Connected Families Podcast

Listen in as we talk with Chad Hayenga (Connected Families Director of Education and Equipping) about parental anxiety and micromanagement, and how these can negatively impact your relationship with your child. Chad and Stacy (podcast host) discuss common scenarios that trigger anxiety in parents and the resulting cycle that can leave the child feeling discouraged and resentful. The conversation is filled with practical ideas for moving out of the cycle of anxiety and into new patterns of belief and ways of relating to your child. Whether your child is about to graduate from high school, or just starting to have responsibilities of his own, you’ll find wisdom and encouragement for today in this episode. Mentioned in this podcast: Sign up for our weekly Parenting Tips email Grace & Truth for Moms online course Are You Micromanaging Your Kids? 1 Peter 5:7 Philippians 4:6-8 100 Truth Phrases PDF Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! We are a listener-supported podcast. Donate to Connected Families today! Your donation fuels our work. Did you find this episode helpful? Share it with a friend, or take a moment to rate and review! Stop believing lies. About you. Or your kids. Learn to approach motherhood with grace and truth. Take the Grace & Truth for Moms small group course. TELL ME MORE

Start teaching your kids the first steps toward reconciliation and restoration by using “make it right” consequences in their relationships. Parent coach Amy Nyvall shares personal stories illustrating how she has taught her kids to take responsibility for their actions and restore relationships when they’ve done something wrong. Amy emphasizes the importance of creating space for both parents and children to process emotions and think through how to resolve conflicts. Throughout the conversation, Amy and Stacy discuss the Connected Families Framework and how focusing on restoration rather than punishment helps children develop wisdom and strengthen relationships. Mentioned in this podcast: Episode 112: Daily Sensory Rhythms to Bring Peace to Your Home Matthew 5:23-24 Galatians 6:1 Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting. Got a minute? Rate and review the podcast. We are a listener-supported podcast! Donate to Connected Families today. Guest Bio: Amy and her husband, Andrew, have been married for 16 years and live among the fir trees outside Portland, Oregon. They enjoy outdoor adventures as much as possible and have a blast homeschooling their three intensely creative, adventurous, and active children. In her spare time, you’ll find Amy encouraging moms and homeschoolers, learning alongside the kids, or slipping away to read from a stack of her own books. Amy is passionate about creating a family culture that equips our children to be prepared to serve the Lord in the days ahead. She is a Connected Families Certified Parent Coach and has personal experience and knowledge in the sensitive and intense space. You can connect with her for parent coaching at: amynyvall@gmail.com. The Quick Guide for Parenting It’s parenting made clear with biblical wisdom to better equip you to lead your family with grace. GET THE GUIDE The Quick Guide for Parenting It’s parenting made clear with biblical wisdom to better equip you to lead your family with grace. GET THE GUIDE

¡Escucha este segundo episodio especial del pódcast de Connected Families! Donde Luisa Wendt entrevista a Esther y Roberto Reich acerca del marco de referencia de Connected Families. Los tres son asesores en la crianza certificados por Connected Families y hablarán acerca de los últimos dos principios del marco de referencia (entrenar y corregir) para poder disciplinar a nuestros hijos de una manera que nos acerca a ellos y hace que nuestros vínculos sean más fuertes sin importar su edad. Escucharán ejemplos prácticos e historias cotidianas con las cuales muchos se podrán relacionar. Esta conversación se desarrolla en dos partes. En el primer episodio hablaron acerca de los primeros dos niveles del marco de referencia de Connected Families para una crianza conectada que son: cimiento y conectar. Si no lo has escuchado te invitamos a hacerlo. Temas mencionados en este pódcast: Marco de Referencia para Familias Conectadas Cómo Convertirse en un Padre Emocionalmente Seguro (Cimiento) 15 Razones para Amar-Sin-Condiciones (Conectar) ¿Tus Preguntas Ayudan o Hieren a tus Hijos? (Entrenar) 3 Señales de Consecuencias Poco útiles… ¡y Cómo Solucionarlas! (Corregir) See all our Spanish Resources here! Descubre más recursos que te apoyarán en la crianza. ¿Te pareció útil este episodio? ¡Por favor compártelo con tus amigos! *Este podcast fue hecho posible por miembros de La Mesa, cuyo apoyo mensual crea un efecto multiplicador de cambio para futuras generaciones. ¡Nos encantaría que tome un asiento en La Mesa!* ¿Necesita un recordatorio? Aproveche el Imán del Marco de Referencia de Familias Conectadas para ánimo en medio de sus desafíos diarios. Comprar el Imán Acerca de Esther: Esther Reich es Asesora de Crianza Certificada por Connected Families. Ella es enfermera profesional especializada en asesoría de lactancia materna y ella y su esposo, Roberto, tienen tres hijos y sirven como misioneros con Serge en Guatemala desde 2018. A través de enfrentar retos en la crianza de sus hijos acudieron a Connected Families para recibir coaching/apoyo. El apoyo que recibieron de Chad Hayenga y de Lynne Jackson les ayudó a ver cambios significativos en ellos mismos y en sus hijos. Todavía hay mucho espacio para crecer como familia, pero la diferencia de antes y después de la intervención de Connected Families es significativa. Además de servir con otros ministerios en Guatemala (Sigo Vivo y Servant Harts), apoyan a padres e iglesias a través de talleres y coaching/apoyo individual para los que enfrentan retos en su crianza de sus hijos incluyendo los que son muy sensibles o intensos. El correo de Esther es esther.e.cummings@gmail.com Acerca de Luisa: Luisa Wendt es Asesora de Crianza certificada por Connected Families nació en Bogotá, Colombia y vive en Iowa con su familia. Luisa y su esposo Jarrett tienen seis hijos, tres en el cielo y tres en la tierra. Dos de sus hermosos hijos llegaron a su familia a través de la adopción. Durante un momento muy complejo en la crianza Connected Families los asesoró y continua asesorandolos y guiandolos en el camino de una crianza basada en la gracia de Dios y la confianza y conexión con sus hijos. Jarrett y Luisa tienen un ministerio que se llama Built on Rock Parent Coaching que nació con el gran deseo de compartir esas enseñanzas con tantas familias como sea posible. Te invitamos a seguir su canal de YouTube, donde todos sus videos tienen subtítulos en español: https://www.youtube.com/@builtonrockparentcoaching Para más información acerca de su historia, ministerio y unas lindas fotos de su familia pueden visitar su página de internet: www.builtonrockparentcoaching.org. En este momento toda la información se encuentra en ingles pero si desean contactarlos para más información o asesorías de crianza en español pueden escribirles a jarrettandluisa@builtonrock.org © 2024 Connected Families The Quick Guide for Parenting It’s parenting made clear with biblical wisdom to better equip you to lead your family with grace. GET THE GUIDE The Quick Guide for Parenting It’s parenting made clear with biblical wisdom to better equip you to lead your family with grace. GET THE GUIDE

¡Escucha este episodio especial del pódcast de Connected Families! Donde Luisa Wendt entrevista a Esther y Roberto Reich acerca del marco de referencia de Connected Families. Los tres son asesores en la crianza certificados por Connected Families y hablarán acerca de los 4 principios (cimiento, conectar, entrenar y corregir) para poder disciplinar a nuestros hijos de una manera que nos acerca a ellos y hace que nuestros vínculos sean más fuertes sin importar su edad. Esta conversación se desarrolla en dos partes. En este episodio podrás escuchar la primera parte donde se hablarán de los niveles de cimiento y conexión. Escucharán ejemplos prácticos e historias cotidianas con las cuales muchos se podrán relacionar. Temas mencionados en este pódcast: Marco de Referencia para Familias Conectadas Cómo Convertirse en un Padre Emocionalmente Seguro (Cimiento) 15 Razones para Amar-Sin-Condiciones (Conectar) ¿Tus Preguntas Ayudan o Hieren a tus Hijos? (Entrenar) 3 Señales de Consecuencias Poco útiles… ¡y Cómo Solucionarlas! (Corregir) See all our Spanish Resources here! Descubre más recursos que te apoyarán en la crianza. ¿Te pareció útil este episodio? ¡Por favor compártelo con tus amigos! *Este podcast fue hecho posible por miembros de La Mesa, cuyo apoyo mensual crea un efecto multiplicador de cambio para futuras generaciones. ¡Nos encantaría que tome un asiento en La Mesa!* ¿Necesita un recordatorio? Aproveche el Imán del Marco de Referencia de Familias Conectadas para ánimo en medio de sus desafíos diarios. Comprar el Imán Acerca de Esther: Esther Reich es Asesora de Crianza Certificada por Connected Families. Ella es enfermera profesional especializada en asesoría de lactancia materna y ella y su esposo, Roberto, tienen tres hijos y sirven como misioneros con Serge en Guatemala desde 2018. A través de enfrentar retos en la crianza de sus hijos acudieron a Connected Families para recibir coaching/apoyo. El apoyo que recibieron de Chad Hayenga y de Lynne Jackson les ayudó a ver cambios significativos en ellos mismos y en sus hijos. Todavía hay mucho espacio para crecer como familia, pero la diferencia de antes y después de la intervención de Connected Families es significativa. Además de servir con otros ministerios en Guatemala (Sigo Vivo y Servant Harts), apoyan a padres e iglesias a través de talleres y coaching/apoyo individual para los que enfrentan retos en su crianza de sus hijos incluyendo los que son muy sensibles o intensos. El correo de Esther es esther.e.cummings@gmail.com Acerca de Luisa: Luisa Wendt es Asesora de Crianza certificada por Connected Families nació en Bogotá, Colombia y vive en Iowa con su familia. Luisa y su esposo Jarrett tienen seis hijos, tres en el cielo y tres en la tierra. Dos de sus hermosos hijos llegaron a su familia a través de la adopción. Durante un momento muy complejo en la crianza Connected Families los asesoró y continua asesorandolos y guiandolos en el camino de una crianza basada en la gracia de Dios y la confianza y conexión con sus hijos. Jarrett y Luisa tienen un ministerio que se llama Built on Rock Parent Coaching que nació con el gran deseo de compartir esas enseñanzas con tantas familias como sea posible. Te invitamos a seguir su canal de YouTube, donde todos sus videos tienen subtítulos en español: https://www.youtube.com/@builtonrockparentcoaching Para más información acerca de su historia, ministerio y unas lindas fotos de su familia pueden visitar su página de internet: www.builtonrockparentcoaching.org. En este momento toda la información se encuentra en ingles pero si desean contactarlos para más información o asesorías de crianza en español pueden escribirles a jarrettandluisa@builtonrock.org © 2024 Connected Families The Quick Guide for Parenting It’s parenting made clear with biblical wisdom to better equip you to lead your family with grace. GET THE GUIDE The Quick Guide for Parenting It’s parenting made clear with biblical wisdom to better equip you to lead your family with grace. GET THE GUIDE

Your kids, with all the wild moments they bring, are fearfully and wonderfully made. That means God gave them gifts and strengths. Listen to us chat with Courtney and Joe Dewey (Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches) about finding your child’s giftings and celebrating them. They emphasize the value of self-awareness as a parent, recognizing your strengths to be a more effective parent, and helping your children identify and develop their unique gifts. Courtney and Joe share personal stories of how they have celebrated and leveraged their family’s different strengths, such as assigning chores based on each child’s interests and dividing playtime according to complementary strengths. The conversation highlights the idea that families can thrive by focusing on and cultivating each family member’s God-given strengths. Mentioned in this podcast: Free Fearfully and Wonderfully Made PDF Connected Families Quick Guide for Parenting – New Resource! Romans 12 StrengthsFinder Assessment Ep 158: State of Motherhood podcast with MOPS Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting. Your donation fuels our work! Donate to Connected Families today. Guest Bio: Courtney is a Connected Families Certified Parent Coach with over a decade of experience in coaching leaders in ministry. Her mission is to equip the body of Christ to know the gifts God has given them, develop those gifts, and utilize them to bring Him glory and make their best contribution to the Kingdom of Heaven. She combines her ministry experience with 8 years of homeschooling her four kids to help parents identify the gifts in their children and parent them in a way that sets them up to live out Ephesians 2:10 and lean into Connected Families third message of “child, you are called and capable”. You can reach out to her directly at Courtney.Dewey@cru.org. She is certified in EQI, Birkman, Predictive Index, Core Clarity, Joe is a Connected Families Certified Parent Coach. He has a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and has served in full-time ministry with Cru in Leader Development and Human Resources since 2010. He has been a certified life coach since 2017. These experiences and more have molded him to lead with solutions. Whether it comes to ministry or parenting, he finds clarity in the midst of complexity that provides win-win solutions. The Quick Guide for Parenting It’s parenting made clear with biblical wisdom to better equip you to lead your family with grace. GET THE GUIDE The Quick Guide for Parenting It’s parenting made clear with biblical wisdom to better equip you to lead your family with grace. GET THE GUIDE

How can you continue to connect and maintain a relationship with your kids as they get older? You CAN connect with your teenager. If you’ve got teens, or will have them someday, listen to us chat with Rachel and Josh Keller about connecting to your teens. In this podcast episode, Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches Josh and Rachel (MA, LPCC) Keller share their wealth of experience with teens and offer guidance on nurturing relationships with older kids. They discuss three key ways to rally around your teens: remember, listen, and “yift” (being flexible and adaptable to meet teens where they are emotionally, even if it means letting go of your own agenda). Together, Josh and Rachel explore teen brain development as well as the importance of active listening. Understanding these things will help parents respond with more patience and less shame. They encourage parents to practice being “unphased listeners” by preparing for potentially shocking statements from their teens. Throughout the conversation, Josh and Rachel offer practical insights, examples, and encouragement to parents, reminding them that they are not alone in the challenges of parenting teens. Mentioned in this podcast: Connected Families resources in Spanish Certified Parent Coaches from around the globe! Slow, low, listen tool NEW! Connected Families Quick Guide for Parenting Cards Power of Questions online course Has this conversation encouraged you? Take a moment to share it with a friend or rate and review it on your favorite platform. Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting. Your donation fuels our work! Donate to Connected Families today. The Quick Guide for Parenting It’s parenting made clear with biblical wisdom to better equip you to lead your family with grace. GET THE GUIDE The Quick Guide for Parenting It’s parenting made clear with biblical wisdom to better equip you to lead your family with grace. GET THE GUIDE

Listen in as Chad Hayenga, Jim Jackson, and Alan Thetford talk about being safe for their kids. Today’s podcast is extra-special! We have three dads who unpack the importance of being an emotionally safe parent, particularly focusing on the role of fathers. Our guest host, Chad Hayenga (Director of Education and Equipping), is joined by Jim Jackson (Connected Families Co-Founder) and Alan Thetford (Certified Connected Families Parent Coach and Parent Coach Instructor), who share their personal experience and discuss the biblical foundations of emotional safety. Through their insight, we know you’ll be encouraged to grow safety and connection through everyday interactions in your home. Mentioned in this podcast: New! Connected Families Quick Guide for Parenting Calming Strategies for Parents PDF 50 Calming Activities for Kids You Are Safe with Me Covenant PDF 1 Thessalonians 2 Philippians 4 James 1:19-20 Matthew 12:34 Has this conversation encouraged you? Take a moment to share this podcast with a friend, or rate and review it on your favorite platform. Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting. Your donation fuels our work! Donate to Connected Families today. Guest Bio: Jim Jackson and his wife Lynne co-founded Connected Families in 2002 after becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the parenting resources available to young parents. In addition to raising his own three (now adult) children, Jim has experience working with high-risk teens, parent coaching, and leading parenting workshops. Alan Thetford and his wife Corrie have four children and are Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches as well as instructors for CF coaches-in-training. They are passionate about multiplying the gospel by helping families transform power struggles and conflicts into opportunities for gospel messages. You can learn more about them on the podcast they host, “Building Wise Families.”Website http://www.buildingwisefamilies.com/CFCoachingPodcast https://buildingwisefamilies.com/podcast/ The Quick Guide for Parenting It’s parenting made clear with biblical wisdom to better equip you to lead your family with grace. GET THE GUIDE The Quick Guide for Parenting It’s parenting made clear with biblical wisdom to better equip you to lead your family with grace. GET THE GUIDE

Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Max Lucado about loneliness and his new children’s book, Just in Case You Ever Feel Alone. Feelings of isolation and loneliness are increasingly common, and the need for meaningful connection and reassurance is becoming more pressing than ever. In our recent conversation with pastor and author Max Lucado, we shared that 61% of Americans and an overwhelming 80% of those under 18 report experiences of loneliness. This growing epidemic of feeling isolated not only affects our mental health but also touches our spiritual well-being. In the midst of this reality, in his gentle style, Max offers insights into the nature of loneliness and asks us to consider it from a spiritual perspective. He emphasizes the value of equipping young children with the vocabulary to express this complex emotion. His latest children’s book, Just in Case You Ever Feel Alone, helps children better understand that loneliness is a shared human experience. Pastor Max encourages people experiencing loneliness to pray using scripture, and he highlights the promises of Hebrews 13:5, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you,” and Matthew 28:20, “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” These biblical assurances are not just words but anchors for the soul that offer stability and hope. To wrap up the conversation, Pastor Max read a passage from his book for our listeners. Through the tender narrative, his words aim to reassure young readers of the comforting presence of their parents and caregivers, as well as God, who is always with them. His words serve as a gentle reminder that no matter how isolated we may feel, we are all continually held in God’s care. Mentioned in this podcast: Enter to win Max’s new book and a stuffed bear Bridge the Gap! Support the work of Connected Families to equip parents today. Just in Case You Ever Feel Alone by Max Lucado Matthew 28:20 Hebrews 13:5 “Must-Know Loneliness Statistics” “Loneliness Matters: A Theoretical and Empirical Review of Consequences and Mechanisms“ Got a minute? Rate and review our podcast on your favorite platform! Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting. Guest Bio: Max Lucado is known for combining poetic storytelling and homespun humor withthe heart of a pastor. His trade books all begin as sermon series at Oak Hills Church,and his sermons all start with Max asking himself this question: “What can I say onSunday that will still matter on Monday?” He’s been dubbed “America’s Pastor” byChristianity Today, “The Best Preacher in America” by Reader’s Digest, and the “TedLasso of Pastors” by the Dallas Morning News. Max Lucado has penned more than 40works of adult nonfiction, standing alongside dozens and dozens of bestsellingchildren’s books, gift books, Bible studies, commentaries, and collections. His bookshave been published in 56 languages worldwide and regularly appear on bestsellerlists, including The New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today. He has morethan 150 million products in print published in 56 languages worldwide. Learn more atMaxLucado.com. “Things began to change when…” Be part of the team that brings “aha” moments of grace to families. DONATE & MAKE CHANGE TODAY!

In this episode, Stacy Bellward (podcast host) and Katie Wetsell (Connected Families Certified Parent Coach) offer insights on how to engage children in the Easter story, emphasizing the Resurrection’s significance through traditions and conversation. They provide age-appropriate scripts for explaining Jesus’ sacrifice and suggest inclusive activities like the Resurrection Sunday Rock Hunt to make the concepts of sin and redemption tangible for kids. The key message is that Easter traditions, when intertwined with faith, can deepen everyone’s understanding and foster a sense of community and belonging. Mentioned in this podcast: Resurrection Sunday Rock Hunt Guide – Free, downloadable PDF provides a step-by-step guide to a meaningful family activity that helps children understand the significance of Easter. John 14:1-3 Romans 3:23 Previous episodes featuring Certified Connected Families Parent Coach, Katie Wetsell Ep 165 | Tame Your Temper: Calming Strategies for Parents Ep 99 | How Can I Identify Anxiety in My Child? Ep 124 | Empowering Your Differently Wired Child Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting. Bridge the Gap! Donate to Connected Families by March 31st to make a meaningful impact for families in the coming year! Guest Bio: Katie Wetsell is the Connected Families online course moderator. She is also a Connected Families Certified Parent Coach, pediatric nurse, and mom of four through birth and adoption. She is passionate about encouraging and empowering parents to love their families with confidence and connection. Building on her bedside experience, she has also been trained in SPACE treatment (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) to help parents support their children in overcoming anxiety. Her website is www.parentwithhope.org, and you can find her on social media @parentwithhopecoach. Know your strengths. Your best mom or dad instincts are exactly what your kids need. So identify them. Take the free Parenting Strengths Assessment. FREE PARENTING STRENGTHS ASSESSMENT

Join us for this special bonus episode where Stacy invites community members and ministry leaders to explore the delicate and important topic of supporting children and families in times of grief. Stacy is joined by Cindy Wilson, Connected Families Partnership Program Manager, and Stacey Rodenbeck, who shares her personal experience with grief. Together, they offer practical advice and compassionate insights to help ministry leaders (and everyone else) approach these difficult situations with confidence and care. Mentioned in this podcast: Ep 169 | How to Navigate Grief in Children Partnership Program – Sign up for a Discovery Session to find out more! My Child’s Loved One Died; What Should I Do Now? Was this episode helpful? Consider sharing it with a ministry leader in your life! Bridge the Gap! Donate to Connected Families by March 31st to make a meaningful impact for families in the coming year! Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting. Guest Bio: Cindy Wilson, PhD., CFLE, is a Certified Connected Families Parent Coach and a Certified Family Life Educator with 20+ years in ministry and academia. She helps churches and other organizations integrate the Connected Families Framework into their communities. Cindy lives in Florida with her husband of 31 years. They have three adult children, one son-in-law, one grandson, and a farm full of animals. Cindy’s specialties include leading parenting workshops on the Connected Families Framework and other topics, training children’s ministry volunteers, helping churches integrate trauma-informed practices into their ministries, and organizing church-based foster care ministries. You can find out more at http://www.familylifesolutions.org. Stacey Rodenbeck is the widowed mother of Susan (almost 5) and Chris (3.5). The Rodenbecks live in Central Arkansas, where Stacey is employed as an Associate Professor of Biology at Harding University. Since the death of her husband in 2020, Stacey has focused on developing a robust relationship with her children that positions the three of them to operate as a team. They enjoy cooking and baking together as a family, reading aloud, and hiking, and they have recently delved into playing board games together. (Candyland is the family favorite right now!) Stacey is thankful to God for the new mercies of each new morning as she seeks to guide her children and fully embrace the people God created them to be. Learn more about the Framework Want to dig deeper into Connected Families’ Parenting Framework? Get our FREE ebook, What Kids Need: 4 Messages That Build Identity.