Blended Kingdom Families Podcast

We are so excited to share this week's episode, "How to save your Marriage in Crisis" with Scott and Vanessa Martindale, and special guest, Dr. David E. Clarke. This podcast is for you if you feel your marriage is past saving, you are seeking resources to save your marriage, or you are entering a blended family and want to heal from past hurts. Dr. David E. Clarke is a clinical psyc...

We are so excited to share this week's episode, "How to Transition from Engaged to Blending a Family," with Scott and Vanessa Martindale and special guest, Ron Deal. This podcast is for you if you’re struggling to create a family dynamic leading up to your wedding, you're looking for a resource in preparation for remarriage and blended family life, or you’re feeling like an out...

We are so excited to share this week’s episode, "The Power of Healthy Community" with Scott and Vanessa Martindale, and Special Guests Zach and Brenda Vertz. This podcast is for you if you’re looking for a like-minded community, you need resources for your blended family, or you’re feeling alone in your life struggles. Zach and Brenda Vertz are a blended family with their two children (a...

We are so excited to share this week’s episode, "Blending Families After Tragedy and Loss" with Scott and Vanessa Martindale, and special guest, Jessica Ronne. This podcast is for you if you’re looking for support as a caregiver, would like to learn how to support the caregiving community, or you’re in need of hope in the season of blending your family after tragedy and loss. Jessica and...

We are so excited to share this week’s episode, "Taking Steps Towards Inner Healing" with Scott and Vanessa Martindale, and Special Guest Kerrie Oles. This podcast is for you if you’re looking to improve your relationship with God, your spouse, and your family, or you’re looking for practical steps to experience inner healing, or you’re tired of listening to the lies of the enemy and nee...

We are so excited to share this week’s episode, “What is Extraordinary Parenting?” with Scott & Vanessa Martindale, and Special Guest Pastor Jonathan Pokluda. This podcast is for you if you’re looking to learn extraordinary parenting patterns and habits, you need encouragement on boundaries and discipline, or you’re looking for tips on being intentional with the time you have left with your ki...

We are so excited to share this week’s episode, “Healing and Restoration” with Scott & Vanessa Martindale, and Special Guest Dr. Shannan Crawford. This podcast is for you if you’re interested in learning more about the conscious and unconscious mind, you’re struggling to heal over past hurt and childhood traumas, or you’re in need of healing and restoration. Dr. Shannan Crawford is a licensed...

We are so excited to share this week’s episode, “Placing Your Hope in Christ | Overcoming Postpartum Depression” with Scott and Vanessa Martindale, and special guests Daniel, and Ashley Morgan Jackson. This podcast is for you if you’re currently battling Postpartum Depression or any variation of depression or anxiety, or you’re looking for practical and spiritual tips to support a loved one battli...

We are so excited to share this week’s episode, “Contract Vs. Covenant | A Biblical Mindset on Marriage” with Special Guests Matthew & Rachael Gilbert. This podcast is for you if you’re trying to understand the difference between a worldly view of marriage and a Christian view of marriage, you’re looking for practical and spiritual tips to experience healing in your marriage, or you’re wonderi...

We are so excited to share this week’s episode, "Prioritizing Your Marriage in Seasons of Busyness" with Scott and Vanessa Martindale and Special Guest, Dr. Kim Kimberling. This podcast is for you if your marriage is on hold or stuck in a cycle of busyness, you’re looking for practical tips to stay connected to your spouse, or you’re looking to take the next step in your prayer life with...

We are so excited to share this week’s episode, "How to find your place as a new stepdad", with Zach Vertz and Scott Martindale. This podcast is for you if you’re a new stepdad, you’re wanting to bond with your stepchildren, or you’re feeling discouraged as a stepdad. Zach graduated from DBU and worked as a Youth Pastor for 3 years. Then, got married to his wife, Brenda. She had a daught...

We are so excited to announce our new podcast episode, “Allowing the Holy Spirit to Guide Your Marriage”, with Jen Weaver. Jen is a wife, mom of two young boys, and currently serves as a ministry coach. She is the author of “A Wife’s Secret to Happiness.” We were so blessed by this conversation and are so excited to share it with you! ⁠ IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:⁠ - How to pray together in marri...

We are so excited to announce our new podcast episode, “Dealing with Child Manipulation and Parent Alienation”, with Dr. Les Carter. Dr. Les Carter is an author, psychotherapist, and counselor with 40+ years of experience in the field. He is the author of over 20 books and resources including "The Anger Trap" and "When Pleasing You is Killing Me".  IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:...

We are so excited to announce our new podcast episode, “Single Parents and The Freedom Journey”, with Samantha Golden. Samantha is the Women’s Pastor at the Gateway NFW Campus. She is also the CEO of She Rises and Co-founder of the non-profit group, Help Her Rise. Pastor Samantha is the Chairman of the board of Embrace Grace and on the Advisory board of Hope Academy. She is a wife, mother, and gra...

We are so excited to share this week’s episode, "Starting The Conversation: Blended Families & The Church", with Scott and Vanessa Martindale. Scott and Vanessa founded Blended Kingdom Families in 2020 with a God-given desire to encourage and equip remarried couples, blended families, and local churches across the nation.  Since both Scott and Vanessa grew up in blended families, the...

We are so excited to announce our new podcast episode, "Marital Infidelity: A Story of Redemption", with Bob and Audrey Meisner. The Meisners are best-selling authors, conference speakers, and founders of Love Married Life. They both have their doctoral degrees in ministry and specialize in helping marriages build and maintain phenomenal love. Their message of hope is authenticated by th...

We are so excited to share this week’s episode, "Litigation: Practical and Spiritual Advice", with Scott and Vanessa Martindale. Scott and Vanessa Martindale are the founders of Blended Kingdom Families, a ministry that exists to break the cycle of divorce, equip marriages, and unite blended families with the truth of God's Word. Scott and Vanessa grew up in blended families and hav...

We are so excited to announce our new podcast episode, "Conquering Shame, Choosing Hope", with Toni Collier. Toni Collier is the Co-Lead Pastor of Hillsong Atlanta and founder of an international women’s ministry called Broken Crayons Still Color that helps women process through brokenness and get to hope. She is a speaker, host, and consultant that has helped organizations with creative...

We are so excited to share this week’s episode, "Blended Families From a Child's Perspective" with BKF's very own administrative coordinator, Emily Schwartz. At age 11, Emily and her four siblings moved from Florida to Texas, where they were adopted by her aunt and uncle. When her family blended, she gained three more siblings, making her one of eight children. This past June,...

We are so excited to share this week’s episode, "Letting Go of Expectations", with Andrea Fortenberry. Andrea is a writer, speaker, and Bible teacher. She is the host of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering, a podcast that equips moms to find freedom from perfectionism and show up for the life God has for them. She is on staff with MOPS International as an Executive Leadership Coach, w...

We are so excited to share this week’s episode, “Pre-Marriage Prep: Am I Ready to Blend?”, with Scott Kedersha. Scott got married on September 15, 2001 to his lovely wife Kristen. Soon after, the Kedershas moved to Dallas so he could attend seminary. The Kedersha family thought they’d be in Texas for four years and then move out of state soon after. 19 years and four boys later, however, they’re s...

We are so excited to share this week’s episode, “Adding an 'Ours' Baby in Your Blended Family”, with Heidi Farrell. Heidi Farrell is a stepmom and mom of five, whose ages range from 23 down to 5 years old.  She and her husband have seen the full range of child development in their house...often all at once!  Heidi loves connecting with moms and stepmoms by coaching and encouraging them o...

We are so excited to share this week’s episode, “Processing Grief with Your Children After Divorce”, with Lauren Reitsema. Lauren’s interest in relationship skills began when her parents divorced after almost 20 years of marriage. Seeking to understand better patterns for her own future legacy, she earned a Bachelor in Communication from TCU. Lauren is the author of In Their Shoes, a book dedicate...

We are so excited to share this week’s episode, “Stepparenting: Where is the reward?”, with our founders, Scott and Vanessa Martindale. As a Christian Licensed Professional Counselor, Scott specializes in counseling blended families, marriage, and pre-marriage with over 13 years of experience. Scott’s heart is to partner with married couples and families as they navigate the beautiful processes of...

We are so excited to share this week’s episode, “Divorce, Remarriage, & Blended Families”, with special guest, Pastor Jimmy Evans. Jimmy Evans is the founder and president of XO Marriage, a ministry that is devoted to helping couples thrive in strong and fulfilling marriages. After serving as senior pastor of Trinity Fellowship Church in Amarillo, Texas for 30 years, he now serves as apostolic...