{"podcast":{"title":"Pardon the Mess with Scarlet Hiltibidal - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian Kids","slug":"pardon-the-mess-with-courtney-defeo-christian-motherhood-biblical-parenting-raising-christian-kids-399929","podcast_index_feed_id":399929,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/b496157d-bbb3-4b1f-977b-d1cd21a52262","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/pardon-the-mess-with-scarlet-hiltibidal","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2026/6/1/17/7766b28c-8e47-4650-aed4-32a0dab4c557_pardon_the_mess_refresh_final__1___2_.jpg","author":"Scarlet Hiltibidal and Christian Parenting","episode_count":671,"summary":"As parents, we know raising kids is the opposite of neat and tidy. Pardon the Mess is a podcast for Christian moms who love Jesus, love their kids, and still feel behind on most days. Each week, host Scarlet takes one real parenting mess (morning meltdowns, discipline guilt, raising kind kids in a world that doesn't feel kind) and untangles it with honesty and grace, one small, faithful step at a time. No five-step systems. No longer to-do lists. Just clarity about what matters most and permission to let the rest go. 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","last_synced_at":"2026-06-11T16:20:46.173389+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pardon-the-mess-with-courtney-defeo-christian-motherhood-biblical-parenting-raising-christian-kids-399929"},"episode":{"title":"When decisions are tough with Megan Jones","slug":"when-decisions-are-tough-with-megan-jones","published_at":"2026-05-21T06:00:58+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pardon-the-mess-with-courtney-defeo-christian-motherhood-biblical-parenting-raising-christian-kids-399929/when-decisions-are-tough-with-megan-jones","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pardon-the-mess-with-courtney-defeo-christian-motherhood-biblical-parenting-raising-christian-kids-399929","url":"https://www.christianparenting.org/podcast/pardon-the-mess/when-decisions-are-tough-with-megan-jones","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/cohst.app/pdcst/0F3D1I/audio4.redcircle.com/episodes/6adcd1b2-b01f-4a5b-aee4-efc02f53b48a/stream.mp3","summary":"Big decisions in motherhood often come with uncertainty—especially when it comes to balancing family, work, calling, and the many demands on our time. In this episode, the tables are turned as Megan Jones interviews Courtney about her decision to step away as host of Pardon the Mess . The conversation explores the tension many moms feel when navigating career decisions, learning when to say yes or no, and discerning God’s direction in changing seasons. Together, they talk honestly about the twists and turns that can come with work and motherhood, the challenge of trusting God with the unknown, and the importance of following his leading even when the path forward isn’t fully clear. This episode is a thoughtful encouragement for anyone walking through a season of transition or making difficult decisions for themselves or their family. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:59 The Importance of Mentorship 05:56 Navigating Change and Transitions 12:08 Finding Purpose in Parenting 17:59 Reflections on Priorities and Regrets 18:48 Psst — we may have hidden a little surprise in this episode 🎉 In case you can't wait until May 28th to meet your new host! 23:56 Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Encouragement Connect with Pardon The Mess: Christian Parenting Pardon The Mess Courtney DeFeo Resources from today’s show: Connect with Megan Open a LearningRX center Summer Reading Picks Prefer video? This episode is on YouTube ! Sign up for Morning Minute Pardon The Mess is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy","meta_description":"Big decisions in motherhood often come with uncertainty—especially when it comes to balancing family, work, calling, and the many demands on our time. In…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1765,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/pardon-the-mess-with-courtney-defeo-christian-motherhood-biblical-parenting-raising-christian-kids-399929/episodes/when-decisions-are-tough-with-megan-jones/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pardon-the-mess-with-courtney-defeo-christian-motherhood-biblical-parenting-raising-christian-kids-399929/when-decisions-are-tough-with-megan-jones.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}