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Featured ep 245 State of CF

Connected Families Framework: A Stewardship Story of Growth and Grace | Ep. 245

In this special “virtual family time” episode about the Connected Families Framework, you’ll hear Jim and Lynne Jackson join Stacy Bellward (host) for a fun conversation about the incredible growth and impact of Connected Families over the past 20+ years.…

Featured ep 244 angry child help julie maas

What Works When “Calm Down!” Doesn’t: How to Help Your Angry Child | Ep. 244

Ever wonder how to help your angry child? Don’t worry, so do many others. This podcast is all about equipping you with practical tools and perspective on dealing with your angry child. Join Stacy Bellward and guest Julie Maas, a…

Featured ep 243 angry mom help Andreyevskiy

Angry Mom Help: Building Emotional Capacity for Out-of-Control Rage | Ep. 243

If you’re searching for angry mom help because you feel like you’re constantly apologizing to your kids for losing your temper, you’re not alone. In this powerful episode, host Stacy Bellward sits down with Elizabeth Andreyevskiy, creator of the Emotionally…

Featured Ep 242 game changing ministry ideas

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) are…

Featured Ep 241 youth sports Uszynski Smith Away Game

Youth Sports Parents: How to Transform Every Game into a Discipleship Moment | Ep. 241

Youth sports are shaping our kids’ lives in profound ways. Ed Uszynski and Brian Smith, co-authors of Away Game: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Navigating Youth Sports, join us in today’s conversation to explore how parents can transform the youth…

Featured ep 240 Navigate Back to school stress 1

Practical Ideas to Navigate Back-to-School Stress | Ep. 240

Back-to-school stress is a real thing! Lynne Jackson sits down with Certified Parent coaches, Jason and Jewelia Jacobs, to encourage us through this back-to-school season. Parents themselves, the Jacobs’ know firsthand the various stressors this season can bring to families.…

Featured Ep 239 back to school transitions sensitive kids

Back-to-School Transition Tips for Sensitive Children | Ep. 239

In today’s podcast we offer many practical tools and back-to-school transition tips for sensitive children. Whether it’s you or one of your kids, we all know someone who has woken up on the “wrong side of the bed.” Hear from…

Featured ep 238 Global impact 5 continents

Impact: The Unexpected Global Parenting Movement Changing Lives Worldwide | Ep. 238

In this exciting episode, we explore how Connected Families has evolved from a Minnesota-based ministry into a global parenting resource for families worldwide. Host Stacy Bellward, along with Chad Hayenga, Connected Families Education and Equipping Director, is “visiting” other countries…

Featured Ep 236 Beyond Summer Boredom Stoyko Gillette

Conflict Resolution for Kids: Take Advantage of Summer to Hone These Priceless Skills | Ep. 237

Everybody needs conflict resolution skills, but it shows up particularly for kids during the summer when they’ve got more free time to hang out with siblings and neighbors. What does conflict resolution for kids look like? Today we’re welcoming back…