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  • What Was God Thinking? Podcast Trailer: Navigating Second Marriages & Blended Families with Real Talk and Humor
    2024/09/04
    Welcome to "What Was God Thinking?" with Micah and Natasha, a podcast that dives into the ups and downs of second marriages and blended families. With 12 years of experience, three high school graduates, and countless lessons learned, we share real-life stories, candid conversations, and humor about love, faith, and family. Whether you're in a similar situation or just curious, join us every Saturday for insights, laughs, and heartfelt discussions on navigating the lessons and blessings of blending lives, beliefs, and personalities. Launching on Saturday, September 21st—don't miss it! What Was God Thinking? Show Notes: https://www.WhatWasGodThinking.com/shownotes Show website: www.whatwasgodthinking.com
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    2 分
  • Love After Divorce: Is It Possible to Find a Spark Again?
    2024/09/21
    Finding love again after divorce isn’t just about second chances—it’s about embracing the lessons learned and daring to open your heart once more. In this episode, we dive into the raw, unfiltered realities of navigating relationships post-divorce. We’ll share personal stories, the unexpected challenges, and the surprising joys that come with rebuilding love and trust. Whether you’re freshly divorced, years out of it, or supporting someone through it, this episode is packed with insights on healing, hope, and the courage it takes to love again. Show website: www.whatwasgodthinking.com
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    37 分
  • From Separate Dysfunctional Worlds to One Big Blended Family
    2024/09/28
    In this episode, we share the journey from two broken pasts to building one blended family. We open up about what made us ready for marriage after difficult divorces and how a symbolic “Letting Go” ceremony helped us leave the past behind. Blending our boys felt natural at first, filled with fun moments like kitchen cook-offs and trust-building experiences. But soon, we realized we hadn’t discussed our very different parenting styles, leading to challenges and conflicts. Faith played a big role in bringing us together, but it took work to keep it at the center as life got busy. We talk about establishing new family traditions, navigating differences, and offer raw advice for couples considering remarriage with kids. Blending families isn’t easy, but with love, patience, and faith, it’s possible to create something beautiful. If you're curious about my journey before meeting Micah, the beginnings of our love story, and the profound spiritual awakening that transformed my life, grab a copy of my book on Amazon!: (https://a.co/d/fMO3LnB). All the links are in the show notes, and we can’t wait to connect with you! https://www.whatwasgodthinking.com/shownotes Show website: www.whatwasgodthinking.com
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    50 分
  • Exes, Kids, and Limits: Creating Peace in Chaos
    2024/10/05
    In this episode of What Was God Thinking?, Micah and I dive into one of the toughest topics in second marriages and blended families—dealing with exes. Whether it’s setting boundaries, managing co-parenting, or keeping your new marriage strong while navigating old relationships, it’s a delicate balance that can bring up intense emotions. We’re sharing personal stories about the challenges we’ve faced—like Micah’s experience with court involvement and boundary-setting, and my journey of learning how to step back and protect my mental health. We also talk about the importance of faith in keeping our marriage on track and rebuilding trust when exes stir up conflict. If you’re struggling to set boundaries with an ex or feeling like your family is constantly caught in the middle, this episode is for you. We’ll cover practical tips on how to protect your marriage while co-parenting, rebuild trust, and keep the peace—even when things get tough. And don’t forget to grab our FREE guide Beyond the Ex: 20 Strategies for Keeping It Together in Second Marriages and Blended Families to help you navigate these tricky waters. www.whatwasgodthinking.com/beyondtheex Get your copy of Insane Faith today and discover the backstory of my spiritual awakening, my love story with Micah, and the faith that carried me through it all. Available now on Amazon—grab yours for $17.99! https://a.co/d/6p3lroj Here are some fantastic co-parenting apps to try that can help streamline communication and scheduling! OurFamilyWizard Cozi Family Organizer Show website: www.whatwasgodthinking.com
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    42 分
  • Separated But Not Shattered: When Time Apart Might Save Your Marriage
    2024/10/12
    In this episode of What Was God Thinking?, we dive into one of the most challenging seasons of our marriage—our two-year separation. We’re not sugarcoating anything. From emotional distance and unspoken pain to the practical struggles of being apart, we’re sharing what led to our split, how we navigated the separation, and what ultimately brought us back together. Separation can be a tough decision, and while it’s not the solution for everyone, sometimes time apart can give both partners the space they need to heal and reflect. But here’s the catch—it only works if you’re willing to do the inner work and address the real issues. In this week’s episode you’ll get: • A no-holds-barred look at the emotional rollercoaster of separating from your spouse and why, when done intentionally, it can save your marriage. • Real strategies on how to set boundaries and use time apart for personal growth, so you can come back to your relationship stronger and more in tune with what you both need. • How faith played a huge role in guiding us through the toughest period of our marriage and how it can be your anchor when everything feels like it’s falling apart. If you’ve ever wondered if time apart might be what you need to save your relationship, this episode is for you. We’re getting personal and practical, sharing the lessons we learned the hard way so you don’t have to. Tune in, reflect on your own situation, and grab our free guide, The Attachment Code: Cracking the Secret to Emotional Connection, to understand how your attachment style may be impacting your relationship. www.whatwasgodthinking.com/attachmentcode Show website: www.whatwasgodthinking.com
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    28 分
  • Blended Chaos & Surviving It All: Part 1 w/ Special Guest Judy Kobylarz-Dillard
    2024/10/19
    In this episode, Natasha sits down with her long-time friend Judy Kobylarz-Dillard, a second wife, stepmom, and queen of blending a family through some serious challenges. From gaining custody of her husband’s adopted children to navigating the emotional roller coaster of co-parenting with exes, Judy brings the raw, real stories that show just how tough blending families can be. They talk about everything from custody battles to mental health struggles, and even the chaos of bringing a new baby into the mix. If you’re living in the trenches of step-family life, or you’ve ever felt like your blended family situation is more like a blender with the top off, this episode is for you. Tune in to part 1 of our conversation, and don’t forget to come back next week for more! If you’re curious about the backstory on Judy and Natasha, grab a copy of Natasha’s book Insane Faith, where the characters Jade and Sarah bring their story to life! https://a.co/d/7SplKJh Show website: www.whatwasgodthinking.com
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    52 分
  • Blended Chaos & Surviving It All: Part 2 w/ Special Guest Judy Kobylarz-Dillard
    2024/10/26
    In Part 2 of Blended Chaos & Surviving It All, Natasha dives even deeper with special guest Judy Kobylarz-Dillard. Together, they unpack the struggles of blending families in the midst of custody battles, managing special needs, and navigating complex co-parenting dynamics. Judy opens up about the emotional toll and the invisible baggage that comes with being a stepmom, co-parenting, and juggling her role in a blended family while balancing her own well-being. Tune in as they explore the hard truths and surprising lessons that only come from living through the chaos. Judy’s story isn’t just about survival—it’s about resilience and redefining what “family” means. Don’t miss this episode for real talk, heartfelt moments, and a peek behind the curtain of blending families. Show website: www.whatwasgodthinking.com
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    32 分
  • Emotional Affairs Uncovered: When Boundaries Break and Trust Shatters
    2024/11/09
    In this episode, Natasha and Micah dive deep into a tough topic—emotional affairs and their impact on marriage. Together, they share a raw, unfiltered look at what led to their emotional disconnection and how it opened doors to connections outside their marriage. They’ll explore how emotional affairs, often underestimated, can be just as devastating as physical ones, breaking trust and creating distance. Natasha and Micah reflect on how these experiences have tested their relationship, reshaped their perspectives on trust, and forced them to redefine boundaries. For anyone navigating the pain of betrayal or struggling to reconnect, this episode offers hard-earned insights into rebuilding trust and finding peace again, even after the hardest moments. Join us for a candid conversation about the challenges, the healing process, and the lessons learned along the way. Show website: www.whatwasgodthinking.com
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    52 分