From Divorce to Blended Family | Vanessa and Scott Martindale

Are blended families truly “broken”? Vanessa and Scott Martindale, founders of Blended Kingdom Families, share their incredible testimony of healing, redemption, and hope after divorce. In this heartfelt Focus on the Family interview, they walk through how God helped them overcome inner vows, spiritual battles, and parenting challenges to build a Christ-centered, blended family. Whether you're remarried, in a step-parenting role, or just looking for biblical encouragement for your marriage, this episode is packed with practical advice and truth that will inspire and equip you. Get their book Blended and Redeemed here: https://bit.ly/4ogdYwY --- Chapters: 0:00 – Intro: Why God’s Design for Marriage Still Works 2:35 – Vanessa’s Inner Vow After Divorce & the Power of Prayer 6:48 – How Inner Vows Can Sabotage Future Blessings 10:12 – A Dream in the Fire: God’s Message in Their Refining Season 14:25 – 4 Practical Marriage Touchpoints (Check-ins, Prayer, Date Nights, Meetings) 18:32 – Prioritizing Marriage Over Children in Blended Families 21:45 – How Stepparents Can Build Trust and Patience Over Time 24:36 – You Are Not Broken: Hope and Redemption in Christ --- Check out Focus on the Family on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/focusonthefamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/focusonthefamily X: https://twitter.com/FocusFamily --- #FocusontheFamily #ChristianMarriage #BlendedFamily #FaithAndFamily #MarriageRestoration #ChristianTestimony #BiblicalCounseling #StepParenting #MarriageAdvice #HopeInChrist ---