Connected Families Podcast
A Christ-centered parenting community that is grace-filled, science-based, and trauma-informed. Welcome!
Episodes
Parenting Stress: New Research on What Actually Lowers It
For more than twenty years, Connected Families has heard countless stories: parenting stress decreased, the angry household that got gentler, the relationship that came back to life. Beautiful stories, all of them. But a problem remained: stories aren’t data.
In this episode, Stacy Bellward welcomes back Dr. Cindy Wilson, Connected Families Director of Education, Equipping and Research,
Screens On, Dishes Undone: A Grace-Based Parenting Role Play
In part two of our conversation, Jim and Lynne Jackson sit down with Stacy Bellward and Chad Hayenga to name what they hope remains true about the grace-based parenting ministry, Connected Families, for decades to come.
Along the way, listen as they unpack why grace impacts a child’s heart, walk through a live role-play of a screens-and-chores moment most of us know too well, and show w
Jim and Lynne Jackson: 24 Years of Christ-Centered Parenting Ministry
Join us at our Celebration honoring Jim and Lynne Jackson at 7 pm (CST) on Thursday, September 24th, 2026. We’d love to have you with us!
An occupational therapist and a youth worker walked into a basement with a few ideas about parenting and three kids willing to run the camera. Twenty-four years later, the Connected Families Framework™ has reached homes in 22 countries.
In this first episode
When Obedience Isn’t The Whole Answer for the Christian Parent
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
"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 walking a real parentin
Toddler Separation Anxiety: Why Does My Toddler Cry at Drop-Off?
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 behind your
Parenting a Neurodivergent Child: How to Advocate at School
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 talk about what it looks like to
Should I Homeschool? Discerning What's Best for Your Family
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
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
How to Stay Calm With Kids Fighting
As a self-described sensitive and intense mom raising two sensitive and intense daughters, Laura Way, Content Manager at Connected Families, wraps up our summertime conflict series with a powerful tool we use called Slow, Low, & Listen, which also applies easily when you have kids fighting in the next room!
Drawing from Scripture, brain science, and her own kitchen-floor moments with her seven-
Sibling Conflict: A Christian Parent's Guide to Raising Peacemakers at Home
Bickering. The escalating voices in the next room make you wonder whether to referee or run the other way. If sibling conflict has become the soundtrack of your home, you are so not alone, and this episode is for you!
In week two of our Summertime Conflict series, host Stacy Bellward unpacks the heart of sibling squabbles and offers a refreshing reframe: those arguments happening between your k
Helping Siblings Make Up After a “Fight”
What if the goal of your kids’ fighting wasn’t silence, but restored hearts?
Most parents want the bickering to stop. But what if helping siblings make up after a fight was actually an invitation? An opportunity to show your kids a glimpse of the gospel itself, where broken relationships are made new, and joy is rediscovered on the other side of hard moments.
In today’s replay episode, Jim a
Dads, You’re Not Alone: How to Stay Calm When Parenting is Hard | Ep. 304
Father’s Day can stir up a lot for dads. For some, it’s breakfast in bed and handmade cards. For others, it’s a quiet moment of reflection: Am I really the dad I want to be? In this special Father’s Day episode, guest host and Director of Development, Chad Hayenga, sits down with Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches David Cervenka and Joe Dewey for an honest, encouraging conversation about
Sibling Competition and Bedtime Chaos: Hear from the cf community
Ever wished you could pull up a chair with seasoned parent coaches and ask your most pressing questions? Whether you’re in the midst of bedtime challenges or working through sibling competition, host Stacy Bellward invites listeners into a real taste of what’s happening inside the new cf community.
Katie Johnson, a Connected Families Certified Parent Coach and dedicated cf community moderator, is
You're Not Parenting Alone: Inside the cf community with Katie Johnson
In this special episode, host Stacy Bellward sits down with Katie Johnson, Connected Families' new Community Engagement Manager, Certified Parent Coach, and former educator, to unveil something brand new: the cf community! A place where you're not parenting alone.
After years of watching the Connected Families Framework™ transform households, the team noticed one consistent truth: parents grow
Parent Ministry That Transforms: A Peek Inside Our Ministry Partnership Program
What if your church's parent ministry became the place families pointed to and said, "That's where everything changed for us"?
In this eye-opening episode, host Stacy Bellward sits down with Dr. Cindy Wilson, Connected Families Director of Education, Equipping, and Research, and Joe Dewey, Connected Families Director of Operations, two people who are also living out our Ministry Partnership Pro
The Mental Load of Motherhood: Releasing What's Not Yours to Carry
You crawl into bed exhausted, but your brain won't stop spinning. The to-do list. The moment you wish you'd handled differently. The worry you can't quite name. There's a term for what you're carrying: the mental load of motherhood, and you weren't meant to carry it alone.
In this conversation, host Stacy Bellward sits down with licensed marriage and family therapist Heidi Mortenson to unpack w
Foster Care and Faith: Supporting Foster Families in Your Community
May is National Foster Care Month! For today’s episode, we’ve invited author Jamie Finn to help us discover how faith and foster care are deeply connected. Jamie Finn opens up about the surprising realities that reshaped her family's mission. You'll hear what truly sustains foster families through their hardest seasons. Listen in for practical wisdom that applies whether you foster yourself or sim
Grumpy Morning? Help Your Child Start Their Day Well
Does your child often wake up with a grumpy morning attitude — cranky, overwhelmed, or melting down before the day even begins? You’re in the right place. In this audioblog episode, the final installment in our Sensitive & Intense Kids series, you'll hear practical, sensory-smart strategies rooted in the Connected Families Framework™ for turning a grumpy morning into a calmer start for the whole
Emotional Regulation for Kids: Calm Bodies Come Before Big Conversations
Ever feel stuck when your child's big emotions take over, and nothing seems to help? In this audioblog episode, host Stacy Bellward adapts one of our most-downloaded blogs for listeners: 50 Self-Regulation Activities to Empower Your Child to Calm. She’ll walk you through the essential difference between self-regulation and emotional regulation for kids. Learn practical sensory strategies, hear rea
Highly Sensitive Kids: A Biblical Approach to Empathy and Connection
Does your child melt down over clothing tags, loud noises, or unexpected changes? You're not alone, and you're not failing as a parent. In this audioblog episode, Stacy continues our four-week series on sensitive and intense kids with a compassionate, research-informed look at what's really happening beneath the surface of your highly sensitive kids and their big reactions. Learn how you can respo
Big Emotions Start Somewhere: The Hidden Stress Your Child Carries
In this episode, we unpack the surprising reasons why some children experience the world more intensely than others, and why their big emotions are rarely about what they seem to be about. You'll discover a reframe that just might change the way you see your child's most challenging moments, including a simple but powerful analogy that explains why your child can hold it together all day and then
Why Is Parenting So Hard? Finding Grace and Truth in the Struggle
If you’ve ever wondered, “Why is parenting so hard?” this episode is for you. In this deeply personal and practical episode, Connected Families co-founder Lynne Jackson opens up about her own journey from organized perfectionist to overwhelmed mom of three. Lynne introduces the foundational layer of the Connected Families Framework, exploring three mental habits that quietly set parents up for tox
From Feeling Like a Bad Mom to Deeply Loved
What we believe about ourselves shapes how we parent, for better or worse.
In this opening episode of the Grace and Truth for Every Parent series, host Stacy Bellward talks with Connected Families' Content Manager, Laura Way, about the beliefs that quietly keep parents stuck. Laura shares her own journey, including a pivotal moment with CF co-founder Lynne Jackson that helped her trade a crushi
Family Meetings for Kids: A Weekly Habit That Builds Family Teamwork
What if family meetings for kids can be as simple as a weekly gathering with snacks and a game? In this warm and practical episode of the Connected Families podcast, host Stacy Bellward sits down with Certified Parent Coaches Corrie and Alan Thetford to unpack the transformative power of intentional family meetings. Spoiler: no gavel required.
Key Takeaways:
Nagging builds dependence; meeti
How to Motivate Children: What the Research Says
Every parent knows the feeling: you need the dishes done, the toys picked up, or the laundry folded… and your child is nowhere near motivated to help. What if the key to raising genuinely responsible kids isn't about enforcing compliance, but about understanding what actually drives motivation from the inside out? In this mini-episode, host Stacy Bellward chats with Katie Wetsell, pediatric nurse
How to Start Family Meetings Your Kids Won't Want to Miss
Join Connected Families’ Director of Education & Equipping, Chad Hayenga, in this audioblog about Family Meetings. These are two words that might make you cringe or add to your mental "should-do" list. But what if they could actually become the highlight of your week? In this episode, explore how family meetings can be transformed from dreaded obligations into enjoyable, meaningful gatherings that
Teaching Kids Responsibility Without Nagging and Frustration
Why are chores such a struggle in families? Join Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches, Katie Johnson and Marni Love, to unpack why it’s hard, and what to do about it. They discuss the biblical foundation for meaningful work and offer practical strategies for turning daily tasks into opportunities for connection and growth. You’ll be encouraged by their own personal stories as they share gra
A Parent Training Program that Meets You Where You Are
In this special announcement episode, host Stacy Bellward welcomes Chad Hayenga, Connected Families' Director of Education and Equipping, to introduce an exciting new program: The CF Intensive! This new parent training program is a six-session, small-group experience! It’s designed for parents, caregivers, and ministry leaders who want to move from head knowledge to heart transformation using tool
Strengthening Families Through the Local Church: A Powerful New Partnership
We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Communio! Tune in to hear how Communio is strengthening families through data-informed strategies for local churches. In this episode, host Stacy Bellward and Cindy Wilson, the Ministry Partnership & Research Program Manager at Connected Families, sit down with J.P. DeGance, founder and president of Communio and author of Endgame: The Church's Str
The Surprising Reason Kids Laugh When in Trouble
Today’s audioblog explores what's really happening beneath the surface when kids laugh when in trouble or get silly during correction. Learn practical ways to use the Connected Families Framework™ to build wisdom instead of shame when kids seem to avoid accountability through humor.
Key Takeaways:
Silliness is often an escape hatch, not disrespect
Check your own heart first
Connect be
BONUS Episode | Help Your Child Feel Safe Through Scary Events
In this thoughtful conversation, host Stacy Bellward sits down with Certified Parent Coach Katie Wetsell and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Jody Goldie to explore how parents can help their children navigate fear and find security when the world feels uncertain and scary. Drawing from Katie's personal experience supporting her family through a Nashville school shooting and Jody's clinical
Consecuencias: ¿Castigar o Restaurar?
¡Escucha este nuevo episodio en español del pódcast de Familias Conectadas! Esther Reich conversa con Luisa Wendt acerca de una de las diferentes formas en las que como padres usamos las consecuencias en la crianza. A través de sus historias reales te sentirás inspirado a usar las consecuencias como medio de restauración y vehículo de paz para tu familia.
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Moving Beyond Strict Parenting: Balancing Boundaries and Connection | Ep. 285
Strong on correction but struggling to connect? In this third episode of the "Don't Stay Stuck" series, host Stacy Bellward and Certified Parent Coach Katie Wetsell take on a challenge many who value strict parenting face: how to soften without losing structure? If you value obedience but want warmer relationships with your kids, this episode offers hope and practical next steps.
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Kind and Firm: Setting Boundaries with Kids | Ep. 284
In this second week of our Don’t Stay Stuck series, we’re shifting our focus to parents who are “stuck” at the bottom of the Connected Families Framework™. Being naturally bent toward compassion is a God-given superpower, but what happens when parents are consistently overly permissive? Setting boundaries with kids can be challenging at times. Listen in as Stacy chats with Katie Wetsell, a Connect
Don’t Stay Stuck: Hopeful Change in Your Default Parenting Habits
Ever wonder why you keep defaulting to the same old parenting habits? Stacy Bellward and Connected Families Certified Parent Coach Lori Menikheim explore what causes parents to get stuck, and how to find their way forward. Join us as we begin this 3-part series, Don’t Stay Stuck, and gain some practical insights for developing balance in your parenting journey.
Key Takeaways:
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My Child Refuses to Listen: A Compassionate Approach to PDA
Happy New Year! Welcome back to another year of exciting content that we pray will leave you equipped and ready for the unique calling of parenthood you’ve been gifted with this year.
You may be wondering, “What is pathological demand avoidance (PDA)?” When your child refuses to listen, it may not be defiance but rather a dysregulated nervous system. In this most-downloaded episode of 2025, hea
Behind the Scenes: Intentional Parenting in 2026 and Beyond!
In this heartfelt year-end episode, Connected Families team members Stacy Bellward, Chad Hayenga, and Joe Dewey gather to reflect on a transformative year and share exciting plans for 2026 to continue to encourage you on your journey with intentional parenting. Along the way, they open up about their own families' rhythms for reflecting on the year past and looking ahead. This episode has practica
Blessed to Be a Blessing: Marriage, Parenting & Legacy
What does it look like to live out the Connected Families Framework? What does it look like to live it out in your own heart and relationships? In this final episode of our 3-part series, Hope for the Long Haul, Jim and Lynne Jackson share how the Framework has shaped their lives over time: from finding their identity in Jesus, to marriage, to navigating the joys and challenges of parenting adult
Surviving the "Helpful" Advice at Holiday Gatherings
In this audioblog, we take on a topic relevant to holiday gatherings: what to do when you receive unsolicited advice from well-meaning relatives? From preparing ahead of time to helping your kids navigate criticisms, today you’ll hear some practical strategies to help you continue to parent confidently in your grace-based approach.
Key Takeaways:
How to have empathetic responses with your f
Loving (and Liking) My Kids for a Lifetime
Keeping "like" alive is what an enduring connection is all about! This week, Connected Families Co-Founders Jim and Lynne Jackson share more about the importance and benefits of lasting connection over time and why it's the cornerstone of lasting family relationships. Hear from a long-time friend and Connected Families board member on how the framework has impacted his relationships over time, lik
When Parenting Styles Differ: Finding Unity with Your Strong-Willed Child
Whether you're just starting your parenting journey or you’ve hit a rough spot, today’s episode is a reminder that God’s grace is sufficient through it all. Seeing God’s mercy toward us in the midst of challenging family messes (like disagreeing about how to approach parenting a “strong-willed” child) is the hope of the Gospel! Connected Families Co-Founders, Jim and Lynne Jackson, sit down with l
Holiday Family Stress? How to Actually Enjoy Family Gatherings
The holidays are definitely a time when many families and children experience overstimulation, picky eating, chaos, and sibling bickering, which can lead to holiday family stress. What if we could experience God as Emmanuel (God With Us) even in the midst of the mess? Hear from Stacy Bellward as she reads one of the Connected Families blog posts, which will prepare you with a plan to set your kids
Teaching Kids Their True Identity in Christ with Hosanna Wong
There are identity-forming lies all around your kids, at school, on screens, even in their own thoughts. In this powerful episode on identity in Christ, host Stacy Bellward sits down with spoken-word artist and author Hosanna Wong. They discuss her viral poem, "I Have a New Name," with over 11 million views, and her new children's book, What God Says About You. The book helps parents equip their c
Handling Criticism In A God Honoring Way: A Game-Changing Tool
Join Stacy Bellward and Lynne Jackson as they chat with Connected Families Certified Parent Coach Kartina Baros about using the "Trash, Truth, or Treasure" tool to help kids process hurtful words and build skills for handling criticism. Katrina shares how she turned this concept into a fun basket-shooting game with her four boys, making it their family's common language for evaluating words they h
Teaching Kids to Deal with Mean Words and Hurtful Comments
When your child hears something unkind, those words can stick: shaping how they see themselves and the world around them.
In this episode, we're launching a three-part series on a simple but powerful Connected Families tool: Trash, Truth, & Treasure. This tool helps kids (and adults!) deal with mean words, hurtful thoughts, anger, and anxiety by rooting their identity in God's truth rather than
Parenting Adopted Children: Building Safety and Connection After Trauma
Welcome back to our usual podcast rhythm, listeners! November is National Adoption Month, and many Connected Families listeners have grown their families through adoption and foster care. Adoption often brings unique parenting challenges that prompt families to seek creative, compassionate solutions.
Many adoptive and foster families have discovered that the Connected Families Framework provide
Grace-Based Parenting: A Changed Mind
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Grace and Transformation
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Guiding Disrespectful Kids: Eye Rolling, Door Slamming & Sass
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When Your Kids' Choices Scare You
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Parenting in the Chaos: When There's No Time to Be Calm
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Parenting with Grace, Modeling Humility, and Transforming Your Family
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From Morning Chaos to Peaceful Dressing: How It Ended Well
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Device Issue: How God Used it to Draw One Family Closer
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Natural Impacts: Teaching Kids Responsibility Without Nagging
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Why Does My Child Ask for Help Then Get Mad?
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Should You Reward Kids? 9 Wisdom-Filled Guidelines
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One Simple Question That Rewires Everyone's Brains Toward Connection
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Connection with Teens: It’s Never Too Late
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Dirty Dishes and Disrespect: One Mom's Story of Growth and Connection
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Identifying Child Strengths: Finding God's Gifts in Your Kid
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Strong-Willed Child and Unconditional Love? Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Parents
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What Is Christian Discipline? A Glimpse At Graceful Parenting
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In today’s mini-episode, Jim Jackson is filling in for Stacy and explores a powerf
Brain-Based Strategies: How to Help Kids Calm Down
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Christian Parenting Advice: Showing God's Unconditional Love
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How to Handle Meltdowns: Grace-Based Approach
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Discipline with Love: Showing Love When Your Child Acts Out
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In this mini-episode, host Stacy Bellward shares a helpful 7-minute clip from Ses
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Parent Child Connection: From Shutdown to Safety | [Mini-Episode]
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Parenting with Grace: Overcoming Shame and Anger | [Mini-Episode]
Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table?
💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only!💥
Hear from two moms navigating the challenging parts of parenting. Clare shares her j
Positive Discipline Examples: How One Mom Handled Her Child's Lost Backpack | [Mini-Episode]
Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table?
💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only!💥
What does a backpack have to do with parenting? Well… Katie Johnson, a Connected Fam
Learning from Parenting Mistakes: How God Taught One Dad the Value of Safety | [Mini-Episode]
Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family a Hero… Would you join us at The Table?
💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only! 💥
In today's episode, Dr. Bo Bryson shares an incredible real-life superhero moment that
The Neuroscience of Meltdowns: Kids' Stress Response Explained | [Mini-Episode]
Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table?
💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table at $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only!💥
Welcome to Superhero Month! We're launching an exciting series with micro-episodes six days a
Connected Families Framework: A Stewardship Story of Growth and Grace
In this special "virtual family time" episode about the Connected Families Framework, you’ll hear Jim and Lynne Jackson join Stacy Bellward (host) for a fun conversation about the incredible growth and impact of Connected Families over the past 20+ years. Using the biblical parable of the talents as their start, Connected Families founders share how they've stewarded the ministry's explosive growt
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