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:
340: Tackling Sensitive Topics with Your Teenager
339: Technology and Your Kids
338: Brave Enough to Be Broken with Toni Collier
337: The Nap Time Struggle is Real
336: Letting Your Husband Lead in His Own Way
335: How Do I Handle My Toddler's Temper Tantrums?
334: Juggling Kids' Sports & Activities
333: Looking at Life Through the Lens of a GREEN MOM
332: Looking at Life Through the Lens of a BLUE MOM
331: Looking at Life Through the Lens of a YELLOW MOM
330: Looking at Life Through the Lens of a RED MOM
329: The What, the How, and the Why of the Personality Colors
328: When You and Your Spouse Disagree on Parenting Style
327: Equipping Our Kids to Handle BIG Emotions
326: How Do I Get Some Help Around The House?
325: Resetting Routines for a New School Year
324: What Do I Do About Mom Guilt? [RE-AIR]
323: Teen Mental Health & Suicide Risk Factors with Debbie Causey [RE-AIR]
322: Understanding Sensory Based Behavior with Occupational Therapist Christy Bennett [RE-AIR]
321: Sex and Motherhood with Dr. Mike Sytsma [RE-AIR]
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