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:
398: The State of Motherhood Address | Part 2
397: The State of Motherhood Address | Part 1
396: Preparing Our Hearts for Christmas | Pt. 3 The Lamb of God
395: Preparing Our Hearts for Christmas | Pt. 2 The Trustworthiness of God
394: Preparing Our Hearts for Christmas | Pt. 1 The Faithfulness of God
393: Parenting with an Absent or Uninvolved Spouse
392: Raising the Level of R-E-S-P-E-C-T in Your Home
391: Staying Engaged When you Want to Throw in the Towel
390: Motivating Your Laidback Child
389: Establishing Boundaries with Your In-Laws
388: Raising Boys Right: Balancing Discipline and Love
387: Juggling Parenting and Marriage in Busy Seasons
386: Reclaiming Your Kids From Screen Overload with Arlene Pellicane
385: Maintaining Consistency in Disciplining Your Toddler
384: The Worry-Free Parent: Insights on Anxiety from Sissy Goff
383: Understanding and Supporting Your Anxious Middle Schooler
382: Balancing the Needs of Different Personalities
381: Tween Girls
380: 6 Keys to Thriving in Motherhood
379: Establishing Routines and Rhythms for a New Year
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