Best Cynthiayanof Podcasts (2025)

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Empty Nester Wisdom with Wendy Blight (giving yourself grace, tackling anxiety and learning to read God’s word) 33:35

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Wendy Blight is a passionate woman of God that has written numerous Bible studies and books to equip us as believers. She is on staff at Proverbs 31 and has encouraged and equipped countless moms through her career. This episode will feel like a warm embrace that only God can give. Wendy has a unique gift of bringing grace, authentic support and de…

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Empty nester wisdom with Chyrstal Evans Hurst (practical ways to prepare your kids for adulting) 32:50

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Happy Summer folks! This is the first episode in this series that I did not cry. You’re welcome. I wanted to get super practical with this one and asked Chrystal Hurst Evans to bring her best empty nest tips for us. She shares about ways we can start training and teaching our kids to live without us. From budgeting to cooking - she explains that mu…

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Empty nester wisdom with Pamela Henkelman (letting go of expectations, finding your joy again and choosing your words wisely) 29:07

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We have another great episode in the Empty Nester Wisdom series with Empty Nest Coach and host of the Midlife Momma Podcast, Pamela Henkelman. It was so fun to watch her soar in this conversation and it’s clear she has a passion in this phase of motherhood. Pamela shares that this is a very sweet time of life that we can enjoy. We don’t need to dre…

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Empty Nester Wisdom with Amy Fenton (local church, single parenting and role models) 33:56

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Happy Summer friends! We are continuing our series, Empty Nester Wisdom, with my friend Amy Fenton. Amy is a mom to three grown kids and she’s been serving in children’s ministry for over 30 years. She has a passion for equipping the local church and the young children that come into those doors. Amy talks about raising three kids (two boys) as a s…

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Empty nester wisdom with Susan Peterson (world-changing faith, embracing sadness and finding community in this new season) 28:19

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We have a rock star mom on the podcast today! Susan Peterson is a mom I have looked up to for years. She’s the co-founder of Relish, board member for Young Life and longtime volunteer serving Passion City Church and Illuminations. And fun little fact, she is the reason my little “ABC Scripture Cards” hit the market over 13 years ago. There are many…

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Empty nester wisdom with Sharon Mankin (letting go, finding purpose and recalibrating expectations with adult kids) 42:37

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We have Sharon Mankin back on the podcast! You all loved her wisdom and practical help the last time she was on the podcast. From the first minute to the end, you can see why Sharon is a coach to many women. She has empathy, understanding and practical tools to help us navigate challenging seasons. This conversation is helpful to all moms in all se…

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Empty nester wisdom with Jennifer Scott (triplets, college years and finding yourself again) 28:09

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You all LOVED our series “Empty Nester Wisdom” from two years ago so we are bringing it back. Mentors have played such a vital role in my parenting journey. For the next two months, we are going to learn from other wise and godly moms that are just a season ahead of us. This series isn’t just for those entering the empty nest season - it’s for all …

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Empty nester wisdom with Love on the Spectrum's (Tanner's Mom!) Nicci Smith 35:15

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You all LOVED our series “Empty Nester Wisdom” from two years ago so we are bringing it back. Mentors have played such a vital role in my parenting journey. For the next two months, we are going to learn from other wise and godly moms that are just a season ahead of us. This series isn’t just for those entering the empty nest season - it’s for all …

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Parenting one-liners that stick with Dana Sheheane 41:03

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Guess who’s back? My dear friend Dana Sheheane. I wanted to get super practical as we end this school year with “best of parenting one-liners.” What one-liners do you remember from your childhood? What works in your house? We go rapid fire today and cover many topics - but you will get a taste of how we tried to keep respect a priority in our homes…

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BONUS: Share: A lasting Faith 13:22

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“We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne” (Hebrews 12:2 NLT) We have spent the last few months together praying for our kids to live a life of faith. We have pr…

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Are angels and demons real? Chatting with former atheist, Lee Strobel, about the supernatural realm. 33:06

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This episode was phenomenal! I think it’s my favorite episode since I started with Pardon The Mess and I’m praying this one goes far and wide. I have to shake my head that I get to talk to people that I admire so much. Lee Strobel is a renowned investigative journalist, former atheist, best selling author - who has spent his career diving into evid…

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BONUS: Share: Go 8:38

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“Then I heard the Lord asking, ‘Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?’ I said, ‘Here I am. Send me.’” (Isaiah 6:8 NLT) We don’t know what God will call our kids to do in their lives, but we do know that he won’t call them to sit still. He will not call them to keep the good news to themselves. Whatever their professi…

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3 myths of homeschooling with Lyndsey Mimnagh 33:12

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Can you imagine a world where your kids had room to be kids? Where they didn’t hate learning? Where they learned the Bible, core subjects and still had time to play and create and travel? Homeschooling has come so far over the years. As the culture changes and gets further from Jesus and biblical teachings - I think it’s important to pause and just…

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BONUS: Share: Be a Servant Leader 12:56

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“Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, ‘Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all’” (Mark 9:35) We all want our kids to be leaders in their communities now and in the future. As followers of Jesus, we are called to see ourselves last instead of first. In fact, the Bible tells us that the first shall be las…

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The mental load of motherhood and how to stay afloat with Emily Jensen 36:46

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Have you ever heard the term “mental load” as it relates to what we carry as moms? It's the same as carrying every single thing up the stairs as your arms give way to the overload. Our minds do the same. We just snap because our minds aren’t meant to carry so much. So what do we do? How do we keep our care and responsibility high for our kids witho…

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BONUS: Share: Seek Justice 14:16

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“No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8 NLT) How do we reconcile fairness in a world that is unjust and broken? I always tell my kids, fair does not mean equal. We can’t make everything fair in the world because fairness …

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3 core needs for every kid with Sissy Goff and David Thomas 29:29

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They are back! Sissy Goff and David Thomas are back to equip us with “3 core needs for every kid.” They are always so encouraging and so very practical. The work they have done in their counseling offices has helped thousands of parents just like me. I cling to their perspective and biblical encouragement. We talk about our kids’ need for resilienc…

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BONUS: Share: Compassion 9:14

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“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you” (Ephesians 4:32) Compassion literally means “to suffer together.” It means that we see someone’s pain or needs and we want to help them. Jesus shows compassion over and over through scripture. We don’t need to be afraid of stepping into someone’s suf…

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Fried food, friendship and self acceptance with Melissa Radke 36:11

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Get ready to laugh! We all need some more Melissa Radkes in our lives. Melissa is not just funny - she’s a mom that is immensely talented. She’s a best-selling author, speaker and television personality. She reminds me of Seinfeld in the ways she observes everyday life and finds the amusement in it all. I don’t know about you, but I need to have mo…

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BONUS: Share: Forgiving Others 10:33

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“But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too” (Mark 11:25 NLT) Forgiveness is an art. We coach our kids to forgive others by modeling confession and forgiveness ourselves and by using their sibling conflicts as examples, but it takes a long time and a lot…

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3 ways to help your tweens thrive with Alena Franklin and Jonathan Pitts 38:01

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Do you have a tween? This episode is for YOU! Jonathan is one of my very favorite dads on the planet. He’s a pastor, husband, dad of one young adult, 3 teens and a one year old! You’ve heard him on Pardon The Mess before with his beautiful wife Peta Pitts as they have navigated loss together. Alena Pitts is Jonathan’s oldest daughter and someone I …

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BONUS: Share: The Good News 8:58

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“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?’” (John 11:25–26) I cannot imagine a more disheartening period than the time between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. The Jewish people waited so long for a Mess…

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I feel broken. Could God even fix me? With Meshali Mitchell 42:32

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Have you ever felt like you are too far gone? That some things in your life are too broken for God to fix? In this week’s episode with Meshali - we start out talking ranch and pimento cheese and then dive into the freedom that she has experienced with her painful story and God’s glory. Meshali is a photographer, speaker, author, amazing aunt and fr…

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BONUS: Share: Generosity 12:53

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“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God” (2 Corinthians 9:11) Jesus gave his life so that we could live ours fully and God wants us to give and give generously and joyfully as a response to that. Generosity is more than giving money, especial…

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Priorities for families with Kirsten Watson 37:35

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Happy April Pardon The Mess Family! Do you have a fellow mom that always calls you higher? I have been friends with Kirsten for over 20 years and she is that kind of mom friend. When we catch up, we get to our priorities fast. And that’s what you hear about today - her priorities and how to make some progress in those. Kirsten is a wife to retired …

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Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian Kids

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Empty Nester Wisdom with Wendy Blight (giving yourself grace, tackling anxiety and learning to read God’s word) 33:35

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Empty nester wisdom with Chyrstal Evans Hurst (practical ways to prepare your kids for adulting) 32:50

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Empty nester wisdom with Pamela Henkelman (letting go of expectations, finding your joy again and choosing your words wisely) 29:07

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Empty Nester Wisdom with Amy Fenton (local church, single parenting and role models) 33:56

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Empty nester wisdom with Susan Peterson (world-changing faith, embracing sadness and finding community in this new season) 28:19

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Empty nester wisdom with Sharon Mankin (letting go, finding purpose and recalibrating expectations with adult kids) 42:37

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Empty nester wisdom with Jennifer Scott (triplets, college years and finding yourself again) 28:09

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Empty nester wisdom with Love on the Spectrum's (Tanner's Mom!) Nicci Smith 35:15

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Parenting one-liners that stick with Dana Sheheane 41:03

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BONUS: Share: A lasting Faith 13:22

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Are angels and demons real? Chatting with former atheist, Lee Strobel, about the supernatural realm. 33:06

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BONUS: Share: Go 8:38

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3 myths of homeschooling with Lyndsey Mimnagh 33:12

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BONUS: Share: Be a Servant Leader 12:56

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The mental load of motherhood and how to stay afloat with Emily Jensen 36:46

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BONUS: Share: Seek Justice 14:16

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3 core needs for every kid with Sissy Goff and David Thomas 29:29

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BONUS: Share: Compassion 9:14

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Fried food, friendship and self acceptance with Melissa Radke 36:11

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BONUS: Share: Forgiving Others 10:33

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3 ways to help your tweens thrive with Alena Franklin and Jonathan Pitts 38:01

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BONUS: Share: The Good News 8:58

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I feel broken. Could God even fix me? With Meshali Mitchell 42:32

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BONUS: Share: Generosity 12:53

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Priorities for families with Kirsten Watson 37:35