50: Noelle McBride talks about her covenants and how they helped her get through tough trials.

Noelle and Zach discussed their fiftieth episode, focusing on Noelle's book, "Beauty for Ashes, Divorce, and the Latter Day Saint Woman," which features a symbolic cover depicting her divorce experience. They explored the challenges and rewards of blending their family of six teenagers after Noelle's husband lost his first wife. Noelle emphasized the importance of maintaining individual roles and clear boundaries, not aiming to replace the deceased mother but to support her new husband and children. They discussed overcoming initial community resistance and stressed the significance of personal revelation in family management. Noelle shared moving experiences, including challenges faced during travel and a sense of spiritual support. They underscored the importance of prioritizing their unique family plan over external advice and highlighted their approach of fostering respect, not necessarily love, among the children. The conversation concluded with a poignant moment from Christmas 2019, witnessing their children's affection and thoughtfulness, marking the success of their family blending strategy.