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FamilyLife Blended® Podcast

Ron L. Deal

Booking Overview

This Christian family and relationships interview podcast focuses on blended-family dynamics, remarriage, parenting, grief, and stepfamily relationships, featuring therapists, ministry leaders, authors, people with relevant lived experience, and occasional recognizable public figures. Credible pitches include licensed mental-health professionals, stepfamily and remarriage specialists, authors, ministry leaders, and public figures with substantive blended-family stories; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 200

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 22.9k subscribers

Instagram: 73.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

email@familylife.com

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Host

Ron L. Deal - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in blended-family and stepfamily relationships.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Licensed mental-health professionals, blended-family or remarriage specialists, ministry leaders, authors, and people with substantial personal experience navigating stepfamily life.
Required Achievements:  
Relevant professional licensure or counseling expertise, Books or other published resources on marriage, parenting, or blended families, Leadership in family, marriage, or ministry organizations, Credible lived experience of divorce, widowhood, remarriage, or stepfamily life, A recognizable public profile connected to a relevant blended-family story

Recent Guest Discussions

Michelle Nietert - Children's Big Emotions, Grief, Overwhelm, Divided Loyalties, And Parenting In Blended Families

Rachel Faulkner Brown - Remarriage After Widowhood, Grief, And Building A Blended Family

Rod Faulkner Brown - Remarriage After Widowhood, Grief, And Building A Blended Family

Blake Hudspeth - Children's Grief After Divorce, Family Change, Trust, Love, And Belonging

Kristin Jordan - Growing Up In Blended-family Circumstances, Guarded Children, Mixed Loyalties, And What Children Wish Adults Understood

Recent Topics

Family, Blended Families, Stepfamilies, Marriage, Parenting

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
FamilyLife Blended® Podcast
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201: How to Rewire Your Brain--When Life Feels Hopeless

October 19, 2026

Wondering how to rewire your brain after loss, grief, or years of discouragement? Neurosurgeon Dr. Lee Warren joins Ron Deal to explore how hope, biblical truth, and the way you think can reshape your mind—even when blended family life feels overwhelming. On FamilyLife Blended, discover why hopelessness doesn't have to define your future. Show Notes and Resources Watch this episode on YouTube.  Learn about Dr Warren and grab one of his books. Find a blended resource that can serve...

200: Childhood-trauma Healing: When One Stepparent Changed Everything

October 05, 2026

Childhood-trauma healing doesn't erase the past—but it can change your future. Worship leader Kim Walker-Smith shares how growing up through divorce, multiple stepfathers, abuse, and loss shaped her life, and how one faithful stepdad became a picture of hope. On FamilyLife Blended, Ron Deal explores what healing can look like for anyone carrying wounds from a broken family. Show Notes and Resources Watch this episode on YouTube  Learn about Kim Walker-Smith Browse free blended res...

199: Helping Kids With Big Emotions: Why They're Not Just "Acting Out"

September 21, 2026

Helping kids with big emotions starts with understanding what's really driving them. Counselor Michelle Nietert joins Ron Deal to unpack why kids in blended families often struggle with grief, overwhelm, and divided loyalties—and how parents can respond without making things worse. On FamilyLife Blended, discover practical ways to become the calm, steady presence your child needs most. Show Notes and Resources Watch this episode on YouTube  Learn about Michelle Nietert, LPC and ge...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
FamilyLife Blended® Podcast
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How do I get in touch with FamilyLife Blended® Podcast?

FamilyLife Blended® Podcast is hosted by Ron L. Deal. Its publicly listed email is email@familylife.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for FamilyLife Blended® Podcast?

The publicly listed email for FamilyLife Blended® Podcast: email@familylife.com.

How many listeners does FamilyLife Blended® Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates FamilyLife Blended® Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for FamilyLife Blended® Podcast?

FamilyLife Blended® Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Licensed mental-health professionals, blended-family or remarriage specialists, ministry leaders, authors, and people with substantial personal experience navigating stepfamily life. Common among recent guests: Relevant professional licensure or counseling expertise; Books or other published resources on marriage, parenting, or blended families; Leadership in family, marriage, or ministry organizations. Recent guests include Michelle Nietert, Rachel Faulkner Brown, and Rod Faulkner Brown.

How hard is it to get booked on FamilyLife Blended® Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does FamilyLife Blended® Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Family, Blended Families, Stepfamilies, Marriage, and Parenting. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

email@familylife.com

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