids are thinking?!  You're not alone, stepmom. We've got you, stepdad! The reason blending families feels so hard is because creating stepfamilies IS HARD!!! From our guest: "We're humans. So it's going to be hard.  I don't even fault my dad or my stepmom or my stepdad for the way they handled the situation. They handled it the best way they knew how; it just doesn't have a great outcome, but we're humans. So, it's a learning process. I hope by me speaking that it can impart some kind of deep pondering on to the adults listening."Whew! Powerful words from our next guest, Terri Smith, Founder of Freshen Up and stepdaughter of two families who experiences significant transitions as Terri's parents determined how best to raise her.  As stepparents still processing the impact of stepfamily dynamics, we appreciate Terry's nuggets of wisdom! Thank you, Terri for sharing with us on how to deal with the "stinky" situations of stepfamily living!Welcome to Stepfamily Mission POSSIBLE! Podcast. The Podcast that helps you create the Stepfamily Life you want to live now and leave a legacy for your blend! You are family here!Hi there, we’re Bill and Jen Rogers and we help Christian stepfamily couples turn what feels impossible into Stepfamily Mission POSSIBLE! How do you we do that, you may ask? On each episode, we bring you ideas and strategies you can start implementing right away. We help you create a vision – a kingdom legacy that relies on God’s best for your stepfamily.So if you’re ready to ditch the chaos cause by high conflict stepfamily norms, regain intimacy for you as a couple, and begin to live your Kingdom Legacy right now, you’re in the right place.  We pray you enjoy this episode of Stepfamily Mission POSSIBLE!, and if so, rate and review!   Want even more guidance and support?·        Want to join a community of like-minded Christian stepfamily couples?·        Want to get equipped, feedback & tips off social media, and blend beautifully together?·        Want to have fun with couples' challenges and stepfamily coaching?You do?! Then Join us in the Mastermind for Stepfamily Couples community!Say hi and help us grow on Take Your Power Back & Reclaim Your Joy, FAST! www.stepfamilypodcast.com/WorkWithJen📞Get Featured on the show! Ask Jen Anything Next steps:Step 1: Join the Empowered Community bit.ly/joyfulwithjen Step 2: BUILD BETTER BOUNDARIES! Powerful Free Handbook + Bonuses! Step 3: De-Stress Planning - Celebrations Guide! bit.ly/CelebrateWithJen Step 4: Top 10 tips to Regain Your Power & Prevent Burnout Free Download!Step 5: Peaceful Co-Parenting Strategies that Work-Mini Workshop $97 Be strong, and let your heart be courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord.Psalm 31:24

Note: This episode may be triggering.  (Drug use and suicide)Did you know that if a mother has used marijuana in the past year, her child is 80% more likely to use marijuana?The stats for dads are even more shocking!  A father who uses their child is 90% more likely to use marijuana.Listen to this week's episode to get equipped with the knowledge you need to prevent your kids from dabbling in dabbing. Today's episode is dedicated to the memory of Johnny Stack. May his death be a clarion call to parents, pastors, churches, and community leaders about the dangers of marijuana. #stopdabbingNeed help? Email laura@johnnysambassadors.orgLearn more about becoming an ambassador here.Find Laura on the socials here.#stopdabbingWelcome to Stepfamily Mission POSSIBLE! Podcast. The Podcast that helps you create the Stepfamily Life you want to live now and leave a legacy for your blend! You are family here!Hi there, we’re Bill and Jen Rogers and we help Christian stepfamily couples turn what feels impossible into Stepfamily Mission POSSIBLE! How do you we do that, you may ask? On each episode, we bring you ideas and strategies you can start implementing right away. We help you create a vision – a kingdom legacy that relies on God’s best for your stepfamily.So if you’re ready to ditch the chaos caused by high conflict stepfamily norms, regain intimacy for you as a couple, and begin to live your Kingdom Legacy right now, you’re in the right place.  We pray you enjoy this episode of Stepfamily Mission POSSIBLE!, and if so, rate and review!   Want even more guidance and support?·        Want to join a community of like-minded Christian stepfamily couples?·        Want to get equipped,  feedback & tips off social media, and blend beautifully together?·        Want to have fun with couples challenges and stepfamily coaching?You do?! Then Join us in the Mastermind for Stepfamily Couples community!Say hi and help us grow on Instagram, check out our FB Page, or Take Your Power Back & Reclaim Your Joy, FAST! www.stepfamilypodcast.com/WorkWithJen📞Get Featured on the show! Ask Jen Anything Next steps:Step 1: Join the Empowered Community bit.ly/joyfulwithjen Step 2: BUILD BETTER BOUNDARIES! Powerful Free Handbook + Bonuses! Step 3: De-Stress Planning - Celebrations Guide! bit.ly/CelebrateWithJen Step 4: Top 10 tips to Regain Your Power & Prevent Burnout Free Download!Step 5: Peaceful Co-Parenting Strategies that Work-Mini Workshop $97 Be strong, and let your heart be courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord.Psalm 31:24

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to START, Stepfamily! You can do this!Create a sacred space to apply on your reflections from last week (Mission #011) on what you've learned about yourself, your spouse, and your stepfamily.  Then, take the first step. Feels awkward? No worries! Do it anyway.  Get evidence through messy action and see what God can do!PREVIOUS MISSIONSMission #011 How To Know What God Says About Your Marriage & StepfamilyMission #010 Knowing When It's Time to Take A Break In Your StepfamilyMission #009 What's At The Core?Mission #008 What To Do When You Get TriggeredMission #007 How To Get In The Fight!Mission #006| Mission #005| Mission #004 | Mission #003| Mission #002| Mission #001>>Bill & Jen help stepfamily couples turn what feels impossible into Stepfamily Mission POSSIBLE! We offer real-life solutions you can start implementing right away. We help you understand how critical YOU are as leaders in your family to create a kingdom legacy that relies on God’s best for your family. If you’re ready to ditch the chaos caused by high conflict stepfamily norms, regain intimacy as a couple, and begin to live your Kingdom Legacy right now, you’re in the right place.>>Want even more guidance and support?·        Want to join a community of like-minded Christian stepfamily couples? ·       Want to get equipped, feedbaTake Your Power Back & Reclaim Your Joy, FAST! www.stepfamilypodcast.com/WorkWithJen📞Get Featured on the show! Ask Jen Anything Next steps:Step 1: Join the Empowered Community bit.ly/joyfulwithjen Step 2: BUILD BETTER BOUNDARIES! Powerful Free Handbook + Bonuses! Step 3: De-Stress Planning - Celebrations Guide! bit.ly/CelebrateWithJen Step 4: Top 10 tips to Regain Your Power & Prevent Burnout Free Download!Step 5: Peaceful Co-Parenting Strategies that Work-Mini Workshop $97 Be strong, and let your heart be courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord.Psalm 31:24

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to carve out 15 minutes of time each day to glean insights, as a couple, about God's call for you and your marriage!You can do this!Create a sacred space to reflect on what you've learned about yourself, your spouse, and your family.  Listen for God to discern where he is calling you to next!PREVIOUS MISSIONSMission #010 Knowing When It's Time to Take A Break In Your StepfamilyMission #009 What's At The Core?Mission #008 What To Do When You Get TriggeredMission #007 How To Get In The Fight!Mission #006| Mission #005| Mission #004 | Mission #003| Mission #002| Mission #001>>Bill & Jen help stepfamily couples turn what feels impossible into Stepfamily Mission POSSIBLE! We offer real-life solutions you can start implementing right away. We help you understand how critical YOU are as leaders in your family to create a kingdom legacy that relies on God’s best for your family. If you’re ready to ditch the chaos caused by high conflict stepfamily norms, regain intimacy as a couple, and begin to live your Kingdom Legacy right now, you’re in the right place.>>Want even more guidance and support?·        Want to join a community of like-minded Christian stepfamily couples? ·       Want to get equipped, feedback & tips off social media, and blend beautifully together? ·       Want to have fun & experience success with couples' challenges and stepfamily coaching?You do?! Then JoTake Your Power Back & Reclaim Your Joy, FAST! www.stepfamilypodcast.com/WorkWithJen📞Get Featured on the show! Ask Jen Anything Next steps:Step 1: Join the Empowered Community bit.ly/joyfulwithjen Step 2: BUILD BETTER BOUNDARIES! Powerful Free Handbook + Bonuses! Step 3: De-Stress Planning - Celebrations Guide! bit.ly/CelebrateWithJen Step 4: Top 10 tips to Regain Your Power & Prevent Burnout Free Download!Step 5: Peaceful Co-Parenting Strategies that Work-Mini Workshop $97 Be strong, and let your heart be courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord.Psalm 31:24

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to give yourself permission to take an intermission from your missions!Create a sacred space to reflect on what you've learned about yourself, your spouse, and your family.  Where is God at work? Go there!PREVIOUS MISSIONSMission #009 What's At The Core? Mission #008 What To Do When You Get TriggeredMission #007 How To Get In The Fight!Mission #006| Mission #005| Mission #004 | Mission #003| Mission #002| Mission #001>>Bill & Jen help stepfamily couples turn what feels impossible into Stepfamily Mission POSSIBLE! We offer real-life solutions you can start implementing right away. We help you understand how critical YOU are as leaders in your family to create a kingdom legacy that relies on God’s best for your family. If you’re ready to ditch the chaos caused by high conflict stepfamily norms, regain intimacy as a couple, and begin to live your Kingdom Legacy right now, you’re in the right place.>>Want even more guidance and support?·        Want to join a community of like-minded Christian stepfamily couples? ·       Want to get equipped, feedback & tips off social media, and blend beautifully together? ·       Want to have fun & experience success with couples' challenges and stepfamily coaching?You do?! Then Join us in the Mastermind for Stepfamily Couples community!Instagram Take Your Power Back & Reclaim Your Joy, FAST! www.stepfamilypodcast.com/WorkWithJen📞Get Featured on the show! Ask Jen Anything Next steps:Step 1: Join the Empowered Community bit.ly/joyfulwithjen Step 2: BUILD BETTER BOUNDARIES! Powerful Free Handbook + Bonuses! Step 3: De-Stress Planning - Celebrations Guide! bit.ly/CelebrateWithJen Step 4: Top 10 tips to Regain Your Power & Prevent Burnout Free Download!Step 5: Peaceful Co-Parenting Strategies that Work-Mini Workshop $97 Be strong, and let your heart be courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord.Psalm 31:24

Your fights are important, and your marriage is important. Now that you know what your triggers are (Mission #008), it's time to understand what lies underneath the triggers. When you establish some ground rules, you can fight better fights!  Where do those ground rules stem from? That answer is critical to discern so you can evaluate the overall outcome that you want in your marriage. Guess what surfaces in your fights? Your values! Values are something that:Are at your core beingManifest in how you behaveCan change over time, albeit usually slowlyWhat values are most important to you?  To your marriage? To your stepfamily? Today's short podcast is your invitation to look at what's at the core of who you are. Ready? Let's dive in!PREVIOUS MISSIONSMission #008 What To Do When You Get TriggeredMission #007 How To Get In The Fight!Mission #006| Mission #005| Mission #004 | Mission #003| Mission #002| Mission #001>>Bill & Jen help stepfamily couples turn what feels impossible into Stepfamily Mission POSSIBLE! We offer real-life solutions you can start implementing right away. We help you understand how critical YOU are as leaders in your family to create a kingdom legacy that relies on God’s best for your family. If you’re ready to ditch the chaos caused by high conflict stepfamily norms, regain intimacy as a couple, and begin to live your Kingdom Legacy right now, you’re in the right place.>>Want even more guidance and support?·        Want to join a community of like-minded Christian stepfamily couples? ·       Want to get equipped, feedbackTake Your Power Back & Reclaim Your Joy, FAST! www.stepfamilypodcast.com/WorkWithJen📞Get Featured on the show! Ask Jen Anything Next steps:Step 1: Join the Empowered Community bit.ly/joyfulwithjen Step 2: BUILD BETTER BOUNDARIES! Powerful Free Handbook + Bonuses! Step 3: De-Stress Planning - Celebrations Guide! bit.ly/CelebrateWithJen Step 4: Top 10 tips to Regain Your Power & Prevent Burnout Free Download!Step 5: Peaceful Co-Parenting Strategies that Work-Mini Workshop $97 Be strong, and let your heart be courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord.Psalm 31:24

What if the way you fight could change your marriage for the better?4 Part Framework to Fight Well for StepfamiliesPlanned Fight:Identify - identify the triggerManage - manage your "Myggy" (your amygdala/lizard brain/fight, flight, fre)Determine - what is the outcome you want (that builds up your marriage & family?) step three the outcome that you really want.Post Fight, Add Step 4:         4. How did you do? What went well? What areas do you want to modify for the next fight?Your mission, should you choose to accept it is to commit to identifying the framework trigger, emotion, and outcome.  And...after your next fight, add #4, the debrief.PREVIOUS MISSIONS - Season 5Mission #001 Your Stepfamily HeritageMission #002 How To Prevent DivorceMission #003 How To Get SMARTER* TogetherMission #004 What Mission Are You NOT Willing to Do?Mission #005 How To Lean Into Your Losses and Move ForwardMission #006 The Stepfamily Roller Coaster of ForgivenessMission #007 How To Get In The Fight!>>Bill & Jen help stepfamily couples turn what feels impossible into Stepfamily Mission POSSIBLE! We offer real-life solutions you can start implementing right away. We help you understand how critical YOU are as leaders in your family to create a kingdom legacy that relies on God’s best for your family. If you’re ready to ditch the chaos caused by high conflict stepfamily norms, regain intimacy as a couple, and begin to live your Kingdom Legacy right now, you’re in the right place.>>Want even more guidance and support?·        Want to join a community of like-minded Christian stepfamily couples? ·       Want toTake Your Power Back & Reclaim Your Joy, FAST! www.stepfamilypodcast.com/WorkWithJen📞Get Featured on the show! Ask Jen Anything Next steps:Step 1: Join the Empowered Community bit.ly/joyfulwithjen Step 2: BUILD BETTER BOUNDARIES! Powerful Free Handbook + Bonuses! Step 3: De-Stress Planning - Celebrations Guide! bit.ly/CelebrateWithJen Step 4: Top 10 tips to Regain Your Power & Prevent Burnout Free Download!Step 5: Peaceful Co-Parenting Strategies that Work-Mini Workshop $97 Be strong, and let your heart be courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord.Psalm 31:24

Bill & Jen share 3 Key Points to Fight Well in War - Spiritual Warfare is real, y'all!Decide - Commit to fight spiritual battles with spiritual weapons (Read Ephesians 6)Focused time with you and JesusPrioritize praying together as a couple Your mission, should you choose to accept it is to commit to the fight through the power of prayer.  We encourage you to spend 5 minutes daily in prayer together for your relationship as a couple, for your success as a family, with thanksgiving for the stewardship roles you have been entrusted with.PREVIOUS MISSIONS - Season 5Mission #001 Your Stepfamily HeritageMission #002 How To Prevent DivorceMission #003 How To Get SMARTER* TogetherMission #004 What Mission Are You NOT Willing to Do?Mission #005 How To Lean Into Your Losses and Move ForwardMission #006 The Stepfamily Roller Coaster of ForgivenessListen to today's episode to discover your next mission!Bill & Jen help stepfamily couples turn what feels impossible into Stepfamily Mission POSSIBLE! We offer real-life solutions you can start implementing right away. We help you understand how critical YOU are as leaders in your family to create a kingdom legacy that relies on God’s best for your family.If you’re ready to ditch the chaos caused by high conflict stepfamily norms, regain intimacy as a couple, and begin to live your Kingdom Legacy right now, you’re in the right place.Want even more guidance and support?·        Want to join a community of like-minded Christian stepfamily couples? ·       Want to get equipped, feedback & tips off social media, and blend beautifully together? ·       Want to have fun & experience success with couples' challenges and stepfamilyTake Your Power Back & Reclaim Your Joy, FAST! www.stepfamilypodcast.com/WorkWithJen📞Get Featured on the show! Ask Jen Anything Next steps:Step 1: Join the Empowered Community bit.ly/joyfulwithjen Step 2: BUILD BETTER BOUNDARIES! Powerful Free Handbook + Bonuses! Step 3: De-Stress Planning - Celebrations Guide! bit.ly/CelebrateWithJen Step 4: Top 10 tips to Regain Your Power & Prevent Burnout Free Download!Step 5: Peaceful Co-Parenting Strategies that Work-Mini Workshop $97 Be strong, and let your heart be courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord.Psalm 31:24

Are you a list lover or do you fly by the seat of your pants? Maybe you're somewhere in between. On today's episode, we're talking about a subject that can be a little bit tricky. If you are a list-keeper, keeping a list of offenses and frustrations and harboring unforgiveness, it might be time to scrap that list.Let's take a walk on the Jesus side and let go of that unforgiveness!PREVIOUS MISSIONS - Season 5Mission #001 Your Stepfamily HeritageMission #002 How To Prevent DivorceMission #003 How To Get SMARTER* TogetherMission #004 What Mission Are You NOT Willing to Do?Mission #005 How To Lean Into Your Losses and Move ForwardListen to today's episode to discover your next mission!Bill & Jen help stepfamily couples turn what feels impossible into Stepfamily Mission POSSIBLE! We offer real-life solutions you can start implementing right away. We help you understand how critical YOU are as leaders in your family to create a kingdom legacy that relies on God’s best for your family.If you’re ready to ditch the chaos caused by high conflict stepfamily norms, regain intimacy as a couple, and begin to live your Kingdom Legacy right now, you’re in the right place.Want even more guidance and support?·        Want to join a community of like-minded Christian stepfamily couples? ·       Want to get equipped, feedback & tips off social media, and blend beautifully together? ·       Want to have fun & experience success with couples' challenges and stepfamily coaching? You do?! Then Join us in the Mastermind for Stepfamily Couples community!Say hi and help us grow on Instagram, check out our FB Page, or book a free, 30-minute consult to get started!Practicing Forgiveness Together,Take Your Power Back & Reclaim Your Joy, FAST! www.stepfamilypodcast.com/WorkWithJen📞Get Featured on the show! Ask Jen Anything Next steps:Step 1: Join the Empowered Community bit.ly/joyfulwithjen Step 2: BUILD BETTER BOUNDARIES! Powerful Free Handbook + Bonuses! Step 3: De-Stress Planning - Celebrations Guide! bit.ly/CelebrateWithJen Step 4: Top 10 tips to Regain Your Power & Prevent Burnout Free Download!Step 5: Peaceful Co-Parenting Strategies that Work-Mini Workshop $97 Be strong, and let your heart be courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord.Psalm 31:24

How do your children grieve the loss of the family that they no longer have? What do you notice about how each of your children are grieving? How about you? Have you grieved the loss that you've lived through?That loss can take many forms that then become commingled with others' expectations for how you should behave in the face of blending. Yet, there's no family like your family! Your family is beautifully unique and treasured by God.In this full length episode, Dr. David Knapp shares how children navigate grief differently, and how spiritual leadership can guide us to lean into the hurt. Additionally, we discuss strategies fathers can implement in their homes to ease the loss.David Highlights these key areas for Spiritual LeadershipMonitor RelationshipsDon't Be A Fake!Remain Consistent In Your Walk With GodPray for Each Member In Your FamilyCreate Rituals and Traditions Quickly to Build New MemoriesYour mission, should you choose to accept it is to listen to Mission #005 and create a smarter goal that relates to your family's well-being. Who is your family becoming? What's God's call for you together?Want to get in touch with our guest? Dr. Knapp is the founder of Grief Relief Ministries.  He's a course creator, author, and expert in navigating grief. Email Dr. David Knapp at griefreliefministry@gmail.com.>>>>PREVIOUS MISSIONSMission #001 Your Stepfamily HeritageMission #002 How To Prevent DivorceMission #003 How To Get SMARTER* TogetherMission #004 What Mission Are You NOT Willing to Do?Mission #005 How To Lean Into Your Losses & Move Forward>>>Download the Guide to Mission #003 here.Join us in the Mastermind for Stepfamily Couples community to get answers to your questions, clarity on this week'Take Your Power Back & Reclaim Your Joy, FAST! www.stepfamilypodcast.com/WorkWithJen📞Get Featured on the show! Ask Jen Anything Next steps:Step 1: Join the Empowered Community bit.ly/joyfulwithjen Step 2: BUILD BETTER BOUNDARIES! Powerful Free Handbook + Bonuses! Step 3: De-Stress Planning - Celebrations Guide! bit.ly/CelebrateWithJen Step 4: Top 10 tips to Regain Your Power & Prevent Burnout Free Download!Step 5: Peaceful Co-Parenting Strategies that Work-Mini Workshop $97 Be strong, and let your heart be courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord.Psalm 31:24

How do your children grieve the loss of the family that they no longer have? What do you notice about how each of your children are grieving? How about you? Have you grieved the loss that you've lived through?That loss can take many forms that then become commingled with others' expectations for how you should behave in the face of blending. Yet, there's no family like your family! Your family is beautifully unique and treasured by God.In today's episode, Dr. David Knapp shares how children navigate grief differently, and how spiritual leadership can guide us to lean into the hurt. Additionally, we discuss strategies fathers can implement in their homes to ease the loss. David Highlights these key areas for Spiritual LeadershipMonitor RelationshipsDon't Be A Fake!Remain Consistent In Your Walk With GodPray for Each Member In Your FamilyCreate Rituals and Traditions Quickly to Build New MemoriesYour mission, should you choose to accept it is to listen to mission number five and create a smarter goal that relates to your family's wellbeing. Who is your family becoming? What's God's call for you together?Want to get in touch with our guest? Dr. Knapp is the founder of Grief Relief Ministries.  He's a course creator, author, and expert in navigating grief. Email Dr. David Knapp at griefreliefministry@gmail.com.Want some help getting your game plan together? Get clarity and easy to complete action steps to gain momentum towards your goals!>>>>Register for the Goals Workshop! July 16!>>>>PREVIOUS MISSIONSMission #001 Your Stepfamily HeritageMission #002 How To Prevent DivorceMission #003 How To Get SMARTER* TogetherMission #004 What Mission Are You NOT Willing to Do?>>>Download the Guide to Mission #003 here.Join us in the Mastermind for Stepfamily Couples community to get answers to your questions, clarity on this week's mission, andTake Your Power Back & Reclaim Your Joy, FAST! www.stepfamilypodcast.com/WorkWithJen📞Get Featured on the show! Ask Jen Anything Next steps:Step 1: Join the Empowered Community bit.ly/joyfulwithjen Step 2: BUILD BETTER BOUNDARIES! Powerful Free Handbook + Bonuses! Step 3: De-Stress Planning - Celebrations Guide! bit.ly/CelebrateWithJen Step 4: Top 10 tips to Regain Your Power & Prevent Burnout Free Download!Step 5: Peaceful Co-Parenting Strategies that Work-Mini Workshop $97 Be strong, and let your heart be courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord.Psalm 31:24

What do you think? Does culture inspire people to pretend you're something that you're not? It can often feel that way in blends - that we're in a role that's confusing and we're not sure where to get the answers.The answers lie in the Word of God! Listen to the biggest dose of hope from our guest, Crystal Daye. Crystal goes by many titles, including our fave - Jesus girl! Additionally, she's an Inspirational Speaker, Award Winning Author, Life Coach, Podcaster and Publishing Expert. You can find her in all these spaces:Crystal Daye WebsiteDiary of a Jesus Girl PodcastEverywhere elseStart this quarter off right!>>>>Register for the Goals Workshop! Spots still open for July 16 on release date!PREVIOUS MISSIONS - Season 5Mission #001 Your Stepfamily HeritageMission #002 How To Prevent DivorceMission #003 How To Get SMARTER* TogetherMission #004 What Mission Are You NOT Willing to Do?Join us in the Mastermind for Stepfamily Couples community to get answers to your questions, clarity on this week's mission, and an opportunity to be featured in Season 5!Bill & Jen help stepfamily couples turn what feels impossible into Stepfamily Mission POSSIBLE! We offer real-life solutions you can start implementing right away. We help you understand how critical YOU are as leaders in your family to create a kingdom legacy that relies on God’s best for your family.If you’re ready to ditch the chaos caused by high conflict stepfamily norms, regain intimacy as a couple, and begin to live your Kingdom Legacy right now, you’re in the right place.Want even more guidance and support?·        Want to join a community of like-minded Christian stepfamily couples? ·       Want to get equipped, feedback & tips off social media, and blend beautifully together? · Take Your Power Back & Reclaim Your Joy, FAST! www.stepfamilypodcast.com/WorkWithJen📞Get Featured on the show! Ask Jen Anything Next steps:Step 1: Join the Empowered Community bit.ly/joyfulwithjen Step 2: BUILD BETTER BOUNDARIES! Powerful Free Handbook + Bonuses! Step 3: De-Stress Planning - Celebrations Guide! bit.ly/CelebrateWithJen Step 4: Top 10 tips to Regain Your Power & Prevent Burnout Free Download!Step 5: Peaceful Co-Parenting Strategies that Work-Mini Workshop $97 Be strong, and let your heart be courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord.Psalm 31:24

 We know that resistance in your blended family comes in many forms. When we're caught up in the middle of the trial, it's easy to get distracted and get stuck. In today's episode, we invite you to come up with 3 simple, easy-peasy steps to get started in your stepfamily.  If you've got one big hairy, audacious goal, you've got to break it down to get started and show "overwhelm" the door.>>>>Register for the Workshop! July 9 or July 16! Here are 5 things, in addition to the SMARTER framework (See Mission #003) to consider when evaluating your goals:Difficulty (low/med/high) How important is this to you? To your marriage?What skills do you need to accomplish the goal?What's your commitment/motivation level? (low/med/high)Have you ever done this before?  If not, it's likely going to take longer/be harder and will impact the difficulty level.>>>Download the Guide to Mission #003 here.Join us in the Mastermind for Stepfamily Couples community to get answers to your questions, clarity on this week's mission, and an opportunity to be featured in Season 5!Listen to today's episode to discover your next mission!PREVIOUS MISSIONSMission #001 Your Stepfamily HeritageMission #002 How To Prevent DivorceMission #003 How To Get SMARTER* TogetherBill & Jen help stepfamily couples turn what feels impossible into Stepfamily Mission POSSIBLE! We offer real-life solutions you can start implementing right away. We help you understand how critical YOU are as leaders in your family to create a kingdom legacy that relies on God’s best for your family.If you’re ready to ditch the chaos caused by high conflict stepfamily norms, regain intimacy as a couple, and begin to live your Kingdom Legacy right now, you’re in the right place.Want even more guidance and support?·        Want to join a community of like-minded Christian stTake Your Power Back & Reclaim Your Joy, FAST! www.stepfamilypodcast.com/WorkWithJen📞Get Featured on the show! Ask Jen Anything Next steps:Step 1: Join the Empowered Community bit.ly/joyfulwithjen Step 2: BUILD BETTER BOUNDARIES! Powerful Free Handbook + Bonuses! Step 3: De-Stress Planning - Celebrations Guide! bit.ly/CelebrateWithJen Step 4: Top 10 tips to Regain Your Power & Prevent Burnout Free Download!Step 5: Peaceful Co-Parenting Strategies that Work-Mini Workshop $97 Be strong, and let your heart be courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord.Psalm 31:24

Got a game plan for your stepfamily marriage?  In today's mission, we break down how to align your goals, together!  >>>>Register for the Workshop! July 9 or July 16!>>>>>Join us for the workshop July 9 or July 16! Details and registration here.>>>Download the Guide to today's episode here.PREVIOUS MISSIONSMission #001Mission #002Mission #003 is all about getting SMARTER with your goals:Specific—your goals must identify exactly what you want to accomplish in as much specificity as you can muster.Measurable—as the old adage says, “you can’t manage what you can’t measure.”Actionable—every goal should start with an action verb (e.g., “quit,” “run,” “finish,” “eliminate,” etc.) rather than a to-be verb (e.g., “am,” “be,” “have,” etc.)Risky—a good goal should stretch you, but not too much. I go right up to the edge of my comfort zone and then step over it. Time-keyed—every goal needs a date associated with it. When do you plan to deliver on that goal. It could be by year-end (December 31) or it could be more near-term (March 31). A goal without a date is just a dream. Make sure that every goal ends with a by when date.Exciting—you should be personally excited about achieving the goal. If this isn’t the case, then you likely won’t have the motivation necessary to continue pursuing the goal when you encounter unexpected challenges—which you inevitably will.Relevant—your goal should be relevant—or aligned with—your values, your season in life, and your other goals.Excerpted from https://michaelhyatt.com/goal-setting/Join us in the Mastermind for Stepfamily Couples community to get answers to your questions, clarity on this week's mission, and an opportunity to be featured in Season 5!Bill & Jen help stepfamily couples turn what feels impossible into Stepfamily Mission POSSIBLE! We offer real-life solutions you can start implementing right away. We help you understand how critical YOU are as leaders in your family to create a kingdom legacy that relies on God’s best foTake Your Power Back & Reclaim Your Joy, FAST! www.stepfamilypodcast.com/WorkWithJen📞Get Featured on the show! Ask Jen Anything Next steps:Step 1: Join the Empowered Community bit.ly/joyfulwithjen Step 2: BUILD BETTER BOUNDARIES! Powerful Free Handbook + Bonuses! Step 3: De-Stress Planning - Celebrations Guide! bit.ly/CelebrateWithJen Step 4: Top 10 tips to Regain Your Power & Prevent Burnout Free Download!Step 5: Peaceful Co-Parenting Strategies that Work-Mini Workshop $97 Be strong, and let your heart be courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord.Psalm 31:24

Welcome to Season 5 where it's all about doing one mission at a time to create a beautiful legacy for your stepfamily!Mission #002 is all about preventing divorce/re-divorce.  It involves 3 key things:AWARENESS - Action is requiredINTENTION - Daily investments in your marriageFOCUS - Key, small deposits that protect your marriage You can't do everything all the time, but you can do small things that create incredible momentum and prevent overwhelm.Your Mission, should you choose to accept it, it to DECIDE TO SAVE YOUR MARRIAGE!Action Steps for Mission #002Begin the process of moving towards each other this way: How would you articulate your spouse's assessment of your marriage? What is their point of view? Invest 15 minutes today to write down how you think your spouse would describe your marriage.Schedule time on the calendar this week to share your thoughts with one another.  Begin your conversation with prayer, asking the Holy Spirit to attune your ears to receive, learn, and adapt.Have a great conversation with each other, knowing this is sowing seeds that will bear fruit as you nurture your marriage, together! Season 5 Previous MissionsMission #001 Join us in the Mastermind for Stepfamily Couples community to get answers to your questions, clarity on this week's mission, and an opportunity to be featured in Season 5!We offer real-life solutions you can start implementing right away. We help you understand how critical YOU are as leaders in your family to create a kingdom legacy that relies on God’s best for your family.Ready to ditch the chaos caused by high conflict stepfamily norms, regain intimacy as a couple, and begin to live your Kingdom Legacy right now, you’re in the right place!Want even more guidance and support?·        Want to join a community of like-minded Christian stepfamily couples? ·       Want to get equipped, feedback & tips off social media, and blend beautifully together? ·       Want to have fun & experience success with couples' challenges and stepfamily coaching? You do?! Then Join us in the Mastermind for Stepfamily Couples community!Say hi and help us grow on Instagram, check out our Take Your Power Back & Reclaim Your Joy, FAST! www.stepfamilypodcast.com/WorkWithJen📞Get Featured on the show! Ask Jen Anything Next steps:Step 1: Join the Empowered Community bit.ly/joyfulwithjen Step 2: BUILD BETTER BOUNDARIES! Powerful Free Handbook + Bonuses! Step 3: De-Stress Planning - Celebrations Guide! bit.ly/CelebrateWithJen Step 4: Top 10 tips to Regain Your Power & Prevent Burnout Free Download!Step 5: Peaceful Co-Parenting Strategies that Work-Mini Workshop $97 Be strong, and let your heart be courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord.Psalm 31:24

Welcome to Season 5 where it's all about doing one mission at a time to create a beautiful legacy for your stepfamily!Season 5 MissionsMission #001 Your Stepfamily HeritageMission #002 How To Prevent DivorceMission #003 How To Get SMARTER* TogetherMission #004 What Mission Are You NOT Willing to Do?Mission #005 How To Lean Into Your Losses and Move ForwardMission #006 The Stepfamily Roller Coaster of ForgivenessMission #007 How To Get In The Fight!>>>>Register for the Workshop! July 9 or July 16!Join us in the Mastermind for Stepfamily Couples community to get answers to your questions, clarity on your mission, and an opportunity to be featured in Season 5! Listen to today's episode to discover your next mission!Bill & Jen help stepfamily couples turn what feels impossible into Stepfamily Mission POSSIBLE! We offer real-life solutions you can start implementing right away. We help you understand how critical YOU are as leaders in your family to create a kingdom legacy that relies on God’s best for your family.If you’re ready to ditch the chaos caused by high conflict stepfamily norms, regain intimacy as a couple, and begin to live your Kingdom Legacy right now, you’re in the right place.Want even more guidance and support?·        Want to join a community of like-minded Christian stepfamily couples? ·       Want to get equipped, feedback & tips off social media, and blend beautifully together? ·       Want to have fun & experience success with couples' challenges and stepfamily coaching? You do?! Then Join us in Take Your Power Back & Reclaim Your Joy, FAST! www.stepfamilypodcast.com/WorkWithJen📞Get Featured on the show! Ask Jen Anything Next steps:Step 1: Join the Empowered Community bit.ly/joyfulwithjen Step 2: BUILD BETTER BOUNDARIES! Powerful Free Handbook + Bonuses! Step 3: De-Stress Planning - Celebrations Guide! bit.ly/CelebrateWithJen Step 4: Top 10 tips to Regain Your Power & Prevent Burnout Free Download!Step 5: Peaceful Co-Parenting Strategies that Work-Mini Workshop $97 Be strong, and let your heart be courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord.Psalm 31:24

Unfortunately, there is no fairy dust.  However, there are tools you can use to stop the chaos in your blend, one step at a time! Listen in to today's episode to acquire the steps you need to move forward.  It all starts with one decision to move forward.  Are you ready?PREVIOUS MISSIONS - Season 5Mission #001 Your Stepfamily HeritageMission #002 How To Prevent DivorceMission #003 How To Get SMARTER* TogetherMission #004 What Mission Are You NOT Willing to Do?Mission #005 How To Lean Into Your Losses and Move ForwardMission #006 The Stepfamily Roller Coaster of ForgivenessMission #007 How To Get In The Fight!Episode #74 here Listen to today's episode to discover your next mission!Start this quarter off right!>>>>Register for the Goals Workshop! Spots still open for July 16 on release date!Bill & Jen help stepfamily couples turn what feels impossible into Stepfamily Mission POSSIBLE! We offer real-life solutions you can start implementing right away. We help you understand how critical YOU are as leaders in your family to create a kingdom legacy that relies on God’s best for your family.If you’re ready to ditch the chaos caused by high conflict stepfamily norms, regain intimacy as a couple, and begin to live your Kingdom Legacy right now, you’re in the right place.Want even more guidance and support?·        Want to join a community of like-minded Christian stepfamily couples? ·       Want to get equipped, feedback & tips off social media, and blend beautifully together? ·       Want to have fun & experience success with couples' challenges and stepfamiTake Your Power Back & Reclaim Your Joy, FAST! www.stepfamilypodcast.com/WorkWithJen📞Get Featured on the show! Ask Jen Anything Next steps:Step 1: Join the Empowered Community bit.ly/joyfulwithjen Step 2: BUILD BETTER BOUNDARIES! Powerful Free Handbook + Bonuses! Step 3: De-Stress Planning - Celebrations Guide! bit.ly/CelebrateWithJen Step 4: Top 10 tips to Regain Your Power & Prevent Burnout Free Download!Step 5: Peaceful Co-Parenting Strategies that Work-Mini Workshop $97 Be strong, and let your heart be courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord.Psalm 31:24