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Is Being a Parent Overwhelming? How to Move From Discouragement to Freedom
If you’re a mom or dad, you already know how very overwhelming parenting can be. Moms often especially take on this overwhelm, to the point that “the overwhelmed mom” is almost a cliche society has come to expect. (If this…
Moving From Discouragement to Freedom | Ep. 161
Listen as parent coach Lydia Rex shares about building hope and strength for parenting when you’re feeling discouraged. In this episode, Stacy and Lydia discuss current factors that contribute to overwhelm in parents. Lydia goes on to offer strategies that…
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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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How to Speak Blessings Over Your Child This New Year
How often do you speak blessings over your children? Is this really a big deal in the Bible? Or is it less important compared to other acts of faithful living? There’s a section in the Bible sometimes referred to as…
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?”
Refresh Your Parenting With Prayer | Ep. 160
Connected Families Certified Parent Coach Katie Johnson talks with Stacy about how prayer can help transform your parenting. Have you ever wished you could deepen your prayer life? Or does it feel difficult to find time for meaningful prayer in…
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The Power of Slow, Low, and Listen
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…