Connected Families Podcast

Parent Ministry That Transforms: A Peek Inside Our Ministry Partnership Program

May 18, 2026·27 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

What if your church’s parent ministry became the place families pointed to and said, “That’s where everything changed for us”? In this eye-opening episode, host Stacy Bellward sits down with Dr. Cindy Wilson, Connected Families Director of Education, Equipping, and Research, and Joe Dewey, Connected Families Director of Operations, two people who are also living out our Ministry Partnership Program inside their own churches. They pull back the curtain on what it really looks like when a church goes “all in” on equipping parents, the surprising cultural shifts that happen, and the simple first steps any ministry leader can take. Whether you’re a parent who wishes your church offered something deeper, a children’s ministry director hungry for trusted resources, or a school administrator searching for a unifying framework, this conversation will give you both the vision and the practical roadmap. Press play and discover how your church or school can become a place where families don’t just survive parenting, they thrive through it. Key Takeaways: Every church needs a parenting champion. Transformation starts with one person willing to step up Consistency beats one-off events The Connected Families Framework™ works across every context. Churches, schools, foster/adoptive agencies, counseling centers, and even equine therapy ministries are using it When teachers, volunteers, and parents all speak the same language, kids hear the same heart-shaping messages Mentioned in this Podcast: Connected Families Ministry Partnership Program   Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart Online Course Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart Small Group Sensitive and Intense Kids Online Course The Power of Questions Online Course Discipline That Connects in the Classroom Workshop  The Table Monthly Giving Program Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We’d love to have you take a seat at The Table! Love the podcast? Leave a review to help other parents discover the show! Guest Bio: Cindy Wilson is a

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