Join us at our Celebration honoring Jim and Lynne Jackson 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 of a two-part series, Stacy Bellward sits down with co-founders Jim and Lynne Jackson, along with Director of Development Chad Hayenga, to mark a significant season for Connected Families. After more than two years of prayerful succession planning, Jim and Lynne are stepping back from day-to-day responsibilities and moving into the role of founders emeritus. It is a handing off to the next generation, done with care.
They speak candidly about what it takes to release something you have poured your life into, share an honest update on Lynne’s health journey, and trace how a message born in a Minnesota basement started translating across cultures no one expected. You’ll also hear the essence of the Framework, in their own words.
Key Takeaways:
- Discover why parenting change starts in your heart, not in a new technique.
- Find relief if you’re tired of parenting advice that only adds to your to-do list.
- Learn the one simple idea to hold onto when you can’t remember the whole Framework.
- Take hope that God can use ordinary, unqualified people right where you are.
Mentioned in this Podcast:
- Matthew 23:26
- Ephesians 1
- 1 Thessalonians 2:8
- 2 Corinthians 5:14
- 1 Corinthians 1:27
- Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart online course
- Parent Coaching Certification Program
- Entitlement Fix online course
- cf community
- The Table Monthly Giving Program
- Lynne’s CaringBridge page
Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting!
Guest Bio:
Jim and Lynne Jackson are the Co-Founders of Connected Families in Plymouth, MN. With over 50 combined years of professionally helping families and a love for working in the church, Jim and Lynne have brought reliable, God-centered, research-based parenting resources to families since 2002.
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