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

In this special “virtual family time” episode about the Connected Families Framework, youโll 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. Using the biblical parable of the talents as their start, Connected Families founders share how they’ve stewarded the ministry’s explosive growth, particularly in the last five years, and cast a vision for the future of grace-filled, Christ-centered parenting resources. Listen in and be a part of our family!
Key Points:
- How zero advertising turned to 2.2 million podcast listeners, and more
- From prison cells to peaceful homes: one momโs testimony that changed her family trajectory
- Vision casting for 2030
Mentioned in this podcast:
- The Table Community Monthly Giving Program
- How to Grow a Connected Family – Book
- Discipline That Connects With Your Childโs Heart – Book
- Helping Kids with Anger eBook
- Matthew 25:14 – 25 – Parable of the Talents
- Connected Families Certified Parent Coaching Program
- Connected Families Framework
- Connected Families Ministry Partnership Program
- Union Gospel Mission – Spokane
- Connected Families Thursday Email Sign Up
- Discipline That Connects With Your Childโs Heart Online Course
Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting!
NEW ON THE PODCAST: Tap โFollowโ in your menu so you donโt miss out! Next month, we are dropping 6 mini-episodes every week, all bite-sized pieces of our core content: Discipline That Connects. Each episode is 15 min (or less).
Guest Bio:
Jim and Lynne Jackson are the Co-Founders of Connected Families in Plymouth, MN. With over 50 combined years of professionally helping families and a love for working in the church, Jim and Lynne have been dedicated to bringing reliable, God-centered, research-based parenting resources to all families since 2002.
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