Connected Families Podcast

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1024" height="536" src="https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ep-278-Dave-Scouler-1024x536.png" alt="Loving my kids" class="wp-image-62981" title="Loving My Kids (and Liking them) for a Lifetime | Ep. 278 1" srcset="https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ep-278-Dave-Scouler-1024x536.png 1024w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ep-278-Dave-Scouler-300x157.png 300w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ep-278-Dave-Scouler-768x402.png 768w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ep-278-Dave-Scouler.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-3240480" data-block-id="3240480"><p class="stk-block-text__text">Keeping &#8220;like&#8221; alive is what an enduring connection is all about! This week, Connected Families Co-Founders Jim and Lynne Jackson share more about the importance and benefits of lasting connection over time and why it&#8217;s the cornerstone of lasting family relationships. Hear from a long-time friend and Connected Families board member on how the framework has impacted his relationships over time, like a compass redirecting him back to loving his kids well and what&#8217;s most important when life gets off center. Learn how connection becomes the pathway toward true discipleship and godly influence.</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-38957e7" id="key-takeaways" data-block-id="38957e7"><h3 class="stk-block-heading__text">Key Takeaways:</h3></div> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Staying light even in hard times can transform your love into enduring like</li> <li>Discover how parents turning their hearts to their children influences generations</li> <li>How connection grew from an idea to taking root in Dave Scouler’s family over time</li> <li>Connection is the springboard into authentic discipleship</li> </ul> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d149dab" id="mentioned-in-this-podcast" data-block-id="d149dab"><h3 class="stk-block-heading__text">Mentioned in this Podcast:</h3></div> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/when-parenting-styles-differ-strong-willed-child/">When Parenting Styles Differ: Finding Unity with Your Strong-Willed Child<strong> </strong>| Ep. 277</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john%2017&amp;version=NIV" target="_blank" rel="noopener">John 17</a></li> <li><a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/table/">The Table Monthly Giving Program</a></li> <li><a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/donate/">Give a Gift to Connected Families</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke%201%3A17&amp;version=NIV" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Luke 1:17</a></li> <li><a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/build-a-connected-familyep-84/">Want to Build a Connected Family? Be Intentional | Ep. 84</a></li> <li><a href="https://community.connectedfamilies.org/product/htgcf-book/?_gl=1*1uchrv*_gcl_au*MTE1MTI5MjQ0Mi4xNzYzNjU1NTczLjE4MTQ0NTU4MzYuMTc2NTM4Nzg1MS4xNzY1Mzg3ODUx*_ga*MTI0ODIwOTI1MC4xNzQ3NjgyMzg3*_ga_0DHR2MLFYS*czE3NjUzODc3MDkkbzI0NCRnMSR0MTc2NTM4OTQzNCRqNTkkbDAkaDk3NDI4NTkzOQ..">How to Build a Connected Family &#8211; Book</a></li> </ul> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img decoding="async" width="766" height="920" src="https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dave-Scouler-Family.jpg" alt="Dave Scouler Family" class="wp-image-63051" style="aspect-ratio:0.8326105810928014;width:323px;height:auto" title="Loving My Kids (and Liking them) for a Lifetime | Ep. 278 2" srcset="https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dave-Scouler-Family.jpg 766w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Dave-Scouler-Family-250x300.jpg 250w" sizes="(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Scouler Family</figcaption></figure> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-86fbf2b" data-block-id="86fbf2b"><p class="stk-block-text__text">Check out <a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/">our website</a> for more resources to support your parenting!</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-3507a17" data-block-id="3507a17"><p class="stk-block-text__text">This podcast was made possible by members of <a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/monthly-giving/">The Table</a>, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at <a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/monthly-giving/">The Table</a>!</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-d8472a0" data-block-id="d8472a0"><p class="stk-block-text__text">Love the podcast? Leave a review to help other parents discover the show!</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-8c73704" id="guest-bio" data-block-id="8c73704"><h3 class="stk-block-heading__text">Guest Bio:</h3></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-8317fdd" data-block-id="8317fdd"><p class="stk-block-text__text">Dave Scouler has been married for over 30 years and has two amazing boys who joined their family through adoption from Russia. He has been a champion of Connected Families since its founding. Dave has worked in a diverse set of consulting environments and has over 40 years of experience helping clients respond to changing realities. He has served on multiple non-profit Boards and gets excited when given the chance to think strategically. When he is not working, he enjoys working on projects with his boys, being with his four dogs, swimming, and sailing.</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-fd28e4a" data-block-id="fd28e4a"><p class="stk-block-text__text">© 2025 Connected Families</p></div> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <div class="wp-block-stackable-hero alignwide stk-block-hero stk-block stk-14eb4a5 stk-block-background is-style-side-overlay stk--has-background-overlay" data-v="2" data-block-id="14eb4a5"><style>.stk-14eb4a5-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}.stk-14eb4a5 {background-image:url(https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/iStock-894693700-scaled.jpg) !important;padding-top:64px !important;padding-right:64px !important;padding-bottom:64px !important;padding-left:64px !important;}.stk-14eb4a5-container{background-color:#00000096 !important;}.stk-14eb4a5-container:before{background-color:#00000096 !important;}.stk-14eb4a5 .stk-block-hero__content{min-height:300px !important;max-width:400px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-14eb4a5 {background-position:center right !important;padding-top:30px !important;padding-right:30px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;padding-left:30px !important;}}</style><div class="stk-block-hero__content stk-content-align stk-14eb4a5-column alignwide stk-container stk-14eb4a5-container stk-hover-parent"><div class="stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk--column-flex stk-14eb4a5-inner-blocks"> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-a848eca" id="things-began-to-change-when" data-block-id="a848eca"><style>.stk-a848eca .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;}</style><h2 class="stk-block-heading__text has-text-color has-white-color">&#8220;Things began to change when&#8230;&#8221;</h2></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-945cf01" data-block-id="945cf01"><style>.stk-945cf01 .stk-block-text__text{color:#FFFFFF !important;}</style><p class="stk-block-text__text has-text-color has-white-color">Be part of the team that brings &#8220;aha&#8221; moments of grace to families. </p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-6b4031e" data-block-id="6b4031e"><style>.stk-6b4031e .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-6b4031e .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-6b4031e .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}}</style><div class="stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group"> <div class="wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-9906cf2" data-block-id="9906cf2"><style>.stk-9906cf2 .stk-button{background:#431c3b !important;}.stk-9906cf2 .stk-button:hover:after{background:#95848f !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-9906cf2 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;font-weight:600 !important;}.stk-9906cf2 .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-9906cf2 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}</style><a class="stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken" href="https://connectedfamilies.org/donate/end-of-year/"><span class="has-text-color stk-button__inner-text">DONATE TODAY</span></a></div> </div></div> </div></div></div>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="536" src="https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Ep-277-The-Allsups-1-1-1024x536.png" alt="Strong-willed child" class="wp-image-62895" title="When Parenting Styles Differ: Finding Unity with Your Strong-Willed Child | Ep. 277 3" srcset="https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Ep-277-The-Allsups-1-1-1024x536.png 1024w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Ep-277-The-Allsups-1-1-300x157.png 300w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Ep-277-The-Allsups-1-1-768x402.png 768w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Ep-277-The-Allsups-1-1.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-7c3ed32" data-block-id="7c3ed32"><p class="stk-block-text__text">Whether you&#8217;re just starting your parenting journey or you’ve hit a rough spot, today’s episode is a reminder that God’s grace is sufficient through it all. Seeing God’s mercy toward us in the midst of challenging family messes (like disagreeing about how to approach parenting a “strong-willed” child) is the hope of the Gospel! Connected Families Co-Founders, Jim and Lynne Jackson, sit down with longtime friends of Connected Families, Jay and Debi Allsup, to encourage families with their experience with their own adult daughters. They remind us that our kids’ biggest challenges now can become their greatest assets when they are older! Yes… even the “strong-willed” child!</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-718b779" id="key-takeaways" data-block-id="718b779"><h3 class="stk-block-heading__text">Key Takeaways:</h3></div> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>What it initially looked like for Jay and Debi to approach parenting with two completely different styles</li> <li>Learn how Connected Families tools help parents to develop a common parenting language and a path forward to model reconciliation after they have had an imperfect parenting moment</li> <li>Impact on their daughters in the present</li> <li>God’s grace grows with your family</li> </ul> <iframe data-testid="embed-iframe" style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/2eZbH4zfkOXKfnDqM0PZ1H?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-8c69362" id="mentioned-in-this-podcast" data-block-id="8c69362"><h3 class="stk-block-heading__text">Mentioned in this Podcast:</h3></div> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><a href="https://community.connectedfamilies.org/product/framework-magnet/?_gl=1*1nosk16*_gcl_au*MTE1MTI5MjQ0Mi4xNzYzNjU1NTcz*_ga*MTI0ODIwOTI1MC4xNzQ3NjgyMzg3*_ga_0DHR2MLFYS*czE3NjQ2MDk5NjIkbzIyOSRnMSR0MTc2NDYxMDI5OSRqNTkkbDAkaDE4OTAxNTAxNzc.">Connected Families Framework Magnet</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=ezekiel%2047%3A%208-9&amp;version=NIV" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ezekiel 47:8-9 NIV</a></li> </ul> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-b1e66df" data-block-id="b1e66df"><p class="stk-block-text__text">Check out <a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/">our website</a> for more resources to support your parenting!</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-8e05eae" data-block-id="8e05eae"><p class="stk-block-text__text">This podcast was made possible by members of <a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/monthly-giving/">The Table</a>, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at <a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/monthly-giving/">The Table</a>!</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-c0eaafb" data-block-id="c0eaafb"><p class="stk-block-text__text">Love the podcast? Leave a review to help other parents discover the show!</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-9ac5d84" id="guest-bio" data-block-id="9ac5d84"><h3 class="stk-block-heading__text">Guest Bio:</h3></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-81b8d21" id="jay-and-debi-allsup-are-long-time-friends-of-connected-families-and-were-part-of-the-original-board-jay-serves-business-leaders-with-his-financial-acumen-and-deep-biblical-insights-providing-a-unique-perspective-to-companies-and-nonprofit-organizations-that-leads-them-to-fiscally-responsible-decisions-and-managed-growth-debi-works-as-a-director-of-hr-at-a-national-community-based-support-services-company" data-block-id="81b8d21"><p class="stk-block-text__text">Jay and Debi Allsup are long-time friends of Connected Families and were part of the original board. Jay serves business leaders with his financial acumen and deep Biblical insights, providing a unique perspective to companies and nonprofit organizations that leads them to fiscally responsible decisions and managed growth. Debi works as a Director of HR at a national community-based support services company.</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-3724066" data-block-id="3724066"><p class="stk-block-text__text">© 2025 Connected Families</p></div> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <div class="wp-block-stackable-card stk-block-card stk-block stk-d5b7427 is-style-horizontal" data-v="2" data-block-id="d5b7427"><style>.stk-d5b7427-container{background-color:#431c3b !important}.stk-d5b7427-container:before{background-color:#431c3b !important}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-d5b7427 .stk-block-card__image{width:100% !important;height:250px !important}}</style><div class="stk--no-padding stk-container stk-d5b7427-container stk-hover-parent"><figure class="stk-block-card__image stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="stk-img wp-image-51833" src="https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/iStock-1051310110-scaled.jpg" width="1365" height="2048" alt="boy in the snow at night" title="When Parenting Styles Differ: Finding Unity with Your Strong-Willed Child | Ep. 277 4" srcset="https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/iStock-1051310110-scaled.jpg 1365w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/iStock-1051310110-200x300.jpg 200w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/iStock-1051310110-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/iStock-1051310110-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/iStock-1051310110-1024x1536.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px" /></figure><div class="stk-container-padding stk-block-card__content"><div class="stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d5b7427-inner-blocks"> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-7262dee" id="give-change-to-others" data-block-id="7262dee"><style>.stk-7262dee .stk-block-heading__text{color:#ede5ea !important}</style><h2 class="stk-block-heading__text has-text-color">Give &#8220;change&#8221; to others</h2></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-91b0ce6" data-block-id="91b0ce6"><style>.stk-91b0ce6 .stk-block-text__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important}</style><p class="stk-block-text__text has-text-color">Connected Families relies on your generosity so more families can experience &#8220;aha&#8221; moments of grace.</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-6a34e07" data-block-id="6a34e07"><div class="stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group"> <div class="wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button has-text-align-center stk-block stk-7a834f2" data-block-id="7a834f2"><style>.stk-7a834f2 .stk-button{background:#ede5ea !important}.stk-7a834f2 .stk-button:hover:after{background:#95848f !important;opacity:1 !important}.stk-7a834f2 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:#160e0d !important;font-weight:600 !important}.stk-7a834f2 .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8,#ffffff) !important}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-7a834f2 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important}}</style><a class="stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken" href="https://connectedfamilies.org/donate/end-of-year/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="has-text-color stk-button__inner-text">DONATE &amp; MAKE CHANGE TODAY!</span></a></div> </div></div> </div></div></div></div>

<div class="wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-de08974" data-block-id="de08974"><figure><span class="stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="stk-img wp-image-62776" src="https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ep-276-Stacy-Blog-Post-Holiday-Chaos-1.png" width="1200" height="628" alt="Holiday Family Stress" title="Holiday Family Stress? How to Actually Enjoy Family Gatherings | Ep. 276 5" srcset="https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ep-276-Stacy-Blog-Post-Holiday-Chaos-1.png 1200w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ep-276-Stacy-Blog-Post-Holiday-Chaos-1-300x157.png 300w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ep-276-Stacy-Blog-Post-Holiday-Chaos-1-1024x536.png 1024w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ep-276-Stacy-Blog-Post-Holiday-Chaos-1-768x402.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></span></figure></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-07b9503" data-block-id="07b9503"><p class="stk-block-text__text">The holidays are definitely a time when many families and children experience overstimulation, picky eating, chaos, and sibling bickering, which can lead to holiday family stress. What if we could experience God as Emmanuel (God With Us) even in the midst of the mess? Hear from Stacy Bellward as she reads one of the Connected Families blog posts, which will prepare you with a plan to set your kids up for success at your next holiday gathering!</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-db12570" id="key-takeaways" data-block-id="db12570"><h3 class="stk-block-heading__text">Key Takeaways:</h3></div> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Develop empathy for common behavior challenges for kids during the holidays</li> <li>Uncover the good news in all of the chaos</li> <li>Learn about the positive behavior and identity-building tool: ABCs of Affirmation</li> </ul> <iframe allow="autoplay *; encrypted-media *; fullscreen *; clipboard-write" frameborder="0" height="175" style="width:100%;max-width:660px;overflow:hidden;border-radius:10px;" sandbox="allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" src="https://embed.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/holiday-family-stress-how-to-actually-enjoy-family/id1464953082?i=1000739074670"></iframe> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d7fcc3c" id="mentioned-in-this-podcast" data-block-id="d7fcc3c"><h3 class="stk-block-heading__text">Mentioned in this Podcast:</h3></div> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/3-steps-prepare-kids-family-gatherings/#What_are_your_parenting_strengths">Blog Post &#8211; 3 Steps to Prepare Kids for Holiday Family Gatherings</a></li> <li><a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/what-to-do-when-relatives-criticize-your-parenting/">Blog Post &#8211; How to Handle Unsolicited Parenting Advice From Family</a></li> <li><a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/is-there-miracle-grow-for-good-behavior/">ABC’s of Affirmation</a></li> </ul> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-8ea7d9c" data-block-id="8ea7d9c"><p class="stk-block-text__text">Check out <a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/">our website</a> for more resources to support your parenting!</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-1e23160" data-block-id="1e23160"><p class="stk-block-text__text">This podcast was made possible by members of <a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/monthly-giving/">The Table</a>, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at <a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/monthly-giving/">The Table</a>!</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-1957d80" data-block-id="1957d80"><p class="stk-block-text__text">Love the podcast? Leave a review to help other parents discover the show!</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-213ba3b" id="guest-bio" data-block-id="213ba3b"><h3 class="stk-block-heading__text">Guest Bio:</h3></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ed8ce31" data-block-id="ed8ce31"><p class="stk-block-text__text">Lynne Jackson is one of the Co-Founders of Connected Families. As a parent coach and mom of three intense kids herself, Lynne has walked alongside hundreds of parents to encourage and bring hope. She is also a research enthusiast and loves leaning into the brain science and research to better equip parents and caregivers. Most importantly, as a follower of Christ, she brings biblical wisdom, abundant grace, and a “no shame” policy.</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-03d42dc" data-block-id="03d42dc"><p class="stk-block-text__text">© 2025 Connected Families</p></div> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>

<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="536" src="https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ep-275-Hosanna-Wong-1-1024x536.png" alt="identity in Christ" class="wp-image-62466" title="Teaching Kids Their True Identity in Christ with Hosanna Wong | Ep. 275 8" srcset="https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ep-275-Hosanna-Wong-1-1024x536.png 1024w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ep-275-Hosanna-Wong-1-300x157.png 300w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ep-275-Hosanna-Wong-1-768x402.png 768w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ep-275-Hosanna-Wong-1.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-fa4f98c" data-block-id="fa4f98c"><p class="stk-block-text__text">There are identity-forming lies all around your kids, at school, on screens, even in their own thoughts. In this powerful episode on identity in Christ, host Stacy Bellward sits down with spoken-word artist and author <a href="https://www.hosannawong.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hosanna Wong</a>. They discuss her viral poem, &#8220;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeCZaE0vSMGzVRjcBrDWLlA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">I Have a New Name</a>,&#8221; with over 11 million views, and her new children&#8217;s book, <a href="https://amzn.to/4o75lnm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">What God Says About You</a>. The book helps parents equip their children to reject lies and embrace their God-given identity.</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-bfa3dd5" id="key-takeaways" data-block-id="bfa3dd5"><h3 class="stk-block-heading__text">Key Takeaways:</h3></div> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>How the importance of identity starts at a young age</li> <li>Learn how recentering on our identity in Christ is central to the Connected Families tool, Trash, Truth, or Treasure</li> <li>Learn nine biblical names to replace the lies kids (and adults) hear every day about themselves</li> </ul> <iframe allow="autoplay *; encrypted-media *; fullscreen *; clipboard-write" frameborder="0" height="175" style="width:100%;max-width:660px;overflow:hidden;border-radius:10px;" sandbox="allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" src="https://embed.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teaching-kids-their-true-identity-in-christ-with/id1464953082?i=1000738069688"></iframe> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-cf41d0b" id="mentioned-in-this-podcast" data-block-id="cf41d0b"><h3 class="stk-block-heading__text">Mentioned in this Podcast:</h3></div> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><a href="https://community.connectedfamilies.org/product/mean-words-hurt/?_gl=1*9kkipf*_gcl_au*MTMyNzUzMjkxMy4xNzU1NzkzMTYzLjE5MjM0NTA4MDguMTc2MTI0OTkzNC4xNzYxMjQ5OTM0*_ga*MTI0ODIwOTI1MC4xNzQ3NjgyMzg3*_ga_0DHR2MLFYS*czE3NjI0NDg0MTEkbzIwMiRnMSR0MTc2MjQ0ODU2OCRqNTgkbDAkaDgyMjQ4OTc5MA..">Mean Words Hurt! Are they Trash, Truth, or Treasure? Online Mini Course</a></li> <li><a href="https://connected-families.kit.com/69b715fd7b" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FREE Download: Trash, Truth, &amp; Treasure</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/What-God-Says-About-You-Audiobook/B0DPR6N66B?srsltid=AfmBOoouJ6L3kB0TO3bLA3RdXRBW5lBg4jCeOsjJCOfQoSHA4TvSHqVK" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">What God Says About You &#8211; Audiobook</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/4o75lnm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">What God Says About You &#8211; Book</a></li> <li><a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/table/">Connected Families Monthly Giving Program &#8211; The Table</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A_uXO3CgwY&amp;list=RD0A_uXO3CgwY&amp;start_radio=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">I Have a New Name &#8211; Spoken Word Poem</a></li> <li><a href="https://btgthriveconference.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Thrive Women’s Conference &#8211; MN</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20corinthians%203%3A16&amp;version=NIV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">1 Corinthians 3:16</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=ephesians%202%3A10&amp;version=NIV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ephesians 2:10</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20corinthians%206%3A19&amp;version=NIV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">1 Corinthians 6:19</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=acts%201%3A8&amp;version=NIV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Acts 1:8</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=galatians%203%3A26&amp;version=NIV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Galatians 3:26</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=romans%205%3A8&amp;version=NIV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Romans 5:8</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john%208%3A36&amp;version=NIV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John 8:36</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20corinthians%205%3A17&amp;version=NIV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2 Corinthians 5:17</a></li> </ul> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-a05f826" data-block-id="a05f826"><p class="stk-block-text__text">Check out <a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/">our website</a> for more resources to support your parenting!</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-0809ce5" data-block-id="0809ce5"><p class="stk-block-text__text"><em>This podcast was made possible by members of <a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/monthly-giving/">The Table</a>, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at <a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/monthly-giving/">The Table</a>!</em></p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-78fda91" data-block-id="78fda91"><p class="stk-block-text__text">Love the podcast? Leave a review to help other parents discover the show!</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-14fefee" id="guest-bio" data-block-id="14fefee"><h3 class="stk-block-heading__text">Guest Bio:</h3></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-6577fee" data-block-id="6577fee"><p class="stk-block-text__text"><a href="https://www.hosannawong.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hosanna Wong</a> is an international speaker, best-selling author, and spoken word artist helping everyday people know Jesus for real. Widely known for her spoken-word piece, “<a href="https://youtu.be/0A_uXO3CgwY?si=z2mzioD9DaHrPeKZ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">I Have A New Name</a>,” Hosanna shares her message in churches, conferences, prisons, and other events around the world, reaching across various denominations, backgrounds, and cultures. Born and raised in an urban ministry on the streets of San Francisco, Hosanna later packed her life into suitcases and traveled to churches and other ministries throughout the United States to share about Jesus through spoken word poetry. Hosanna currently travels and speaks year-round, serving on teaching teams at churches throughout the United States. She and her husband, Guy, serve together in various ministries equipping people with tools to share the gospel of Jesus in today’s world. Hosanna is the best-selling author of <a href="https://amzn.to/4igSuOa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>How (Not) to Save the World</em></a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/48ccCw5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>You Are More Than You’ve Been Told</em></a>, and her new book, <a href="https://amzn.to/4o75lnm" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>What God Says About You</em></a>, is her first children’s book.</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-fc325d7" data-block-id="fc325d7"><p class="stk-block-text__text">© 2025 Connected Families</p></div> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <div class="wp-block-stackable-hero alignfull stk-block-hero stk-block stk-f2d3afc stk-block-background is-style-horizontal" data-v="2" data-block-id="f2d3afc"><style>.stk-f2d3afc-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}.stk-f2d3afc {background-color:#FFFFFF !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px 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stk-image--shape-stretch"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="stk-img wp-image-61573" src="https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mean-Words-Hurt-Thumbnail.png" width="1080" height="1080" alt="overwhelmed mom" title="Teaching Kids Their True Identity in Christ with Hosanna Wong | Ep. 275 9" srcset="https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mean-Words-Hurt-Thumbnail.png 1080w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mean-Words-Hurt-Thumbnail-300x300.png 300w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mean-Words-Hurt-Thumbnail-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mean-Words-Hurt-Thumbnail-150x150.png 150w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mean-Words-Hurt-Thumbnail-768x768.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></span></figure></div> </div></div></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-3de77b7" data-v="4" data-block-id="3de77b7"><style>.stk-3de77b7 {align-self:center !important;}.stk-3de77b7-container{max-width:450px !important;min-width:auto !important;}</style><div class="stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-3de77b7-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding"><div class="has-text-align-left stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-3de77b7-inner-blocks"> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-43c1b4c" id="transform-hurtful-words-into-life-changing-lessons" data-block-id="43c1b4c"><style>.stk-43c1b4c .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-4, #1e3f52) !important;}</style><h2 class="stk-block-heading__text has-text-color stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins">Transform hurtful words into life-changing lessons</h2></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-95ef88f" data-block-id="95ef88f"><style>.stk-95ef88f {margin-bottom:12px !important;}</style><p class="stk-block-text__text">When harsh words hurt your child, what do you say?</p></div> <p>This mini-course gives you practical tools to turn these everyday moments into powerful opportunities for spiritual and relational growth. Your kids will learn to discard hurtful lies, discern helpful truth, and anchor themselves in God&#8217;s love when things get hard.</p> <div class="wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-d0fedc6" data-block-id="d0fedc6"><div class="stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group"> <div class="wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button has-text-align-center stk-block stk-c7e9046" data-block-id="c7e9046"><style>.stk-c7e9046 , .stk-c7e9046 .stk-button{width:100% !important;}.stk-c7e9046 {flex:1 0 var(--stk-button-group-flex-wrap, 0) !important;}.stk-c7e9046 .stk-button{min-height:0px !important;padding-top:9px !important;padding-right:9px !important;padding-bottom:9px !important;padding-left:9px !important;background:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #ee6c4d) !important;border-top-left-radius:13px !important;border-top-right-radius:13px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:13px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:13px !important;}.stk-c7e9046 .stk-button:before{border-color:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #ee6c4d) !important;}.stk-c7e9046 .stk-button .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child, .stk-c7e9046 .stk-button .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:#c24827 !important;}.stk-c7e9046 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;font-weight:600 !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-c7e9046 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}</style><a class="stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken" href="https://community.connectedfamilies.org/product/mean-words-hurt"><span class="stk-button__inner-text">LEARN MORE</span></a></div> </div></div> </div></div></div> </div></div> </div></div></div>

<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="536" src="https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Ep-274-TTT-Katrina-1-1024x536.png" alt="Handling criticism" class="wp-image-62229" title="Handling Criticism In A God Honoring Way: A Game-Changing Tool | Ep. 274 10" srcset="https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Ep-274-TTT-Katrina-1-1024x536.png 1024w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Ep-274-TTT-Katrina-1-300x157.png 300w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Ep-274-TTT-Katrina-1-768x402.png 768w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Ep-274-TTT-Katrina-1.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-55017ee" data-block-id="55017ee"><p class="stk-block-text__text">Join Stacy Bellward and Lynne Jackson as they chat with Connected Families Certified Parent Coach Kartina Baros about using the &#8220;Trash, Truth, or Treasure&#8221; tool to help kids process hurtful words and build skills for handling criticism. Katrina shares how she turned this concept into a fun basket-shooting game with her four boys, making it their family&#8217;s common language for evaluating words they hear and speak. This conversation highlights how asking thoughtful questions and modeling vulnerability helps kids transform harsh statements into grace-filled responses.</p></div> <iframe allow="autoplay *; encrypted-media *; fullscreen *; clipboard-write" frameborder="0" height="175" style="width:100%;max-width:660px;overflow:hidden;border-radius:10px;" sandbox="allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" src="https://embed.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/handling-criticism-in-a-god-honoring-way-a/id1464953082?i=1000737046827"></iframe> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-60e4642" id="key-takeaways" data-block-id="60e4642"><h3 class="stk-block-heading__text">Key Takeaways:</h3></div> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Hear how Katrina used basketball to teach Trash, Truth, Treasure, with no lectures, just fun!</li> <li>Teaching kids to find the kernel of truth in criticism, without shame, builds humility and resilience.</li> <li>Discover how this tool gives kids an instant filter to process what they hear and choose what they believe.</li> </ul> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-bb7e86b" id="mentioned-in-this-podcast" data-block-id="bb7e86b"><h3 class="stk-block-heading__text">Mentioned in this Podcast:</h3></div> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><a href="https://community.connectedfamilies.org/product/mean-words-hurt/?_gl=1*9kkipf*_gcl_au*MTMyNzUzMjkxMy4xNzU1NzkzMTYzLjE5MjM0NTA4MDguMTc2MTI0OTkzNC4xNzYxMjQ5OTM0*_ga*MTI0ODIwOTI1MC4xNzQ3NjgyMzg3*_ga_0DHR2MLFYS*czE3NjI0NDg0MTEkbzIwMiRnMSR0MTc2MjQ0ODU2OCRqNTgkbDAkaDgyMjQ4OTc5MA..">Mean Words Hurt! Are they Trash, Truth, or Treasure? Online Mini Course</a></li> <li><a href="https://connected-families.kit.com/69b715fd7b" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FREE Download: Trash, Truth, &amp; Treasure</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%203%3A17&amp;version=NIV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Proverbs 3:17</a></li> <li><a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/table/">Connected Families Monthly Giving Program &#8211; The Table</a></li> </ul> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-74cf9bd" data-block-id="74cf9bd"><p class="stk-block-text__text">Check out <a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/">our website</a> for more resources to support your parenting!</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-cf9ec2b" data-block-id="cf9ec2b"><p class="stk-block-text__text"><em>This podcast was made possible by members of <a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/monthly-giving/">The Table</a>, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at <a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/monthly-giving/">The Table</a>!</em></p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-8c450f2" data-block-id="8c450f2"><p class="stk-block-text__text">Love the podcast? Leave a review to help other parents discover the show!</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-a728723" id="guest-bio" data-block-id="a728723"><h3 class="stk-block-heading__text">Guest Bio:</h3></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-da09b9f" data-block-id="da09b9f"><p class="stk-block-text__text">As a mom of four boys, <a href="https://katrinabaros.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Katrina Baros</a> discovered the transformative power of grace-based parenting through her own coaching journey. Now, as a certified Connected Families parent coach with 13 years of parenting experience and a degree in early and elementary childhood education, she helps families shift from behavior modification to heart transformation. 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