Blended with Christian and Laura

In episode 15 we dive into what we actually believe about the character of God and His goodness, even in walking through tragedy and loss. We discuss how we believe suffering is a large part of our Christian faith. Following Christ is not a free pass to pain, But we are promised His redemption and restoration in all things because He is the God of restoration.This is an episode we’ve wanted to share for a long time, and our prayer is that it encourages your heart. 

When we sat down to record Part 1, there was more on our hearts than we could fit into one conversation. This episode is Part 2—the continuation of the story we couldn’t find anywhere else. It’s raw, honest, and vulnerable. We talk about what it really looks like to keep showing up for each other, even when it’s hard, and the ways God has met us in the mess and the beauty of blending our family. This is the conversation we almost lost… but one we’re grateful to finally share with you.

Not our podcast—our story. Shaun Tabatt invited us on his show to share some of our story and the heart behind Blended with Christian & Laura. Along with his podcast, Shaun is an author, and  an executive publisher with Destiny image. He has his own unique blended story and lives in South Carolina with his wife Nicole and 11 children. When we met Shaun last year we became fast friends. https://shauntabatt.com/Shaun Tabatt Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ErN7D06YN0

When we first blended our families, we searched for voices who understood-the ones who would tell the truth about the messy parts and the beautiful surprises. We couldn't find them in podcast world. So in this episode of Blended with Christian and Laura, we're becoming that voice. We share the raw realities of our early years, the hardest challenges we faced, and the unexpected blessings that came as we became one family. This is the conversation we desperately needed back then... and now we are having it for you!

In this episode of Together on Purpose, we sit down with our good friends Matt and Nikki Thomas—married nearly 20 years and parents to four daughters—for an honest conversation about what it really means to live as a unified family team. We talk through the highs and lows of connection, the challenges of disconnection, and the intentional choices it takes to build unity at home. Their vulnerability, wisdom, and deep faith shine through as we explore how to fight with each other—not against each other—and create a culture of togetherness on purpose. Our hope is,this conversation dismantles some of the lies we all hear. That some families are perfectly a team and connection comes easy. No matter the circumstances you are in today know it is possible to have a healthy family culture.#TogetherOnPurpose#FamilyAsATeam#MarriageMatters#FamilyUnity#IntentionalLiving#FaithAndFamily#MarriageGoals#RealTalk#StrongerTogether#ConnectedNotPerfect

🎙️ New Episode: Our Conversation with Kingdom Culture PodcastWe had the honor of joining the Kingdom Culture Podcast, hosted by Cornell Jones and Elijah Barker, with a special appearance by Abigail Barker.This was such a meaningful conversation—one we don’t always get to have in church spaces. Kingdom Culture is known for tackling real-life topics through the lens of God’s Kingdom, not the culture of the world, and this episode was no exception.They invited us to talk all things relationships—marriage, dating, and what it looks like to follow God’s path for your life. If you know us, you know we love this topic, and we were so grateful to dive in.You can follow Kingdom Culture on Instagram at @kingdomculture, and be sure to listen on your favorite podcast platform.🎥 Bonus: This episode is also available in video format—so head over to their show, give them a follow, and check it out. We absolutely love the content they’re creating and the heart behind their mission!

We’re thrilled and honored to welcome Matt and JerriAnn Webb as our very first guests. In this powerful conversation, they share their raw and redemptive journey—how God led them out of addiction, generational cycles, and deep brokenness into a life of healing, freedom, and wholeness in their marriage and family.Their story is a testimony of transformation, and we believe it will ignite hope, especially in the places that feel the most hopeless. Heaven in my Home- by JerriAnn Webb.www.Lightbreaksthrough.org You can find Light Breaks Through on Instagram and facebook. Good pictures, Bad pictures jr - Kristen A Jenson, MA Good pictures, Bad pictures Porn proofing today’s young kids Kristen A Jenson, MA 

Why do we care so much about fighting for connection? Why does it matter so deeply to us? Because staying connected takes effort—it’s a fight, and it requires intentional work. We’re not experts by any means; we’ve stumbled plenty along the way. But through every failure, we’ve held on to the desire for a strong, healthy connection.In this episode, we’re sharing some of the lies we once believed, the lessons we’ve learned, and why we’re convinced that fighting for connection is always worth it.

Today we bring you into our world, our dynamic and our Spring Break.We talk through how we planned the trip, why we went on a trip. Some of our fails in planning in the past, and what things made this particular family trip as fun as it was. What do we think made the difference this time. If anything we hope you laugh with us today.

Our Journey. If you caught our last two episodes you heard our individual journeys, history with the Lord, and the circumstances we navigated. Today we bring you in on the road we walked to meeting each other and eventually marrying. We share how we navigated dating after both having been married. How do you introduce each other to your children. We also share how our community surrounded us with confirmation and safety along the way. We have anticipated this episode a long time. We hope you enjoy coming into our world, and find hope for any impossibilities you face.