Podcast
Beautifully Blended
Hosted by Larry Colbert · EN
Every day, over 1300 new stepfamilies are formed. It's incredibly important to offer the necessary tools to support each family in finding help, hope, and healing.
Larry and Julia, a dedicated couple with 15 years of marriage, are deeply passionate about sharing their stories, offering insights from the Bible, and emphasizing the importance of faith in God to help blended families blend beautifully. They firmly believe that patience, communication, and love are the three essential pillars of every marriage and family. These foundational tools can fortify any marriage and aid each family in achieving success.
Tune in to the Beautifully Blended Podcast every two weeks as Larry and Julia Colbert discuss personal stories of failures, triumphs, and faith. This content is designed for families who may be facing struggles, seeking change, or simply wishing for a healthy and successful marriage and family. Join us as we work to help one marriage and family at a time learn to be Beautifully Blended.
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Advice for Blended Families | 5 Practices for 2026
Dec 3100:31:48Tap to summarizeJoin our Beautifully Blended Community HERE:https://www.skool.com/beautifullyblen...In this episode of the Beautifully Blended Podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of prioritizing relationships over arguments, especially in blended families. They reflect on the past year and share five essential practices for marriages and blended families to thrive in 2026.These include choosing unity over winning, slowing down communication, protecting the marriage, practicing daily grace, and keeping Christ at the center. The conversation emphasizes the need for intentional love and regular habits to foster a healthy family dynamic.What you’ll learn in this podcast:Our relationship matters more than winning arguments.Intentional investments in marriage are crucial for growth.Slow down communication to avoid misunderstandings.👉 Don’t just survive marriage—learn how to thrive.📌 Subscribe for more conversations about love, relationships, and building a stronger marriage. Visit our website:https://www.beautifullyblendedpodcast.com/Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/beautifullyblendedpodcast/Check out our pop-up shop here:https://beautifully-blended.printify.me/products
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Navigating the “Other” Parent in a Blended Family
Dec 1700:34:45Tap to summarizeJoin our Beautifully Blended Community HERE:https://www.skool.com/beautifullyblen...In this episode of the Beautifully Blended Podcast, hosts Larry and Julia discuss the complexities of navigating blended families, particularly focusing on the challenges posed by interactions with the "other parent". They emphasize the importance of self-control, effective communication, and maintaining peace within the family unit. The conversation includes biblical guidance on handling difficult situations, the significance of unity in marriage, and the emotional complexities that arise in co-parenting. What you’ll learn in this podcast:Everything that happens to you does not require a reaction.Peace is your calling, wisdom is your strategy.It's important to create boundaries with the other parent.👉 Don’t just survive marriage—learn how to thrive.📌 Subscribe for more conversations about love, relationships, and building a stronger marriage. Visit our website:https://www.beautifullyblendedpodcast.com/Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/beautifullyblendedpodcast/Check out our pop-up shop here:https://beautifully-blended.printify.me/products
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"The Real Truth about Sex in Marriage"
Dec 300:36:37Tap to summarizeJoin our Beautifully Blended Community HERE:https://www.skool.com/beautifullyblen...In this episode of the Beautifully Blended Podcast, Larry and Julia discuss the importance of intimacy in marriage, particularly from a Christian perspective. They explore how intimacy is a spiritual gift that strengthens the marital bond, contrasting cultural views of sex with biblical teachings.The conversation emphasizes the need for open communication, grace, and consistency in nurturing intimacy, while also addressing challenges such as shame, trauma, and the impact of pornography.The hosts encourage couples to be intentional in their pursuit of each other and to create a safe space for discussing their needs and preferences.What you’ll learn in this podcast:Healthy marriages require conversations about intimacy.Intentionality is crucial in pursuing intimacy.Healing can occur through physical intimacy.👉 Don’t just survive marriage—learn how to thrive.📌 Subscribe for more conversations about love, relationships, and building a stronger marriage. Visit our website:https://www.beautifullyblendedpodcast.com/Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/beautifullyblendedpodcast/Check out our pop-up shop here:https://beautifully-blended.printify.me/products
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Marriage Doesn’t Make You Happy
Nov 1900:34:03Tap to summarizeJoin our Beautifully Blended Community HERE:https://www.skool.com/beautifullyblen...In this conversation, Larry and Julia Colbert address the challenges of loving a spouse during difficult times, emphasizing the importance of reshaping one's perspective on love as an act of worship. The discussion highlights the emotional struggles that arise in relationships, particularly after conflicts or betrayals, and offers insights on how to navigate these challenges through communication and forgiveness.What you’ll learn in this podcast:Emotional healing requires intentional effort.Conflict resolution is essential for intimacy.Understanding each other's perspectives is vital.👉 Don’t just survive marriage—learn how to thrive.📌 Subscribe for more conversations about love, relationships, and building a stronger marriage. Visit our website:https://www.beautifullyblendedpodcast.com/Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/beautifullyblendedpodcast/Check out our pop-up shop here:https://beautifully-blended.printify.me/products
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Protecting the Family Circle
Nov 500:31:47Tap to summarizeJoin our Beautifully Blended Community HERE:https://www.skool.com/beautifullyblen...In this episode of the Beautifully Blended podcast, hosts Larry and Julia discuss the importance of unity in blended families and marriages. They explore how division can be a strategy to destroy what God has joined together and emphasize the need to move from a 'me and mine' mentality to an 'us' mentality.The episode provides practical tools for building a strong family unit, including joint problem-solving, shared responsibilities, and intentional communication.What you’ll learn in this podcast:Shared responsibilities build family unity.Protect the family circle, not individual corners.Pray and plan together for family success.👉 Don’t just survive marriage—learn how to thrive.📌 Subscribe for more conversations about love, relationships, and building a stronger marriage. Visit our website:https://www.beautifullyblendedpodcast.com/Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/beautifullyblendedpodcast/Check out our pop-up shop here:https://beautifully-blended.printify.me/products
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5 Practical Ways To Rebuild Trust In Your Marriage
Oct 2200:32:28Tap to summarizeJoin our Beautifully Blended Community HERE:https://www.skool.com/beautifullyblen...In this episode of the Beautifully Blended Podcast, hosts Larry and Julia discuss the critical theme of trust in relationships, particularly within blended families. They explore the complexities of rebuilding trust after it has been broken, emphasizing the importance of patience, consistency, and communication.The conversation highlights practical applications for fostering trust, the significance of grace and growth, and the role of modeling trust for children. Biblical insights are shared to provide a spiritual foundation for understanding trust, and the hosts encourage listeners to take actionable steps towards rebuilding trust in their relationships.What you’ll learn in this podcast:Forgiveness and trust are not the sameTrust is built brick by brick, not overnightGrace should be given, but growth is expected👉 Don’t just survive marriage—learn how to thrive.📌 Subscribe for more conversations about love, relationships, and building a stronger marriage. Visit our website:https://www.beautifullyblendedpodcast.com/Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/beautifullyblendedpodcast/Check out our pop-up shop here:https://beautifully-blended.printify.me/products
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Two Things That Kill Intimacy In Marriage
Sep 10Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Larry and Julia Colbert dive into the two silent killers of intimacy in marriage: assumptions and shutting down.When couples assume instead of asking, they create false stories that damage trust. When they shut down instead of opening up, they cut off the very connection that keeps a marriage alive.If you’ve ever asked yourself:“Why do I feel distant from my spouse?”“Why does communication always break down?”“How can I rebuild intimacy in my marriage?”…then this episode is for you.🔑 What you’ll learn in this podcast:Why assumptions in marriage destroy intimacy and connectionHow shutting down emotionally harms your relationshipPractical steps to rebuild communication and closenessTools to create deeper intimacy with your spouse👉 Don’t just survive marriage—learn how to thrive.📌 Subscribe for more conversations about love, relationships, and building a stronger marriage. Visit our website:https://www.beautifullyblendedpodcast.com/Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/beautifullyblendedpodcast/Check out our pop-up shop here:https://beautifully-blended.printify.me/products
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