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January 5, 2023

Prioritizing Your Marriage in a Blended Family

Making a blended family marriage work takes relying on God's love and grace. But what do you do when you're struggling to get on the same page spiritually? John and Greg provide hope to couples in blended families where one spouse is trying to serve God, but the other spouse doesn't want to. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman and Mr. Ron Deal.

Original Air Date: January 5, 2023
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