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:
WT 241: Navigating Christmas as a Christian, Part 2
WT 240: Navigating Christmas as a Christian, Part 1
WT 239: Boundaries with Friends & Family
WT 238: Can You Help Me Handle Our Clashing Personality Colors?
WT 237: Why Is Dinner Time The Worst?
WT 236: Managing the Needs of Multiple Children
WT 235: Building Your Own Family Traditions
WT 234: Talking To Your Kids About Race with Alexandra Bates
WT 233: Mental Health and Motherhood with Wendi Nunnery
WT 232: The Story of Soar
WT 231: Loving Your (Actual) Neighbor
WT 230: Moms and Military Life
WT 229: Taking Care of Yourself During Crazy Seasons
WT 228: Time Management for Mom Life
WT 227: The Messy Middle School Years
WT 226: Allowance, Budgets, and Teaching Our Kids Financial Responsibility
WT 225: Letting Go of Unrealistic Expectations
WT 224: What Do New Homeschoolers Need to Know? with Katie Leipprandt
WT 223: How Do I Prepare My Child For Puberty?
WT 222: How Do I Discipline My Toddler's Defiance?
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