Blending families isn't easy and you can feel alone in the struggle. But did you know there are several prominent step-families found in the Bible?

Smart stepmom, author Laura Petherbridge offers heartfelt insights and solutions for navigating big emotions in complex homes. Her new book is Stepfamilies of the Bible: Timeless Wisdom for Blended Families. God's people have always included families with complex configurations, strained dynamics, and serious problems. The fact that complex, imperfect families have always been part of God's family is good news! In today's conversation, you'll learn:

3:00 53 percent of kids come from complex families, going between two homes

9:00 When my dad got remarried and I got a step-mom...

14:15 When children feel they lost dad to the new stepmom/stepfamily

18:00 When you feel offended by your step-kids

22:15 If a child senses you look down on the other family, he will side with the other family as the underdog

25:00 You don't see two women who hate each other more (Sarah and Hagar)

Connect with Laura and get her book, Stepfamilies of the Bible at thesmartstepmom.com.

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