Jed Jurchenko

Jed Jurchenko is the husband to an incredible wife, daddy to four amazing girls, and a foster dad to one more. He's served as a children's pastor, marriage and family therapist, psychology professor, award-winning writing coach, and life coach. Jed is the author of 23 books on relationships, parenting, writing, and doing life well. In his free time, you'll find Jed reading, preparing for an upcoming marathon, barbecuing, paddle boarding, and enjoying life with his incredible family. Find out more about Jed's books, coaching, and courses at www.ithrive320.com.

blended family lessons and stepfamily wisdom

Blended Family Lessons: Stepfamily wisdom from unlikely teachers

What blended family lessons are you learning? I’ve discovered that doing life well in a blended family is an ongoing journey. And there are some surprise teachers along the way. In this post, I share some of the lessons I’m learning. Keep reading and you might be surprised. because this powerful stepfamily wisdom comes from

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leaving church

Leaving the Church? Discover Why Some Are and How We Can Fix This

Are you considering leaving the church? I hope not. Yet, many people are. According to a survey by LifeWay, “Seven in 10 Protestants ages 18 to 30 — both evangelical and mainline — who went to church regularly in high school said they quit attending by age 23.” A few months ago, I participated in

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Be Happier Now: 4 simple happiness reminders that work!

Would you like to be happier now? Me too!  If you’re like me, you often go about this by searching for new and deep happiness strategies. However, I’m learning this isn’t always the best. This weekend, while pondering future ideas for posts, I came across an inspiring quote by Samuel Johnson on the power of

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Your Holiday Happiness Checklist: How to Increase Holiday Joy

How would you rate your holiday joy? I love this time of year! Delicious food, holiday lights, family, friends, and celebrations all come together to make this my favorite time of year. If you also cherish the holiday season, then you will want to review this holiday happiness checklist. While I think most people agree

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