Tag Encouragement for Tired Parents
How to Love Your Stepchildren Well with Ron Deal | Ep. 230
In this bonus episode, Jim Jackson and Ron Deal discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of blended families through the lens of the Connected Families Framework. Ron, a bestselling author and host of the Family Life Blended podcast, shares his…
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The Emotionally Distant Marriage: Don’t Stay Stuck | Ep. 229
Do you feel like you are in an emotionally distant marriage? In this special episode, Jim and Lynne Jackson interview Ron and Nan Deal about their new book, The Mindful Marriage, which combines biblical foundations with brain science. The authors…
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Navigating Infertility & Loss: A Conversation with Julie Fowler | Ep. 228
Julie Fowler, speaker and bible curriculum writer, joins us for a meaningful conversation about her journey of infertility and the resources she’s created for other couples coping with infertility and loss. Julie shares how scripture helped her in her grief…
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Emmanuel in the Ambulance: How God Shows Up in Our Darkest Hours | Ep. 223
In this episode, listen in as Brendon and Naomi Yoder share how they’ve maintained faith through multiple hardships, including the loss of their infant daughter, Taliyah. They describe modeling authentic faith by letting their children witness their reliance on God…
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Mom Burnout, Tired Dads, & the Soul Care Remedy | Ep 217
*This resource was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table!* For followers of Jesus, soul care…
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Your Marriage Isn’t Broken: It’s Growing | Ep. 215
Got questions about marriage? Feeling like, “My marriage is broken”? Join Jim and Lynne Jackson as they candidly answer real questions about marriage from parents like you. They touch on everything from balancing time for one another with parenting to…
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Rest for the Weary: Simple Spiritual Rhythms for Parents | Ep. 211
In this episode, Connected Families staff discuss the scriptures and spiritual practices that have helped them stay connected to God in the past year. They also share their vision for the coming year and their commitment to providing “bite-sized” encouragement…
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Beyond Obedience: One Mom’s Journey from Desperation to Connection | Ep. 209
In this podcast we chat with Danika Delello, who shares how desperate she was for help when dealing with her strong-willed child’s frequent, lengthy tantrums. She talks about switching her parenting mindset from an obedience-focused approach to one based on…
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20 Beautiful Empathy Statements to Show Kids You Really See Them
In stressful interactions, do you ever think of what you wish you’d said to your kids about five minutes too late? If you’ve got a child unraveling before your eyes, it’s tempting to try to quickly “fix it” instead of…
Why Do Siblings Fight So Much? The Good News and the Bad News
“He hit me!!!” “She took my marker!” Seriously, don’t you wonder, “Why do my kids fight so much???” Why siblings fight has been a question plaguing parents for millennia… I know I’ve thought, “I am just refereeing 24/7, and I…