# Culturally-Sensitive Biblical Parenting Resources. Is This a Thing?

An episode of [Connected Families Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1464953082), 22 Jul 2025, 1:48.

Audio: https://media.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/content.blubrry.com/connectedfamilies/Ruth-Wharton-6_26_25.mp4

Five years ago, Connected Families had certified parent coaches in just one country. Today? Connected Families is collaborating with CF Certified Parent Coaches in 20 countries and across four continents to provide culturally-sensitive biblical parenting resources. As Chad Hayenga reflected on our podcast, "In the early years, we did not know how the Connected Families Framework would translate into other languages or cultures." What has become wonderfully clear is that the Connected Families Framework is a culturally sensitive parenting tool, and God is using it to bless families from many languages and cultures. One by one, ministry leaders from around the globe have discovered Connected Families and sought to adapt tools like "Do-overs," "Slow, Low & Listen," and “Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart” to their own cultural contexts. Many joined our Parent Coach Certification Program to serve families in their communities. The numbers tell an amazing story of God's faithfulness: 2020: 5 coaches in the US, 140 families supported 2025: 100+ certified coaches across 20 countries, 1,400+ families supported We're witnessing God's love transcend both language barriers and cultural boundaries, creating a truly global community of families experiencing God's grace and truth. Come along with us as we journey across the globe to see what God is doing through some of our amazing Certified Parent Coaches. *Note: Interested in having a Connected Families Certified Parent Coach come to speak at your church or gathering? Check out our newly renovated Workshop Speaker page to learn more. As you will learn in this blog post, we now have coaches and speakers available worldwide!* Want more detailed stories? Tune in to Episode 238 of the Connected Families Podcast, "Impact: The Unexpected Global Parenting Movement Changing Lives Worldwide" for even more stories. LISTEN NOW Culturally-sensitive parenting resources across the globe Africa Ethiopia: Getu Melkamu works for Compassion International in Ethiopia. Getu recently led a Connected Families workshop for 450 Christian ministry workers, equipping them to ensure that all children can feel safe, loved, called & capable, and responsible. Europe Finland: Whether it’s workshops, coaching, or online courses, Mari Cerny finds great joy in prayerfully translating Connected Families resources into Finnish. Communities are eagerly awaiting this transformative content in their native language. When parents' understanding of God as the ultimate Parent becomes clear—through experiencing His compassion, grace, patience, and abundant mercy—it creates deep healing and provides the foundation from which all other parenting tools flow with genuine power. Co-Founders, Jim & Lynne Jackson, with the Cernys in Finland. Co-Founder Lynne Jackson with Mari Cerny. The Framework translated into Finnish! United Kingdom: Ruth Wharton is based in Malvern, Worcestershire. She is the first Connected Families Certified Coach in the UK. Ruth works part-time for a local charity that supports people with autism, and is a mother of five. For twelve years, she worked alongside her husband, looking after 60 teenage boys in an English boarding school. It was then that they first discovered Connected Families. “There are not enough words to say what Connected Families has done for my family and my relationship with God” -coaching client in the UK Watch the video below to hear from Ruth in her own words. Asia Philippines: Connected Families Certified Parent Coach, Samantha (Thammie) Sy, and her husband, Dennis (a pastor), live in Manila, Philippines. They have a deep influence in adoption and foster care ministry in their community. Thammie was looking for a tool to help disciple parents and families in her church and broader community in a more gospel-centered and science-informed way, and with a biblical lens. Then she discovered Connected Families. Recently God opened a door for her to present…

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