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And the Top Podcast of 2023 is…
Have you ever been perplexed by the intensity of your child’s big emotions or the frequency of their anger? You really want to help your child! But it can feel confusing and overwhelming, and you may even unintentionally spark more…
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BONUS: Connected Families Future Plus A Story of Transformation
Listen as we wrap up 2023 with Jim Jackson and Anna Braasch chatting about Connected Families’ plans for 2024. Plus, Stacey Rodenbeck shares about the hope she’s found through the Framework. In today’s bonus episode, Jim Jackson (Connected Families Co-Founder)…
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“What’s going on in ME?”
Meet the Bakker Family from Texas
The Power of Slow, Low, and Listen
Meet the Webb Family from Florida
Stories of Transformation…Finding Hope For Change | Ep. 159
Listen as Stacy chats with two families about the grace-filled changes they’ve experienced through the Connected Families Framework. Whether it’s your child’s defiant attitude or your angry reaction, your family likely has patterns that you’d like to change. Changing default…
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Legalism vs Grace: How to Let Go of Perfectionism & Grab Hold of Grace
Some people smile as they say, “I’m a bit of a perfectionist.” which implies, “I’m conscientious and strive to do everything with excellence.” And perfectionism can work well in some situations. Certainly, if you’re trusting the work of a tax…
Focus is Fertilizer: “If I focused on the growth, my heart was full.”
Each week, we are excited to introduce you to parents who are able to finish the sentence, “Things began to change when….” These stories of transformation are made possible because of the ongoing generosity of our Donor Team. This week,…
What Mom Needs: An Exciting Chat with the CEO of MOPS Int’l | Ep. 158
Listen as we talk with Mandy Arioto about what moms need today based on a new study by the Barna Group. Moms are powerful influencers in their families and communities, yet they often feel exhausted and alone. In this episode,…
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My Misconceptions About Adoption—And, Well, All Parenting
In honor of National Adoption Awareness Month, Jen Berge, a mom of six through birth and adoption, and our content manager, shares her insight on some common misconceptions about adoption. But we believe what she’s learned applies to all parents!…
A Parenting Framework for Adoption and Fostering? Yes! | Ep.157
Listen in as Lynn Beckett, Chad Hayenga, and Stacy unpack a grace-filled lens for navigating parenting and discipline in adoptive and foster care families. These creative and compassionate ideas can benefit any parent! When families grow through adoption or foster…
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