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In this episode of the Beautifully Blended Podcast, hosts Larry and Julia discuss the complexities of building a healthy family. They emphasize the importance of modeling healthy communication, establishing family values, and being intentional in parenting. The conversation covers various aspects of family life, including traditions, spiritual growth, and conflict resolution, highlighting the need for open communication and shared values to foster a healthy family environment.

Some key takeaways from today's episode include:

• Establishing family values helps guide behavior and decisions.
• Family meetings can facilitate open communication and problem-solving.
• Traditions create a sense of belonging and connection.
• Values should be actively discussed and agreed upon in families.

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In this episode of Beautifully Blended, Larry and Julia discuss the complexities of decision-making in marriage. They emphasize the importance of transitioning from individual decision-making to joint decisions. The conversation also touches on overcoming trust issues (especially in cases of past trauma or addiction) and the role of faith in guiding family decisions.

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

Transitioning from solo to joint decision-making can be challenging.

Trust must be built over time, especially after past traumas.

Unity in purpose helps in making joint decisions.

Couples should avoid practicing singleness while married.

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In this episode, hosts Larry and Julia discuss the complexities of marriage, emphasizing the importance of prayer, love and communication. They explore the difference between love and lust, and the significance of accountability in relationships.

The conversation highlights the need for couples to pause and reflect during difficult moments, seek spiritual guidance, and work together to overcome hardships. Through scriptural references and personal anecdotes, they encourage listeners to foster a loving and supportive environment in their marriages.

Some key takeaways points include -

Prayer is essential for loving your spouse well.

Pausing to reflect can help during conflicts.

Accountability is crucial in relationships.

Humility is necessary for a healthy marriage.

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In this conversation, Larry and Julia discuss the challenges of making a blended family work and offer advice on how to navigate those challenges. They address common issues such as different parenting styles, competition for attention, poor communication, and past baggage. They encourage couples to redefine their understanding of love and to approach their relationship with patience, love, and prayer.

Some key takeaway points include:

• Different parenting styles can create conflict in a blended family, and it's important to communicate and find common ground.

• Competition for attention between spouses and children can cause tension, and it's important to prioritize the marriage while also meeting the needs of the children.

• Past baggage and trauma from previous relationships can impact a blended family, and it's important to seek counseling or coaching to work through these issues.

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In this episode, Larry and Julia discuss the importance of effective communication in marriage. They emphasize the need to listen to understand and communicate to serve. They highlight that communication is more than just words and that it also includes actions, inflection, and body language.

They discuss the negative effects of arguing and yelling in a relationship and the importance of speaking the truth in love. They also emphasize the need for patience, grace, and time to develop healthy communication skills.

Here are some key takeaways:

• Listen to understand and communicate to serve in marriage.
• Communication is more than just words; it includes actions, inflection, and body language.
• Arguing and yelling are ineffective forms of communication.
• Speak the truth in love and consider the listener.
• Healthy communication requires patience, grace, and time to develop.

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In this episode, Larry and Julia discuss the importance of prioritizing your spouse over your child(ren) in a blended family. They emphasize the need for humility, patience, and grace in navigating the challenges of blending families. They also highlight the importance of addressing past traumas and seeking help when needed.

The conversation touches on how prioritizing things in this way can positively impact the stability of the marriage and the well-being of the children. They encourage open communication and the ministry of reconciliation within the blended family.

Some key takeaway points include:

• In a blended family, it is important to prioritize the spouse over the child to maintain a strong foundation for the family.

• Addressing past traumas and baggage is crucial for building healthy relationships within a blended family.

• Humility, patience, and grace are essential in navigating the challenges of blending families.

• Open communication and the ministry of reconciliation are key in creating a stable and loving home for the children.

Welcome to the Beautifully Blended podcast where we inspire marriages and blended families to find help, hope, and healing. Every day, over 1300 new stepfamilies are formed. It's incredibly important to offer the necessary tools to support each family in finding help,hope, and healing.

Larry and Julia, a dedicated couple with 15 years of marriage, are deeply passionate about sharing their stories, offering insights from the Bible, and emphasizing the importance of faith in God to help blended families blend beautifully. They firmly believe that patience, communication, and love are the three essential pillars of every marriage and family. These foundational tools can fortify any marriage and aid each family in achieving success.

Tune in to the Beautifully Blended Podcast every two weeks as Larry and Julia Colbert discuss personal stories of failures, triumphs, and faith. This content is designed for families who may be facing struggles, seeking change, or simply wishing for a healthy and successful marriage and family. Join us as we work to help one marriage and family at a time learn to be Beautifully Blended.