In our modern world, blended families are common. And blended families bring challenges that need to be addressed. From dealing with the ex to combining finances, new siblings not getting along, and all the stress that can happen when two separate families become one.
My guest today, Chris Gifford, is a husband and father who has gone through the journey of blending families together. He shares his experience and insight in a conversation that all of us can learn from.
Questions Answered:
Why is it a foundation for you that what you do is rooted in scripture?
What is a blended family?
What is the importance of not being two “teams” and being one family?
What was the journey like between you and your children?
How have you managed conflicts between the children?
When did your newly blended family really connect well?
How have you seen conflict between stepchildren and their new parent play out?
What is the challenge in building new processes together in leading a blended family?
What is the importance in learning from past mistakes?
How does the ex play into this conversation?
What is the importance of not speaking badly to the kids about your ex?
What is the danger of venting to a child about an ex?
What’s the power of having other men to walk with during these times?
What are some experiences on blending finances together?
How did you manage the combined schedules of you and your wife?
Why is getting your relationship right with the Lord most important?
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Podcast: https://HandleTheDaily.com
Video Production: https://WeAreThreadPull.com
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