“When Blending Hurts Before It Heals”

About this episode

An honest conversation about the unseen pain at the beginning of a blended family.

When Blending Hurts Before It Heals is an honest conversation about the unseen pain at the beginning of a blended family. Priscilla, shares what it’s like to step into a broken family as an outsider—navigating unspoken resistance, old wounds, and the loneliness that often comes with trying to love people who aren’t ready to trust you yet. James opens up about the helplessness of being in the middle, wanting to protect while also honoring his children, our past, and the slow work of healing. We talk about resentment, rejection, and all the tension that comes with believing that God is moving even when the fruit isn’t visible yet.

People in this episode

Hosts: Priscilla, James

Topics covered

• blended family
• pain
• healing
• trust
• resentment
• rejection

Keywords

• family dynamics
• emotional healing
• trust issues

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: When Blending Hurts Before It Heals

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