Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo

By Courtney DeFeo and Christian Parenting

Kids & Family

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As parents, we know raising kids is the opposite of neat and tidy. Each day brings wins, losses and valuable lessons. Pardon the Mess is a place where we discuss parenting and faith in a biblical, approachable and relatable way. We may cry and laugh while we learn and grow together in our beautiful mess.

Pardon the Mess is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

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The Parents Behind a Worldw...

09.21.2023

Spoiler alert: these two are as normal as all of us. They are raising kids in the midst of a tough world and chaos at home - they just happen to minister to a worldwide audience. There is an authentic ...

Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo episodes:

09.21.2023 The Parents Behind a Worldwide Name with Lauren & Chris Tomlin Spoiler alert: these two are as normal as all of us. They are raising kids in the midst of a tough world and chaos at home - they just happen to minister to a worldwide audience. There is an authentic ...
09.18.2023 Marked by Stature “The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” —1 Samuel 16:7 If we want our kids to grow in wisdom, stature, and favor like ...
09.14.2023 How to Pass on a Legacy of Faith with Korie and Willie Robertson True confession: I was absolutely nervous on this one because I am such a fan of Korie and Willie Robertson. My admiration isn’t because they are famous - it’s because of the way they handle that fame. From afar, they ...
09.11.2023 BONUS: Marked by Wisdom “And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” —Luke 2:52 The Bible gives us little glimpses of Jesus as he was growing up, like the reference in Luke that he grew in wisdom, stature, ...
09.07.2023 Why are goals so hard? With Jon Acuff Raise your hands if you have goals? And sometimes, way too many goals? Me too! I have MANY goals and accomplish very few of them. It can be super frustrating to keep missing the mark on your personal and professional ...
08.31.2023 Practical Parenting Tips & FAQs Parents, you will love listening to this episode together. Monica doesn’t just encourage moms - but brings an important message to dads as well. Although we definitely discussed parenting boys (because she has 4 of them), we also cover topics ...
08.24.2023 Real Talk for Moms of Girls with Grace Valentine Calling all moms of girls, high school girls, college girls and young adult girls - trust me when I say “PRESS PLAY” and “SHARE!” I was blown away by this 27-year-old young woman who simply gets it. She is so ...
08.17.2023 Rethinking Adversity with Mike Erwin If you look next to “DeFeo family” in the dictionary - you will not find words like “grit” or “adversity” next to us. Although all families endure some really hard things, we are generally not actively looking for opportunities to ...
08.10.2023 Balancing Work & Mom Duties with Cynt Marshall As I hung up with Cynt Marshall, CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, I had this urge to cry. The conversation was so touching and inspiring. I really wish every company out there was run by this woman. We talk about ...
08.03.2023 Finding Your Identity with Jamie Winship Jamie Winship is quite possibly the most interesting and fascinating person I’ve ever interviewed. From his career in law enforcement to his work in the CIA to raising his kids in some of the most dangerous cities in the world ...
07.27.2023 Empty Nester Wisdom with Sharon Mankin Have you ever wished you had a mentor or life coach? Sharon Mankin is a mentor to many and one of the most incredible coaches I’ve ever been around. She is dedicated to her beautiful family including her precious grandkids. ...
07.20.2023 Empty Nester Wisdom with Jennifer Scott When I was a young mom (yes, before social media took off) - I LOVED reading blogs. They made me feel seen, understood and more normal in my parenting journey. I have followed Jennifer Scott and her blog for almost ...
07.13.2023 Empty Nester Wisdom with Kristen Hatton So many of us parents are fearful about the “teen years”, but are so hungry for advice. That’s exactly why I had Kristen on today to give us encouragement around this topic. We want to prepare and be intentional without ...
07.06.2023 Raising Kids to Know & Love God with Steph Thurling Get ready for an episode today with the Executive Director of Christian Parenting, Steph Thurling. I got to know Steph pretty well throughout my entire journey of becoming the new host of Pardon The Mess, and I can totally see ...
06.29.2023 Why Should We Journal? with Jennifer Dukes Lee I have long admired and respected the work of author and speaker, Jennifer Dukes Lee. It was such a treat to meet Jennifer during this interview and ask her all about the idea of “journaling.” In this episode, we discuss ...
06.22.2023 Stop parenting in your own strength with Jeannie Cunnion This week Jeannie Cunnion and I talk about how often we try to parent in our own strength. We discuss how our relationship with the Holy Spirit can change the game of parenting and why this idea feels super spiritual ...
06.15.2023 Family Non-Negotiables - with Kirsten and Benjamin Watson It’s not every day we get to hear from an NFL football player and his wife about raising 7 children - while trying to honor God, stay married AND do ministry together. Kirsten and Benjamin are the Directors of the ...
06.08.2023 Trusting God in the dark with Elisabeth Hasselbeck This week, we get to hear from one of my all-time favorite moms and leaders - Elisabeth Hasselbeck. She has worn many hats over the years - from Survivor contestant to co-host of The View to shoe designer to carpool ...
06.01.2023 Sissy Goff and David Thomas on raising children in a world this hard This week, Sissy Goff and David Thomas with Daystar Counseling are here! Each of them have been counseling kids for over 30 years. I cannot think of two individuals that have impacted my parenting in a more practical and profound ...
05.25.2023 This week is a big week for Pardon the Mess! If you missed last week’s show, go back and hear the announcement about our new host, Courtney DeFeo. In this episode, Courtney and Cynthia talk about how this decision unfolded ...
05.22.2023 The Key to Walking with God We did it! We’ve made it to last week of our 2022-2023 prayer journal and praying our kids through the school year.
05.18.2023 Today is a big day for Pardon the Mess! We’ve got an announcement that we’re so excited to share with you. At the end of May, Cynthia will be leaving Pardon the Mess and passing the mic to our dear ...
05.15.2023 Praying the Psalms over our kids: The key to Identity Having an inaccurate view of who we are to God is one of the enemy’s greatest weapons for keeping us discouraged, defeated, and ineffective for Kingdom purposes. Today we’re praying for our kids to have the heart knowledge (not just ...
05.11.2023 A fresh start to our mornings with Emily Ley Emily Ley is always such a delight and today is no exception. She’s a master planner and creator with a knack for organization within the boundaries of real life. It was so fun to get a peek into her morning ...
05.08.2023 Praying the Psalms over our kids: The key to Struggling “Faith thrives in holy discomfort. The greatest moments in life can often result from some of the most uncomfortable decisions being made. Nothing worth having comes without a cost.” - Louie Giglio This is one of my favorite quotes and ...
05.04.2023 Head knowledge versus heart knowledge with Lisa Whittle Lisa Whittle is joining us today and she’s an amazing speaker, podcaster, and author. We’re talking about the chasm between our head knowledge and our heart knowledge and how only God fills that gap. He knows our every worry, anxiety, ...
05.01.2023 Praying the Psalms over our kids: The key to a bad day Life gives us lots of good days while also throwing in some bad ones along the way too. As adults we know life is hard on this side of heaven, and knowing where to turn in our hardest moments is ...
04.27.2023 This is the hour with Christy Nockels I recently attended the IF: Gathering and had the privilege of worshiping through music with the amazing Christy Nockels. I’ve always been a huge fan of her music, but in recent days I’m an even bigger fan of her heart ...
04.24.2023 Praying the Psalms over our kids: The key to giving and taking advice Sometimes, the worst advice comes from the most well-intentioned people in our lives. I don’t know about you, but I’ve definitely given and received lots of bad advice over the years. Today we’re considering King David’s model for giving advice, ...
04.20.2023 Aging Parents with Sarah Smith Many of us are at the stage of caring for our aging parents. If you are not, it’s probably headed your way in the not too distant years. Undoubtedly it can be a hard topic, but loving our aging parents ...
04.17.2023 Praying the Psalms over our kids: The key to Defending Ourselves Over and over again we’re called to live differently as followers of Jesus. The way we defend ourselves is one example of living counter culturally and exactly what we’re praying for this week. When we are wronged the world returns ...
04.13.2023 Right Where You Belong with Heather MacFadyen If there were a contest for great names of podcasts and books, Heather MacFadyen of “Don’t Mom Alone” just might win. Heather is my dear friend and is joining us today to talk about an incredibly important topic: Occupying your ...
04.10.2023 Praying the Psalms over our kids: The key to Trusting God Imagine a world in which we decide today to trust God with everything we have and from this moment forward we live in His peace and confidence because of that decision. It’s truly hard to imagine, right? Instead, I’ve found ...
04.06.2023 Don’t stand in God’s way for your kids with Katie Davis Majors Who read Kisses from Katie all those years ago and was blown away by a teenage girl who left her affluent life in the US to move to Uganda? That was the beginning of an amazing journey for Katie Davis ...
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03.27.2023 Praying the Psalms over our kids: The key to having influence If you’re anything like me, the word “influencer” tends to leave a bad taste in your mouth. In this day and age of social media born superstars, it’s easy to discount our influence and feel like we can’t change lives ...
03.23.2023 Staying in The people have spoken. Pastor Steve Frissell joined us last September for the very first time and you guys loved him so much that I begged him to come back again today! If you missed his first appearance, go back ...
03.20.2023 Praying the Psalms over our kids: The key to fighting overwhelmed Raise your hand if you’re overwhelmed in some area of your life. My fairly unscientific poll indicates that 9 out of 10 of us raised our hands. (And I’m guessing the rest of you thought the question was rhetorical.
03.16.2023 Let’s talk teens with Laura Smith Almost weekly I’m asked about resources to help our teens grow in their faith. As much as I love the teenage years and all the crazy antics, I know these are also the years where time seems to be slipping ...
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03.09.2023 Our three most important words with Mark Batterson Mark Batterson is back, and I’m slightly giddy. You know how much I love his books, and when I tell you this conversation brought me new life . . . well, it’s true. I have a notecard on my desk ...
03.06.2023 Praying the Psalms over our kids: The key to friendships As I think back to even my youngest years, I can pinpoint the friendships that have impacted my life. I’ve been blessed with solid, faithful friends who have prayed for me and loved me even when I’ve been somewhat unloveable. ...
03.02.2023 Body image and biblical truth with Rachael Gilbert Body image is a topic that has major implications in our lives, yet we tend to avoid talking about it because it’s so personal and oftentimes sensitive. I’m so thankful my friend Rachael Gilbert is bravely speaking into these body ...
02.27.2023 Praying the Psalms over our kids: Dos and Don'ts for biblical living On any given day there’s a million things we could potentially tell our kids to do or not do. Some of those things are routine like do your best work or don’t touch your brother. But then there’s the things ...
02.23.2023 A conversation on faith and parenting with Beth Moore Beth Moore is joining us today and, simply put, you just can’t miss it! I’ve admired her powerful voice in God’s Kingdom for many years and, like many of you, have learned so much from her Bible studies, books, and ...
02.20.2023 Praying the Psalms over our kids: The key to measuring up How do you measure your value? If you’re anything like me, you’ve measured it by the square footage of your house, the size of your bank account, the number on the scale, and the accolades of your kids. Yet none ...
02.16.2023 Risen Motherhood with Laura Wifler If you haven’t heard of Risen Motherhood, today is going to be a great day for you! Laura Wifler is an author, podcaster, mother, and the co-founder of the amazing parenting resource, Risen Motherhood. She’s back on Pardon the Mess ...
02.13.2023 Praying the Psalms over our kids: The key to God’s forgiveness My youngest son, JB, is home from school today because I thought he was coming down with the same cold I’ve been struggling with all week. We kicked-off his “sick day” with a precautionary dose of Ibuprofen and breakfast in ...
02.09.2023 Talking Bruno Mars + praying with your kids with Erica Renaud I’m guessing the title of today’s show caught your eye? Definitely not a title I’ve put together for a podcast show until today! Yes, I recently went to see Bruno Mars with my hubs, and I can’t wait to weigh ...

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