<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="536" src="https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ep-288-CF-Intensive-2-1024x536.png" alt="Parent Training Program " class="wp-image-63926" title="A Parent Training Program that Meets You Where You Are | Ep. 288 4" srcset="https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ep-288-CF-Intensive-2-1024x536.png 1024w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ep-288-CF-Intensive-2-300x157.png 300w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ep-288-CF-Intensive-2-768x402.png 768w, https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ep-288-CF-Intensive-2.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-479e250" data-block-id="479e250"><p class="stk-block-text__text">In this special announcement episode, host Stacy Bellward welcomes Chad Hayenga, Connected Families&#8217; Director of Education and Equipping, to introduce an exciting new program: <strong>The CF Intensive</strong>! This new parent training program is a six-session, small-group experience! It’s designed for parents, caregivers, and ministry leaders who want to move from head knowledge to heart transformation using tools from the Connected Families Framework™. Is this for you? Listen to find out…</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-f6bc3f2" id="key-takeaways" data-block-id="f6bc3f2"><h3 class="stk-block-heading__text">Key Takeaways:</h3></div> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>The CF Intensive accelerates Framework growth through a hands-on, community deep-dive into Connected Families tools</li> <li>The CF Intensive is about depth, not crisis intervention</li> <li>Community transforms learning because growth happens together</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/a-parent-training-program-that-meets-you-where-you-are/id1464953082?i=1000750968868"></iframe> <div class="wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-669f04c" id="mentioned-in-this-podcast" data-block-id="669f04c"><h3 class="stk-block-heading__text">Mentioned in this Podcast:</h3></div> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><a href="https://connected-families.mn.co/plans/1960907?bundle_token=99e3611ea9eadc6e746f1f7011683ad9&amp;utm_source=manual" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The CF Intensive &#8211; For One Person</a></li> <li><a href="https://connected-families.mn.co/plans/1960909?bundle_token=bbd3f18f1eced5f84e000a9cc3e63fd4&amp;utm_source=manual" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The CF Intensive &#8211; For Two People</a></li> <li><a href="https://community.connectedfamilies.org/product/htgcf-book/?_gl=1*o3cnx3*_gcl_au*MTE1MTI5MjQ0Mi4xNzYzNjU1NTczLjE5NzkxODA4MzQuMTc2Nzg5NTI0MC4xNzY3ODk1MjQw*_ga*MTI0ODIwOTI1MC4xNzQ3NjgyMzg3*_ga_0DHR2MLFYS*czE3NzAzMTE4MDckbzMyNSRnMSR0MTc3MDMxMzkwMyRqNDckbDAkaDE3NjgwNTk4OTU.">Book &#8211; How to Grow a Connected Family</a></li> <li><a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/about/framework/">The Connected Families Framework</a></li> <li><a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/coaching/">Connected Families Certified Parent Coaching</a></li> <li><a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/parent-coach-certification/">Become a Parent Coach</a></li> <li><a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/table/">The Table Monthly Giving Program</a></li> </ul> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-b53a470" data-block-id="b53a470"><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-5738caf" data-block-id="5738caf"><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-ea60231" data-block-id="ea60231"><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-0f3559f" id="guest-bio" data-block-id="0f3559f"><h3 class="stk-block-heading__text">Guest Bio:</h3></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-8b87259" data-block-id="8b87259"><p class="stk-block-text__text"><strong>Chad Hayenga</strong> joined Connected Families in 2005. He is married to Carma and has three adult daughters and two sons-in-law. Chad oversees coaching and the <a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/parent-coach-certification/">Parent Coach Certification Program</a>, which continues to grow in its reach across North America and worldwide.</p></div> <div class="wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-a56d49e" data-block-id="a56d49e"><p class="stk-block-text__text">© 2026 Connected Families</p></div> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/>