<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>