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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Treasured is a podcast for anyone raising girls - no matter your season and no matter your age! We all have questions, and this is the place to get guidance, wisdom and encouragement. Wouldn't you love to have lunch every week with a mentor or counselor or trusted friend? Well that’s not realistic - so Courtney DeFeo is doing just that with this podcast, bringing new questions and conversations every week! She also brings her own struggles and the real topics she faces with her own girls. Jo ...
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An exploration of all things True Crime and creepy in nature, hosted by two passionate, opinionated, dark-humored women.
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Finding direction when you feel lost with Cari Trotter and Terri Flannagan
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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 complic…
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Special Patreon Re-Release: Unexpected Story of Trauma, Anxiety, Adoption, and Hope with Bettina Stevens
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Special Patreon Re-Release: Unexpected Story of Trauma, Anxiety, Adoption, and Hope with Bettina Stevens Psalms 69:29 + 30 (NIV) "But as for me, afflicted and in pain - may your salvation, God, protect me. I will praise God's name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving." Bettina Stevens is married to her high school sweetheart, Paul, and they ha…
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237 Stories Series: Prodigal and Redemption with Renee Endress
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237. Stories Series: Prodigal and Redemption with Renee Endress Isaiah 61:1-3 (KJV) "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;To proclaim the ac…
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How to honor God with your family with Priscilla Shirer
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You can imagine, I have been quite excited to share this episode with you all. Priscilla Shirer is one of the gifted preachers that has inspired me and challenged me so much over the years. I was so thrilled to get a chance to interview her about her latest movie and book. The Forge, produced by The Kendrick Brothers, is set to release next week. I…
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236 Stories Series: God's Power and Light with Jaime Farrell
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236 Stories Series: God's Power and Light with Jaime Farrell John 3:30 (NIV) " He must become greater; I must become less.” Jaime Farrell is first of all, a beloved of her Lord. She is also wife to Jonathan, and mother to Jorja, Jolie, Jemma, and Job. She can be reached through Instagram or Facebook and she would also love to invite you to sit with…
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Infertility, miscarriage & finding joy again with Nicole Zasowski - Story 10
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We are finishing our Summer of Stories with Nicole Zasowski. She is a counselor, author and speaker that shares her painful story of infertility and miscarriage. Many of you know too well what it’s like to embrace joy when you’ve walked through so much loss and disappointment. Nicole bravely encourages us all that it’s possible. It’s possible to fi…
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Bonus Episode: Special Patreon Re-Release: Purposeful and Practical with Emily Thomas
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Purposeful and Practical with Emily Thomas Proverb14:18b (AMP) “But the sensible [are thoughtful and far-sighted and] are crowned with knowledge." Emily Thomas is the Chief of Staff at Cultivate What Matters, the home of the PowerSheets® Goal Planner and all things intentional living. With over 11 years at Cultivate, Emily loves helping women uncov…
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Top Ten from 2023 #1 School Series: Benefits of Homeschooling with Jodi Mockabee
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Top Ten from 2023 #1 School Series: Benefits of Homeschooling with Jodi Mockabee Deuteronomy 6:5-7 (NIV) “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you wa…
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Parenting alone & isolated with Karen Stubbs - Story 9
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Welcome to Week 9 of our Summer of Stories series! This Summer we have been featuring stories of incredible moms that have endured significant challenges. Through these stories, we pray you will remember that God is faithful and always with you through life’s most challenging moments. In this week’s story, you will hear from the hilarious and wise …
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Top Ten from 2023 #2 Tremendous Testimony and Adding Spark into Your Marriage with David & Terri Sumlin
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*Disclaimer* This episode is not intended for young ears. Top Ten from 2023 #2 Tremendous Testimony and Adding Spark into Your Marriage with David & Terri Sumlin James 4:8 (NKJV) "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded." Questions/Topics We Discuss: As it so often ha…
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When your child suffers with Cleere Cherry Reaves - Story 8
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Welcome to Week 8 of our Summer of Stories series! This summer we have been featuring stories of incredible moms that have endured significant challenges. Through these stories, we pray you will remember that God is faithful and always with you through life’s most challenging moments. In this week’s story, you will hear from the extraordinary Cleer…
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Top Ten from 2023 #3 Making Your Home a Place of Love and Peace With Late Author and International Speaker, Devi Titus
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Top Ten from 2023 #3 Making Your Home a Place of Love and Peace With Late Author and International Speaker, Devi Titus “Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-c…
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Adopting kids & traveling the world with Erin Burchik - Story 7
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Welcome to Week 7 of our Summer of Stories series! This Summer we have been featuring stories of incredible moms that have endured significant challenges. Through these stories, we pray you will remember that God is faithful and always with you through life’s most challenging moments. In this week’s story, you will hear from the delightful, creativ…
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Top Ten From 2023 #4 Parenting for the Relationship with Sandra Stanley
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Top Ten from 2023 #4 Parenting for the Relationship with Sandra Stanley Proverbs 27:18 a “He who tends the fig tree will eat its fruit,“ Questions and Topics We Discuss: Will you share the story of how you and Andy arrived at your overall vision and goal for parenting? How does the “law of the harvest” apply to parenting? Will you share your family…
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Do I have a drinking problem or thinking problem? With Jenn Kautsch - Story 6
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When I engage with young moms, I often get asked a lot about alcohol. These women are wanting me to give them an “official answer” about how a Christian woman should handle alcohol. And I often don’t have the specific answer they want - because it is so often in the gray area. And only the person asking the question knows what’s going on under the …
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Top Ten from 2023 #5 Planting Seeds of Faith in Our Children with Courtney DeFeo
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Top Ten from 2023 #5 Planting Seeds of Faith in Our Children with Courtney DeFeo Galatians 6:7 (NIV) Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Questions and Topics We Discuss: When you reflect back on parenting, what are you most pleased with, regarding ways you and your husband chose to invest in your family? What are a f…
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The hard truth about loneliness with Stacey Morgan - Story 5
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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 tru…
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Top Ten from 2023 #6 Secrets of Sex and Marriage: An Interview with Dr. Michael Sytsma
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*DISCLAIMER* This episode is intended for adults Top Ten from 2023 #6 Secrets of Sex and Marriage: An Interview with Dr. Michael Sytsma Micah 6:8 (NIV) "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." Questions and Topics We Cover: Will you share a f…
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From blindness to healing with Kylie White - Story 4
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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 di…
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Bonus Re-Release: Enriching Sexual Function, Part Two with Dr. Kris Christiansen
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*DISCLAIMER* This episode includes adult content and is not intended for young ears. Bonus Re-Release: Enriching Sexual Function, Part Two with Dr. Kris Christiansen 1 Corinthians 6:12 (NIV) “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything. Question…
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Top Ten from 2023 #7 Enriching Sexual Function, Part One with Dr. Kris Christiansen
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*DISCLAIMER* This episode includes adult content and is not intended for young ears. Top Ten from 2023 #7 Enriching Sexual Function, Part One with Dr. Kris Christiansen Hosea 4:6a (KJV) "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge," Questions We Discuss: What type of sexual dysfunctions are common for your cl…
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One unplanned pregnancy and the God-sized story that followed with Amy Ford - Story 3
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Welcome to Week 3 of our Summer of Stories series! For the next 10 weeks, you will hear one powerful story after another. We are featuring 10 stories of incredible moms that have endured significant challenges. Through these stories, we pray you will remember that God is faithful and always with you through life’s most challenging moments. I need e…
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Top Ten from 2023 #8 School Series: Benefits of Private High School with Luke Baker
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Top Ten from 2023 #8 School Series: Benefits of Private High School with Luke Baker Proverbs 9:9 (NIV) "Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning." Questions and Topics We Cover: In your private school setting, what is something unique you get to teach? What sets apart private high schoo…
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My journey as a widow with Rachel Faulkner Brown - Story 2
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For our Summer of Stories, I got the pleasure of interviewing a dear friend Rachel Faulkner Brown about her incredibly hard and beautiful life. In the first half of this episode, we talk about her journey with losing two husbands and walking that grief journey twice. She shares so much wisdom for other widows as well as practical tips for all of us…
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Top Ten from 2023: #9 School Series: Benefits of Public School with Kelsey Kirk
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Top Ten from 2023: #9 School Series: Benefits of Public School with Kelsey Kirk Proverbs 3:13 (NIV) "Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding," Questions and Topics We Cover: What is something you teach that is unique? What systems have you put into place in your own classroom that have been most beneficial? From your perspec…
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Grieving the loss of a child with Joy Phenix - Story 1
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Welcome to week 1 of our Summer of Stories series! For the next 10 weeks, you will hear one powerful story after another. We are featuring 10 stories of incredible moms that have endured significant challenges. Through these stories, we pray you will remember that God is faithful and always with you through life’s most challenging moments. Today’s …
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Top Ten from 2023 #10 Cultivating Character in Our Children with Cynthia Yanof
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Top Ten from 2023 #10 Cultivating Character in Our Children with Cynthia Yanof Luke 16:10a (NLT) If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. Questions and Topics We Discuss: As a working mom, what perspective and wisdom can you offer us parents? What are a few core values or prayers that you find to be helpful as a par…
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How to utilize (not avoid) conflict in your marriage with Michael Jr. and Ebony Wright
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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 m…
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235 Stories Series: Jesus, Our Ever-Present Help in Trouble with Kent Heimer
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235 Stories Series: Jesus, Our Ever-Present Help in Trouble with Kent Heimer Psalm 32:1 (KJV) "Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered." Kent Heimer is a Jesus-follower and grateful recipient of God's love and forgiveness. He is happily married to Jan, father to three married adult children, and grandfather to 12. Profes…
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How to gather neighbors and love people well with Sarah Harmeyer
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Happy almost Summer!! I am delighted to share the story of Sarah Harmeyer and her love for gathering neighbors. You will be so fascinated by her story of creating a table and setting out to have people over. Over time, she hosted thousands of people just one night at a time. She absolutely inspired me to get back out there and invite folks to my ho…
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234 Stories Series: Redemption From Sexual Sin in Marriage with Garrett and Brenna Naufel
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*DISCLAIMER* This episode includes adult content and is not intended for young ears. 234 Stories Series: Redemption From Sexual Sin in Marriage with Garrett and Brenna Naufel 1 John 1:7 (NIV) "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from allsin." Questions…
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“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” —Matthew 28:19–20 We’ve spent this school year praying for our kids to be marked by the things of Go…
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Does my child need a therapist? Navigating anxiety with our kids with Dr. Cassie Reid
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When our children hurt (emotionally or physically), we simply hurt. One of the hardest jobs as a parent is to discern when to step in and when to let them live through hard seasons. I am so thrilled to introduce you to my very own therapist, Dr. Cassie Reid. Cassie has counseled me and my own children through many seasons. It’s taken me years to fi…
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“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 deafe…
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