Pardon the Mess Podcast

Pardon the Mess Podcast Courtney DeFeo is wife to Ron, mom of 2 wildly fun girls, an author, and host of Pardon the Mess.

10/31/2025

This week is such a treat! Author, speaker and TV star .robertson is with us to talk about all things “family legacy.” I loved learning about her strong legacy of faith and values from her side of the family.
I loved this part of the show when Korie shares about her grandmother’s teaching about kindness. It isn’t “be kind” because others are kind - it’s kindness that comes from within no matter how others treat us.

Have you made a list of values or virtues that you want to pass down in your family? Take some time to chat with your spouse this week about the values and virtues you’d like to pass down to the generations coming behind you.

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I love the topic of family legacy! The Robertsons surely have made a name for their family that is all about faith. Join...
10/30/2025

I love the topic of family legacy! The Robertsons surely have made a name for their family that is all about faith. Joining me today on the podcast is author, speaker and TV star .robertson. She is so genuine and the love that she has for her family is so evident. You have likely seen the Robertson family through their show Duck Dynasty but I love that we hear about Korie’s side of the family too. What a tremendous legacy of faith!

We chat about her experiences and insights on grandparenting, family legacy, and parenting adult children. She has always put an emphasis on “kindness” and “strength” in her home. What are some virtues or values that you hope to pass down through the generations? I love that her family called them the “Howard Principles for Life.”

My favorite part is when she talks about the importance of community and church as you are raising a family. I love that reminder because it is easy to isolate ourselves these days and we need each other.

And it’s almost November, which means my Christmas decorations are going up!!!

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10/24/2025

Should moms talk to daughters about p**n? And dads talk to sons? I loved .eskridge's response to this question. I agree with her that it is vital that both parents are involved with these talks. This is a very practical episode and will leave you feeling equipped on a tough topic. Greta is amazing! This is for parents of all seasons for kids of all ages. This is one to share with many friends. Getting ahead of this topic is a gift to your children and other children.

In this episode, we talk about
—How to talk to your little kids about p**n
—How to talk to your teens about p**n
—What are some practical things we can do to protect them
—How can we be a safe place for them when they see something

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This week’s episode is one every parent needs to hear. The average age of first exposure to p**n is just 8–11. It’s ever...
10/23/2025

This week’s episode is one every parent needs to hear. The average age of first exposure to p**n is just 8–11. It’s everywhere—and the thought of talking to our kids about it can feel scary and overwhelming.
eskridge shares her personal story of how p**n almost tore her family apart and offers practical ways to protect your kids. I love her reminder that our kids need us to be their safe place—responding with calm, love, and faith. It’s never too late to start the conversation.

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Don’t miss the end of the episode with when she shares about her faith. This “aha” moment is huge for our teens and you...
10/22/2025

Don’t miss the end of the episode with when she shares about her faith. This “aha” moment is huge for our teens and young adults. They often believe the lie that they have to “get it together” before they turn to God. And that is absolutely false. God wants a relationship with us and our kids “just as you are.” This is one of those episodes that you can share with your teens and young adults.

Thank you Caroline for an honest and amazing chat about fitting in, comparison and faith. You are a gem!

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This week, let’s pray that our kids seek the Lord, not the spotlight. Let’s pray that our kids honor God by serving wher...
10/20/2025

This week, let’s pray that our kids seek the Lord, not the spotlight. Let’s pray that our kids honor God by serving where he places them, knowing it’s where they are meant to be to make the biggest difference.

Lord, help __________ have a heart like Aaron’s—a heart that serves, supports, and honors you. Help them to remember that they don’t need accolades from people, because those are just temporary. Instead, help them to use their gifts to glorify you in every role that you call them to. Amen.

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10/17/2025

This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with . This is an episode you should absolutely share with your teen kids. They will feel so seen as Caroline shares about “3 giants that teens are facing today.”

We go through:
💕Fitting in
💕Comparison
💕Faith

Make sure you share this episode with your teens and young adults. And check out her new devotional, “The Lion and the Bear.”

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You will recognize the last name “Shankle” because is a frequent guest on Pardon The Mess. Melanie is one of my favorit...
10/16/2025

You will recognize the last name “Shankle” because is a frequent guest on Pardon The Mess. Melanie is one of my favorite authors out there and it’s so fun to have her daughter,, on the podcast today.

She is so delightful and gives such a great perspective of what it’s like to be a young girl learning hard lessons with God by your side. She reflects on “3 giants teens are facing today.” From “fitting in” to “comparison” to “believing God is who He said He is.” It is so helpful for me to hear these things from a young girl that is part of my daughter’s generation.

My favorite part is when she shares about her journey with her faith. How God made it real to her during her college years. She thought she wasn’t good enough to have a strong faith. What an encouraging reminder to our teens that God wants them “just as you are.”

Make sure you hug your teens today and remind them that their struggles are normal, validate their journey through difficult seasons, pray for them and remind them that God has them. And then send them this episode and let Caroline remind them that these giants don’t have the final say.

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This is an ALL IN episode for moms and dads. Author Justin Earley shares about his mental health breakdown 10 years ago ...
10/15/2025

This is an ALL IN episode for moms and dads. Author Justin Earley shares about his mental health breakdown 10 years ago and is sharing what God taught him about our body and our soul. Our physical and emotional habits are far more spiritual than we think. I love how he helped unpack that caring for our body isn’t selfish but we need a healthy balance. It’s in between “idolizing” our bodies and “ignoring” our bodies.

Challenge: you and your spouse listen to this one and then go on a date night to discuss the health of each of you - and health of your family. If you have some habits and rhythms in your home that are headed to destruction -it is not too late to change that. You will be so inspired to hear Justin’s story of breakdown to freedom.

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10/13/2025

Do you believe your spiritual health and physical health are intertwined? Do not miss this episode with author . He shares about his mental breakdown as a dad with littles in the home and how habits and God’s grace got him through it.

Challenge: you and your spouse listen to this one and then go on a date night to discuss the health of each of you - and health of your family. If you have some habits and rhythms in your home that are headed to destruction - it is not too late to change that. You will be so inspired to hear Justin’s story of breakdown to freedom.

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This week, let’s pray that our kids grow to be leaders who rely on God’s strength before their own.God, I pray that ____...
10/13/2025

This week, let’s pray that our kids grow to be leaders who rely on God’s strength before their own.

God, I pray that __________ would be a faithful and humble leader who answers your call, follows you, and confidently relies on your strength to accomplish the tasks you set before them. When they feel unequipped or unprepared, remind them that you will give them all they need. Help them to take their focus off themselves and onto you and your power. Amen.

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This episode is one every couple needs to hear. I’d love for you to listen with your spouse and talk about it together. ...
10/09/2025

This episode is one every couple needs to hear. I’d love for you to listen with your spouse and talk about it together.

shares about his mental health breakdown as a young dad and how God led him to healing. We talk about the connection between physical and spiritual health, practical ways to feel better, and how small changes can shift your family toward health.

My favorite part? His reminder of God’s grace—it’s never too late to change direction. Listen to the full episode: https://lnk.to/pardonthemess

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Pardon the Mess Podcast

Parenting can be messy. There’s lots of amazing moments followed by some really hard times that make it easy to be discouraged if we aren’t careful. That’s why we want to invite you to listen to our podcast, Pardon the Mess. Each week you’ll hear honest discussions from real people about the ups and downs of parenting, and the lessons God has taught them along the way. It’s fun, it’s real, it’s biblical, and it’s for everyone!

Cynthia Yanof is a wife, mom, blogger, and the host of the Pardon the Mess podcast. She has a relaxed style of interviewing, combining her quick wit and sense of humor with a firm commitment to never taking herself too seriously. She loves Jesus, her family, foster care, and having lots of friends around her as often as possible. Cynthia is relatable, real, and a friend to all of us just trying to walk the road of life in a meaningful way that’s pleasing to the Lord.