Faith Influencer
by Jim Cunningham
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About this podcast
Welcome to the Faith Influencer podcast, where Jim, your insightful host, explores the profound impact of faith on everyday life, with a special focus on navigating blended families. Join Jim on this journey of discovery and growth as he shares 20 minutes of wisdom and inspiration each week.
Through enlightening discussions, Jim delves into the unique challenges and blessings of blended families, offering guidance and support to listeners on their own faith journeys. Drawing from his roles as a husband, father, Bible teacher, and advocate for faith-centered living, Jim shares valuable insights and practical wisdom that resonate with listeners from all walks of life.
Episodes
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- S.2 Ep.15: Co-Parenting During the Holidays (Keep Kids Out of the Middle) · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 15Co-parenting during the holidays can bring out feelings you thought you were prepared for—until Christmas morning arrives and your children are at the other parent’s house. I’ll…
- S.2 Ep.14: Blended Families...What Are You Really Fighting About? · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 14The argument starts with a child’s disrespect. But before long, you’re saying, “You never support me,” or “Why are you making me choose?” In today’s episode, I’m talking about…
- S.2 Ep.13: Your Spouse or Your Child? Stop Choosing Sides · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 13Your spouse or your child? If you’re a biological parent in a blended family, you may have felt forced to choose. Defend your child, and your spouse feels unsupported. Back your…
- S.2 Ep.12: Should Your Stepchildren Call You Mom or Dad? · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 12Should your stepchildren call you Mom or Dad? It sounds like a simple question, but in a blended family, those two words can carry a lot of emotion. Stepparents may feel that…
- S.2 Ep.11: Five Things Your Wife Wishes You Knew · 33 min · Season 2 Episode 11After our last episode about what husbands wish their wives understood, I promised we’d turn the tables. But instead of sitting down and guessing what women want their husbands…
- S.2 Ep.10: Five Things Your Husband Wishes You Knew (But May Never Tell You) · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 10Over the years, through counseling couples, talking with men, and my own experience in marriage, I’ve heard a lot of the same things come up. So for this episode, I also asked…
- S.2 Ep.9: Why Your Marriage Must Come Before Your Children · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 9Why Your Marriage Must Come Before Your Children may sound harsh at first—but it's one of the most loving decisions you can make for your family. I've learned through my own…
- S.2 Ep.8: The 3 Most Dangerous People to Talk to When Your Marriage Is Struggling · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 8When marriage gets difficult, most people don't make their biggest mistakes during the argument—they make them in the conversations that happen afterward. In this episode, I…
- S.2 Ep.7: How to Choose the Right Spouse After Divorce · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 7How do you really know if someone is the right person to marry—especially when blending families? In this episode, I’m tackling a question I hear often: How to Choose the Right…
- S.2 Ep.6: How to Rebuild Trust After Divorce (Without Ruining Your New Marriage) · 22 min“You’re asking someone who didn’t hurt you to pay for pain they didn’t cause.” If that hits a little close to home, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about how…
- S.2 Ep.5: Blended Family Boundaries | Why Your Yes & No Matter More Than You Think · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 5One of the fastest ways to create chaos in your home is this…not knowing when to say yes and when to say no. I see it all the time — especially in blended families. Some…
- S.2 Ep.4: Blended Family Struggles - Feeling Like a Guest in Your Own Home · 17 min · Season 2 Episode 4Feeling like a guest in your own home in a blended family? You’re not the only one — and you’re not doing anything wrong. In this episode, we talk about why that feeling is…
- S.2 Ep.3: The Pressure That Breaks Blended Families · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 3The Pressure That Breaks Blended Families is often the pressure no one prepares you for. In this episode, we’ll talk about the emotional weight that comes with being part of a…
- S.2 Ep.2: Blended Family Problems No One Prepared You For · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 2Blended family problems no one prepared you for—they’re real, messy, and nothing like what you imagined. In this episode, I break down the struggles that often go unspoken: why…
- S2.Ep.1: Being the Father Figure God Called You to Be · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 1Have you ever wondered where you really fit as a stepdad — and how to be the father figure God called you to be? I’ve been a stepdad for 16 years, and I know how confusing and…
- Ep.77: Blended Family Boundaries - Why Love Isn’t Enough · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 77This week on the Faith Influencer Podcast, I’m sharing what may be some of the most important truth you’ll ever hear about blended families—and specifically about Blended Family…
- Ep.76: Blended for 16 Years (What Really Keeps a Second Marriage Strong) · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 76In this episode of the Faith Influencer Podcast, I finally sit down with my wife, Deana, to talk honestly about what really keeps a second marriage strong and what 16 years in a…
- Ep.75: Divorce, Healing, and Finding Yourself Again - Life After Divorce · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 75IIn this episode, we’re talking about divorce, healing, and finding yourself again. I’m opening up about one of the biggest surprises I faced after my divorce — realizing I was…
- Ep.74: Worst Mistakes We Make (and How to Stop Them) · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 74We all make mistakes… but some can change the entire course of our families and relationships. In this episode, I get real about three of the most common traps we fall into…
- Ep.73: How to Stop Comparing and Start Loving the Family You Have · 18 min · Season 1 Episode 73Have you ever caught yourself comparing your marriage or family to someone else’s? It’s easy to do—but in a blended family, comparison and withholding can quietly damage…
