Pardon the Mess
November 23, 2023
Living through deep loss and wrestling with God with Jonathan and Peta Pitts
Tissue alert! This one was incredibly special to me – a tearful and honest check in with Jonathan and Peta Pitts during a deeply painful season of their lives.
Although, those in the midst of grief will absolutely resonate – I do believe this episode is for every single one of us. Somewhere in our stories, we endure deep loss and are left standing with many questions for God. This week of Thanksgiving can be really hard for many families and I pray this message touches you in a profound way. We talk about Joanthan’s loss of his late wife Wynter Pitts, his new marriage to the amazing Peta Pitts, the often unseen role as a step-mom, their recent loss with a miscarriage and then stillborn and so much more. They are raw and honest with their pain – yet incredibly hopeful.
I used to host a podcast with Wynter about raising girls. We were about 4 months into the podcast when she suddenly passed away – leaving behind her husband and 4 precious daughters. She was a treasured friend of mine. As you can imagine, this episode was emotional and very sacred to me. You’ll hear a moment, when I realize that Peta is an answered prayer of mine. In those early days of Wynter’s passing, I begged God over and over again to bring those girls another mother that would love them and see them like Wynter did. And He did that and so much more.
My favorite part is when they share that they still choose Jesus, despite the hard questions and doubts. They share this verse that really stuck with me.
“Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life. And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God” (John 6:68–69)
Connect with Pardon The Mess:
Resources from today’s show:
The Mothering Journal – More on Peta’s Writing
The Mothering Journal Instagram
Peta’s Instagram
For Girls Like You – magazine and resources
Jonathan’s Book on Loss of Wynter
I Am Yours by Wynter Pitts
Questions about death by Tony Evans
“Jesus, the Light of the World”: An Advent Devotional for Kids!
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About Pardon the Mess
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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About Courtney DeFeo
Courtney DeFeo is the NEW host of Pardon the Mess! She is the author of In This House, We Will Giggle and Treasured and creator of ABC Scripture Cards and the kindness movement, Light ‘Em Up Acts. She loves to encourage parents and women through speaking, writing, and podcasting. She also serves on the board of For Girls Like You and Lighthouse Family Retreat. Her deepest desire is to encourage others and give generously in a way that draws people to God.
Her most honorable mention is her husband Ron and their two wildly fun girls (Ella, 16 and Larson, 14). Courtney is passionate about Jesus, coffee, Auburn football, Coca-Cola classic, her dog Mazie, spending time with friends and family, and finding deals at TJ Maxx. Although they have lived in Atlanta and Orlando, they currently reside in the DFW area. Courtney’s family loves to serve at Compass Church, travel together, and consume large amounts of table-side guacamole. Connect with Courtney on Instagram or visit CourtneyDeFeo.com.
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