Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Do that “thing” you’re called to with Rebecca George

What is that “thing” you know deep down you’re called to do? What phone call are you supposed to make? What book does your heart want to write? What is the nagging feeling you’re pushing down even knowing God is ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cynthia’s 3 Lies to Stop Believing in 2023

Did you grow up believing certain things like I did? Things like . . . You can’t swim for an hour after eating Cracking your knuckles will give you arthritis Swallowed gum stays in your stomach seven years Crossed eyes ...

How to human with Carlos Whittaker

If you haven’t been introduced to Carlos Whitaker, today’s your day! Carlos is a dynamic author, speaker, storyteller, and hope dealer who is in high demand as a podcast guest. You’re about to see why! Our conversation today surrounds his ...

The three questions your kids are asking with Kara Powell

I’ve got to be honest here–today’s show is so enlightening that I’ve been quoting Kara Powell everywhere I’ve been speaking since we taped this conversation. Kara is Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute, and based on her extensive research ...

Brave Enough to be Broken with Toni Collier

Toni Collier is with us today talking about the brokenness we feel in this world and how to work through it in our own lives as well as the lives of our children. I had never met Toni before this ...

Finding the “it” in your parenting with Andy and Sandra Stanley

As we’re kicking off the new year, it’s a perfect time to evaluate what’s working well in our parenting, and what may need a few tweaks. It’s being intentional in asking God to reveal what he wants our families to ...

Best of 2022: Cynthia Yanof’s Playground Rules for Parenting

As we wrap up 2022, I’m finishing the year the same way I started it by sharing a few of the things I wish I had known as a younger mom. I try not to live with regrets, but I ...

Best of 2022: Finding peace in the midnight moments with Joni Eareckson Tada

“God permits what he hates to accomplish what he loves.” — Joni Eareckson Tada The ten words above have marked me from the very first time I heard Joni Eareckson Tada speak them. And today I want to re-share one ...

God with us and what that means with Rebecca Carrell

We hear Jesus referred to as Immanuel in the Christmas story and all throughout the Christmas season. We know it means “God with us,” but do we ever stop and think about what that means practically? Rebecca Carrell is with ...

The gift of true friendships with Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnson

Friendships are some of God’s greatest gifts in our lives. However, they can be super complex too. Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnson join us today to talk about healthy friendships in our own lives, as well as parenting friendships with ...