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Connected Families Podcast

Connected Families Podcast

Connected Families 300 Episodes Sep 14, 2026

A Christ-centered parenting community that is grace-filled, science-based, and trauma-informed. Welcome!

Episodes

When Obedience Isn’t The Whole Answer for the Christian Parent
When Obedience Isn’t The Whole Answer for the Christian Parent Sep 14, 2026 42:25 What happens when the parenting approach you were told God requires doesn’t match the child God gave you?  It’s a question a lot of Christian parents inwardly carry, and it’s named out loud in this episode.  Host Stacy Bellward sits down with Certified Parent Coaches Katie Johnson and Lyssa Stoyko to walk through the Connected Families Framework™ layer by layer. You’ll hear one family
Changing for the Better: What 500 Parents Found
Changing for the Better: What 500 Parents Found Sep 7, 2026 11:34 Three months, nearly 500 parents! One space where the questions get honest fast. In this 11-minute celebration episode, Stacy Bellward sits down with Certified Parent Coach and cf community moderator Katie Johnson to share what has happened since the cf community opened in June. They walk through what’s inside and read real comments from members seeing their interactions with their kids
Your Angry Child Needs a Plan, Not a Perfect Parent
Your Angry Child Needs a Plan, Not a Perfect Parent Aug 31, 2026 27:18 New Course Now Available: Find Confidence in Crisis Today! If you have an angry child whose aggressive behaviors keep surfacing, it can be hard to know how to respond with both steadiness and care. In part two of this conversation, guest host Chad Hayenga is joined again by Connected Families coaches Lydia Rex and Katie Wetsell to offer practical support for parents navigating these kinds of b
Where to Begin with Your Child’s Aggressive Behavior
Where to Begin with Your Child’s Aggressive Behavior Aug 26, 2026 18:33 New Course Now Available: Find Confidence in Crisis Today! When a child’s aggressive behavior fills your home, it can stir up intense feelings in you, too. In this mini-episode, Stacy Bellward, and Certified Parent Coaches Katie Johnson and Amy Nyvall offer a grace-filled starting point for parents facing intense emotional moments at home. Hear a hopeful perspective on what may be happening be
When Your Child Hits You: Finding Calm in the Chaos
When Your Child Hits You: Finding Calm in the Chaos Aug 24, 2026 27:43 New Course Now Available: Find Confidence in Crisis Today! When your child hits you, kicks you, or says something that takes your breath away, and a single thought takes over: I have to make this stop. In this honest conversation, host Chad Hayenga sits down with coaches Lydia Rex and Katie Wetsell to explore what’s really happening beneath a child’s aggressive behavior, and why th
Where to Find Parenting Support That Actually Helps
Where to Find Parenting Support That Actually Helps Aug 17, 2026 30:56 Ready to start a small group this Fall? Explore Connected Families small groups here. The best parenting support often comes from something simple: walking alongside one another instead of carrying the hard moments on our own. That’s the heart of today’s conversation, as host Stacy Bellward sits down with Dr. Cindy Wilson (Director of Education, Equipping, and Research) and Lori Me
What to Do About Bad Grades on Your Child's Report Card (Without Nagging)
What to Do About Bad Grades on Your Child's Report Card (Without Nagging) Aug 10, 2026 20:30 Have you ever felt like your child just doesn’t care about their bad grades on their report card, no matter how much you push, remind, or worry? In this audioblog, adapted from two of our blog posts, guest host Chad Hayenga closes out our four-week back-to-school series with one of the most freeing questions a parent can ask: “Whose problem is it, really?” Discover why pushin
Back-to-School Season: When "I Hate You" Rides Home from Pickup
Back-to-School Season: When "I Hate You" Rides Home from Pickup Aug 5, 2026 14:20 “I hate you!” When those words fly on the ride home after school, it’s easy to feel stuck. In this back-to-school season mini episode, host Stacy Bellward pulls back the curtain on a live cf community group coaching call, where Certified Parent Coaches Katie Johnson and Pam Bjerke work through one of the most common back-to-school challenges parents face. Get a taste of how w
Toddler Separation Anxiety: Why Does My Toddler Cry at Drop-Off?
Toddler Separation Anxiety: Why Does My Toddler Cry at Drop-Off? Aug 3, 2026 21:47 Those tearful drop-offs at preschool can leave any parent feeling shaken or unsure of what to do next. In this episode, host Stacy Bellward reads one of our most popular blog posts as an audioblog, exploring what’s really happening beneath the surface of separation anxiety.  If you’ve ever navigated toddler separation anxiety, you’ll discover a new perspective on the hidden factors
Parenting a Neurodivergent Child: How to Advocate at School
Parenting a Neurodivergent Child: How to Advocate at School Jul 27, 2026 31:26 That sinking feeling when another teacher’s email arrives, listing everything your child did “wrong” again? If you’re parenting a neurodivergent child, you likely know this feeling well.  In this replay episode, host Stacy Bellward talks with Connected Families parent coaches Marni Love and Taylor Irby, two moms who’ve walked this road themselves. Together they tal
Should I Homeschool? Discerning What's Best for Your Family
Should I Homeschool? Discerning What's Best for Your Family Jul 20, 2026 31:04 Asking yourself, "Should I homeschool," this school year? It's a weighty question—and one you don't have to answer on your own. In this episode, host Stacy Bellward is joined by two Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches and seasoned homeschooling moms, Marni Love and Amy Nyvall, who bring 16+ years of combined experience to this conversation. Rather than handing out a one-size-fits-all an
Lonely Motherhood No More: Finding Connection, Joy, and Support
Lonely Motherhood No More: Finding Connection, Joy, and Support Jul 13, 2026 24:34 We were never meant to walk the parenting journey alone. In this heartwarming and eye-opening episode, host Cindy Wilson (Director of Education, Equipping, and Research at Connected Families) sits down with Crystal Wilson, the Director of Global Fundraising Strategy at Compassion International. Together, they explore the universal heartbeat of motherhood and the essential, life-giving power of Chr

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