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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.
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How to BE YOU with Bob Goff →
What an absolute delight! If I could have dinner with 5 people (dead or alive) - it would be Jesus, Princess Diana, my grandmother, Mother Teresa and Bob Goff. What about you? Are there people in the world that have shaped your mind and heart? Bobs first book, Love Does, had a significant impact on my faith and the way I parent my kids. So, you can imagine it was PURE JOY to have this conversation today.
He sprays wisdom, inspiration and joy like confetti - so you will not be short on takeaways for this one. I loved his encouragement for us to, GO BE YOU! He encourages us to reconnect and rediscover how God made us. When we do that, we have less comparison with other moms. And we can settle into who we are. And then, as parents, we get to help our kids settle into who they are.
One of my favorite parts is when he talks about his role as a dad and grandfather. He encourages us to ask What do they uniquely need that only I could give? Lets sit with that today and try not to overcomplicate it. What do our kids, friends and family need that only I could give?
- Courtney
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Resources from todays show:
Catching Whimsy - Bobs new book
Love Does - Bobs first book
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BONUS: Love God →
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads (Deuteronomy 6:58)
To love God with all our hearts is to love God despite our emotions and our circumstances.
To love God with all our soul is to rest in him. It is to know our creator and to be in relationship with him, knowing that he is where we will find peace and eternal rest.
To love God with all our mind is to know God, but also trust him with our life, our soul, and our story. It is to know that he is sovereign and knows what is best for us.
To love God with all our strength is to live our faith in everyday life. It is to serve him by using the gifts that he has given us, being the hands and feet of Jesus, and putting into practice all the things we know to be true about God.
We love God fully when we love him in these ways and it is that full love that overflows into the way we love others. So this week, lets pray that our kids will love God fully in every area of their lives.
Jesus, you love us completely, fully, and perfectly. May __________ love you with their whole heart, soul, mind, and strength. May their love overflow in a way that everyone around them notices there is something different about them. May they grow in their love for you every day and every year. Amen.
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What Matters Most: Generosity →
Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope you are having a beautiful day with your friends and family. I am so very thankful for each of you. I got to meet several of you in person at a recent retreat - and you were so kind to stop me and tell me the impact this podcast is having on your life. I care about each of you so much and it was so refreshing to meet you in person and hug you tight.
Todays episode is just ME! I decided to pause from interviewing guests and start a series that we will sprinkle in over the next year or so. As I am launching my first child into the world, its fun to look back and think What mattered most? One of the things that has mattered most in our parenting journey is the topic of GENEROSITY.
As Ron and I reflect, we do believe making that a priority in our home has genuinely impacted our girls faith - in big and small ways. We didnt always get it right - but we did make sure we spent very practical time giving to others. This is way more than giving money - its our time, talents and more.
Today, you will hear some super practical ideas too for the holiday season. You can find 100 free ideas over at Light Em Up. Enjoy this season with your family shining the light of God. Praying we each have eyes to see where God is moving and that we have the courage to step in and be a part of it this Christmas season.
Send me some stories after the fact!
Much love,
Courtney
00:00
Thanksgiving Greetings and Gratitude
10:25
Living Generously: Personal Stories and Experiences
20:02
Creative Acts of Kindness and Community Engagement
25:52
Making Room for Generosity
33:20
Listening for God's Guidance
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Christian Parenting Christmas Gift Guide
Resources from todays show:
Light Em Up - acts of kindness ideas
In This House, We Will Giggle - Courtneys first book
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BONUS: Love: A Grateful Heart →
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is Gods will for you in Christ Jesus (1 Thessalonians 5:1618)
We tend to tie gratitude to our situation. We feel grateful if life is good or we feel happy. We feel grateful when God answers our prayers the way we want.
But Gods challenge to us is to rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances! And even when we dont feel thankful for our circumstances, we can be thankful for this: God loves us enough to heal us (like he healed the lepers), God loves us enough to provide for us, protect us, and guide us. And most importantly God loves us enough to send his only Son, Jesus, to die on the cross and forgive us our sins.
On our kids journey of faith, its important that they learn to love God by expressing their gratitude to him. This week, lets pray that our kids always have a grateful heart, even when its hard. Lets pray that they would recognize Gods blessing in their lives and actively praise him for them.
Jesus, thank you for showering us with blessings and for changing our lives by going to the cross! May ____________ always remember that you are good. May they bow before you in reverence and awe knowing that you are worthy of praise and may they acknowledge the way you work in their life, always remembering to have a posture of gratitude towards you. Amen.
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Get your printed copy of A Life of Faith: Prayer Journal
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Authentic faith in the college years with Louie Giglio →
This episode was incredibly special to me. I have long admired Pastor Louie Giglio and the work he has done through Passion Conferences and Passion City Church. I invited Amelia McBrayer, one of my favorite college kids, to join me in chatting about how to find authentic faith in the college years. This episode is packed with wisdom on how to help encourage our kids (and all of us) to not just know ABOUT God, but to really KNOW God.
Since 1997, Passion Conferences has gathered over one million collegiate-aged young people in events across the U.S. and around the world. It was so much fun to bring one of those students on the podcast with me today - to share what God has done through Passion and how her life has been impacted by Jesus.
My favorite part is when he talks about the ups and downs of faith. That we need to keep praying and believing for the faith of our kids - but never to shove it on them. He encouraged us to spend more time doing what we want our kids to do. He reminds us that our time as parents in Gods word and praying will have a massive impact on the lives of our kids.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How to stop shoving faith on our kids
- Power of praying and believing for your kids faith
- How to practically put a touch point with God - easy ways to connect
- Tips on how to grow in a community as a college young adult
Enjoy!
Courtney
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
02:02
The Impact of Passion Conferences
06:03
Faith and College Life
10:51
Navigating Spiritual Challenges
15:04
The Power of Prayer and Authenticity
20:11
The Role of Devotionals
23:05
Maintaining Faith After Events
30:08
Prayer for the Next Generation
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Resources from todays show:
Grace & Glory - Louies new devotional
Christian Parenting Christmas Gift Guide
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