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October 13, 2022

Adjustments for Blended Couples

Every marriage goes through a lot of changes at the beginning. That is especially true for blended family couples. John, Greg, and Erin discuss changes that blended families have to walk through, and provide hope to those who struggle with being too attached to their kids. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman and Mr. Ron Deal.

Original Air Date: October 13, 2022
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