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Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian KidsAuthor: 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 Language: en Genres: Christianity, Kids & Family, Parenting, Religion & Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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My Virtual Mentor: Identity Part 2 with Preston Morrison
Wednesday, 4 February, 2026
Did you know that once a month we are doing a mentor episode? We will cover a different topic each month in hopes to provide helpful content for you and your local mentor.1) listen to the episode2) talk about it with a mentor or friend that is a season ahead of youIf you’re just getting started - don’t miss the previous episodes:My Virtual Mentor: Why Mentorship MattersMy Virtual Mentor: Intimacy with GodMy Virtual Mentor: Personalities and TemperamentsMy Virtual Mentor: Stewardship & Generosity My Virtual Mentor: Time Management & Creating MarginToday’s episode comes to you in two parts. The first episode is with author, speaker and amazing mom Sara Hagerty. She has such a genuine heart to keep her life rooted in Jesus. We talk all about how identity is a challenging topic for us as moms. We care so much about how we do as moms - and we can get really rattled if it doesn’t go well. Our identity can quickly become rattled if we have it tethered to the wrong source.I also wanted to release a second episode today that I believe will practically help you think through “identity.” The week that I recorded Sara on this topic, my own heart was wrestling with what God says about our identity. I stumbled across this message by pastor Preston Morrison and it rocked my world. I got his permission to re-air it for you. Do not miss the truth and clarity that Preston provides around our “identity in Christ.” My favorite part is the humility that Sara brings to the table. She is so honest with how hard motherhood can be and she invites us to bring God into every single disappointment and hard circumstance. She urges us to lean into the very things that drive us crazy. Enjoy!Courtney(02:59) Navigating Motherhood and Identity(05:57) The Struggles of Motherhood(08:59) Finding God in the Chaos(12:05) The Unseen Work of Motherhood(15:00) Embracing the Struggles(17:56) The Impact of God’s Attributes(18:20) Understanding God Through Adoration(21:43) The Journey of Self-Discovery and Identity(24:52) The Importance of Limitations in Parenting(28:29) Navigating Identity Beyond Achievements(32:52) Finding Beauty in Boundaries(36:39) Embracing Loss and Suffering in MotherhoodMY VIRTUAL MENTOR GUIDE (IDENTITY)Scripture to memorize:Galatians 2:20I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.Scriptures for prayer and study:Verses on IdentityBooks for further study:In His Image – Jen WilkinMade for More: An Invitation to Live in God’s Image – Hannah AndersonDiscussion questions:Have you struggled with your identity?In what seasons have you questioned your identity?Who does God say that we are?Is there a time you attached what you “do” to your identity? Connect with Pardon The Mess:Christian ParentingPardon The Mess Courtney DeFeoORDER YOUR 2026-2027 PRAYER JOURNAL NOWResources from today’s show:Connect with SaraUnseen by Sara HagertyAdore by Sara HagertyThe Gift of Limitations by Sara HagertyPreston Morrison podcast, The Leader’s CutPart 1 episode with Sara HagertyResources from Titus 2 MentoringSign up for Morning MinuteChristian ParentingRaising DaughtersPardon The Mess is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.orgOur Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https:// AvocadoGreenMattress.com/MESSPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
