Pardon the Mess Podcast

Pardon the Mess Podcast Courtney DeFeo is wife to Ron, mom of 2 wildly fun girls, an author, and host of Pardon the Mess.

Jesus, I pray that ________ will lead a life of faith. Knowing there will be ups and downs and seasons of questions and ...
09/22/2025

Jesus, I pray that ________ will lead a life of faith. Knowing there will be ups and downs and seasons of questions and doubts, I pray they will be confident going to you with all their feelings, questions and emotions. May they always remember that wrestling is worth it for a relationship with you. Amen.

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09/19/2025

This is a critical conversation for our daughters. Have we shared a false narrative that their very highest calling is being a wife and mom? It is important to share with our daughters that being a wife and mom is a high calling but it’s not THE highest calling. I loved this honest conversation with about how this narrative can impact the way we parent. It can also impact how much we compare and strive to get it exactly right.

Vicki is an author and speaker that has impacted me for over 17 years of my motherhood journey. Thank you Vicki for your honest and biblical voice!

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Buckle in for a fantastic and thought-provoking chat with author and speaker . Have you ever heard the phrase, “motherho...
09/18/2025

Buckle in for a fantastic and thought-provoking chat with author and speaker . Have you ever heard the phrase, “motherhood is your highest calling” ? Did you believe it? And do you agree with it?

I love that Vicki is looking back as a grandmother and assessing this common phrase and belief that impacted her motherhood journey. She wants to help our generation properly grapple with our highest calling. She believes motherhood is a high calling but not THE highest calling. And there is a difference.

This statement isn’t just about semantics. If we believe motherhood is our highest calling, then the way we parent is informed and impacted by that belief. That belief ushers in perfectionism and pressure that’s not manageable. I loved this conversation and mindset shift - not just for myself but for my daughters. Let’s look to scripture and make sure we are all on the same page - that our highest calling is actually not motherhood.

My favorite part is when Vicki talks about the trap of comparison at the end. She helps us dial down the guilt and increase the freedom that is found in Jesus. I am grateful for the encouragement and teaching of Vicki Courtney. Her work has mattered to me at every phase of motherhood.

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09/12/2025

This episode was SO great! shares how prayer did impact her family. I love that she encourages us to pray specifically for our kids and then to trust God with the timing. She also reminds us that prayer is often our first defense with older kids.

Christy Nockels is a worship leader, songwriter and author that has been blessing my soul for many years. If you haven’t listened to her music, get it on your playlist in the car or kitchen today. Her gentle, tender, humble heart is so beautiful and is a reflection of her longtime walk with the Lord. Enjoy!

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My natural reaction is to CONTROL my kids and I wish that wasn’t the truth. I know that the best thing for them and for ...
09/11/2025

My natural reaction is to CONTROL my kids and I wish that wasn’t the truth. I know that the best thing for them and for me is to surrender all of it to God every day. Why is this so hard for me? Do you also struggle with wanting to control and hold onto your kids?

Join me today as I chat with about this idea of surrendering our kids through various seasons. Christy has been writing songs and leading worship for more than 30 years. She is a wife and a mom living in the Nashville, TN area. My favorite part about Christy is her humility. Jesus just oozes through her music and her life.

My favorite part is how she shares a couple of practical ways you can still connect with your kids as adults. And don’t forget to put her new album King Who Never Sleeps on repeat in your car and kitchen. It will feel like a balm to your soul.

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09/08/2025

I need EVERYONE to listen to this episode! It’s the kickoff episode for this upcoming school season and you will hear about an exciting new mentor program. I feel more excited than ever to be hosting Pardon The Mess this year. I feel expectant at what God is about to do IN and THROUGH our listeners. I believe it will be a multiplying year for all of us.

I prayed for God to give me direction, discernment and a fresh wind for these upcoming episodes. I do not take it lightly that you trust me with your time and heart and I want to steward that well. Pray with me that God moves through these episodes to reach people for Jesus and that we glorify Him through our families.

In the latest episode, you will have just me! I will share my journey with “mentorship” and invite you to join me all year. Maybe God is calling you to disciple or mentor a younger woman or maybe God is nudging you to reach out to a mentor. Either way, this episode will set you up for success and remind you why it matters.

At the end of this week’s episode, I will answer some of your parenting questions. From parenting new drivers to teen girls to young adults - parenting is so hard and we all need practical help. I share some resources and encouragement around a few topics. Let me know what other questions you have. Simply DM me over at Pardon The Mess Podcast on Instagram and I will make a note for our next Q&A episode.

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Tday we are kicking off this year’s series that follows Christian Parenting’s brand new prayer journal, A Great Cloud of...
09/08/2025

Tday we are kicking off this year’s series that follows Christian Parenting’s brand new prayer journal, A Great Cloud of Witnesses. This is something that we look forward to every school year!

If you're new here, every Monday I will share a short prayer to help you lift up your kids. Each week highlights a biblical hero of the faith, paired with Scripture-based prayers for your kids.

Let's get started with week one, listen now: https://lnk.to/pardonthemess

I need EVERYONE to listen to this episode! It’s the kickoff episode for this upcoming school season and you will hear ab...
09/05/2025

I need EVERYONE to listen to this episode! It’s the kickoff episode for this upcoming school season and you will hear about an exciting new mentor program. I feel more excited than ever to be hosting Pardon The Mess this year. I feel expectant at what God is about to do IN and THROUGH our listeners. I believe it will be a multiplying year for all of us.

I prayed for God to give me direction, discernment and a fresh wind for these upcoming episodes. I do not take it lightly that you trust me with your time and heart and I want to steward that well. Pray with me that God moves through these episodes to reach people for Jesus and that we glorify Him through our families.

In today’s episode, you will have just me! I will share my journey with “mentorship” and invite you to join me all year. Maybe God is calling you to disciple or mentor a younger woman or maybe God is nudging you to reach out to a mentor. Either way, this episode will set you up for success and remind you why it matters.

At the end of this week’s episode, I will answer some of your parenting questions. From parenting new drivers to teen girls to young adults - parenting is so hard and we all need practical help. I share some resources and encouragement around a few topics. Let me know what other questions you have. Simply DM me over at Pardon The Mess Podcast on Instagram and I will make a note for our next Q&A episode.

Listen to the full episode: https://lnk.to/pardonthemess

08/29/2025

It’s time for another school year. I am sure you’ve shopped for backpacks and school supplies and all of the things. Have you made a plan for how you will pray for your kids this year? I would argue it’s one of the most important things you can do for your family.

Today’s guest is prayer warrior, author, TV host, speaker and Bible teacher, . She has authored a series of books entitled Praying Scriptures. She has a book for little kids, teens up to adults. During our chat, she shows us some practical ways we can use God’s word to pray for our kids. Watch this episode on YouTube so you can see the little hands she traces for her kids and grandkids. So cute!

My favorite part is that she talks about the biggest benefit or praying for our kids. Prayer unlocks the door to peace and security as a mom. I loved her encouragement that we can simply let go through the process of prayer. We can acknowledge that God is doing the work and He really cares for our kids. He can accomplish things that we never could as a mom. Wow! It’s just what I needed to hear at the start of another school year.

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So many of you sent your kids off to college this year. Maybe you are likely reeling a bit like I am. Take some time thi...
08/27/2025

So many of you sent your kids off to college this year. Maybe you are likely reeling a bit like I am. Take some time this Fall to go back through these episodes of our “empty nester wisdom” series if you missed them this summer.

It won’t take the ache away but I believe they will provide godly encouragement, wisdom and hope !

FAVOR! Can you share your favorite episode on your social media and invite your people into our community ?

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08/25/2025

We’ve got another great episode here at Pardon The Mess with . In this conversation, Jessica shares about her journey of faith, family and the importance of adoption. She reflects on her upbringing in a Christian home, the legacy of her father-in-law Phil Robertson, and the values instilled in her family.

Jessica discusses the emotional journey of adopting her son and the challenges and joys that come with it. I loved hearing her heart for adoption and how that has impacted her own faith.

My favorite part is at the end when she shares about what God is teaching her in motherhood right now. He has been pressing on her to slow down and enjoy the kids at every phase. That is a great challenge for this week. How can we slow down? Can we hug a little longer, stay at the park a little longer or linger at the kitchen table? Let’s not be so rushed that we miss moments with the gifts from above - our children.

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Pardon the Mess Podcast

Parenting can be messy. There’s lots of amazing moments followed by some really hard times that make it easy to be discouraged if we aren’t careful. That’s why we want to invite you to listen to our podcast, Pardon the Mess. Each week you’ll hear honest discussions from real people about the ups and downs of parenting, and the lessons God has taught them along the way. It’s fun, it’s real, it’s biblical, and it’s for everyone!

Cynthia Yanof is a wife, mom, blogger, and the host of the Pardon the Mess podcast. She has a relaxed style of interviewing, combining her quick wit and sense of humor with a firm commitment to never taking herself too seriously. She loves Jesus, her family, foster care, and having lots of friends around her as often as possible. Cynthia is relatable, real, and a friend to all of us just trying to walk the road of life in a meaningful way that’s pleasing to the Lord.