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LEGACY, TRUTHS AND MYTHS in stepfamily life. Dan and Rebecca throw out for discussion the thought "What kind of LEGACY do you want to leave for your blended family?" In the year 2031 what will your family remember as strengths or weaknesses? Will you still celebrate family gatherings and holidays all together? You can if you follow the basics that the Bible holds, along with Dan and Rebecca's encouragement and insight. WHAT YOU DO NOW WILL AFFECT 2031. There are TRUTHS and there are MYTHS in stepfamilies. Some basic fundamental life Truths exist and are discussed. Next week the MYTHS will be discussed. For Dan and Rebecca, having just had there week include spending time with ZIG ZIGLAR and Jean Ziglar ('The Redhead' as Zig likes to call her), they refer often to the American Icon's wisdom for marriage, family, life and relationships. Julie Ziglar Norman and her husband Jim Norman will be a part of the speaking team as The Bonded Family moves into 2010. Jim and Julie are themselves in a blended family and know firsthand the trials and joys. The BLENDED FAMILY TODAY co-hosts speak and draw often from Zig's books and philosophy's. Clearly Zig Ziglar's foundation in his success he attributes to his relationship with the Lord. This program is full of Zig-isms. And you'll hear from ELVIS. Push play to hear! ZIG ZIGLAR books Dan and Rebecca draw on are: POSITIVE PARENTING IN A NEGATIVE WORLD and CONFESSIONS OF A HAPPY CHRISTIAN as well as many others available now via: http://www.ziglar.com/shop/ Click on the BOOKS section or enjoy DVD's, CD's etc. Tell 'em THE BONDED FAMILY sent you there way. If these FREE PODCASTS are a positive impact for your marriage or family, please forward them to friends and family. Also, if you feel led to contribute to the expenses associated with the continued radio program, please consider contributing to the ministry by clicking on the PAYPAL button to the right. Your information is safe with PAYPAL, America's leading security conscience online payment system.

American Family Radio Interview 'THOMAS A', Host of "The Home Stretch" heard daily on KCFN 91.1 FM. Discussing Blended Family dynamics and upcoming Wichita KS conference.

In a SPECIAL EDITION - BLENDED FAMILY TODAY on Prime Time Wednesday night 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm radio via Union Broadcasting we recognized NATIONAL STEPFAMILY DAY. Special thanks to HotTalk 1510 AM / Union Broadcasting Corp (UBC) for allowing us to pre-empt ESPN Sports Radio for this Special Edition. We believe that UBC and The Bonded Family made radio and broadcast history this night as the first ever dedicated show to encourage the 20+ million stepfamily households in America. Thanks UBC! PAT WILLIAMS was the special guest. Pat knows large families as a Dad to 19 children, and he shares his own blended family story. Pat also shares his God-given humor, stories and motivation with our listeners. VISIT PAT AT: www.patwilliamsmotivate.com Christy Borgeld, the Founder of National Stepfamily Day, also was on the program calling in from Michigan. Christy began her special day efforts over a decade ago and continues to work hard for families across America. Her website is: www.nationalstepfamilyday.com Bill Nicks, is a Dr. James Naismith impersonator, and shares the story of basketball, character, teamwork, faith, family and fun. Bill Nicks is available to speak to groups. Reach Bill at: HistoryKC@gmail.com IF YOU ENJOY THIS PROGRAM AND PODCAST, PLEASE CONSIDER CONTRIBUTING TO OUR EFFORTS TO SERVE BLENDED FAMILIES BY CONTRIBUTING VIA THE PAYPAL BUTTON TO THE RIGHT OF THIS PAGE. PAYPAL IS AN EXCEPTIONALLY SAFE WAY TO CONTRIBUTE AS YOUR INFORMATION REMAINS PRIVATE. VISIT US AT : WWW.THEBONDEDFAMILY.COM TUNE IN EACH SUNDAY AM AT 8:00 AM (CST) via streaming audio by going to www.thebondedfamily.com/blendedfamilyradio and clicking on the large HotTalk 1510 LOGO on the right side of page. It will take you to the audio stream during the program.

The "Bitter Root" in blended families is known by many names and damages children and parental relationships. Scripture shares in HEBREWS 12 : 14-15 ... '...make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.' God wants us to work to 'live in peace'...yet often a 'bitter root' from divorce damages and causes... Indoctrination. Parental Alienation. Brainwashing. Whatever it's called...it damages hearts and minds. Dan and Rebecca Snell hear often from step-families via mail and at their B3 Conferences (From Broken to Blended to BONDED) conferences about the hurtful nature of the 'other home' or the 'former spouse'. Or how a child has developed innocently a bitter root in their attitude toward a parent. In their B3 Conferences Dan and Rebecca address the 'bitter root' issue and this week they talk about a very controversial subject. This program sheds some light onto the subject, answers questions and in general points to the human heart weakness that we can ask God to change to help irradicate this. GRANPARENTS, AUNTS AND UNCLES, NEIGHBORS, SCHOOL COUNSELORS and ANYONE who comes in contact and sense the 'bitter root' trying to diminish the other parent can be a part of the solution and not just let the issue become even worse.

BLENDED FAMILY TODAY was honored to have Dr. Bob Reccord on the radio program as he called in from Florida, just berore teaching at NorthStar Community Church. Dr. Reccord, along with his Wife Cheryl, are the Founders of TOTAL LIFE IMPACT. VISIT TODAY: www.TotalLifeImpact.com FORGIVENESS in marriage, family and especially divorce, re-marriage and stepfamily life is often a giant mountain to climb. Often Blended Families struggle due to harden hearts and relationships that struggle due to 'baggage' that is being carried from prior marriage or thinking. Forgiveness is also one of the most hardest issues to work through. Wounds can run deep. Dr. Reccord applies outstanding stories, examples and some reach in the heart straight talk to address the issue of FORGIVENESS. PATRICIA PLUMB is President of THE FORGIVENESS INSTITUTE, and we were very fortunate to have her be in studio. Patricia Plumb is based in Kansas City and will return to the studio next week for the continuation of the topic on FORGIVENESS. You can reach her at : theforgivenessinstitute154@gmail.com IF YOU ARE BLESSED BY THIS RADIO MINISTRY.... PLEASE consider clicking on the PAYPAL button to the right and contributing to the ministry. Any amount is appreciated. Radio time costs money. No money, no mission. We first encourage you to support your local church and then if we are blessing you, contribute here. PLEASE ALSO FORWARD THIS FREE PODCAST TO AS MANY BLENDED FAMILY FRIENDS AND RELATIVES YOU CAN SO THEY MAY BE ENCOURAGED AND FIND HOPE IF THEY ARE STRUGGLING.

HOLIDAY TIME - Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Years, whatever the special time of year often bring for stepfamilies some of the most trying and challenging dynamics. We know that God has a different plan for you and your family. The two boys in the picture above cared not about blood, yet instead about friendship, love and the fun in being step-brothers having fun as they raced down the trail one Christmas morning in their new go-cart. The did not see the 'step', they just saw 'family' and joy-filled excitement. They didn't need to be told how to just be at peace, who to love or how to think. Children instinctively want to be loved and give love. God can creat a special bond, even through being of seperate fathers or mothers. Their Heavenly Father has a better plan. The joy of togetherness. Being 'bonded' to Him to be better able to be strong as a family. That's God's plan. Apart from that is not from God, it is from our 'self'. Place your trust in God's plan. You'll be amazed. Sometimes we lose track of the of the message in Matthew Chapter Five in the Beatitudes. Today, as you listen to this radio podcast...pull out the Bible and read Matthew Chapter 5 and read and re-read Verses 7 - 11 and take them to heart for your family. You'll be blessed to repeat them daily for the next 40 days. Try this...Be a PEACEMAKER this year in your Family. Be PURE IN HEART, SHOW MERCY and BE GLAD! Be a happy person and make sure your face gets the message! Dan and Rebecca discuss practical tips and share insight as to the 'natural' events that sometimes create conflict between households. Remember...you know SOMEBODY in high places who can take those 'natural' life struggles and bring about good (Romans 8:28) supernaturally. This radio message is for parents AND Grandparents AND Brothers and Sisters, Aunts and Uncles, Neighbors, Friends and Pastors. The extended Family and Friends often hear the 'stories' of conflict and 'the other house'. Rise up! Be Leaders! Be Set Apart! This message is for all who 'love' their family members, especially ones in challenging scenarios! We quote Zig Ziglar... "No Stinkin' Thinkin'" allowed. If we all 'tune in' to the Truth (God's Word) and what to do, they can be a true friend or ally....not just a enabler of the negative. GEORGE BARNA of Barna.org, the research giant, share that 80%+ of Americans say the 'believe in God'. Yet...he also shares...that 66% put God on the shelf and don't integrate Him into our daily walk. THAT IS THE MESSAGE OF THE BONDED FAMILY. GOD CAN take your situation from Broken to Blended to Bonded. We can all INTEGRATE God into our words, thoughts and deeds! Then watch what God can do! KEEP LOOKING UP! Visit us at: www.thebondedfamily.com Please donate with the PAYPAL BUTTON to the right so we may keep these podcasts FREE.

Do you ever feel alone? Living in a stepfamily makes you feel like NOBODY UNDERSTANDS YOU! Well guess what! God does! He loves you! His promises are real! His people throughout history have faced family dynamics that make your trials appear small. GOD'S BEEN THERE! He'll help you throught the waters if you ask. BLENDED FAMILY TODAY, the radio outreach to stepfamilies of THE BONDED FAMILY is excited to air a SPECIAL GUEST... nationally recognized blended family expert, author, columnist and herself a blended family Mom, JILL BROOKE. Jill is also a trained Stepfamily Coach. JILL BROOKE joined Dan and Rebecca Snell to discuss some cultural challenges facing blended families today in America. Jill also highlighted some noted Biblical figures, who themselves were in a broken family environment, who God used mightily even though they came from a formerly broken family life. JILL BROOKE has been a contributor to CBS" The Early Show and a former on-air CNN correspondent. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Forbes FYI, Chicago Tribune, Harper's Bazaar and New York magazine. She has also written columns for such rivals as the New York Post and The New York Daily News while miraculously keeping on good terms with both papers. Her skill in diplomacy is why she is an expert on divorce, as well as the fact she is a stepfamily certified coach. Jill Brooke has a new book coming out in 2010 and we will keep you posted as to availability. You can connect with and/or follow JILL BROOKE on Facebook and Twitter. The Bonded Family and Jill intend to work together to shape the future of stepfamily life in America. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- IF YOU ENJOY THIS PODCAST, AND ARE A FREQUENT LISTENER TO BLENDED FAMILY TODAY, WE ASK YOU TO PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A CONTRIBUTION TO THE RADIO MINISTRY SO THAT IT MAY CONTINUE IN IT'S SAME FORMAT. Click on the PAYPAL button to the right. Special thanks for all listeners. Visit our website: www.THEBONDEDFAMILY.com Visit our BLOG: www.BLENDEDFAMILYTODAY.com Join us on TWITTER: www.twitter.com/blendedfamilies Be our FACEBOOK pal: www.facebook.com/blendedfamilies View our YOUTUBE movies: http://www.youtube.com/blendedfamilies REACH US WITH QUESTIONS for future programs at: Radio@thebondedfamily.com KEEP LOOKING UP!

ZIG ZIGLAR IS AN AMERICAN TREASURE. AN INSPIRATIONAL ICON. Zig has passed on to the next generation the same heart of service and inspiration. BLENDED FAMILY TODAY interviews Zig's son Tom Ziglar, CEO of Ziglar Corporation and daughter Julie Ziglar Norman, who along with her husband Jim Norman are in a blended family. Tom, Julie and Jim are all on the program podcast. You often hear program co-host Dan Snell quote and even have a little fun with the listeners by impersonating Zig Ziglar. Now hear from Zig's family who have heard the messages, quotes, quips and wisdom for the last 40+ years. Dan is excited and we know you will be too. Tom, Julie and Jim share special Ziglar family stories to brighten your heart. Their love for their Mom and Dad, and Family, is one that should be echoed across America in every family. Tom Ziglar, who now leads the Ziglar Corporation as CEO ( www.ziglar.com ) has emerged as a 'go to' resource for sharing motivation and inspiration online, via Twitter and other technologies. Find Tom on Twitter.com Then simply search for @TOMZIGLAR Jim and Julie share insight to motivate stepfamilies to know they can find success. They've done it! Julie and Jim are experts in marriage communication. Jim led Ziglar Corporation in the 90's and Julie grew up around her Dad Zig, so they also know that "Stinkin' Thinkin" is not allowed in families, especially in stepfamilies trying to 'bond' together through Christ-centered unity in the home. Julie and Jim can be found at www.GrowingUpZiglar.com We also discuss Zig Ziglar's new book arriving on shelves October 27th. Co-authored by Julie Ziglar Norman. It's called "EMBRACE THE STRUGGLE" and as always, it will inspire you to face your trials head on and work your way 'to the top'. IF YOU ENJOY BLENDED FAMILY TODAY, please consider clicking on the PAYPAL button to the right and donate whatever amount you feel led to. Radio does take an investment. We want to continue to provide Encouragement and Hope through Blended Family Today, but it does take financial resources. Please consider assisting our efforts. We also very much appreciate your ideas and encouragement sent to: radio@thebondedfamily.com GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP LOOKING UP!

2nd in a Series on FORGIVENESS. Without forgiveness, so many other areas of family life can be messed up. Listen and see if you don't catch a glimpse of what you may be experiencing yourself. Dan and Rebecca Snell on BLENDED FAMILY TODAY explore and encourage on the topic of FORGIVENESS. Special Guest: PATRICIA PLUMB, President of The Forgiveness Institute. Reach Patricia at: theforgivenessinstitute154@gmail.com VIST THE BONDED FAMILY AT: www.TheBondedFamily.com Reach us at: radio@thebondedfamily.com IF YOU ARE ENJOYING THIS RADIO PROGRAM FOR STEPFAMILIES, PLEASE HELP US KEEP IT ON THE AIR. CONSIDER DONATING VIA THE PAYPAL BUTTON TO THE RIGHT. ANY ANOUNT APPRECIATED. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR OCTOBER 4TH PROGRAM. Guests with be Zig Ziglar's son, daughter and son-in-law. TOM ZIGLAR, JULIE ZIGLAR NORMAN and JIM NORMAN will be live on the air on October 4th 8:00 - 9:00 am (CST) Listen in Kansas City on HotTalk 1510 AM or via streaming audio on the web at www.thebondedfamily.com/blendedfamilyradio THEN CLICK ON THE HotTalk 1510 AM logo on the right. It will take you to their audio stream live.

THE BONDED FAMILY presents BLENDED FAMILY TODAY. With Dan and Rebecca Snell, Co-Founders of The Bonded Family Special Guest: Carey Casey