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Screens On, Dishes Undone: A Grace-Based Parenting Role Play

· 44 min · Episode 321

Episode Screens On, Dishes Undone: A Grace-Based Parenting Role Play

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In part two of our conversation, Jim and Lynne Jackson sit down with Stacy Bellward and Chad Hayenga to name what they hope remains true about the grace-based parenting ministry, Connected Families, for decades to come.

Along the way, listen as they unpack why grace impacts a child’s heart, walk through a live role-play of a screens-and-chores moment most of us know too well, and show what it looks like to invite restoration. You don’t want to miss it!

Key Takeaways:

• You’ll discover why grace changes a child’s heart • Gain practical shifts toward restorative consequences, rooted in the gospel pattern of making right what was made wrong • You’ll walk away with one reframed question that changes everyday interactions

Mentioned in this Podcast:

• Luke 15:1 • 1 Thessalonians 2:8 • Ephesians 1:3 • 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 • Ephesians 3:20 • Galatians 5:16-25 • Ep. 320 – Jim and Lynne Jackson: 24 Years of Christ-Centered Parenting Ministry • 4 Messages of the Connected Families Framework (Included in the Free Learning Library) • YouTube – Old People Acting Like Kids • Connected Families Blog • Grace and Truth for Moms online course • Sibling Conflict online course • Ebook – Transform Bedtime Struggles • Sensitive and Intense Kids online course • cf community • The Table Monthly Giving Program

Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting!

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 brought reliable, God-centered, research-based parenting resources to families since 2002.

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