Today Courtney DeFeo, host of the Pardon the Mess podcast and a dear friend of Karen’s joins us to talk about raising her daughters. They talk about the season when Courtney felt God calling her to take a break from the professional world - which turned into a 3 year pause. Courtney shares what God did in her world during those years and the new season she is moving into now. She and Karen also share how motherhood uncovered their deep-seated selfishness and how the Lord has worked in their hearts to enable them to celebrate their husband’s successes. We know Courtney’s story will encourage you today!
Episode Recap:
2:40 - How Courtney and Karen know one another
4:25 - Courtney’s family and work history
9:55 - God called Courtney to take a complete break from work
13:53 - Just as He told her when to get out, He told her when to get back in
15:58 - Motherhood taught them how selfish they were
21:20- Being jealous of their husbands’ careers and successes
24:19 - Separating her children’s struggles from her responsibilities
30:45 - Pause and pray when you are tempted to jump in and fix the situation
32:58 - Learning not to overcommit
34:17 - Seeing how God has been faithful and brought women into her children’s lives to encourage their faith
Questions for Discussion:
Resources:
416: 5 Must-Read Parenting Books for Every Mom
415: Honoring Your Own Mother
414: God Does Not Give Us A Spirit of Fear
413: Help! It’s gonna Be May…
411: "Dumb" Bible Questions Answered
410: How Can I Be More Intentional in My Marriage?
409: How Do I Discipline My Strong-Willed “Red” Child
408: How Do I Talk to My Kids About the Resurrection?
407: Choosing Between Conflicting Priorities
406: Defiance in the Powerful Perfectionist Personality (Red/Blue)
405: The Ultimate Potty Training Episode
404: Q&A with Karen’s son Taylor Stubbs
403: You Need Friends
402: You Need a Church Family
401: Encouraging Your Teens’ Faith
400: Training Your Children To Do Chores
399: What Should My Prayer Life Look Like?
398: The State of Motherhood Address | Part 2
397: The State of Motherhood Address | Part 1
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