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11/09/2019

Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose with Rebekah Lyons

We have none other than Rebekah Lyons joining us today on Pardon the Mess. Rebekah is a national speaker and bestselling author living in Nashville, Tennessee. She’s a mom to four children and speaks honestly about the joys and challenges of raising her children, two of whom have Down syndrome. Her work has been featured on Good Morning America, CNN, the Huffington Post, and more. Rebekah and I talk about her very personal battle of dealing with anxiety and panic attacks. She shares the four life-giving rhythms that have helped her quiet the inner chaos: rest, restore, connect, and create. My favorite quote from our time with Rebekah is when she reminds us that “calling is where your talents and your burdens collide” and how our pain often becomes our purpose. Rebekah is a breath of fresh air in a culture where anxiety and stress often seem to prevail. If your life feels as chaotic as mine does some days, you will be grateful to sit down, breathe deeply, and spend a few minutes with Rebekah Lyons on Pardon the Mess. Links: Connect with Rebekah Lyons Rebekah’s latest book: Rhythms of Renewal: Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

11/09/2019

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29 min
27 JUN

From blindness to healing with Kylie White - Story 4

If she wasn’t one of my best friends, I don’t know if I would believe this story. However, it is true and real and incredibly powerful. My friend, Kylie White, was fully healed from near blindness. Her story and her miracle has exploded my faith the last several years. It has given me courage to pray bigger prayers. I will never be over what God did for Kylie. Even though I’ve heard this story many times, I heard even more details during this conversation which exploded my faith yet again. God is so good. I’m truly excited for us all to have this reminder today through Kylie’s story. My favorite part is hearing how she got to the miracle day. Listen closely as she shares the years leading up to her miracle. Lean into what God was pressing on her heart. And let’s lean into what God wants to say to you through her story. What is He asking you to release and surrender? What miracle do you believe is too far gone? In this episode, we chat about: Kylie’s miracle story and healing How we can trust God and lean in when we don’t understand the full storyHow to parent the pain endured with adoptionHow to love our kids unconditionally Don’t forget to share the Summer of Stories with your friends - so that they can also be reminded that: God is good. You are not alone. And He is with you during life’s hardest moments. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 03:35 Adoption and Navigating Challenges 06:45 Parenting and Unconditional Love 09:40 Experiencing a Modern-Day Miracle 28:13 Asking for Healing 30:14 Miraculous Healing 35:23 Confirmation of Healing 39:26 Orphan Prevention and Untold 42:19 Lessons Learned as a Parent Connect with Pardon The Mess: Christian Parenting Pardon The Mess Courtney DeFeo Pardon the Mess is part of The Christian Parenting Podcast Network. As a donor funded ministry, we rely on generous supporters like you to keep this show going. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider giving a gift today. Become a Christian Parenting Legacy Builder Resources from today’s show: Kylie’s Instagram Kylie’s blog Untold - Nonprofit Kylie supports Father’s House - Bible study by Rachel Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

27 Jun

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47 min
4 APR

When you are beyond tired (soul exhausted) and don’t know how to get rest with Jess Connolly

I am taking a guess that 100% of us are exhausted. And this is beyond the physically tired feeling. You all will love the encouragement and wisdom on today’s episode by Jess Connolly. I have always loved her teaching and preaching - because she balances compassion and truth so well. She doesn’t leave us sitting in the challenges - she provides biblical, practical and realistic ways we can move forward in this issue. This idea of burnout and an unsustainable pace is not new information. We know we are in it but are not sure why or how to stop it as parents? So what do we do? Tune in to this week’s podcast chat with Jess - you won’t feel shame - you will feel equipped and encouraged to do the hard work of rest. We all know our souls are crying for it. I was so absolutely amused at the start of our conversation when I asked her about her cold plunge obsession. Is anyone else into the idea of purposely jumping into ice cold water? She actually gives a pretty compelling case to try it. Jess’ story of emotional, physical and spiritual breakdownHow to tend to your soul and stop feeling so defeated How to break the cycle of surviving vs thriving How can we respond to God’s invitation to rest Connect with Pardon The Mess: Christian Parenting Pardon The Mess Courtney DeFeo Resources from today’s show: JessConnolly.com Tired of Being Tired - Jess’ new book Raising Mentally Strong Kids Christian Parenting store (15% off with coupon PODCAST2024) Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

4 Apr

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32 min
9 MAY

When you want more for your life, but feel stuck with Farrell Mason

If you are a parent, you know the feeling of just “making it through” each day. So often, we want more for our lives. However, we feel stuck and are not sure how to do that when there are children depending on us every day. My guest this week, Farrell Mason, shares about a time when she felt that her life was running her ragged. She decided to do something about how she lived her one precious life. She took action to create a more soulful life in the midst of raising six kids. Farrell Mason is a minister, a mom, a wife and a beautiful writer. She has a passion for standing with others in the midst of their hardest moments in life. My favorite part is towards the end when Farrell offers very practical suggestions on how to love others well. She is so passionate about caring for yourself as a mom, but also leaning into simple ways we can care for our neighbors. You won’t feel guilt or more pressure to perform - you will feel seen and inspired to lean into more for your life. In this episode we chat about: How to live this one life wellHow to push against busy and impossibly full schedulesHow to pay attention to what your soul craves How to help your hurting friends Enjoy! Connect with Pardon The Mess: Christian Parenting Pardon The Mess Courtney DeFeo Resources from today’s show: Farrell’s Site - Bread and Honey Farrell’s new book: Soulfull Come Home Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Connection 09:50 Living a Full Life and the Importance of Time 16:22 Commitment to Intentional Living 32:21 Finding Hope in Difficult Times Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

9 May

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40 min
4 JUL

The hard truth about loneliness with Stacey Morgan - Story 5

Happy July 4th! This week’s story features my friend, Stacey Morgan, who is an astronaut’s wife! Her life is truly fascinating. Her family is currently living in the Marshall Islands which is 5 hours south of Hawaii. Stacey honestly shares the truth about loneliness. She has had to start over multiple times as a military spouse. I love her hard truth about loneliness: we have to make the first move. She also shares how her kids are thriving as they were uprooted from the cultural norm in Texas, and now live on an island with 1,200 people total. They are learning valuable life lessons about what’s most important. My favorite part is at the very end when she talks about her top learning as a mom of over 20 years. Her encouragement to “let go” was really timely for me. I am having trouble letting go of my oldest who is a rising senior. I need that reminder over and over again. In this episode, we chat about: How to navigate marriage when you are both strong leadersHow to start over when you move into a new city (or island! :)Why community matters in motherhoodHow to make friends as an adult woman What to do when you’re deeply lonelyChapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:47 Moving to the Marshall Islands 05:58 Supporting a Spouse's Career 11:04 Living in a Small Community 15:01 Transition and Loneliness 23:57 Supporting Military Spouses and Moms 26:30 The Importance of Community for Military Families 31:16 MomCo: Supporting Military Moms 39:19 Lessons in Trust and Letting Go 44:28 The Power of Grace and Understanding in Parenting Connect with Pardon The Mess: Christian Parenting Pardon The Mess Courtney DeFeo Get your 2024-2025 prayer journal, A Life of Faith Resources from today’s show: Stacey Morgan’s site Stacey’s Instagram Stacey’s Book: The Astronaut’s Wife MomCo - Military Meetups How to start an online MomCo group Pardon the Mess is part of The Christian Parenting Podcast Network. As a donor funded ministry, we rely on generous supporters like you to keep this show going. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider giving a gift today. Join the Christian Parenting Legacy Builders community Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

4 Jul

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45 min
21 MAR

How to find JOY in the everyday moments with Jenna Griffith

As soon as I heard about Jenna’s passion for JOY in the home - I knew I wanted to have her on the podcast. Parenting is hard, but there is a way to still bring joy into the everyday messes of motherhood. I absolutely loved her encouragement on how to get intentional about redirecting our attitudes, conversations and outlook to one that is joy. She reminds us we do have control of our mind - and we can reframe how we see all the tiny annoyances and messes. This doesn’t mean we never get down or get honest with the hard - it’s just an encouragement to not let negativity and frustration ruin some very special years as a mom. My kids would tell you I’m quite moody, but I do see the difference in our home when I find the good and let go of the tiny frustrations. My mood really impacts the home I’ve often called myself the CMO - Chief Mood Officer. Do you sense that your mood can often set the tone and even help redirect to joy? My favorite part is when we talk about community. Are you surrounding yourself with other parents that only complain? What can you do in those moments when everyone is complaining about their kids? In this episode we discuss: Jenna’s journey with postpartum depressionHow to find the good and joy in the everyday (even when it’s hard)Practical ways to bring fun and joy into the mess Connect with Pardon The Mess: Christian Parenting Pardon The Mess Courtney DeFeo Resources from today’s show: Jenna’s site Jenna’s podcast Listener Kids YouTube Channel Register for Camp WinShape Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

21 Mar

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37 min
11 JAN

3 ways to stop wasting your time and money with Shawna Sullivan

Happy New Year!!! Do you love the reset that comes with a New Year or does it stress you out? Either way, I think you’re going to find this conversation refreshing. It’s simple. It’s practical. And very doable. On Pardon The Mess, we talk a lot about being intentional with our families. We talk about our values and how we are going to instill those into our kids. The truth is that all of that takes time and money - which is not an endless pot. I wish it wouldn’t run out. As we begin the year, let’s hear from my friend Shawna Sullivan on some ways we can stop wasting time and money. And then, print her simple guide called “Make It Count” and just spend a few minutes thinking ahead through the year. My favorite part is when she encourages us to cut the mindless spending. She calls it a “slow leak.” I am so so guilty of this and I do think it would help our budget a ton if I’d cut the slow leak (also known as TJ Maxx). You will not feel judged or shamed in this episode. You will feel encouraged to make some small shifts to steward your time and money more wisely this year. Connect with Pardon The Mess: Christian Parenting Pardon The Mess Courtney DeFeo Resources from today’s show: Connect with Shawna on Instagram ShawnaSullivan.com Free Download - "Make It Count" Babbleland Breakout- Dead Sea Squirrels Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

11 Jan

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37 min
30 MAY

How to utilize (not avoid) conflict in your marriage with Michael Jr. and Ebony Wright

Comedian Michael Jr went from living in his car to one of the most influential and talented comedians in the country. In fact, he used to open the show for Jerry Seinfeld and went on to headline his own shows. He is now sharing the stage with his wife, Ebony, as they focus on strengthening marriages across the country. This engaging couple shares many great pieces of wisdom and insight during our episode, but I really enjoyed how they speak about conflict. It’s so easy to avoid conflict at all costs. They encourage us to utilize conflict for the greatness of marriage My favorite part (or least favorite) was when Michael Jr. asked me to share honestly about a recent disagreement I had with Ron. He went through the list of the fruit of the Spirit to see how I was handling a specific situation. And I bombed his test. It was embarrassing, but really challenged me on how I handle conflict. I love their hearts for marriage. They have a passion to remind couples that marriage is GOOD and it does work. In this episode, we discuss: How easy it is to drift in marriage when kids are in the homeHow to keep your marriage a priority and intentionally connectHow to utilize conflict instead of avoiding it Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Family Background 04:04 Letting Go and Trusting God with Our Children 08:54 Faith as a Consistent and Visible Part of Family Life 23:53 Merging Talents to Help Couples Find Joy in Marriage 29:19 Revealing Areas of Freedom Through Conflict Connect with Pardon The Mess: Christian Parenting Pardon The Mess Courtney DeFeo Resources from today’s show: Funny How Marriage Works Assessment for your conflict resolution Emotions Wheel Funny How Marriage Works Tour Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

30 May

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40 min
13 MAY

BONUS: Marked by Remembering

“Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, ‘Thus far the Lord has helped us.’” —1 Samuel 7:12 The Israelites were in desperate need of a victory against the Philistines. Just as they were convincing themselves it was a lost cause, Samuel cried out to God and received an answer in the form of deafening thunder that scared away the enemy and secured an Israelite victory. Orthodox battle move? No. God protecting his people? Absolutely. No sooner than they finished their victory lap, Samuel stopped everyone in their tracks to make a critical point. He grabbed a stone as a memorial and named it Ebenezer, translated as “the Lord has helped us to this point.” Samuel knew their battle win was significant from a tactical perspective, but he also knew the more significant win was the reminder that God had protected them in the past and he’d just done it again. Our kids need the same reminder today that Samuel gave way back then: The God who has taken care of us up to this point will do it again. He is faithful and trustworthy. What are the Ebenezers in your family? Where do you need to start laying down stones as reminders to your family that God’s faithfulness in the past shows he’s trustworthy for the future? Lord, remind us to always pass down the stories of your faithfulness. Mark [name] with a good memory of your provision, giving them confidence to trust your heart when they can’t see your hand. Help us to celebrate the places where you’ve given us victory, making a lasting memorial of your faithfulness for generations to come. God’s word speaks: Deuteronomy 7:9; 2 Thessalonians 3:3; Lamentations 3:22–23; Psalm 86:15 Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

13 May

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9 min
28/09/2023

What If I Did Everything Wrong?

Chrys and Shellie answer this question in response to a listener who didn’t raise her children in the faith and now has grandchildren. Life is hard and it’s a journey, listen as Chrys and Shellie share ideas for reaching your children without saying anything.

28/09/2023

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18 min

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Top Episodes

Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose with Rebekah Lyons

From blindness to healing with Kylie White - Story 4

When you are beyond tired (soul exhausted) and don’t know how to get rest with Jess Connolly

When you want more for your life, but feel stuck with Farrell Mason

The hard truth about loneliness with Stacey Morgan - Story 5

How to find JOY in the everyday moments with Jenna Griffith

3 ways to stop wasting your time and money with Shawna Sullivan

How to utilize (not avoid) conflict in your marriage with Michael Jr. and Ebony Wright

BONUS: Marked by Remembering

What If I Did Everything Wrong?

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