New Ark | Blended Families

The Power of Words in a Blended Family (This Changes Everything)

Words matter — especially in a blended family. This week we are talking about the weight of the words you use with your spouse and stepkids, and how your vocabulary is q

Discipline in Blended Families | Why It’s Different & How to Get It Right

In this episode, we talk about one of the most sensitive topics in blended families: discipline. We share how discipline with stepchildren works best when biological pare

Do you treat your stepchildren differently?

What does it mean to love like God — unconditionally and without favoritism?  In this episode, Becky and Jeff share how to reflect God’s heart in your blended family by

We Finally Figured Out How to Talk Without Fighting

Communication can make or break a blended family. In this episode of New Ark, we dive deep into how open, faith-filled conversations strengthen marriages, parenting, and

The Hard Truth About Control and Co-Parenting

One of the biggest challenges in blended family life is the fear and anxiety that comes from not having control — wondering what’s happening in the other home, what your

Is Your Ex Affecting Your New Marriage?

In this episode, we’re diving deep into one of the biggest challenges blended families face — navigating co-parenting while protecting your marriage.  We talk about what

From Rock Bottom to Redemption: Our Marriage Story

Our marriage was a disaster. Two broken people trying to make it work without Christ… until we met Jesus, and everything changed. In this episode, we open up about the d

Blended Families: Past Relationships Will Make or Break You

Just as God gave Noah an ark to protect his family and carry them into a new beginning, every blended family faces the question: Who’s in your boat? In this episode of A

Exes, Kids & Marriage: The Truth About Co-Parenting Boundaries

In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of co-parenting after a split or divorce. From navigating boundaries with an ex to prioritizing your marriage and prot

The #1 Thing Your Kids Notice at Home

In this week’s episode, we dive into the heart of authenticity, faith, and family culture, especially in blended homes. Kids are like human lie detectors, and they can se

God’s Blueprint for Blended Families: Gratitude, Joy & Renewal

In this week’s episode, we dive deep into the beauty of blended families and the power of cultivating gratitude, joy, and faith in your home. We explore how small acts of

Navigating Sin, Forgiveness & Grace in Marriage and Family

In this transformative episode, we dive deep into how sin impacts relationships, particularly within marriage and family, and explore practical ways to address it. Learn

Strong Marriages Start Here: The Importance of Roles

In this week’s episode, we discuss the God-given roles within marriage and family and how understanding them builds a strong, Christ-centered home. We unpack what it mean

Helping Blended Families Move From Divided to United

On this week’s episode, Jeff and Becky dive into the importance of unity in your blended family, starting with your marriage. We’re talking about real unity, not just li

Building A Marriage That Lasts: The True Foundation

This week on the New Ark Families Podcast, Jeff and Becky pull back the curtain on what they believe is the true secret to a successful marriage. Spoiler alert: it’s not

Our Family Was Falling Apart... Until We Put Jesus First

Our blended family didn't start off picture-perfect... in fact, it was messy, broken, and falling apart. But when we put Jesus at the center, everything began to cha