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:
320: Tackling Fear in Motherhood
319: Pick Your Battles!
318: Newborn Mom Isolation
317: How to Survive Summer With Kids At Home
316: Transitioning to An Empty Nest
315: Transitioning Your High Schooler into Adulthood
314: Transitioning Your Tween into Adolescence
313: Transitioning Your Toddler to More Independence
312: How Do I Respectfully Deal With My Difficult Mother?
311: Walking Through the Book of James: James 5
310: Walking Through the Book of James: James 3-4
309: Walking Through the Book of James: James 2
308: Walking Through the Book of James: James 1
307: When Mom is the One Who Needs an Attitude Adjustment
306: Faith, Family, and Loss with Bryant and Kristin Young
WT 305: Finding Peace in Chaos with Jenny Boyett
WT 304: Anxiety in Moms with Dr. Chinwé Williams
WT 303: Raising a Special Needs Teenager with Cady Dugger
WT 302: Hormonal Health with Dr. Sharon Marcanthony
WT 301: Prioritizing Self Care
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