Behind the Scenes: Intentional Parenting in 2026 and Beyond! | Ep. 281

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
Blessed to Be a Blessing: Marriage, Parenting & Legacy | Ep. 280

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
Surviving the “Helpful” Advice at Holiday Gatherings| Ep. 279

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
Loving My Kids (and Liking them) for a Lifetime | Ep. 278

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
When Parenting Styles Differ: Finding Unity with Your Strong-Willed Child | Ep. 277

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
Holiday Family Stress? How to Actually Enjoy Family Gatherings | Ep. 276

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
Teaching Kids Their True Identity in Christ with Hosanna Wong | Ep. 275

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,
Handling Criticism In A God Honoring Way: A Game-Changing Tool | Ep. 274

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
Teaching Kids to Deal with Mean Words and Hurtful Comments | Ep. 273

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
Parenting Adopted Children: Building Connection After Trauma | Ep. 272

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
Grace-Based Parenting: A Changed Mind | [Mini-Episode]
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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
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Grace and Transformation | [Mini-Episode]
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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


