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Connected Families Podcast

Connected Families
Parenting
Connected Families
Connected Families Framework
Child Development
Discipline That Connects
Christianity
Family Dynamics
Parenting Strategies
Christian Parenting
Parent Coaching
Grace
Empathy
Sensitive and Intense Kids
Mental Health
Emotional Regulation
Community Support
Emotional Safety
Resilience
Homeschooling
Adoption

A Christ-centered parenting community that is grace-filled, science-based, and trauma-informed. Welcome!

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What does it look like when a family’s whole trajectory begins to change? For the Dewey family, it hasn’t looked like perfection. It has looked like grace, growth, and small wins worth celebrating. Joe and his wife, Courtney, have spent years practic... more

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For more than twenty years, Connected Families has heard countless stories: parenting stress decreased, the angry household that got gentler, the relationship that came back to life. Beautiful stories, all of them. But a problem remained: stories are... more

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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... more

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Join us at our Celebration honoring Jim and Lynne Jackson at 7 pm (CST) on Thursday, September 24th, 2026. We’d love to have you with us! An occupational therapist and a youth worker walked into a basement with a few ideas about parenting and three ... more

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Recent Guests

Lyssa Stoyko
Connected Families certified parent coach; host of Moms Take Ten
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Episode: When Obedience Isn’t The Whole Answer for the Christian Parent
Dr. Cindy Wilson
Director of Education, Equipping and Research
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Episode: Where to Find Parenting Support That Actually Helps
Lori Menekheim
Ministry Partnership Manager
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Episode: Where to Find Parenting Support That Actually Helps
Taylor Irby
Connected Families certified parent coach, mom
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Episode: Parenting a Neurodivergent Child: How to Advocate at School
Crystal Wilson
Director of Global Fundraising Strategy at Compassion International; co-founder of Thrive (mom-focused ER)
Compassion International
Episode: Lonely Motherhood No More: Finding Connection, Joy, and Support
David Cervenka
Connected Families Certified Parent Coach
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Episode: Dads, You’re Not Alone: How to Stay Calm When Parenting is Hard | Ep. 304
Jared Kingry
Pastor, CF certified parent coach
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Episode: Sibling Competition and Bedtime Chaos: Hear from the cf community
Bekah Idle
CF certified parent coach
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Episode: Sibling Competition and Bedtime Chaos: Hear from the cf community
Cindy Wilson
Ministry Partnership and Research Program Manager at Connected Families; parent ministry leader
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Episode: Parent Ministry That Transforms: A Peek Inside Our Ministry Partnership Program

Hosts

Stacy Bellward
Host of Connected Families Podcast, focused on calm, connected parenting and faith-based coaching.
Chad Hayenga
Host of Connected Families Podcast, contributor to coaching and community discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 509 ratings
  • Connection before Correction

    I cannot speak highly enough of Connected Families. We have been learning from multiple resources CF provides for the past 10 years and now that our daughters are 18 and 17, we have become friends where they confide, ask for prayer, and we ENJOY Life together.

    We put connection before correction and now their teen friends are asking their own parents to learn about Connected Families! I remember one time we came to a CF parent coach saying “Help! We have grounded her from life! There’s nothing ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mamibictoria
    United Statesa month ago
  • Grounded in truth!

    As a biblical counselor I’m always looking for helpful resources that point to the truth. This podcast has been an amazing resource for me as I navigate parenting my own children and seek to help others to lean into Jesus for strength for each new day! Thank you for all of the great resources!!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TimsTeamNashvegas
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thanks for doing what you do!

    Connected Families is my go-to podcast for parenting principles that are backed by Christian values. Episodes cover a wide variety of issues relevant to day-to-day parenting and conversations are engaging. Love what you’re doing Connected Families, thank you ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vviolette23
    Singaporea year ago
  • fellow mom :)

    Connected Families has consistently encouraged me with their resources, and this podcast is no exception. Wise, helpful, practical! I’m grateful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fellow human :)
    United Statesa year ago
  • Life changing

    Where would my family be without Connected Families? We needed these truths. We need these truths. We need this grace and encouragement as parents. Connected Families gives us Biblical parenting models that also include how the brain and body works. We learn to shepherd our children’s hearts AND bodies and brains.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Archibaldm
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Community-focused and scripture-informed guidance resonates strongly with families.
A highly practical Christian parenting resource blending faith and neuroscience.
Listeners praise practical frameworks and compassionate approach to parenting.

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#75
New Zealand/Kids & Family

Talking Points

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Parenting Stress: New Research on What Actually Lowers It
Q: What would you say to exhausted parents listening today?
Transformation is possible with intentional, inward work by parents, consistent practice of self-regulation, and applying coaching techniques that promote peace and cooperation, even in the face of misbehavior, leading to healthier family dynamics over time.
Parenting Stress: New Research on What Actually Lowers It
Q: What were your goals around that research?
The goal was to establish an independent, rigorous evidence base showing whether the program produces lasting changes in parents and children, moving from theory-informed to evidence-based practices while keeping biblical foundations central.
Where to Begin with Your Child’s Aggressive Behavior
Q: How can parents apply the CF framework during a high-intensity moment?
Anchor in the bottom part of the framework—remind the child they are safe and loved, acknowledge emotions, and use both eye contact and calm body language to model rest and listening.
Where to Begin with Your Child’s Aggressive Behavior
Q: What can a parent do in the moment when their child explodes in anger?
Start by ensuring safety, then slow down, breathe, and use empathetic language; buy time to de-escalate and identify underlying emotions before guiding the child toward reconciliation.
Where to Find Parenting Support That Actually Helps
Q: Okay, what courses do you have and what are they? Do I have to lead a lot of discussion or the video?
There are seven premium courses, each with a small group leader guide; courses mix videos with discussions, and leaders get a guide to help structure sessions. Some courses also include a small group training video and promotional materials to help run the group effectively.

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A parenting-focused show rooted in Christian faith that blends practical coaching tools with neuroscience and trauma-informed approaches. Episodes commonly cover building supportive community for families, faith-aligned discipline frameworks, navigating school and homeschooling decisions, and strategies for calming escalating moments with children. Guests often include CF staff, certified parent coaches, and ministry partners who share coaching techniques, real-life family stories, and actionable resources. Notable strengths include a clear framework for calm, connected parenting and an emphasis on faith, scripture, and community involvement, making it especially useful for listeners seeking practical guidance anchored in Christian values. more

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2. Dr. Cindy Wilson
3. Lori Menekheim
4. Taylor Irby
5. Crystal Wilson
6. David Cervenka
7. Jared Kingry
8. Bekah Idle

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