Blended Kingdom Families Podcast

This is the fifth episode in our series on the biological parent-stepparent relationship. Vanessa and Scott talk about the benefits of developing a good relationship–and possibly a friendship–with our ex and their spouse. They discuss how these relationships can make co-parenting smoother and help our children and stepchildren thrive in the home and beyond. We pray this podcast blessed you today! ...

This is the fourth episode in our series on the biological parent-stepparent relationship. Vanessa and Scott discuss how a good relationship with your ex-spouse can make co-parenting smoother and help our children and stepchildren thrive in the home and beyond.  We pray this podcast blessed you today!  #blendedkingdomfamilies #restoredfamilymovement #christianfamilypodcast #christianpodcasts #copa...

This is the third episode in our series on the relationship between biological parents and stepparents. Scott and Vanessa talk about parent alienation and child manipulation and its negative effects on children of divorce. They talk about repairing your relationship with your ex (if possible) for the sake of the kids and for your own mental health.  We pray this podcast blessed you today!  #blende...

In this episode, Scott and Vanessa Martindale talk about expectations, how comparison affects identity, and the unique but different roles of parents and stepparents in blended families. They also offer suggestions for overcoming comparison and competition. Want to join the Blended Kingdom Families Community? Connect with us: Instagram , Facebook , YouTube , To support this ministry and help ensur...

Rachel Scott joins us on the podcast for a discussion about biological and stepparent relationships. She joins Scott and Vanessa to talk about the problem of comparison and competition and the reasons those traps surface, particularly for women. They talk about the value of humility and empathy in the biological parent/stepparent relationship and offer suggestions for better interactions.   Websit...

This is the fourth episode on mental health in blended families. In this segment, Scott and Vanessa sit down with Sonia Noorany, a licensed professional counselor, to talk about generational trauma. They define it and identify ways to recognize it, and they talk about EMDR, a unique therapeutic tool for dealing with past trauma. We pray this podcast blessed you today!  Want to join the Blended Kin...

Kammerin Hunt, former youth minister and currently a pastoral counselor with SEVN Therapy, is in the house! He joins Scott and Vanessa to talk about parenting–the fears, the struggles, and the need to give grace to ourselves. They offer a peek behind the counseling curtain and explain what children and teens are thinking and feeling, and they offer suggestions for getting help for kids when they n...

In this final episode of Season 1, Scott and Vanessa look back at their favorite topics and the importance of mental health. They also share the subject they’ll be talking about to kick off Season 2. Want to join the Blended Kingdom Families Community? Connect with us: Instagram , Facebook , YouTube , To support this ministry and help ensure that blended families around the world continue to recei...

Alicia Williams, LPC, joins Scott and Vanessa for this episode. Together, they discuss the signs that tell you it’s time to see a counselor. They highlight the misconceptions about therapy and discuss the benefits of having an unbiased counselor to speak into your situation.  We pray this podcast blessed you today!  #blendedkingdomfamilies #restoredfamilymovement #blendedfamiliespodcast #stepfamil...

This podcast builds on Part 1 and Part 2 of Co-Parenting Versus Parallel Parenting. Scott and Vanessa discuss the process of navigating back and forth between co-parenting and parallel parenting in different stages of the child’s life. They also offer suggestions for how to avoid contention in the co-parenting relationship.  Want to join the Blended Kingdom Families Community? Connect with us: Ins...

This episode features Sean Reed, pastoral counselor and Director of Operations and Outreach at Sevn Therapy. He talks with Scott and Vanessa about the importance of empathy within the blended family. They talk about the role of empathy in conflict resolution, triggers, anxiety, and parenting.  We pray this podcast blessed you today! #blendedkingdomfamilies #restoredfamilymovement Want to join the...

This episode is the second in a series on co-parenting vs. parallel parenting. Scott and Vanessa focus on parallel parenting, the reasons why ex-spouses may choose it over co-parenting, and situations in which parallel parenting can be extremely beneficial or supportive. They explain how parallel parenting can affect a child, and they offer a word of encouragement for parents in high-conflict situ...

This episode features a conversation with Heather Seguin, a licensed counselor specializing in couple’s therapy.  Vanessa and Scott talk with Heather about building and rebuilding trust in marriage, working through trauma, and navigating difficult conversations.  We pray this podcast blessed you today! #blendedkingdomfamilies #restoredfamilymovement Want to join the Blended Kingdom Families Commun...

This episode is the first in a series on co-parenting vs. parallel parenting. Scott and Vanessa briefly define the two styles of parenting. They also discuss the benefits of co-parenting for the children, and they offer a few ideas for developing a better co-parenting relationship. Want to join the Blended Kingdom Families Community? Connect with us: Instagram , Facebook , YouTube , To support thi...

In this episode, Scott and Vanessa dive into the topic of past trauma and the triggers that often accompany them. They define trauma and triggers, identify common origins of trauma, and explain how men and women express their triggers differently. They also provide suggestions for how husbands and wives can support, encourage, and help each other work through trauma.  We pray this podcast blessed...

In this episode, Scott and Vanessa talk about the power of self-talk and positive affirmation. They discuss the role that thoughts play in our beliefs and our actions. They also provide several examples of truths we can speak over ourselves to counter the enemy’s lies.  Want to join the Blended Kingdom Families Community? Connect with us: Instagram , Facebook , YouTube , To support this ministry a...

This episode features Alex and Marshall Dilworth, a blended couple learning how to do life together. They talk with our host Vanessa Martindale about the different dynamics involved in both the co-parenting relationship and the relationship with the children. They offer suggestions on how spouses can support each other as they engage with co-parents and as they parent. We pray this podcast blessed...

This episode features Scott and Vanessa Martindale as they talk about how projection takes place in blended families. They define and offer examples of projection, and they share tips on how you can respond when someone tries to project their emotions onto you. Want to join the Blended Kingdom Families Community? Connect with us: Instagram , Facebook , YouTube , To support this ministry and help e...

Special guest and BKF team member Alex Dilworth joins Vanessa in the studio to talk about co-parenting. They talk about the unique challenges of being a single parent and co-parenting, some good practices for the co-parenting relationship, and mistakes they have made and want you to avoid. We pray this podcast blessed you today!  #blendedkingdomfamilies #restoredfamilymovement Want to join the Ble...

Pastor Charla Janecka M.A., LPC-A, joins Vanessa Martindale as they discuss trauma and triggers in remarriage and blended families. They discuss the physiological elements of trauma and triggers and how to identify triggers. They highlight resources for individuals, and highlight the importance of working through your past trauma so that it doesn’t sabotage your current marriage and blended family...

Dr. Cassie Reid joins Scott and Vanessa Martindale in the studio again to talk about a common issue co-parents face: lack of communication. They talk about what motivates a co-parent to keep their ex-spouse out of the loop in making decisions about their children. They also talk about repercussions of not communicating– the children bear the consequences.  We pray this podcast blessed you today! #...

In this episode, licensed therapist Scott Martindale talks about gaslighting. He gives listeners a working definition (think manipulating a person in order to control them), provides examples, and offers suggestions for dealing with it in relationships.  Want to join the Blended Kingdom Families Community? Connect with us: Instagram , Facebook , YouTube , To support this ministry and help ensure t...

Dr. Cassie Reid is back in the studio! In this episode, Scott and Vanessa Martindale talk with Dr. Reid about what to do when your co-parent holds different faith beliefs than you do. They discuss the importance of respect, laying a solid foundation in your home, and living out your faith for your children. They also talk about the danger of using faith as a tool for child manipulation and parent...

This podcast focuses on the value and importance of setting goals for yourself and your blended family. Scott and Vanessa define SMART goals and explain how to set them and work toward them. Want to join the Blended Kingdom Families Community? Connect with us: Instagram , Facebook , YouTube , To support this ministry and help ensure that blended families around the world continue to receive biblic...

In this final episode of the series, “Beginning to Blend,” Scott and Vanessa talk about the importance of keeping your marriage as the top priority (after Christ) in your blended family. They offer practical suggestions for guarding and cultivating your relationship with your spouse when the nitty-gritty of real life makes blended family life a challenge. We pray this podcast blessed you today! #b...