Connected Families Podcast

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Parenting with Grace, Modeling Humility, and Transforming Your Family Oct 25, 2025

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at a suggested donation of $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart online course, this month only! Click here to find out more.💥 Today on the Podcast : Connected Families co-founder, Jim Jackson, is back in this mini-episode, encouraging parents to view parenting from a new perspective! Being a better parent isn't about getting kids just to behave; it's about building God's wisdom in ourselves and in them. Get challenged to embrace your calling as an everyday superhero who models faith, humility, and grace. Key Takeaways: Great parenting isn't about controlling behavior; it's about building God's wisdom Model your own process of calming down Share your struggles, failures, and growth openly with your children. Model Humility When You Mess Up Identify Godly strengths your children have learned from watching you, and intentionally do more of what's already going well Mentioned Today: The Table Community - Monthly Giving Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart Online Course Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart - Book Connected Families Certified Parent Coaching Program Are these mini episodes hitting the spot?Leave us a rating, review, or comment, and let us know what you think. In Case You Missed It: Host Stacy Bellward shares a personal story when her daughters were late for a birthday party. Hear how do-overs saved the day in From Morning Chaos to Peaceful Dressing: How It Ended Well | [Mini-Episode]. See all of our mini-episodes for this MARVEL-ous campaign on our October podcast page. © 2025 Connected Families

From Morning Chaos to Peaceful Dressing: How It Ended Well Oct 24, 2025

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at a suggested donation of $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only! Click here to find out more.💥 Today on the Podcast : In this vulnerable episode, host Stacy Bellward shares a real, messy parenting moment from years ago when she had to use do-overs and the Connected Families Framework to reset with one of her daughters. It all started when everybody was late to a birthday party. She shares her story in the spirit of our theme: Not Perfect, Still Super. Every Family a Hero—and she shares it to show you how using the CF parenting framework can look in a real-life messy situation. Parenting transformation isn't a quick sailboat turn but a long game of being humble and inviting Jesus into the messes. Key Takeaways: Keep a Connected Families Framework magnet handy. It never hurts. :) If you have been feeling the nudge to join the mission to equip more families, join the Table Community today! Mentioned Today: The Table Community - Monthly Giving Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart Online Course Connected Families Framework Magnet Are these mini episodes hitting the spot?Leave us a rating, review, or comment, and let us know what you think. In Case You Missed It: Hear how one family made space for all levels of the Connected Families Framework when they navigated an issue with their teenage daughter’s device in: Device Issue: How God Used it to Draw One Family Closer. See all of our mini-episodes for this MARVEL-ous campaign on our October podcast page. © 2025 Connected Families

Device Issue: How God Used it to Draw One Family Closer Oct 22, 2025

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Natural Impacts: Teaching Kids Responsibility Without Nagging Oct 21, 2025

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at a suggested donation of $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects With Your Child Heart online course, this month only! Click here to find out more.💥 Today on the Podcast : Discover the transformative difference between a goal of punishment and restoration in this episode featuring Jim and Lynne Jackson from the Discipline That Connects With Your Childs Heart course. Learn how natural impacts like letting a child experience the consequences of forgotten homework without adding parental punishment teach responsibility far more effectively than nagging or arbitrary consequences. This grace-filled, biblical approach shifts the parenting goal from punishing bad behavior to restoring relationships and empowering kids to make things right. Key Takeaways: Teach true responsibility through natural impacts Effective discipline puts responsibility on the child to right their wrongs. The primary goal is restoration, not punishment. Mentioned Today: The Table Community - Monthly Giving Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart Online Course Connected Families Framework Magnet Should You Reward Kids? 9 Wisdom-Filled Guidelines | [Mini-Episode] Galatians 6:1 Are these mini episodes hitting the spot?Leave us a rating, review, or comment, and let us know what you think. In Case You Missed It: Did you miss it? Last week, Connected Families Certified Parent Coach, Laura Zach shares practical wisdom for parents navigating the push-pull dynamic with a kid who asks for help but then resists it. Listen in Why Does My Child Ask for Help Then Get Mad? | [Mini-Episode]. See all of our mini-episodes for this MARVEL-ous campaign on our October podcast page. © 2025 Connected Families

Why Does My Child Ask for Help Then Get Mad? Oct 19, 2025

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at a suggested donation of $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only! Click here to find out more.💥 Today on the Podcast : Does your child ask for help with homework, sports, or other activities—only to push back or get frustrated when you offer it? You're not alone! In this Q&A episode, host Stacy Bellward welcomes Connected Families Certified Parent Coach & Workshop Speaker Laura Zach to answer this common parenting challenge. Laura shares practical wisdom for parents navigating the push-pull dynamic with an 11-year-old who asks for help but then resists it. You'll learn to identify the "gift gone awry" in your child, understand what's happening beneath the surface, and discover grace-filled approaches to build connection and coach your child toward growth. Key Takeaways: How to recognize and affirm your child's gifts—even when they're showing up in challenging ways Why this is a journey, not a quick fix—and how to stay encouraged along the way Bring a Connected Families Workshop to Your Community - Are you ready to equip and encourage parents in your church, school, or community? Let’s connect! The team of trained presenters offers Connected Families workshops across the U.S. and internationally. Find out more here. Mentioned Today: The Table Community - Monthly Giving Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart Online Course Laura Zach - Connected Families Parent Coach Connected Families Workshop Speakers Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart - Book Identifying Child Strengths: Finding God's Gifts in Your Kid | [Mini-Episode] One Simple Question That Rewires Everyone's Brains Toward Connection | [Mini-Episode] Are these mini episodes hitting the spot?Leave us a rating, review, or comment, and let us know what you think. In Case You Missed It: Did you know that rewarding kids can actually be a helpful tool when you're asking the right question, learn more about this in: Should You Reward Kids? 9 Wisdom-Filled Guidelines | [Mini-Episode]. See all of our mini-episodes for this MARVEL-ous campaign on our October podcast page. © 2025 Connected Families

Should You Reward Kids? 9 Wisdom-Filled Guidelines Oct 18, 2025

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at a suggested donation of $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only! Click here to find out more.💥 Today on the Podcast : Today's mini episode is the audio version of a blog post we created as a guide to help you think through the question, "Should you reward your kids?" It's the age-old question: Should I pay the kids to do house chores? Let's be honest - we've all been there, wondering if we're brilliantly motivating our kids or just straight-up bribing them. Turns out, rewards can actually be effective tools when you're asking the right question, but they can totally backfire when your kid cares more about earning screen time than actually learning to be helpful. Host Stacy Bellward walks through nine super practical, research-backed tips that'll help you use rewards in ways that actually build character. Key Takeaways: The one question that changes everything: It's not about compliance - discover what your child is really learning The "Nathan story": How one strategic "bribe" transformed a disruptive teen Creative reward systems that actually build character (not just behavior) Mentioned Today: The Table Community - Monthly Giving Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart Online Course Rewards for Kids: 9 Wisdom-Filled Guidelines to Get Beyond Bribing - Blog Post Are these mini episodes hitting the spot?Leave us a rating, review, or comment, and let us know what you think. In Case You Missed It: Learn how noticing what’s going partly right can change the entire culture of your home in One Simple Question That Rewires Everyone's Brains Toward Connection | [Mini-Episode]. See all of our mini-episodes for this MARVEL-ous campaign on our October podcast page. © 2025 Connected Families

One Simple Question That Rewires Everyone's Brains Toward Connection Oct 17, 2025

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at a suggested donation of $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only! Click here to find out more.💥 Today on the Podcast : Discover the transformative power of "Bright Spots!" A simple parenting strategy that shifts your focus from what's going wrong to what's going partly right. In this episode, we share the inspiring story of Carly, who went from ski slope meltdowns to conquering her fears, plus host Stacy's personal journey of learning to see what her middle school girls HAD cleaned in the kitchen instead of fixating on the one dirty fork left behind. This shift transformed their relationship and built an "I can do this" attitude in her daughters. Plus, learn how you can become a changemaker this October by equipping struggling families around the world with these life-changing tools. Key Takeaway: Asking "What's going partly right?" when the kitchen only got half clean or during a full meltdown has the power to change your family's trajectory. (We are not trying to be dramatic here - we have lived it.) Mentioned Today: The Table Community - Monthly Giving Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart Online Course Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard - Book Philippians 4 Connected Families Parent Coaching Are these mini episodes hitting the spot?Leave us a rating, review, or comment, and let us know what you think. In Case You Missed It: Ever wonder if it’s too late to connect with your teenage child? It’s not! In Christ, there’s always hope! Listen to one mom tell her story in: Connection with Teens: It’s Never Too Late | [Mini-Episode]. See all of our mini-episodes for this MARVEL-ous campaign on our October podcast page. © 2025 Connected Families

Connection with Teens: It’s Never Too Late Oct 16, 2025

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at a suggested donation of $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only! Click here to find out more.💥 Today on the Podcast : Ever wonder if you've already blown it as a parent? Spoiler alert: you haven't. In this episode, Lynne Jackson drops truth bombs about how God's grace for YOU is the secret sauce to raising wise kids (hint: it's not about being perfect). Then Laura Zach shares her own story of going from daily door-slams and zero conversations with her teen daughter to actually laughing together, yes, really laughing. Whether your kids are in diapers or driving cars, this one's for you. Key Takeaways: Jesus is your report card, not your kid's behavior. Parent from grace, not guilt. It's never too late! Laura discovered Connected Families during a family crisis with teens—and everything changed. Mentioned Today: The Table Community - Monthly Giving Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart Online Course Proverbs 1:1-9 Laura Zach - Connected Families Parent Coach Are these mini episodes hitting the spot? Leave us a rating, review, or comment, and let us know what you think. Bring a Connected Families Workshop to Your Community Ready to equip and encourage parents in your church, school, or community? Let’s connect! The team of trained presenters offers Connected Families workshops across the U.S. and internationally. Find out more here. In Case You Missed It: What happens when your child explodes over a simple stack of dishes? For Lydia Rex, it became a growth opportunity for connection in Dishes and Disrespect: A Story of Growth and Connection | [Mini-Episode]. See all of our mini-episodes for this MARVEL-ous campaign on our October podcast page. © 2025 Connected Families

Dirty Dishes and Disrespect: One Mom's Story of Growth and Connection Oct 15, 2025

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at a suggested donation of $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only! Click here to find out more.💥 Today on the Podcast : What happens when your child explodes over a simple stack of dishes? For Lydia Rex, a Connected Families Certified Parent Coach and mom, it became a powerful opportunity to use the parenting framework. Lydia reflected, "Real life is messy. It's not linear. And that's okay. God is at work in all of that." In this mini-episode of the Connected Families podcast, Lydia shares an honest, messy, and ultimately beautiful story about applying the Connected Families Framework in real time. Her experience reminds us that effective parenting isn't about following a perfect formula—it's about walking in God's grace and truth. Key Takeaway: Aim for Wisdom, Not Just Obedience: The goal isn't raising children who comply when controlled, but cultivating internal values that lead them to choose what's right on their own. Mentioned Today: The Table Community - Monthly Giving Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart Online Course Sensitive and Intense Online Course Are these mini episodes hitting the spot?Leave us a rating, review, or comment, and let us know. In Case You Missed It: Identifying their child’s God-given gift in misbehavior has transformed many parents’ approach to parenting during challenging behavior moments. Listen to Jim and Lynne teach about the Gift Gone Awry in: Identifying Child Strengths: Finding God's Gifts in Your Kid | [Mini-Episode]. See all of our mini-episodes for this MARVEL-ous campaign on our October podcast page. © 2025 Connected Families

Identifying Child Strengths: Finding God's Gifts in Your Kid Oct 14, 2025

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Not Perfect. Still Super. Every Family is a Hero… Would you join us at The Table? 💥You can be a hero who helps create ripple effects of family transformation that last for generations to come. Join The Table Community at a suggested donation of $35 and get free access to the Discipline That Connects online course, this month only! Click here to find out more.💥 Today on the Podcast : This episode is about identifying child strengths and recognizing the God-given gift hidden in their most frustrating misbehavior. In this teaching from our Discipline That Connects course, Jim and Lynne Jackson introduce the powerful concept of "Gifts Gone Awry," showing parents how lying can reveal intelligence, arguing can signal courage to speak truth, and defiance often masks courage. When you learn to call out the gift instead of just correcting the behavior, you communicate to your child: "You are Called and Capable.” Key Takeaways: Misbehavior has a God-given gift at its core Calling out the gift changes the relationship – from just managing behavior to building their identity and your connection. Mentioned Today: The Table Community - Monthly Giving Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart Online Course Are these mini episodes hitting the spot?Leave us a rating, review, or comment, and let us know what you think. In Case You Missed It: Got a strong-willed child? Parent Coach, Tara Prevo, helps parents come alongside their child as a teammate, celebrate creative problem-solving, and guide with empathy in Strong-Willed Child and Unconditional Love? Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Parents | [Mini-Episode]. See all of our mini-episodes for this MARVEL-ous campaign on our October podcast page. Bring a Connected Families Workshop to Your CommunityReady to equip and encourage parents in your church, school, or community? Let’s connect! The team of trained presenters offers Connected Families workshops across the U.S. and internationally. Find out more here. © 2025 Connected Families

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