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Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian Kids

Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian Kids

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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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  • Surviving an unwanted divorce with Lysa TerKeurst

    Surviving an unwanted divorce with Lysa TerKeurst
    Nov 13 2025

    Are you going through an unwanted divorce? Or have a friend or family member going through an unwanted divorce? This powerful episode with Lysa TerKeurst is for you. I’m so thankful that Lysa is using her own divorce experience, healing journey and biblical understanding to encourage other women.


    Lysa shares about the significant challenges of an unwanted divorce. She shares about the unhelpful comments and verses thrown at people that choose divorce. She walks us through the powerful combination of theology and therapy and how those two things were key in her healing journey.


    This episode isn’t really for the person trying to determine IF they should divorce, it’s really for those that are already walking through the divorce from a destructive marriage and how to move forward.


    My favorite part is at the very end when she talks directly to the woman walking through an unwanted divorce. Her words are so tender and so encouraging. I am praying you will feel so seen.


    Enjoy!

    Courtney

    Chapter

    (02:46) The Need for a New Book

    (05:23) Understanding Divorce and Its Impact

    (08:19) Theological Insights on Divorce

    (11:05) Resources for Support

    (13:47) Identity and Self-Worth

    (15:19) Coping Strategies During Divorce

    (15:39) Finding Wholeness After Divorce


    Connect with Pardon The Mess:

    Christian Parenting

    Pardon The Mess

    Courtney DeFeo


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    Resources from today’s show:

    Connect with Lysa

    Surviving an Unwanted Divorce - new book

    Surviving an Unwanted Divorce - podcast series

    Emily Lex Watercolor

    What to Say and How to Say it to Your Teen

    Christian Parenting Christmas Gift Guide

    The Biggest Story Holy Bible for Kids


    Prefer video? This episode is on YouTube!


    Pardon The Mess is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org



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  • Week 10: Loyalty - Ruth

    Week 10: Loyalty - Ruth
    Nov 10 2025

    But Ruth replied, “Don’t ask me to leave you and turn back. Wherever you go, I will go; wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God.” (Ruth 1:16 NLT)

    We often hear Ruth 1:16 recited at weddings, and rightfully so; it is a beautiful verse about family and loyalty. When Ruth’s husband died, she decided to stay with her mother-in-law, Naomi, even though it meant leaving behind life as she knew it. Eventually she married again. Ruth’s new husband was a good and kind man named Boaz, and she remained faithful in caring for her mother-in-law.

    It would have been easy for Ruth to leave Naomi and start over. In fact, that is what Naomi tried to convince her to do. But Ruth was loyal to Naomi and to God, and she loved them both. Because of her kindness, God gave her a new family and a special place in his story—she became great-grandmother to King David, making her part of the lineage of Jesus. God can do anything with anyone when they are faithful.

    As parents, we have the opportunity to model the value of family, show our kids what it means to honor God by honoring each other, and raise our kids up to be loyal and kind. We would do anything for our kids, but even so, there will be times in parenting when it feels like your kids would choose to follow anyone else but you. In those moments, lean in and lavish them with love. We get to show them the love of Jesus in the way we parent them! Eventually that love will prepare them for their own family, and hopefully they will be as loyal to them and to God as Ruth was.

    This week, let’s pray that our kids love and serve their current and future families with loyal hearts.

    Father God, you are the perfect father. Help __________ to love and serve their family. May they be loyal, kind, and faithful. May they trust in my guidance as a parent. And most importantly, may they trust in you as their perfect parent and stay faithfully devoted to you all the days of their life. May they never know a day without being in your presence. Amen.


    If you love this episode and don’t have your copy of A Great Cloud of Witnesses yet, it’s not too late to get yours! Go ChristianParenting.org to get your copy and follow along. And don’t forget to tune in to Pardon the Mess every Monday for more prayer episodes.


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  • My Virtual Mentor: Personalities & Temperaments with Karen Stubbs

    My Virtual Mentor: Personalities & Temperaments with Karen Stubbs
    Nov 6 2025
    Did you know that once a month we are doing a mentor episode? What does that mean? I have come across a lot of moms that desperately want a mentor, but don’t have time to read a book. So! Each month, there will be a podcast topic and your only job is to:1) listen to the episode2) talk about it with a mentor or friend that is a season ahead of youIf you’re just getting started - don’t miss the first couple episodes: My Virtual Mentor: Why Mentorship MattersMy Virtual Mentor: Intimacy with GodWhen I was mentored as a young mom, the topic of "personalities" was one of the most impactful lessons. I learned to study myself, my spouse and my kids and the benefits have been huge in my life. I am still learning all of us! On today’s episode, we get to hear from author, speaker and podcaster Karen Stubbs. Karen is the founder of Birds On A Wire Moms and has ministers to thousands of moms all over the world. She is passionate about challenging moms to experience motherhood in the way God designed it.Karen gets practical about how to learn temperaments and personalities for ourselves, our spouses and each of our kids. She also reminds us that we can partner with the Holy Spirit to refine us and grow us - so that we look more and more like Him. If you’d like to dive deeper into this topic, you will find discussion questions, book referrals, personality tests, scripture verses and more below.Enjoy!CourtneyMY VIRTUAL MENTOR GUIDE (INTIMACY WITH GOD)Scripture to memorize:I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Psalm 139:14-15Scriptures for prayer and study:Galatians 5:16, 22-23Isaiah 64:8Ephesians 2:10Books for further study:Wired That Way - Marita LittauerA Grown-Up’s Guide to Kids’ Wiring by Kathleen EdelmanPersonality Plus for Couples by Florence LittauerPersonality Plus for Parents by Florence LittauerLove Languages by Gary ChapmanThe Road Back to You – Ian Cron, Suzanne StabileDiscussion questions: What are some of your strengths and weaknesses? And your husband’s? How can you balance each other out as a couple? How did God wire each of your kids? Strengths and weaknesses? What temperaments do you need to be aware of in each kid - as you parent them?(02:48) Understanding Personalities and Temperaments(05:38) The Importance of Knowing Yourself(08:26) Navigating Love Languages in Relationships(11:09) The Role of Awareness in Personal Growth(14:05) Integrating Faith with Personality Insights(15:07) Understanding Personality Types in Parenting(17:59) Navigating Different Personalities in Children(24:18) The Importance of Personality Awareness in Parenting(29:48) Embracing the Journey of Motherhood and GrandmotherhoodConnect with Pardon The Mess:Christian ParentingPardon The Mess Courtney DeFeoORDER YOUR 2026-2027 PRAYER JOURNAL NOWResources from today’s show:My Virtual Mentor: Why Mentorship MattersMy Virtual Mentor: Intimacy with GodConnect with KarenBirds On A WireFREE personality quiz from KarenEnneagram AssessmentSpiritual Gift Assessment Raising Boys & Girls Personality Series - start HEREWired That Way - Marita LittauerA Grown-Up’s Guide to Kids’ Wiring by Kathleen EdelmanPersonality Plus for Couples by Florence LittauerPersonality Plus for Parents by Florence LittauerLove Languages by Gary ChapmanThe Road Back to You – Ian Cron, Suzanne StabileChristian Parenting Christmas Gift GuideFather Yourself FirstNIV Application BibleThe Biggest Story Holy Bible for KidsPrefer video? This episode is on YouTube!Pardon The Mess is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.orgPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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