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 260: Spiritual Disciplines for Moms: Community with Other Believers
WT 259: Spiritual Disciplines for Moms: Pray Continually
WT 258: Spiritual Disciplines for Moms: Studying God's Word
WT 257: Fighting For Control With Your Strong-Willed (RED) Child
WT 256: Navigating a Family Move
WT 255: Organizing Your Life, One Day at a Time
WT 254: What Do I Do When They Want to Eat...Again?
WT 253: The Only Child Family
WT 252: When Potty Training Isn't Working
WT 251: Loving Your Rebellious Child Well
WT 250: Loving Your Spouse Well
BONUS EPISODE: Real Life / Real Moms with Claire Stanfill
WT 249: Mother & Missionary: An Interview with Betty Loudermilk
WT 248: Why Can't My Kids Play Nicely?
WT 247: Quality Time with Teenagers
WT 246: Building Character in our Daughters
WT 245: A New Year's Pep Talk from Karen
WT 244: Behind the Mic on Wire Talk
WT 243: He Is Worthy of Our Praise
WT 242: Does Worrying Add A Single Hour To Your Life?
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