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PODCAST

Enjoying Your Blended Family

Randall & Scarlett Tandy

Welcome to Enjoying Your Blended Family! We bring new episodes every Monday and Friday. Mondays are on hot topics in blended families and Fridays are all about fun ideas you can do with your blended family. This podcast is all about strengthening your blended family relationships and having more fun, giving you hope and encouragement so everyone is enjoying the journey together.

kids & family parenting

All Episodes

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199. When You Go Through the Fire in Your Stepfamily...

Enjoying Your Blended Family ·

2023/09/05

This week I talked with Ginger from The Family Core over chapters 1 & 2 of the Blended and Redeemed book by Scott and Vanessa from Blended Kingdom Family. We created a virtual book club so you can join us in discussing these very important stepfamily topics. This week we discussed what it’s like going through the fire in your stepfamily and how God uses those things to refine each of us. We also talk about the role the church plays in helping stepfamilies succeed. If you want a chance to win

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50:26

198. Problems With Extra Curricular Activities in a...

Enjoying Your Blended Family ·

2023/08/28

We love our kids and want to give them all the best opportunities possible, and we should. We believe extracurricular activities teach our kids many life lessons and give them a sense of belonging, which we know is something our stepfamilies need. But there are some things we need to keep in mind to show our kids we love, support, and prioritize them. In today’s episode, we talk about 3 things to consider to move past the problems so you can enjoy your blended family’s extracurricular. EPISODE

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41:33

197. Do You Carry Your Stepfamilies Mental Load?

Enjoying Your Blended Family ·

2023/08/21

There are 2 sides to running a family. The actual chores/task that need to be done and the mental load of thinking about all the things that need to be done. This typically falls on one person intentionally or unintentionally. Your family comes together and falls into a natural rhythm and there are many tasks you are 100% ok with taking on the sole responsibility for and there are other areas you become resentful for. In this episode we want to unpack the mental load, have healthy conversations

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40:16

196. Help for Military (STEP) Families With...

Enjoying Your Blended Family ·

2023/08/14

A major contributing factor in my divorce was due to being a military family. We were young and dumb when we got married and within months 9/11 happened and we were faced with a life altering future like many others. 4 years later, 2 kids, multiple moves and a deployment leaving my ex husband with PTSD and myself with anxiety, we lacked the support and resources of navigating civilian life. That is why I jumped at an opportunity to talk with the co-founders of Live the Life, who provide resources

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39:56

195. Celebrating Your Anniversary is Vital for Your...

Enjoying Your Blended Family ·

2023/08/07

If you have been divorced, you have the gift of understanding how precious marriage is. You know how a relationship can go from good to bad and what factors contribute to that. You know the pain of that fall out for everyone involved. On our 2nd anniversary a divorced woman gave us this advice…“Never stop doing this, keep making it a priority to date each other and going on getaways like this.” She had so much regret in her voice. Those words took root in our hearts that day and we lived by them

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01:01:22

194. Living With Chronic Illness Guest Holly Davis

Enjoying Your Blended Family ·

2023/07/25

Blending a stepfamily is hard enough, but if you have a chronic illness it makes it that much more difficult. What would you do if you went from living your busy active mom life to being stripped of the ability to do everyday tasks like eating or leaving your house? For many of us, it’s unimaginable, but that is what happened to Holly from Well Blended Life. Today she shares her story and resources with anyone who finds themself living with a chronic illness. Chronic illness affects all areas of

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01:03:04

193. What Are You Scared Of? | Guest Jen from Thrive...

Enjoying Your Blended Family ·

2023/07/17

What are you scared of? Our fears can be silly things, irrational or justifiable. But the truth is regardless of the reason we're scared, it can play a huge impact on how we enjoy our life, parent, and even chase after what we want. This episode is all about doing things that scare you. When you push past the fear, you discover a sense of power and courage you didn’t know you had. You also get to experience things you only dreamed about. This isn’t just about a career but enjoying deeper connections

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50:36

192. How to Live With a Dysfunctional Family Guest:...

Enjoying Your Blended Family ·

2023/07/10

This episode is all about how to live with your DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY. Don’t be ashamed, we all have them, heck sometimes we are them! I talked with christian marriage counselor Jamie Bailey about recognizing the dysfunction in yourself or other family members and how to move forward in a positive, healthy way. You are not your past, you can break cycles and that is why we talk openly about important topics like this. Follow Expedition Marriage on Instagram Listen to Expedition Marriage Podcast Grab

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56:53

191. Parenting Teens After Dark with Holly from Well...

Enjoying Your Blended Family ·

2023/07/03

Have you tried to connect with your preteen and teen and get 1 or 2-word phrases back like “I’m fine”, “It’s cool” or “Good” when you ask them about their life? I know this frustrated me. I knew my kids needed a safe place to discuss life, but I wasn’t it! When I heard Holly from Well Blended Life talk about parenting after dark, I thought that was genius!!! I wanted to be able to turn back time to when my kids were in that stage and put these things into action. Some I have learned since then and

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46:21

190. Help, I Can’t Stand My Spouse Guest Kenny &...

Enjoying Your Blended Family ·

2023/06/26

We tell you all the time to have fun with your spouse and you will see less problems. It’s a catch 22 though if you can’t stand your spouse. We get it. When things have gone so wrong for so long, it’s hard to get passed the issues long enough to connect again. Which keeps you in this unhappy marriage cycle. Please if that is you, listen to this episode. We brought in marriage experts that are trained to do marriage intensives. They walk you through the crap to get to the other side where healing

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51:14

189. Benefits of Family Meetings with Alex and Lisa

Enjoying Your Blended Family ·

2023/06/19

Randall and I have heard for years of the importance of having family meetings. We see a common factor in many successfully connected families and that is that communication is key. At the core of that, is giving your family an opportunity to feel seen and heard, in the know, and have a sense of belonging. Family meetings do just that! So why aren’t more families doing it? I believe it’s from a lack of direction. We decided to bring in Family Meeting experts, Lisa and Alex from StepUp Method. They

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54:49

188. Living With Depression Guest Dominique: Finding...

Enjoying Your Blended Family ·

2023/06/12

This episode is near and dear to my heart because Dominique shares her story of living with depression. Although this is not something I personally struggle with, my children have/do. As you know, when your kids hurt, you as a parent would do anything to take away the pain. Dominque came from a blended family and through her upbringing she struggled in her teen years. When I first heard her story, my heart broke because it immediately took me back to the days of walking down that road of despair

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36:43

187. Ways to Connect With Traveling Spouse | Jamee...

Enjoying Your Blended Family ·

2023/06/09

If you or your spouse has to travel ALOT for work and it makes it hard to connect, this episode is for you. Jamee from Date Crates shares 5 ways to connect even when there is physical distance between you. In this episode, she mentions these resources: Marco Polo App-Marco Polo is the video chat app that brings you closer to the people who matter most without asking you to compromise on trust. Masters of Mystery-Virtual Escape Room Beach Date Crate Use the code BFAMILY for 20% OFF Date Crates on

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50:44

186. Is Your Husband Leading Your Home Guest Chris...

Enjoying Your Blended Family ·

2023/06/05

A lot of guys want to be the spiritual leaders of their home but they don’t know how. Chris from Expedition and Randall talk today about how to take the scripture and apply it to your life so you can put it into practice in your family. If this is an area you or your spouse needs help, grab a copy of Men's Devotional for Dads: A Year of Prayers, Guidance, and Wisdom Follow Expedition Marriage on Instagram EPISODE RESOURCES: If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this…

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48:41

185. A Husband's Thoughts on Date Night

Enjoying Your Blended Family ·

2023/06/01

In today’s episode, I asked Randall questions about our date nights. I often feel like date night is just another thing on his task list. I know he works hard and I don’t want date nights to feel like more work. Because of this, I will avoid planning anything. On the other hand, though, we both have learned to recognize when we need more quality time together because we become more annoyed with each other. Does that happen in your marriage? So I know we need more time together. I feel stuck and

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36:30

184. Take the STEP out of STEPFAMILY

Enjoying Your Blended Family ·

2023/05/27

In today’s episode, we share with you a tool that can help you take the STEP out of STEPFAMILY. They say it takes on average 7 years to BLEND and that is true, but if you do these things, your family will start connecting much faster. Not only as a whole but in each of the individual relationships as well. Can you imagine what it would feel like to have everyone in your stepfamily healthy emotionally and mentally? That happens when they feel connected with people they love. This Stepfamily Jumpstart

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01:00:27

183. Did You Grow Up in Dysfunction Like Me?

Enjoying Your Blended Family ·

2023/05/22

In today’s episode, I give you the cliff notes of my life. I can sum it up in one word, DYSFUNCTIONAL. When in reality, we are so hard on ourselves and our parents. We do our best with the resources available to us. But just because we come from dysfunction doesn’t mean we have to continue the cycle. There is a better way and it isn’t by going the complete opposite way like I did. Stick with me, and find out what that better way is. EPISODE RESOURCES: I mentioned an Instagram Live in this

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51:42

182. Teach Your Family to Enjoy Other Cultures...

Enjoying Your Blended Family ·

2023/05/19

In today’s world, with all the HATE that we see, this family has created a way for your family to not only embrace cultural differences but also enjoy them together. If you are thinking I can’t afford that, today you’ll learn some out-of-the-box ways you can! Here's Mandi’s blog post on Travel the World Without Leaving Home: 5 Fun Activities for Exploring Cultural Diversity with Your Kids But if you like the “done for you” approach we highly recommend trying a box! Skip the drive-thru one day

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45:35

181. God is in Your Stepfamily Story

Enjoying Your Blended Family ·

2023/05/15

Today’s episode will sound a little different. After a fun weekend with my adult stepdaughter, I discussed how I have experienced God in the middle of my divorce, through the hardest parts of our blending journey, and even now when our adult choices cause confusion and chaos as our kids begin to start their own lives. I discussed this on my morning devo called Prayers From a Mom, there was so much stepfamily talk I felt God wanted me to share it with you here as well. If you are in the middle

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42:10

180. [FF] Hiking with Children Brings Your Family...

Enjoying Your Blended Family ·

2023/05/12

Have you ever wanted to get outside more or start hiking but you have kids and it seems impossible? In today’s episode, I talked with Stevie about the benefits of getting outside and hiking with your family. Like many of us, she was tired of the busyness and mental load of running a household. She started looking for something different and they fell in love with hiking as a family. She takes her toddler, teen, and those in-between for day trips hiking. She finds it helps her family connect not to

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