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In this episode of the Beautifully Blended Podcast, hosts Larry and Julia discuss the complexities of navigating blended families, particularly focusing on the challenges posed by interactions with the "other parent".

They emphasize the importance of self-control, effective communication, and maintaining peace within the family unit. The conversation includes biblical guidance on handling difficult situations, the significance of unity in marriage, and the emotional complexities that arise in co-parenting.

What you’ll learn in this podcast:

• Everything that happens to you does not require a reaction.
• Peace is your calling, wisdom is your strategy.
• It's important to create boundaries with the other parent.

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In this episode of the Beautifully Blended Podcast, Larry and Julia discuss the importance of intimacy in marriage, particularly from a Christian perspective. They explore how intimacy is a spiritual gift that strengthens the marital bond, contrasting cultural views of sex with biblical teachings.

The conversation emphasizes the need for open communication, grace, and consistency in nurturing intimacy, while also addressing challenges such as shame, trauma, and the impact of pornography.

The hosts encourage couples to be intentional in their pursuit of each other and to create a safe space for discussing their needs and preferences.

What you’ll learn in this podcast:

• Healthy marriages require conversations about intimacy.
• Intentionality is crucial in pursuing intimacy.
• Healing can occur through physical intimacy.

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In this conversation, Larry and Julia Colbert address the challenges of loving a spouse during difficult times, emphasizing the importance of reshaping one's perspective on love as an act of worship.

The discussion highlights the emotional struggles that arise in relationships, particularly after conflicts or betrayals, and offers insights on how to navigate these challenges through communication and forgiveness.

What you’ll learn in this podcast:

• Emotional healing requires intentional effort.
• Conflict resolution is essential for intimacy.
• Understanding each other's perspectives is vital.

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In this episode of the Beautifully Blended podcast, hosts Larry and Julia discuss the importance of unity in blended families and marriages. They explore how division can be a strategy to destroy what God has joined together and emphasize the need to move from a 'me and mine' mentality to an 'us' mentality.

The episode provides practical tools for building a strong family unit, including joint problem-solving, shared responsibilities, and intentional communication.

What you’ll learn in this podcast:

• Shared responsibilities build family unity.
• Protect the family circle, not individual corners.
• Pray and plan together for family success.

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In this episode of the Beautifully Blended Podcast, hosts Larry and Julia discuss the critical theme of trust in relationships, particularly within blended families. They explore the complexities of rebuilding trust after it has been broken, emphasizing the importance of patience, consistency, and communication.

The conversation highlights practical applications for fostering trust, the significance of grace and growth, and the role of modeling trust for children. Biblical insights are shared to provide a spiritual foundation for understanding trust, and the hosts encourage listeners to take actionable steps towards rebuilding trust in their relationships.

What you’ll learn in this podcast:

• Forgiveness and trust are not the same
• Trust is built brick by brick, not overnight
• Grace should be given, but growth is expected

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In this episode of the Beautifully Blended Podcast, hosts Larry and Julia discuss the critical role of forgiveness in blended families. They explore the complexities of family dynamics, the biblical perspective on forgiveness, and practical steps to foster a forgiving environment.

The conversation emphasizes the importance of modeling forgiveness for children and highlights how forgiveness can lead to healing and healthier relationships

What you’ll learn in this podcast:

• Forgiveness is not about keeping score; it's a lifestyle.
• Forgiveness does not equal trust; they are distinct concepts.
• Practical Steps to Forgiveness

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In this episode of the Beautifully Blended podcast, hosts Larry and Julia discuss the complexities of conflict in blended families and marriages. They emphasize that while conflict is inevitable, it doesn't have to lead to combat.

The conversation explores the importance of managing conflict effectively, avoiding both avoidance and attack modes, and moving towards resolution through grace and understanding. Practical tools for healthy conflict resolution are shared, highlighting the significance of prayer, communication, and seeking win-win solutions.

🔑 What you’ll learn in this podcast:

• Resolution isn't about winning; it's about reconciliation.
• Seek win-win solutions in conflicts to maintain healthy relationships.
• If you're avoiding conflict, you're not keeping the peace, you're keeping the problem.

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In this episode, Larry and Julia Colbert dive into the two silent killers of intimacy in marriage: assumptions and shutting down.

When couples assume instead of asking, they create false stories that damage trust. When they shut down instead of opening up, they cut off the very connection that keeps a marriage alive.

If you’ve ever asked yourself:

• “Why do I feel distant from my spouse?”
• “Why does communication always break down?”
• “How can I rebuild intimacy in my marriage?”

…then this episode is for you.

🔑 What you’ll learn in this podcast:

• Why assumptions in marriage destroy intimacy and connection
• How shutting down emotionally harms your relationship
• Practical steps to rebuild communication and closeness
• Tools to create deeper intimacy with your spouse

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