Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo

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Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo Podcast

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

  1. BONUS: The Holy Spirit

    1 DAY AGO

    BONUS: The Holy Spirit

    “I am telling you these things now while I am still with you. But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you” (John 14:25–26 NLT) When we declare Jesus to be our Savior and commit to following him, the Holy Spirit enters us and changes our lives forever! With the Holy Spirit’s help and guidance, we can begin to live more like Jesus and display his character, learn the truth about God, receive and grow in our spiritual gifts, and have the power and courage to share our faith. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead lives in us when we believe. The Holy Spirit helps us in every aspect of our faith journey. When it comes to our kids, let’s pray that they would position their hearts to know the Holy Spirit and hear his voice, respond to his love, and let him guide their lives. Lord, may ______________ grow to love you more and more every day. May they feel the presence of your Holy Spirit alive in them. Make their hearts soft so they can be more responsive to you, and when the world tries to pull them away from you and your ways, may they rely on the Holy Spirit to direct their paths. Amen. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    15 min
  2. Faith, family, and bracelets with founder of enewton, Elizabeth Newton

    5 DAYS AGO

    Faith, family, and bracelets with founder of enewton, Elizabeth Newton

    Do you have a brand you love in your house? My girls have been obsessed with all the beautiful jewelry pieces of enewton for many years. I am always intrigued when I see a mom running a massive business. My hunch was that Eizabeth Newton was a faithful, generous and fun CEO. I learned that she is even more than that! Elizabeth shares her story of raising triplets (and a 2-year-old) in the beginning years of enewton. She shares about her passion for generosity and how that has stayed with the company through the incredible growth and expansion. She also shares some practical ways that you can involve your kids in your business while prioritizing your family above all. She offers so many nuggets of parenting wisdom through our chat, but I really loved her parting words for us. She encourages us to “show up and give yourself grace.” I know I needed that reminder as a mom that is trying so hard to get it right. We are doing better than we think. Keep giving it your best and give yourself loads of grace!  In this episode, we discuss: Juggling business and kidsStarting a business with tripletsInstilling faith practically in her home Conflict, comparison and celebration as siblings Raising independent kids  Enjoy ! Courtney  Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and shared connections 03:18 Having fun and not taking oneself too seriously 05:28 Parenting triplets and starting a business 08:54 The growth of enewton and giving back 12:49 Prioritizing presence and grace 15:35 Creating lasting memories and prioritizing what matters 18:08 Incorporating ministry into work and family life 20:24 Celebrating others and teaching independence 25:37 Showing up for your children and giving yourself grace 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: enewton enewton Instagram Flourishing Families Read Again and Again Bible Storybooks Christian Parenting store Pardon The Mess is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    34 min
  3. BONUS: Jesus as Savior

    16 SEPT

    BONUS: Jesus as Savior

    “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him” (John 3:16–17 NLT) Jesus’ death on the cross gives us access to God again. It’s not just about eternal life with him, though he promises his followers that. Choosing Jesus is also about experiencing a peace that passes all understanding and building a relationship with the father right here and right now.  Jesus took what was broken in our world and made it whole again and he can do the same for us.  So this week let’s pray that our kids will know Jesus as the savior of the world and choose to follow him every day of their lives. Let’s pray they would come to know him as the way, the truth, and the life. Jesus, thank you for coming to the world and sacrificing yourself for our sins. May __________ come to understand the gift of salvation, accept your grace, and choose to follow you. May they know that they cannot earn your grace, but it is a free gift that comes from the love you have for them. Amen. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    11 min
  4. Women, leadership, and insecurities with Sophie Hudson

    12 SEPT

    Women, leadership, and insecurities with Sophie Hudson

    Sophie Hudson aka “Boo Momma” is one of the funniest speakers and podcasters I have ever been around. Sophie has a way about sharing truth and encouragement in this most relatable way. Today, we cover key topics from Peepers (readers you need) to why Birmingham women are so classy and then we spend most of our chat time discussing women and leadership. In this episode, she shares the hard truth that our churches and communities have not always prepared women for leadership. As moms, we so often wonder if we even have gifts? And we often don’t even see ourselves as leaders.  This conversation is a really important one for us as women. Sophie goes into ways we can embrace our roles as women and how to walk fully and confidently in our God-given gifts.This episode is very profound and at the same time practical. You will walk away with tangible things you can do today to see yourself more clearly - how God made you a leader. If you have sons, don’t miss the beginning part as she shares about what God is teaching her as a parent of a grown son. She has some beautiful encouragement for moms of sons and how their relationship has morphed and strengthened over time. I am praying you feel this conversation so fired up and excited to discover your gifts and go lead with passion! I pray that through his conversation we learn to be kind to ourselves and gracious as we learn who we are. Let’s pay attention to what makes us come alive and SEE clearly how God wired us to glorify Him right where we are. In this episode, we discuss: Raising sons and what’s she’s learning latelyWhy women don’t see ourselves as leadersHow we can begin to identity our unique giftsHow to see yourself as God sees you - finding your unique wiring  Enjoy ! Courtney  What brings you alive?  00:00 Introduction and Family Background 01:37 Active Parenting and Engaging in Conversations 04:23 The Growth of Self-Awareness in Children 07:56 The Importance of Light-Heartedness in Leadership 09:11 Empowering Women in Leadership 12:13 Recognizing and Embracing Leadership Gifts 15:56 Finding Peace in Pursuing Passions 20:02 Bringing Joy and Encouragement in Everyday Life 21:17 Finding Purpose and Identity Beyond Motherhood 23:26 Embracing Your Unique Gifts and Talents 25:53 Prioritizing Personal Interests and Passions 35:31 Living a Life that Brings Joy and Glory to God 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: SophieHudson.com Big Boo Cast A Fine Sight To See - her newest book Peepers Daily Drills HomeGoods Camp  White Bird Carpool Conversations Podcast Pardon the Mess is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    50 min
  5. BONUS: God the Father

    9 SEPT

    BONUS: God the Father

    Scripture tells us that God is like a potter and we are like the clay that he works with (Isaiah 64:8). He forms us with his hands, but he doesn’t forget about us once he is done! We are not a clay pot that sits on a shelf and is only touched when we remember to dust it every now and then. No, God continues to shape us.In fact, God loves us so much that he calls us his own! When we choose to follow Jesus, we are adopted into God’s family where there is both freedom and grace. Our father is so faithful to us that even when we don’t choose him or we run away from him, he waits for us and rejoices when we return. There is nothing we, or our kids, could ever do that would make our heavenly father love us less (or more!).So this week, let’s pray that our kids know God as the good father that he is.  Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    10 min
  6. Are my kids on track? with Sissy Goff and David Thomas

    5 SEPT

    Are my kids on track? with Sissy Goff and David Thomas

    I didn’t know “swap” was a thing in podcasting. Who knew? It was an immediate YES when we got the opportunity to swap episodes with my dear friends Sissy Goff and David Thomas. You will get to hear one of their actual episodes from the Raising Boys and Girls podcast - to get a glimpse of how they support parents across the world.  These two have helped raise my kids in some ways. I have read every book they have written and listened to every episode of their podcast. Sissy and David, with Raising Boys and Girls, offer clinical experience and grace-filled encouragement for every stage of our parenting. You will see a glimpse of their practical parenting support and tender encouragement in this episode.  When you were growing up, did your parents pass a feelings chart around the dinner table? Or did you have healthy conversations around emotions? We’re guessing, for most of us, that’s a no—but we’d love to hear in the comments! In case you didn’t or are just wondering what a healthy emotional vocabulary looks like for your family, this episode is the one for you! In it, Sissy and David discuss what it looks like to fold an emotional vocabulary into the life of your family, plus stumbling blocks and building blocks that are often more specific to girls and boys (and maybe mom’s and dad’s, too). We hope it helps and that you’re HAPPY and ENCOURAGED once you have a chance to listen! Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season over on our podcast, Raising Boys and Girls. And be sure to listen for Pardon The Mess as we appear on their podcast in the next couple weeks! Enjoy! Courtney  Connect with Pardon The Mess: Christian Parenting Pardon The Mess  Courtney DeFeo Get your 2024-2025 prayer journal, A Life of Faith Celebrating around the Table Politics Simplified Resources from today’s show: Sign up for Raising Boys & Girls monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Tune into more of this series on the Raising Boys & Girls podcast Go behind the scenes and watch Sissy & David’s podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    40 min
  7. Mother-Daughter Relationships with Sandra Stanley and Allie Stanley Cooney

    29 AUG

    Mother-Daughter Relationships with Sandra Stanley and Allie Stanley Cooney

    The mother-daughter relationship can be the most special bond out there. However, it can also be tough in many seasons. The mother-daughter duo of Sandra Stanley and Allie Stanley Cooney are on the podcast today to give us very practical tips on ways to build, maintain and strengthen our relationships with our daughters. As we think about the mother-daughter relationship, we can often jump to the things we need to add to our plate. We feel guilty that we aren’t doing enough. Sandra shares that we may need to actually eliminate things. We may need to limit what we do - to make room for this important relationship.  As a mom of daughters, I absolutely loved this chat and it gave me so many great ideas I can still implement in my own home. However, if you have sons, you will still gain some great thoughts on connecting with all of your children. My favorite part of the episode is when Allie shares about her college experience and how she made her faith her own. Her insight was really helpful to me about our kids finding their identity and how they can change from “I have to love Jesus” to “I want to love Jesus.” So many powerful moments from two of my favorite people. In this episode: Creating a safe and loving environment for daughtersHow to pass on an authentic faithHow to show interest in your child’s life Enjoy! Courtney 00:00 Introduction and Mother-Daughter Similarities 03:50 Creating a Safe and Loving Environment for Daughters 07:16 Passing on Faith: Modeling and Encouraging a Personal Relationship with God 16:14 Modeling Authentic Faith 18:36 Personal Faith Journey 22:11 Staying Stable in Parenting 24:12 Being Available and Humble 28:30 Showing Interest in Your Child's Life 30:23 Adjusting Parenting Approaches 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: SandraStanley.com Allie Stanley Instagram Meet Me In The Middle - their new book I Said This, You Heard That - temperament book Parenting book by Andy and Sandra Stanley Allie & Courtney - previous podcast episode Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    35 min
  8. Finding direction when you feel lost with Cari Trotter and Terri Flannagan

    22 AUG

    Finding direction when you feel lost with Cari Trotter and Terri Flannagan

    Have you ever had a season where you question everything about yourself? Have you found yourself in an insecure spot and wonder if you’re too late or too old? Do you wonder if you have anything to offer the world? I have been in this place more times than I can count. Being a mom and balancing career and purpose and raising kids can be very complicated and very discouraging. It’s so very hard to discern what to do when God feels quiet and sometimes the path feels uncertain or vulnerable. My guests today, Cari Trotter and Terri Flannagan, share their own stories about why it’s so hard to discern around career and calling. I believe their honest feelings and practical advice will encourage you in your own journey. Please don’t miss this entire episode. It’s a little long, so you may need to listen in two parts. My favorite part is at the end when we start tackling the practical stuff. What do we do with a complicated situation? How can we take a step? How can we discern what to do in the next season? I pray this episode meets you in such a special way. That you feel like we opened your heart and soul and spoke to a place that needs encouragement. I am insanely thankful for authentic and honest friends that love me and love Jesus. It’s a true gift. In this episode, we discuss: Handling a midlife crisis, work and reinventing ourselvesBalancing careers and raising kidsHow to discern what God has for us How to fight the very loud lies that want us silent and frozen 00:00 Introduction and Entertaining Start 04:02 Talking About Fashion and Passion Projects 05:50 Midlife Crisis, Work, and Reinventing Ourselves 08:51 Introductions and Current Life Situations 11:54 Why Balancing Work and Personal Life is Hard 16:38 Discerning What's Next and Dealing with Lies 22:13 Navigating Transitions and Evaluating Priorities 25:20 Dealing with Comparison and Seeking Authenticity 27:13 Being True to Yourself and Finding Support 31:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 34:46 Staying Rooted and Grounded 37:13 Embracing Silence and Growth 44:34 The Journey of Faith 50:56 Redefining Success 57:45 Embracing Struggles and Failure 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: CariTrotter.com Party On Purpose - Cari’s business with girls Cari’s Instagram TerriFlannagan.com The Unreal Reel - Terri’s Instagram Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    58 min
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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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