Whether you’re preparing for marriage, are newlyweds, or have been married for decades, this episode of BKF podcast, Marriage God’s Way: The 4 Laws for a Lasting, Thriving Relationship, is packed with wisdom to help you build a lasting marriage that honors God. Scott and Vanessa are joined by President and Founder of XO Marriage, Pastor Jimmy Evans, for an inspiring and encouraging conversation about how to do marriage God's way. This episode includes practical conversation about the 4 L...

On this exciting episode of the BKF podcast, Beating Blended Family Burnout: Overcoming the Invisible Mental Load Together, Scott and Vanessa discuss an important topic impacting many marriages and blended families - the invisible mental and emotional load that so many spouses in blended families carry. Join us as we explore what this often-overlooked burden looks like and how it affects your relationships, well-being, and joy at home. We’ll share practical strategies for overcoming burnout, ...

In this episode of the Blended Kingdom Families podcast, A Stepmom’s Faith-Based Guide to a Thriving Blended Family, Scott and Vanessa are joined by Courtney Williams—a wife, mother, stepmom, and faith-driven lifestyle influencer—to share her journey in creating a thriving blended family. From single motherhood to a beautiful family of eight, Courtney opens up about the challenges of merging households, finding balance between independence and unity in marriage, and the strength she draws fro...

In this episode of the BKF Podcast, Spotting the Signs: Tips for Parents to Tackle Bullying For Good, Scott and Vanessa unpack the challenging topic of bullying— from cyber to verbal to physical, and how bullying affect kids today. Learn from real-life examples, discover the common signs of bullying, and gain valuable tips on how parents can create safe, open environments for communication and support for the entire blended family. We believe you will enjoy this conversation and learn proacti...

Are you starting the journey of blending a family and striving to build a marriage that honors Christ? In this episode, Beginning to Blend: Building a Christ-Centered Blended Marriage and Family, Scott and Vanessa are joined by friends Stephen and Kate Srein, a newly blended family navigating the challenges of merging two families into one. From parenting styles, co-parenting dynamics, to building a foundation of trust and faith, Stephen and Kate share real and raw insights from their first y...

In this episode of the BKF podcast, Scott and Vanessa discuss a challenging issue that impacts all blended families: understanding and managing screen time. With statistics showing kids spend up to 9 hours a day on screens, they explore practical solutions to create balanced and healthy media habits. They share their own family’s rules on screen time, discuss the dangers of excessive exposure, and offer strategies for parental controls. Tune in to learn how to build a media plan that encourag...

In this episode of the BKF podcast, How to Overcome Favoritism - Practical Tips to Improve Your Blended Family, Scott and Vanessa discuss the challenging dynamics of favoritism within blended families. They discuss how favoritism can impact both biological and stepchildren, ways to identify signs of favoritism, and share strategies you can implement to help ensure every child feels valued. With real-life examples and expert advice, they explore how open communication, establishing clear bound...

In this episode of the BKF Podcast, When Your Spouse Puts The Kids First: Reclaim Your Blended Family Marriage, Scott and Vanessa tackle a common issue faced by blended families: when one partner feels like their spouse is choosing their children over them. Learn how to set healthy boundaries, communicate openly, and maintain a strong marriage while raising a blended family. They also share practical tips for addressing challenges with adult children and offer insights into creating a family ...

In this episode of the Blended Kingdom Family podcast, Scott and Vanessa explore the complex legal challenges faced by blended families, including child custody modifications, visitation rights, co-parenting struggles and more. Whether you are going through or preparing for a legal dispute, this practical advice, rooted in both faith and professional guidance, can help you navigate these tough situations with grace.They also share insights from their book, Back to Court, co-authored with fami...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Eric Kennedy, author of Marriage After Addiction: Take Back Your Life Together. Eric shares his inspiring journey from battling addiction to finding faith, recovery, and building a blended family. Learn how he overcame addiction, rebuilt his life through faith, and now helps others navigate the challenges of addiction and recovery within their relationships. Eric’s testimony offers hope for those battling addiction or supporting loved ones through th...

In this episode of the Blended Kingdom Families Podcast, Scott Martindale is joined by friend and special guest Dr. Jon Chasteen, Senior Pastor of Victory Church. Together, they discuss leadership and how to be a "Re-Leader" in your blended family. Learn how to navigate the complexities of trust, patience, and leadership when you’re tasked with fixing something you didn’t break. Discover biblical principles and practical advice that will help you build a strong, resilient family foundation to...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Blended Family Podcast! On this episode, How to Teach Core Christian Values in Blended Families, Scott and Vanessa Martindale dive deep into one of the biggest challenges in blended families: How to teach values to both biological and stepchildren. Are you struggling to integrate different backgrounds and traditions in your family? Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with practical tips and real-life examples to help you build a strong, faith-cen...

In this episode of the BKF Podcast, Strengthening Church Communities in Blended Families, Scott is joined by Pastor Wade Smith, the Executive Pastor at Victory Church, to discuss the critical role of community within the church. They dive deep into why small groups are essential for growth, especially in today's content-driven world, and how intentional relationships with godly friends can transform your spiritual journey. Whether you're a pastor, a church member or navigating blended life, t...

Navigating life in a blended family comes with its own set of challenges, from connecting with children to overcoming the social stigma that often surrounds these unique family dynamics. In this powerful episode, How to Overcome Social Stigma in Blended Families, we explore the keys to building strong, lasting bonds with your children while addressing the external pressures that can impact your blended family. Whether you’re a biological parent or a stepparent, this episode is packed with adv...

Welcome to the BKF Podcast! In this episode, What is Parental Role Confusion in Blended Families and How to Overcome It, Scott and Vanessa dive into the challenges of defining parental roles within blended families. Discover how to tackle role confusion between biological and stepparents, address inconsistencies across households, navigate loyalty conflicts that children may face and much more! Join us for an enlightening discussion that offers practical guidance and scriptural wisdom t...

Join us in this insightful episode of the BKF Podcast, Top 4 Co-parenting Tips for Blended Families. In this episode we welcome back Blended Kingdom Teens (BKT) Ambassador Sidney Chaplin to discuss her top 4 tips for effective co-parenting in blended families. Sidney shares personal experiences relate to fostering healthy blended family communication, avoiding making kids choose between parents, and more! Whether you are new to blended family life or looking for ways to improve your co-parent...

In this episode of the BKF Podcast, Mastering Co-Parenting: The Power of Discernment , Scott and Vanessa Martindale explain the vital role of discernment in co-parenting. Discover how the Holy Spirit guides us to make wise decisions, maintain healthy relationships, and avoid common pitfalls in blended families. Whether you're struggling with communication, dealing with manipulation, or seeking peace in your co-parenting journey, this episode offers practical advice and spiritual insights to h...

In this episode, Unhealthy Co-Parenting from a Teen's Perspective, Vanessa Martindale interviews Blended Kingdom Teens (BKT) ambassador Sidney Chaplin. Enjoy this encouraging discussion about common toxic co-parenting behaviors and how to avoid them. Sidney shares her experiences and offers practical tips for maintaining a healthy co-parenting relationship. From avoiding negative talk about the other parent to fostering open communication, this episode is packed with valuable advice for blend...

Join us in this insightful episode of the BKF Podcast, Healthy Co-Parenting from a Teen's Perspective as Vanessa interviews Sidney Chaplin, a Blended Kingdom Teens ambassador, about healthy co-parenting from a teen’s perspective. Sidney shares her experiences and offers valuable advice for parents navigating co-parenting relationships. From setting boundaries to encouraging positive relationships with bonus parents, Sidney provides practical tips for creating a supportive environment for teen...

Join us on this episode, Are you Co-Parenting with a Narcissist, as Scott and Vanessa discuss the complexities co-parenting relationships can have with a narcissist in blended families. They also provide insights into understanding narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) and the impact it can have on co-parenting dynamics. They offer practical advice on setting boundaries, maintaining your mental health, and focusing on what’s best for your children. Learn about the importance of docume...

Welcome back to the Blended Kingdom Families Podcast! In this episode, How to Handle a Toxic Co-Parent: Practical Advice, we dive deep into the challenging world of co-parenting and discuss how to avoid toxic behaviors that can harm your blended family's dynamic. Join Scott and Vanessa as they share practical tips to help you navigate co-parenting with respect, communication, and love. Whether you are dealing with passive-aggressive communication, inflexibility, or attempts to undermine your ...

Discover the transformative power of effective co-parenting in our latest episode, Master Co-Parenting: Transform Conflicts into Cooperation with These Tips! Join us as we delve into practical strategies and encouraging truths for navigating the complexities of co-parenting with love and respect. Whether newly separated or looking to improve your co-parenting dynamic, you will discover insights to help you navigate co-parenting conflicts and provide a supportive environment for your children ...

Unlock the secrets to successful co-parenting in our latest episode, Co-Parenting with Love as a Verb: Strategies for Harmonious Parenting! Learn practical strategies to foster a loving, supportive environment for your children and bonus children, even after separation or divorce. Scott and Vanessa discuss the importance of viewing love as an action and provide actionable advice to navigate co-parenting challenges. We pray this episode blesses you today!Want to join the Blended Kingdom ...

Summer can bring new challenges for blended families as routines change and kids move between households. In this episode, Summer Transitions and Best Practices for Blended Families, Scott and Vanessa share valuable strategies and tips to help families navigate summer transitions smoothly. From planning quality time with all children to nurturing your marriage and personal growth, this episode provides a comprehensive guide to making the most of the summer season.We pray this episode blesses ...