178: We Struggled to Blend. Now We Help Blended Families Thrive
Update: 2025-12-01
Description
Their first Christmas nearly broke them. Five kids, two parenting styles, zero prep. But Scott and Deana Thayer didn’t quit—they built a blended family from mismatched traditions, co-parenting chaos, and grace-fueled grit. As a couple now helping blended families thrive, the Thayers share hard-won wisdom, church-sized challenges, and the “95/5” rule that saved their sanity. Blending isn’t easy—but it’s worth every messy, beautiful step.
Show Notes and Resources
- Gift a copy of Gayla's new devotional, Beautifully Blended
- Access the free Smart Stepfamily Series
- Look for a small group online
- Blended & Blessed is April 18, 2026
- Find a qualified counselor for your marriage and family
- Support FamilyLife Blended
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