Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo by Courtney DeFeo and Christian Parenting
Courtney DeFeo and Christian Parenting
As parents, we know raising kids is the opposite of neat and tidy. Each day brings wins, losses and valuable lessons. Pardon the Mess is a place where we discuss parenting and faith in a biblical, approachable and relatable way. We may cry and laugh while we learn and grow together in our beautiful mess. Pardon the Mess is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
Categories: Kids & Family
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Do you have regrets as a parent? We all do! I have a long list myself. I thought it would be encouraging and super helpful for me to share just a few of my own regrets in the last 17 years of parenting. I asked Kari Kampakis to share her own regrets in this podcast episode.
I have always loved Kari’s relatable and authenticity as a writer, podcaster and speaker. When I read her encouragement for moms - I feel like she has read my mind. She has a real gift for walking with moms so that we feel so seen. When you encounter Kari, you feel uplifted and equipped but never condemned or shamed.
My favorite part is when she shares about how to love strong-willed children well. She shares a powerful story of how her husband approached her strong-willed daughter vs her approach. There’s such humility that pours from Kari when she speaks. It gives us all the permission to be honest about our mistakes. And to have the courage to pivot as we discover a better way.
In this episode we chat about:
- Raising strong-willed kids
- How to decide if you should have another child
- How to make health a priority in your home from the start
00:00
Introduction and Getting to Know Each Other
06:21
Parenting the Heart vs. Focusing on Behavior
13:05
Finding Joy in Every Season of Parenthood
29:39
Trusting God to Fill in the Gaps in Parenting
35:56
Delaying Cell Phone Use and Monitoring Social Media
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Resources from today’s show:
Kari’s book: Love Her Well
Kari’s book: More Than a Mom
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Previous episodes
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539 - Confession Time: 3 Parenting Regrets with Kari Kampakis Thu, 02 May 2024
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538 - BONUS: Marked by Endurance Mon, 29 Apr 2024
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537 - Is private school better than public school? With Terry Ann Kelly Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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536 - BONUS: Marked by our Strength Mon, 22 Apr 2024
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535 - How can our kids keep their faith in college? with Campbell Stites Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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534 - BONUS: Marked by our Mind Mon, 15 Apr 2024
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533 - How to approach God when you have anger, doubt and frustration with Adrienne Camp Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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532 - BONUS: Marked by our Soul Mon, 08 Apr 2024
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531 - When you are beyond tired (soul exhausted) and don’t know how to get rest with Jess Connolly Thu, 04 Apr 2024
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530 - BONUS: Marked by Our Heart Mon, 01 Apr 2024
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529 - What do I do with my life? How to pursue your gifts while feeling trapped and unseen with Brooke Warnock Thu, 28 Mar 2024
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528 - BONUS: Marked by Fruit Mon, 25 Mar 2024
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527 - How to find JOY in the everyday moments with Jenna Griffith Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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526 - BONUS: Marked by Armor Mon, 18 Mar 2024
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525 - How to raise world changers with Carlos Whittaker Thu, 14 Mar 2024
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524 - BONUS: Marked by Refinement Mon, 11 Mar 2024
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523 - Common misconceptions about faith and theology with Jen Wilkin Thu, 07 Mar 2024
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522 - BONUS: Marked by Surrender Mon, 04 Mar 2024
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521 - How to teach your kids about hard topics - from diversity to bullying to loneliness With Trillia Newbell Thu, 29 Feb 2024
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520 - BONUS: Marked by God’s Certainty Mon, 26 Feb 2024
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519 - How to move forward when you are crushed and devastated with Laney Rene Thu, 22 Feb 2024
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518 - BONUS: Marked by Self-Discipline Mon, 19 Feb 2024
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517 - How do I manage emotions as a parent? with Jennie Allen Thu, 15 Feb 2024
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516 - BONUS: Marked by God’s Presence Mon, 12 Feb 2024
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515 - What’s the secret to happy couples? Let’s talk marriage with Ted Lowe Thu, 08 Feb 2024
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514 - BONUS: Marked by Purity Mon, 05 Feb 2024
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513 - Let’s end the mommy wars - working vs stay-at-home? with Paula Faris Thu, 01 Feb 2024
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512 - BONUS: Marked by Confidence Mon, 29 Jan 2024
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511 - What is the God-sized calling on my life? With Cynthia Yanof Thu, 25 Jan 2024
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510 - BONUS: Marked by Hope Mon, 22 Jan 2024
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509 - For all parents of sons! Is there a boy crisis? with David Thomas Thu, 18 Jan 2024
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508 - BONUS: Marked by Compassion Mon, 15 Jan 2024
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507 - 3 ways to stop wasting your time and money with Shawna Sullivan Thu, 11 Jan 2024
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506 - BONUS: Marked by Truth Mon, 08 Jan 2024
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505 - How to pursue your passions during the seasons of motherhood with Ruth Chou Simons Thu, 04 Jan 2024
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504 - BONUS: Marked by Numbering Days Mon, 01 Jan 2024
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502 - Simple Skin Care & Beauty Secrets with Heidi Miller and Lindsay Harrison Thu, 28 Dec 2023
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501 - BONUS: Marked by the Nativity Mon, 25 Dec 2023
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500 - How to read the Bible when it feels overwhelming with Tara Leigh Cobble Thu, 21 Dec 2023
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499 - BONUS: Marked by Joy Mon, 18 Dec 2023
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498 - Simple Ways To Gain Peace in Your Chaotic Home with Krista Gilbert and Wendy Trigsted Thu, 14 Dec 2023
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497 - BONUS: Marked by Protection Mon, 11 Dec 2023
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496 - Simple Christmas traditions and the pressure to make it all magical with Katie Douglas and Kylie White Thu, 07 Dec 2023
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495 - BONUS: Marked by Integrity Mon, 04 Dec 2023
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494 - How to show kids they are never alone with Levi Lusko Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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493 - BONUS: Marked by Light Mon, 27 Nov 2023
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492 - Living through deep loss and wrestling with God with Jonathan and Peta Pitts Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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491 - BONUS: Marked by Thanksgiving Mon, 20 Nov 2023
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490 - How to heal while broken with Toni Collier Thu, 16 Nov 2023
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489 - BONUS: Marked by Generosity Mon, 13 Nov 2023