We are so excited to share this week’s episode, "The Power of Healthy Community" with Scott and Vanessa Martindale, and Special Guests Zach and Brenda Vertz. This podcast is for you if you’re looking for a like-minded community, you need resources for your blended family, or you’re feeling alone in your life struggles. Zach and Brenda Vertz are a blended family with their two children (and one on the way.) Brenda brings a daughter, Aniya, from her previous marriage, and together they have a one-year-old son, Judah. Zach studied Christian Ministry at Dallas Baptist University and was a youth pastor for three years. Brenda is now a stay-at-home mom but was previously an elementary school teacher. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: - Struggling without community - Resources for blended families - Finding healthy community - Importance of Community for the whole family - And more! This podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! You can also find our podcast on our website at www.blendedkingdomfamilies.com. Be sure to subscribe to never miss an episode!! We pray that this podcast blesses you today! #blendedkingdomfamilies #restoredfamilymovement Want to connect with Zach? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/z_v_c_h/ Want to connect with Brenda? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breadnwater_11/

We are so excited to share this week’s episode, "Blending Families After Tragedy and Loss" with Scott and Vanessa Martindale, and special guest, Jessica Ronne. This podcast is for you if you’re looking for support as a caregiver, would like to learn how to support the caregiving community, or you’re in need of hope in the season of blending your family after tragedy and loss. Jessica and her husband, Ryan, are parents to 8 children one of which, Lucas, has profound special needs. She is an author, speaker, podcast host, documentary producer, caregiver, advocate, and executive producer of “The Lucas Project.” Jessica’s book “Blended with Grit and Grace,” tells the story of her family and their trials and tribulations through stories about their blended life together, and she wrote it as a follow up to her first memoir about meeting Ryan. She and her family live in Michigan and are working to build their dream accessible home. Jessica’s mission through her work with The Lucas Project is to provide recognition and respite to special needs caregivers. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: - Jessica’s story of blending her family after tragedy - Processing grief and healing as a family - The Lucas Project and caring for a child with profound special needs - Walking in obedience to what God is calling you to - And more!! This podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! You can also find our podcast on our website at www.blendedkingdomfamilies.com. Be sure to subscribe to never miss an episode!! We pray that this podcast blesses you today! #blendedkingdomfamilies #restoredfamilymovement Want to connect with Jessica Ronne? Facebook: https://Facebook.com/jessplusthemess Instagram: https://Instagram.com/jessplusthemess Twitter: https://Twitter.com/jessplusthemess Website: www.jessplusthemess.com or www.thelucasproject.org

We are so excited to share this week’s episode, "Taking Steps Towards Inner Healing" with Scott and Vanessa Martindale, and Special Guest Kerrie Oles. This podcast is for you if you’re looking to improve your relationship with God, your spouse, and your family, or you’re looking for practical steps to experience inner healing, or you’re tired of listening to the lies of the enemy and need help leaning into God’s love. Kerrie Oles is funny, authentic, and committed to helping others with the keys to unlock real, healed, and victorious lives. She is a seasoned conference speaker and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to platforms across the country. Her humorous straightforward approach and in-depth biblical insight are healing hearts and transforming lives as she delivers messages of encouragement, freedom, and victory by loving the real and being real. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: - What is Inner Healing? - The importance of being in tune with the Holy Spirit and seeking God’s presence daily - How being before THE truth (God and His Word) will drown out lies of the enemy - Vulnerability breeds vulnerability - And more!! This podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! You can also find our podcast on our website at www.blendedkingdomfamilies.com. Be sure to subscribe to never miss an episode!! We pray that this podcast blesses you today! #blendedkingdomfamilies #restoredfamilymovement Want to connect with Kerrie Oles? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kerriegoles  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerrie_oles Website: www.unlockedministries.com

We are so excited to share this week’s episode, “What is Extraordinary Parenting?” with Scott & Vanessa Martindale, and Special Guest Pastor Jonathan Pokluda. This podcast is for you if you’re looking to learn extraordinary parenting patterns and habits, you need encouragement on boundaries and discipline, or you’re looking for tips on being intentional with the time you have left with your kids in the home. Jonathan “JP” Pokluda is the Lead Pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, TX. He was formerly the leader of The Porch in Dallas, TX which hosted a phenomenal young adult gathering. Pastor Jonathan is the author of the best-selling book, “Welcome to Adulting'', as well as his most recent best-seller, “Outdated”. JP's partner in ministry is Monica, his wife of 16 years, and together they disciple their 3 children, Presley, Finley, and Weston. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: - Modeling a real authentic relationship with Jesus to our children - Preventing the enemy from coming into our homes instead of inviting him in - Modeling forgiveness, grace, setting boundaries, and discipline - And more!! This podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! You can also find our podcast on our website at www.blendedkingdomfamilies.com. Be sure to subscribe to never miss an episode!! We pray that this podcast blesses you today! #blendedkingdomfamilies #restoredfamilymovement Want to connect with Pastor Jonathan Pokluda? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathanbpokluda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jpokluda/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JPokluda Podcast: Becoming Something Podcast with Jonathan Pokluda

We are so excited to share this week’s episode, “Healing and Restoration” with Scott & Vanessa Martindale, and Special Guest Dr. Shannan Crawford. This podcast is for you if you’re interested in learning more about the conscious and unconscious mind, you’re struggling to heal over past hurt and childhood traumas, or you’re in need of healing and restoration. Dr. Shannan Crawford is a licensed clinical psychologist, conference speaker, adjunct professor at The King’s University, podcast host, and leadership consultant. Dr. Shannan Crawford has invested over 15-years in honing strategies for optimal performance for those leading in the creative, corporate, faith-based, and entrepreneurial spaces. Founder of the educational non-profit 7M Culture. She is also the host of the “Unlock U with Dr. Shannan Crawford” podcast in which she uses her experience and passion to help others understand and resolve the unconscious dynamics that have been sabotaging their best efforts.  IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: - The concept of reenactments and how they impact feelings - Passive Aggression: What is it? - Inner Vows & Breaking strongholds - The difference between forgiving and healing - And more!! This podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! You can also find our podcast on our website at www.blendedkingdomfamilies.com. Be sure to subscribe to never miss an episode!! We pray that this podcast blesses you today! #blendedkingdomfamilies #restoredfamilymovement Want to connect with Dr. Shannan Crawford? Website Address: https://www.DrShannanCrawford.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrShannanCrawford1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshannancrawford\

We are so excited to share this week’s episode, “Placing Your Hope in Christ | Overcoming Postpartum Depression” with Scott and Vanessa Martindale, and special guests Daniel, and Ashley Morgan Jackson. This podcast is for you if you’re currently battling Postpartum Depression or any variation of depression or anxiety, or you’re looking for practical and spiritual tips to support a loved one battling depression. Daniel and Ashley have been married for 12 years, and they have 2 little boys. Daniel grew up in a blended family, with 2 half-siblings and 5 full siblings. He graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications. Daniel loves being a dad, husband, and coaching youth sports. Ashley is currently the COMPEL community coordinator. COMPEL is a branch of Proverbs 31 Ministries, which is a writer’s training program. She is the author of “The Blessing of Being Broken” as well as “Called to Build”, a Bible study on the book of Nehemiah. Recently, she released a podcast also by the same name of “Called To Build” in order to equip women to take steps toward the dreams God has placed in their hearts. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: - Enduring through and triumphing over depression - The paralyzing nature of depression - God’s love for you that surpasses understanding - The authority you have after going through the wilderness season - And more!! This podcast is available on all major podcast platforms! You can also find our podcast on our website at www.blendedkingdomfamilies.com. Be sure to subscribe to never miss an episode!! We pray that this podcast blesses you today! #blendedkingdomfamilies #restoredfamilymovement Want to connect with Daniel and Ashley Morgan Jackson? Website: ashleymorganjackson.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AshleyMorganJacksonblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley.morgan.jackson/ Twitter: twitter.com/ashleymjackson