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Strengthening Families Through the Local Church: A Powerful New Partnership | Ep. 287
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 Programโฆ
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The Surprising Reason Kids Laugh When in Trouble | Ep. 286
Todayโs 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 Frameworkโข to build wisdom instead of shame when kids seem to avoidโฆ
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Kind and Firm: Setting Boundaries with Kids | Ep. 284
In this second week of our Donโt Stay Stuck series, weโre shifting our focus to parents who are โstuckโ at the bottom of the Connected Families Frameworkโข. Being naturally bent toward compassion is a God-given superpower, but what happens whenโฆ
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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 and benefits of lasting connection over time and why it’s the cornerstone of lasting familyโฆ
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When Parenting Styles Differ: Finding Unity with Your Strong-Willed Child | Ep. 277
Whether you’re just starting your parenting journey or youโve hit a rough spot, todayโs episode is a reminder that Godโs grace is sufficient through it all. Seeing Godโs mercy toward us in the midst of challenging family messes (like disagreeingโฆ
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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 foster care. Adoption often brings unique parenting challenges that prompt families to seek creative, compassionateโฆ
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Unconditional Love: 15 Reasons to Show Love-No-Matter-What to Your Kids
While parents assume their children know they’re loved, unconditional love must be actively demonstrated during misbehavior, not just good times. When Andy shifted from firm discipline to expressing love-no-matter-what during his son Mitch’s math struggles, it transformed their relationship. Tenโฆ
I Lost My Temper With My Child; Can I Make It Better?
You know that sickening feeling in the pit of your stomach when you realize, โI did it again. I lost my temper with my child.โ? We do too. The truth is, weโve all had those moments. Parenting is all inโฆ
Game-Changing Family Ministry Ideas for Churches of Any Size | Ep. 242
Hear how one Minnesota church partners with Connected Families for family ministry ideas that truly equip and support their families. In this episode about partnerships, Stacy Bellward (host) and Cindy Wilson (Connected Families Ministry Partnership & Research Program Manager) areโฆ
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How to Be the Caring Father You’ve Always Hoped to Be | Ep 234
In honor of Fatherโs Day, Jim Jackson and Mike Tobie have a conversation about empathy. Mike Tobie shares his authentic journey in developing grace and empathy with his family. This powerful conversation explores how showing Godโs grace and empathy canโฆ
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