What’s New at FamilyLife?

You can make a difference through your marriage just by inviting others into your not-so-perfect, sometimes chaotic life.

First livestream Blended and Blessed conference for stepfamilies, with more than 13,500 watching. FamilyLife Today® NRB “Radio Program of the Year” award.

Thank You FamilyLife is committed to deepening our understanding of the unique dynamics of your family. Your feedback will help us tremendously.  If you haven’t listened to the FamilyLife Blended Podcast, be sure to check it out! Or, if you would like a daily devotional, look for the FamilyLife Blended partnership with YouVersion. We are […]

Eight months into their marriage, Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk live in separate houses much of the time. Friends say it's ideal. But what's up?

When you must decide between siding with your child or your spouse in a blended family, choose your spouse.

About Familylife this week® Our weekend program, FamilyLife This Week®, is hosted by Michelle Hill and features marriage and family experts like Dave and Ann Wilson, Bob Lepine, Ron Deal, Dennis and Barbara Rainey, and others. We all face various pressures in our marriages, families, and other valuable relationships…that’s why FamilyLife This Week offers a […]

Divorce rates aren’t really as bad as the academics were implying.

FamilyLife’s first feature film, Like Arrows, is coming to a theater near you, but this week only!

You Matter to Us We appreciate your courage in reaching out for help. Unfortunately, due to the volume of questions and concerns we receive, we are unable to reply with specific responses for personal issues. However, the following online resources may just be just the help and hope you are looking for: Free: Articles on a variety […]

Some wives don't understand how important respect is to a man. Here are some ideas for how a woman can give her spouse the esteem he longs for.

Having another mom who’s already been through both the calm and rough waters of your current stage in life can be a beautiful gift from God. Here are some suggestions for finding that kind of mentor.

I like to use cooking as an analogy to identify some integration styles that stepfamilies attempt to utilize.

When you have a new marriage and blended family, it's important to build a respectful working relationship with your ex.

Both Vivian and Guy had been married before, and the frustrations of trying to blend their two homes had reached a breaking point.

Editor’s note, May 2015:  In a recent FamilyLife contest, participants were asked, “What marriage do you most admire, and why?”  Here’s a selection of their responses.  For more, read “The Marriages We Admire.” 1. My former pastor and his wife … they are both with the Lord now.  They had very different strengths but they […]

Despite doing all the right things in seemingly right circumstances, Rob and Rhonda Bugh struggled to make their remarriage work.

Bonita and Tazwell Thornton are leaving a priceless legacy to untold generations.

A story of impossible forgiveness and amazing grace.

The core method of stepfamily ministry is starting a class or small group of couples who come together to study and support one another.

Editor’s note, May 2015:  In a recent FamilyLife contest, participants were asked, “What marriage do you most admire, and why?”  Here’s a selection of their responses.  For more, read “The Marriages We Admire.” 1. My former pastor and his wife … they are both with the Lord now.  They had very different strengths but they […]

Discover your relational strengths and identify areas where you can grow in your marriage relationship.

Kyle and Jamie Soucie had been married before. This time, they figured, things would work out “happily ever after.”

by Abraham Lara As Christmas day approaches many of you will be finishing last-minute details at work, or driving to Grandma’s house, or shopping for groceries before the big meal.  As we gather with friends and family to celebrate Christmas, I am reminded of couples who have an extra reason for rejoicing this year.  Couples […]

Stepfamilies are especially vulnerable to parental favoritism

As I considered remarriage, I was scared of the work it would take to blend these two families.

As Christmas day approaches many of you will be finishing last-minute details at work, or driving to Grandma’s house, or shopping for groceries before the big meal.As we gather with friends and family to celebrate Christmas, I am reminded of couples who have an extra reason for rejoicing this year. Couples like Drew and Angie. […]

The first two years of stepparent-stepchild relationships tend to be tense and stressful for everyone.

Editor’s Note:  In the Marriage Memo of May 16, 2011, Dave Boehi wrote on “Is Marriage a ‘Dying Institution’?”  Readers were invited to respond, and included here are some of the responses we received. Click here to read additional responses. 101.  In my humble opinion, marriage is not a dying institution. We humans are more comfortable […]

Editor’s Note:  In the Marriage Memo of January 30, 2012, Dave Boehi asked readers their thoughts about the choices made by a woman featured in Washington Post article titled, The Vow: A family learns the true meaning of “in sickness and in health.” Below are the responses that we received: 1. This story struck a chord with me.  I […]

Suggestions from experienced stepfathers on conquering Stepdad Mountain.