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 what it looks like to invite restoration. You don’t want to miss it!
Key Takeaways:
- You’ll discover why grace changes a child’s heart
- Gain practical shifts toward restorative consequences, rooted in the gospel pattern of making right what was made wrong
- You’ll walk away with one reframed question that changes everyday interactions
Mentioned in this Podcast:
- Luke 15:1
- 1 Thessalonians 2:8
- Ephesians 1:3
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
- Ephesians 3:20
- Galatians 5:16-25
- Ep. 320 – Jim and Lynne Jackson: 24 Years of Christ-Centered Parenting Ministry
- 4 Messages of the Connected Families Framework (Included in the Free Learning Library)
- YouTube – Old People Acting Like Kids
- Connected Families Blog
- Grace and Truth for Moms online course
- Sibling Conflict online course
- Ebook – Transform Bedtime Struggles
- Sensitive and Intense Kids online course
- cf community
- The Table Monthly Giving Program
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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