Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo

Courtney after your most recent podcast episode I felt compelled to tell you what an amazing host you are. You are so inviting, authentic and warm. This one hit me hard, in a good way! I felt you were shining a spotlight on all the things I have been feeling and hearing all of your thoughts spoken aloud, it is the exact struggles I feel about wanting to be open, but fearing what others think. Or seeming to come off inauthentic. Your vulnerability and authenticity is what makes me listen week after week and I always feel so positive after. I found this podcast probably six months before Cynthia, the previous host left, and I was so saddened. However, you were born to do this! I love listening to you and everything you have brought to the show in your own right. The ten mom stories was also so inspiring. Keep up the great work! I love your podcast, and I feel closer to God and Jesus because of you.

Thank you, from one Courtney to another. I found your episode Nov 2023 on being light in the darkness and Charlie’s story so inspiring. There is nothing more contagious than the Spirit of the Lord and His great work in the lives of His people, saving, restoring, re-creating and cleansing and making all things new. In recently listened to the episode titled, “do I have a drinking problem or thinking problem?” It was brilliant! Your guests are always so full of truth, hope and light. Just like Jesus is, and how He wants us to live.

This podcast is definitely one of the highlights of my week! Currently only a mom of one toddler with another baby on the way ( and plans for many more children, Lord-willing) and this podcast makes raising kids feel less scary and more sacred. Courtney is real and relatable and I constantly catch myself smiling in my car because she radiates such beautiful gracious energy! Guests have been equally wonderfully and insightful. I also really enjoyed the lighter topics over the holidays. It a great mix of spiritually driven conversations and wisdom + fun, real, lighthearted grace that is so necessary for parenting. I recommend this podcast all the time. XO, VO

Thank you for following your calling & creating this podcast! I just recently started listening & my heart is touched by your episodes especially the mini ones where you pray over our children. Sometimes I feel as though my prayers can get repetitive but I do mean it with my whole heart each time I pray over my kids. But thank you for your beautiful, powerful prayers! Wonderful podcast! I feel so blessed that I came across it! Thank you!