# Connected Families Podcast A podcast by Connected Families. A Christ-centered parenting community that is grace-filled, science-based, and trauma-informed. Welcome! Feed: https://connectedfamilies.org/feed/podcast/ ## Latest episodes - [Blessed to Be a Blessing: Passing Family Transformation On](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/fd1e670bd5b1) (2026-10-26, 23 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/episode_chad_joe_and_laura_the_tableFINAL_EDIT.mp3 - [Christian Parenting, Small Wins, and Hope for What’s Next](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/be8af616ea9f) (2026-10-19, 14 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/New_President_FINAL_EDIT_2.mp3 - [Parenting Stress: New Research on What Actually Lowers It](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/f34f3624f40f) (2026-10-05, 32 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Episode_Cindy_and_the_Research_final_1_1_.mp3 - [Screens On, Dishes Undone: A Grace-Based Parenting Role Play](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/3ef757265a6c) (2026-09-28, 45 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/episdoe_jim_and_lynn_and_chad_part_two_FINAL_EDITED.mp3 - [Jim and Lynne Jackson: 24 Years of Christ-Centered Parenting Ministry](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/326e072f0c85) (2026-09-21, 36 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Episode_jim_and_lynn_jackson_part_one_FINAL_EDITED.mp3 - [When Obedience Isn’t The Whole Answer for the Christian Parent](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/cc28e92fe324) (2026-09-14, 43 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Episode_Lyssa_The_Framework_1_.mp3 - [Changing for the Better: What 500 Parents Found](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/12ad5c0ac8e2) (2026-09-07, 12 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Episode_Stacy_and_Katie_CF_Community_Final_1_1_.mp3 - [Your Angry Child Needs a Plan, Not a Perfect Parent](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/024066ddd541) (2026-08-31, 28 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Episode_Aggression_part_two_FINAL_Converted.mp3 - [Where to Begin with Your Child’s Aggressive Behavior](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/2da4da40b44f) (2026-08-26, 19 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Episode_Amy_Nyvall_Final_Converted.mp3 - [When Your Child Hits You: Finding Calm in the Chaos](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/ea942d058e09) (2026-08-24, 28 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Episode_Aggression_part_one_FINAL_Converted.mp3 - [Where to Find Parenting Support That Actually Helps](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/056dd4cda458) (2026-08-17, 31 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Episode_Cindy_and_Lori_Small_Groups_1_.mp3 - [What to Do About Bad Grades on Your Child's Report Card (Without Nagging)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/ef0f09072b8a) (2026-08-10, 21 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Chad_and_Grades_FINAL_Edited.mp3 - [Back-to-School Season: When "I Hate You" Rides Home from Pickup](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/658b8cc30b57) (2026-08-05, 15 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Mini_Episode_with_Pam_Final_1_1_.mp3 - [Toddler Separation Anxiety: Why Does My Toddler Cry at Drop-Off?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/23b345d28ab4) (2026-08-03, 22 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Episode_Stacy_Separation_Anxiety_1_1_.mp3 - [Parenting a Neurodivergent Child: How to Advocate at School](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/b6e5d674a435) (2026-07-27, 32 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Replay_FINAL_EDITED.mp3 - [Should I Homeschool? Discerning What's Best for Your Family](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/fc9d3ede417f) (2026-07-20, 32 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Episode_Home_Schooling_2_CONVERTED_AND_EDITED.mp3 - [Lonely Motherhood No More: Finding Connection, Joy, and Support](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/513e0f3387c5) (2026-07-13, 25 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Crystal_wilson_and_Cindy_Wilson_FINAL_EDITED.mp3 - [How to Stay Calm With Kids Fighting](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/e3ba51c0a764) (2026-07-06, 20 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/2_slow_low_listen_FINAL_EDITED_PART_2.mp3 - [Sibling Conflict: A Christian Parent's Guide to Raising Peacemakers at Home](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/0f8960410b47) (2026-06-30, 23 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Episode_Stop_Referring_FINAL_WITH_SPONSORSHIP_1_.mp3 - [Helping Siblings Make Up After a “Fight”](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/d40a5eecd20e) (2026-06-30, 42 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Replay_Restoration_FINAL_WITH_SPONSOR.mp3 - [Dads, You’re Not Alone: How to Stay Calm When Parenting is Hard | Ep. 304](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/cec14aec4c6e) (2026-06-30, 32 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Fathers_Day_Episode_FINAL_WITH_SPONSORSHIP.mp3 - [Sibling Competition and Bedtime Chaos: Hear from the cf community](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/b2e51d547cb7) (2026-06-30, 42 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Episode_with_Stacy_Katie_Jared_and_Bekah_FINAL_EDIT.mp3 - [You're Not Parenting Alone: Inside the cf community with Katie Johnson](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/abdb53161403) (2026-06-01, 25 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Stacy_and_Katie_FINAL_Edited.mp3 - [Parent Ministry That Transforms: A Peek Inside Our Ministry Partnership Program](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/2a81c8f31afd) (2026-05-18, 28 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Episode_with_Cindy_and_Joe_Partnerships_Final_Converted.mp3 - [The Mental Load of Motherhood: Releasing What's Not Yours to Carry](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/75e73ec9fe8b) (2026-05-11, 35 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/FINAL_EDITED_Heidi_Mortenson.mp3 - [Foster Care and Faith: Supporting Foster Families in Your Community](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/88124e671d8c) (2026-05-04, 35 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Episode_Jamie_Final_1_.mp3 - [Grumpy Morning? Help Your Child Start Their Day Well](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/596161d375b4) (2026-04-27, 11 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Episode_Dysregulation_Final_Converted.mp3 - [Emotional Regulation for Kids: Calm Bodies Come Before Big Conversations](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/a1d82c162cab) (2026-04-20, 29 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/50_Activities_for_Calm_Audioblog_Edited.mp3 - [Highly Sensitive Kids: A Biblical Approach to Empathy and Connection](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/483f4c98818b) (2026-04-13, 20 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Highly_Sensitive_April_13_FINAL.mp3 - [Big Emotions Start Somewhere: The Hidden Stress Your Child Carries](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/0481b7af7f35) (2026-04-06, 18 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Episode_Sensitive_and_Intense_Kids_final_1_1_.mp3 - [Why Is Parenting So Hard? Finding Grace and Truth in the Struggle](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/274a8b94f48e) (2026-03-30, 23 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/G_T_Final.mp3 - [From Feeling Like a Bad Mom to Deeply Loved](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/6e4b32f485b6) (2026-03-23, 28 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Episode_Fundraising_final_Converted.mp3 - [Family Meetings for Kids: A Weekly Habit That Builds Family Teamwork](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/4463a2b8ec6c) (2026-03-16, 36 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/riverside_episode_135_family_mee_feb_11_2026_001_connected_families.mp3 - [How to Motivate Children: What the Research Says](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/cc51ef59f49b) (2026-03-12, 14 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Episode_Mini_with_Katie_Final_Converted_1_.mp3 - [How to Start Family Meetings Your Kids Won't Want to Miss](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/9c33d80551ea) (2026-03-09, 19 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Episode_Family_Meetings_Fun_Final_Converted.mp3 - [Teaching Kids Responsibility Without Nagging and Frustration](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/19c0c99acf3f) (2026-03-02, 38 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Episode_Hard_Work_Final_Converted.mp3 - [A Parent Training Program that Meets You Where You Are](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/b90abd5bd923) (2026-02-23, 13 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Episode_Intensive_Coaching_Final_Converted.mp3 - [Strengthening Families Through the Local Church: A Powerful New Partnership](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/3cf30e8f68fe) (2026-02-16, 30 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Episode_JP_Degance_Final_Converted.mp3 - [The Surprising Reason Kids Laugh When in Trouble](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/47bc3c1e506e) (2026-02-09, 14 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Episode_Laugh_When_in_Trouble_final_Converted.mp3 - [BONUS Episode | Help Your Child Feel Safe Through Scary Events](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/0cb848afbfa1) (2026-02-04, 44 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/0203.mp3 - [Consecuencias: ¿Castigar o Restaurar?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/91a27c78af54) (2026-02-02, 0 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/CFEspEp42025EditedYearReference_1_.m4a - [Moving Beyond Strict Parenting: Balancing Boundaries and Connection | Ep. 285](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/6064725a9289) (2026-01-26, 2 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/riverside_stuck_part-3-jan-26-2026-002_connected_families-1.mp4 - [Kind and Firm: Setting Boundaries with Kids | Ep. 284](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/94f752f95cfb) (2026-01-19, 32 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Episode_Stay_Stuck_with_Katie_Final_Converted.mp3 - [Don’t Stay Stuck: Hopeful Change in Your Default Parenting Habits](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/3a4a9e649786) (2026-01-12, 33 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Lori_Final.mp3 - [My Child Refuses to Listen: A Compassionate Approach to PDA](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/29764975c211) (2026-01-05, 37 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Episode_Demand_Avoidance_Repeat_FINAL_Converted.mp3 - [Behind the Scenes: Intentional Parenting in 2026 and Beyond!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/6becb7069998) (2025-12-29, 33 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Episode_Year_End_Final_Converted.mp3 - [Blessed to Be a Blessing: Marriage, Parenting & Legacy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/7073dc4b2548) (2025-12-22, 26 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Episode_The_Long_Haul_Final_Converted.mp3 - [Surviving the "Helpful" Advice at Holiday Gatherings](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/6732696bb728) (2025-12-18, 15 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Episode_Stacy_Christmas_Blog_FINAL_Converted.mp3 - [Loving (and Liking) My Kids for a Lifetime](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/7d8ff3d7ecc1) (2025-12-15, 29 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/episode_david_schooler_FINAL_Edited_1_.mp3 - [When Parenting Styles Differ: Finding Unity with Your Strong-Willed Child](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082/8d2079e5a067) (2025-12-08, 31 min): audio https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Episode_Jim_Lynne_December_8_Final_Converted.mp3 Shows are listed from Apple Podcasts' charts and directory, and Podcast Index where it is used. 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