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Connected Families Podcast
Connected Families
300 episodes
A Christ-centered parenting community that is grace-filled, science-based, and trauma-informed. Welcome!
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The Emotionally Distant Marriage: Don't Stay Stuck
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…
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El Poder de la Empatía en la Disciplina
¡Escucha este nuevo episodio en español del pódcast de Familias Conectadas! Esther Reich conversa con Luisa Wendt acerca de cómo la empatía es la llave al corazón de tus hijos en momentos de mal comportamiento. Y de…
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Navigating Infertility & Loss: A Conversation with Julie Fowler
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…
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The Secret Superpower Every Parent Needs: The Art of Listening
In this episode, Megan Thorp, MA and Certified Connected Families Parent Coach, joins us to explore why listening is the jet fuel in our relationships with our kids. We examine how effective listening can bridge the…
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Brain Science for Parents: How to Return to Joy When You Feel Like Yelling
We chat with Chris Coursey from THRIVEtoday to discuss "return to joy," a crucial skill for moving from reactive parenting to thoughtful responses. Chris explains the three-step process of feeling, sharing, and…
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De la ira a la paz: Cambiando la forma de criar
¡Escucha este nuevo episodio en español del pódcast de Familias Conectadas! Esther Reich conversa con Luisa Wendt acerca de cómo Dios está cambiando a sus familias a través del marco de referencia y la ayuda práctica…
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Want to Stop Yelling at Your Kids? Try Slow, Low, & Listen
Listen in as Jim & Lynne Jackson, Connected Families Co-Founders, teach the parenting concept “Slow, Low, & Listen.” This simple tool can help you develop and maintain an emotionally safe presence for your kids. Jim…
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Attachment Myths Busted: How Your Attachment Style Shapes Everything
Listen in as we talk with Dr. Nicole Wilke about attachment and its profound impact on family relationships. Dr. Wilke, a researcher, missionary, author, and marriage and family therapist, shares about attachment…
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Emmanuel in the Ambulance: How God Shows Up in Our Darkest Hours
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…
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Retained Primitive Reflexes: Understanding and Supporting Your Child’s Development | Ep. 222
Is your child struggling with emotional regulation, sitting still, or the feel of their clothing? These challenges could be linked to retained primitive reflexes. In this episode, Lynne Jackson, Connected Families…
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Demand Avoidance: When Is My Child's Pushback Actually Pathological?
Have you ever asked your child to do a simple task, only to be met with an explosive reaction? In this episode, we interview Lydia Rex, Connected Families Certified Parent Coach, about Pathological Demand Avoidance…
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From Slamming Doors to Peace: How to Calm a Dysregulated Child
In this episode of the Connected Families podcast, we explore how to calm a dysregulated child with insights from Certified Connected Families Parent Coaches Alan and Corrie Thetford. Together they share how they…
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BONUS: Introducing The Table - A New Path to Transformative Parenting
In this bonus episode of the Connected Families podcast, host Stacy Bellward and Executive Director Anna Braasch announce the launch of The Table, a new monthly donor community aimed at providing sustaining support for…
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From Quirky to Distressing: Understanding Sensory Sensitivities
If you've got a child who complains about the volume of the microwave or who won't venture into the living room without turning off the overhead lights, this conversation on sensory sensitivities is for you! Listen in…
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In Your Child's Shoes: Why Is Empathy Important?
If you feel like you've "tried empathy" and you're not a fan of the results, tune into this conversation about what empathy is and why you need more of it in your life. In this episode of the Connected Families…
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Mom Burnout, Tired Dads, & the Soul Care Remedy
*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…
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BONUS: 5 Powerful Reasons to Press Play & Transform Lives
Have you thought of leading a small group through one of the Connected Families video courses? This episode will answer your questions. Small groups help combat parental isolation and create supportive communities for…
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The Science Behind Building Unshakeable Kids
Dr. Nicole Wilke is back in this episode to explore another layer of building resilience in kids–affirming character development. Dr. Wilke shares practical wisdom on speaking healing words to our children and…
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Your Marriage Isn't Broken: It's Growing
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…
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Why 'Kids Are Resilient' Is Only Half the Story
**Content warning: this podcast discusses mental health issues, including suicide.** Whether you're dealing with tantrums or teen anxiety, you won’t want to miss this honest, down-to-earth conversation with Josh and…
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Words That Shape Hearts: The Art of Blessing Your Kids
You won’t want to miss parent coaches Chad Hayenga and Katie Johnson exploring the meaningful practice of blessing your kids. They unpack what “blessing” meant throughout the Bible and what your heart needs to receive…
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The Power of Affirmation: 3 Ways Your Words are Life-Giving
Does your child get discouraged? Does it feel like your child’s misbehavior seems to drown out the positive things you might notice? There is science behind the power of affirmation. You can learn to shine a bright…
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Rest for the Weary: Simple Spiritual Rhythms for Parents
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…
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3 Principles to Help Your Child Calm and Regulate
In this episode on calming for kids, Lynne Jackson (Connected Families Co-Founder) and Lydia Rex (Connected Families Certified Parent Coach) talk with Stacy about what role parents play in helping their kids calm down.…
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Beyond Obedience: One Mom's Journey from Desperation to Connection
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…
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Unwrapping Regret: Making Peace with a Parenting Fail
If you imagine your most recent parenting fail, do you cringe or just laugh? Do you wallow in shame or regret? Today, we're talking with Dijea Young about moving beyond regret into hope. She shares experiences as a mom…
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Moving to the Same Side of the Table: A Father's Journey
In today’s episode, Connected Families Co-Founder Jim Jackson interviews Stephen Freeman, a father of five, who shares how Connected Families impacted his parenting approach. Through coaching and practical tools,…
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Better Parenting Starts Here: Reframing Negative Thoughts
If you're not satisfied with what your parenting looks like today, maybe becoming a better mom or dad is more about reframing what you already do than finding new tips and tricks that "work" with your kids. In this…
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Holiday Boundaries & Expectations with Family
Wondering how you can set holiday boundaries and expectations for family gatherings? Are you looking forward to celebrating Christmas with family but dreading unsolicited advice from well-meaning relatives? You are not…
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Being an Adoptee: What It’s Like to Grow Up Adopted
Today we chat with Leah Sutterlin, an adoptee, adoptive mom, and adoption advocate, about being an adoptee. Leah shares how early separation affected her later relationships and attachment style and discusses the…
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Sleep Solutions for Tired Families: Expert Advice
Listen in as Connected Families Co-Founder Lynne Jackson and Christina Spaeth-Harrer, pediatric occupational therapist, share their expert insights on improving family sleep. From managing bedtime routines to…
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Practical Classroom Management Strategies That Work
Are you a teacher working to create a nurturing classroom environment while managing behavior well? Whether you teach in a school or volunteer at church, this conversation is for you. Dr. Cindy Wilson, Partnership…
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Overcoming: How Adversity, Challenges & Childhood Trauma Can Shape Our Children in Positive Ways
Dr. Nicole Wilke joins us to talk about what it takes to raise kids who can overcome everything from daily challenges to childhood trauma. Nicole discusses nurturing resilience by reframing challenges positively and…
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Resilient Children Are Raised, Not Born
Join us for a powerful conversation with Jim and Lynne Jackson about raising resilient children. They encourage you to focus on the process and long-term perspective of building character and identity rather than…
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BONUS: Exciting Podcast News!
You may have heard our exciting news: The Connected Families podcast has reached an amazing milestone - two million listens! 🎉 We're touched by how many of you have tuned in from across the US and around the world…
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Ruth Chou Simons: Using Psalm 23 to Communicate God's Presence to Children
Author and artist Ruth Chou Simons chats about life with God, and her first children's book, Home Is Right Where You Are. Ruth shares insights on pursuing God's grace daily and passing it on to our children,…
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The Flourishing Family: Don't Settle for Merely Surviving
In this episode, Jim and Lynn Jackson, co-founders of Connected Families, chat with Dr. David and Amanda Erickson from Flourishing Homes and Families about their new book, The Flourishing Family: A Jesus-Centered Guide…
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Give Yourself Grace with the Do-Over
In this episode, Jim and Lynne Jackson talk with Ruth Wharton about the transformative power of "do-overs." They unpack how this practice mirrors the gospel by encouraging us to give ourselves grace, seek forgiveness,…
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Strengths and Weaknesses: What a Child's Misbehavior Tells Us
When faced with your child's misbehavior, it's tempting to focus on their weaknesses: poor emotional regulation, lack of self-control, or dishonesty. But what if you could see beneath these struggles to recognize the…
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Payoffs & Accidental Rewards: How to Focus on the Right Stuff | Ep. 194
Have you ever noticed bad behavior increasing the more you attempt to quell it in your child? You might be facing a situation of payoffs, accidental rewards or misplaced "focus fertilizer." In this episode, Chad…
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Agape Love: The Surprising Time Your Child Needs It Most
Showing love is easy when your child is doing well, but what does it look like to extend selfless agape love to a child who is misbehaving? Listen in as Jim and Lynne Jackson, Connected Families Co-Founders, share…
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How to Talk to Your Child About Difficult Topics (Part 2)
Expanding on last week’s episode, Josh and Rachel Keller use role-plays to show how you can engage in a difficult conversation with your child. They offer insights for choosing a time and place that will help foster…
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How to Talk to Your Child About Difficult Topics [Part 1]
Whether it's swearing, sex, racism, or a loved one's choice, talking about difficult topics is a requirement of parenting. Listen in as Josh and Rachel Keller, MA, LPCC (Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches),…
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Stop Power-Struggle Parenting
Three dads and parent coaches talk about power struggles and how to break the patterns of judgment and defensiveness that get us stuck in power struggles with our kids. Chad Hayenga, Jim Jackson, and Alan Thetford team…
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How to Stop Arguing With Your Child With One Question
What if you could stop arguments before they started? If you're curious about how to stop arguing with your child, you'll want to listen to this podcast. Stacy Bellward and Sara Paine are passionate that wise…
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What’s Your Story? Join the Week of Sharing
This week, we chat with Joel and Mindy Bolitho, an Australian couple who’ve experienced transformation through the Framework. They talk about significant moments in their journey and how they spread the word about…
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Food Struggles & Mealtime Madness | Ep. 187
Perhaps your child always sits politely at the table and eats their Brussels sprouts, but for the rest of us, especially with a food-sensitive child or two, food struggles in families are real. Today we talk to Emily…
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How the Happiness Trifecta Might Transform Chores
What if chores weren't a constant struggle in your household? Join Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches Marni Love and Corrie Thetford as they discuss the Happiness Trifecta and how it can transform the way…
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Screen Time and Kids: How to Say YES More Often, While Kids Have LESS Screen Time
If you're struggling with screens and boundary setting with your kids, tune into this interview with Brittany and Kevin Hoffman. Their home has transformed as they’ve learned to ask questions, listen, and point to the…
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How to Be a Great Grandparent to your Grandkids (and Their Parents!)
Two grandmothers, Dijea Young and Cindy Stonestreet (who also happen to be Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches) chat about the role of play in grandparenting and how they're learning to be great grandmothers.…
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