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 300: Prioritizing Your Marriage (Over Your Kids!)
WT 299: Getting Your Priorities Straight: Friendship
WT 298: Limiting Negative Influences in Your Teen's Life
WT 297: How Can I Help Foster My Teen's Faith?
WT 296: Disciplining Your Teenager
WT 295: Dealing with Teenage Drama
WT 294: Real Life, Real Moms sneak peek with Ann Mason
WT 293: Preparing to Blend with author Ron Deal
WT 292: BOAW Advice That Worked For Me!
WT 291: Handling Disappointment at the Holidays
WT 290: How To Give Dating Advice Your Teens Will Actually Listen To
WT 289: Liar, Liar!
WT 288: Good For Her, Not For Me
WT 287: Finding Consequences that WORK
WT 286: How Do I Lead My Kids Well When I'm So Overwhelmed?
WT 285: How Do I Handle Divisive Discussions with Friends and Family?
WT 284: Worth the Fight with Karen and Abby
WT 283: Understanding Your Child's Temperament (Their "Color")
WT 282: I Am At My Wit's End With My 4 Year Old!
WT 281: Addressing Issues At School
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