Holding the Line With Love: Boundaries with In-Laws, Blended Families, and Parenting with An Unbelieving Spouse [Q+A]

Holding the Line With Love: Boundaries with In-Laws, Blended Families, and Parenting with An Unbelieving Spouse [Q+A]

From The Mind of a Child by Leslie Dudley Corbell & Diane Doucet Matthews

July 20, 2026 · 17 min

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The episode discusses navigating complex family dynamics in parenting, including blended families and differing faiths between spouses.

→ Prayer Calendar What happens when parenting gets complicated by blended families, boundary-crossing relatives, or an unbelieving spouse? In this episode, we answer real listener questions about some of the most tender and complex relationships in a mother's life. With grace, honesty, and scripture as our guide, we walk through what it looks like to present a united parenting front, navigate family members who push against your values, and faithfully raise children when your spouse does not share your faith. Episode Highlights 00:00 Parenting on a united front 03:40 Navigating blended families 08:00 Setting boundaries when family members cross the line 12:22 Parenting with an unbelieving spouse Please send us your questions if you'd like to have them discussed on the podcast: themindofachildpodcast@gmail.com The Mind of a Child is an early child development podcast that exists to encourage and equip parents to raise their kids to love God and love others. If you're looking for Biblical principles, practical parenting solutions, and science-backed research, our discussions are specifically tailored for you. Our hosts are Leslie Dudley Corbell and Diane Doucet Matthews, who each…

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