Best Cynthiayanof Podcasts (2025)

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BONUS: Share: Compassion 9:14

1d ago9:14

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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

6d ago36:11

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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

9d ago10:33

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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

13d ago38:01

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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

16d ago8:58

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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

20d ago42:32

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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

23d ago12:53

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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

27d ago37:35

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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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BONUS: Share: Salt and Light 12:02

1M ago12:02

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“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16) Salt and light are often spoken about together and it seems like an odd pairing, but Jesus shared these two things for a reason! Salt and light give life. When we pray that our kids are the salt of the earth, we …

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Cancer, cooking and career rollercoaster with Dina Deleasa-Gonsar 44:09

1M ago44:09

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From the reality TV show “Married to Jonas” to becoming a mom to postpartum to a viral blog and recently a cancer journey - Dina’s story reminds us all that God will never leave us. I’m so thankful I had the chance to get to know Dina and her incredible story. She feels like a mom I would meet at the park and then I’d want to sit for hours and laug…

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BONUS: Share: Fishers of Men 11:41

1M ago11:41

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“Jesus called out to them, ‘Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!’” (Matthew 4:19 NLT) When Jesus tells his future disciples that he will make them fishers of men, I don’t think he was envisioning them sitting in a boat waiting for bites. To be a successful fisherman, you have to go where the fish are hungry and cast your net…

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Is it possible to disconnect? with Carlos Whittaker 32:19

1M ago32:19

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It’s not everyday you get to interview someone that disconnected in an extreme way. Carlos Whittaker wanted to really test his attachment to his phone and learn from the power disconnecting. So he went to live in an Amish community, in a monastery, and then did life at home without a device. His lessons are so powerful about how to reconnect with t…

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BONUS: Follow: Cast their Anxiety on Him 10:14

1M ago10:14

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“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6–7) The Greek word for anxiety means “cut up into pieces.” So when we feel anxious we fee…

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Friendship struggles and raising girls with Grace Valentine 36:53

2M ago36:53

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Grace Valentine is BACK! You all absolutely loved the first episode and you will love this one even more. Grace is a firecracker for Jesus. That’s what a grandma would say - but it’s so true. She comes in with such energy and truth that will just fire you up. She is a speaker, author and podcast host and is impacting thousands of young women around…

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BONUS: Follow: Their Future Family 10:01

2M ago10:01

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Depending on how old your kids are, the idea of praying for their future spouse and family may feel like a stretch. But even if your child is currently toddling around your house playing with blocks and eating cheerios, it’s never too early to start praying for their future family. Maybe it’s easier to imagine if your kids are older, but at some po…

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How to stop “overthinking” with Jon Acuff 37:42

2M ago37:42

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Do you spend time overthinking? I sure do, but can honestly say it’s gotten way better over the years. This episode is dedicated to my small group of senior girls. They were telling me that “overthinking” is taking them down for so many days. That conversation had me pondering about the topic and I wanted to help them with this struggle. So, I got …

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BONUS: Follow: A Biblical Worldview 8:22

2M ago8:22

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“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect” (Romans 12:2 NLT) On top of these difficult conversations, our kids are growing up in a world that increasingly values individual truth…

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For the parents of special needs kids with Jessica Hurlbut 39:47

2M ago39:47

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Did you know that Pardon The Mess is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network? There are 29 podcasts for Christian parents within our network. Our guest today, Jessica Hurlbut, is the co-host of the popular Full Spectrum Parents podcast, a faith-based podcast for parents who are raising kids with autism. I learned so much from Jessica toda…

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BONUS: Follow: Seek His Wisdom 8:35

2M ago8:35

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“If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking” (James 1:5 NLT) The Bible tells us that God is generous in sharing his wisdom with us—all we have to do is ask for it. Even more, he won’t rebuke us or be disappointed in us when we ask for his wisdom, he wants to give it to us! (James 1:5). We…

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Mean Girls & Mom Wounds with Melanie Shankle 40:15

2M ago40:15

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Do you have daughters? Do you have some mom wounds? Are you facing some “mean girl” moments as you raise your daughters? Then, you cannot miss this one. I’m always amazed at the way Melanie Shankle cuts through the clutter of life and gets to the core of the issue. She’s one of my very favorite moms out there - I have always read her books, learned…

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BONUS: Follow: Understand God’s Discipline 12:39

2M ago12:39

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“My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in” (Proverbs 3:11–12) Because we love our kids and want what’s best for them, we want them to grow up to be well-rounded, healthy, successful, godly people, so we establish boundaries in their li…

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How to talk to your kids about sexual integrity with Jim Burns and Erin Mashaw 40:48

3M ago40:48

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Raise your hands if you are excited about talking with your teen about sexual integrity? Not me. These are hard, but necessary conversations we must have with our kids. I have the very best voices in this area, Jim Burns and Erin Mashaw, on the podcast today. In this episode, we discuss the complexities of parenting, particularly in relation to sex…

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BONUS: Follow: Spiritual Gifts 16:35

3M ago16:35

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“God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another” (1 Peter 4:10 NLT) One of our strong desires as parents is for our kids to find a place of belonging in the world. We want our kids to know that who they are and what they have to offer is important and valuable, and spiritual gifts are …

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Are you overparenting? With Steph Thurling 42:10

3M ago42:10

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This week’s episode is packed with insights and practical advice for navigating the complexities of parenting during the middle school years. I’m joined by Steph Thurling, and together we dive into balancing love, independence, and the continuous learning process of parenting. Here are four key takeaways from this episode: Parenting evolves as chil…

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BONUS: Confession 8:56

3M ago8:56

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“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9) Confession is not something that we are typically very comfortable with. No one likes to admit when they do something wrong, especially when it’s something hurtful or will cause someone to feel disappointed in them. Con…

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

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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

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BONUS: Share: Salt and Light 12:02

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Cancer, cooking and career rollercoaster with Dina Deleasa-Gonsar 44:09

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BONUS: Share: Fishers of Men 11:41

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Is it possible to disconnect? with Carlos Whittaker 32:19

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BONUS: Follow: Cast their Anxiety on Him 10:14

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Friendship struggles and raising girls with Grace Valentine 36:53

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BONUS: Follow: Their Future Family 10:01

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How to stop “overthinking” with Jon Acuff 37:42

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BONUS: Follow: A Biblical Worldview 8:22

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For the parents of special needs kids with Jessica Hurlbut 39:47

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BONUS: Follow: Seek His Wisdom 8:35

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Mean Girls & Mom Wounds with Melanie Shankle 40:15

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BONUS: Follow: Understand God’s Discipline 12:39

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How to talk to your kids about sexual integrity with Jim Burns and Erin Mashaw 40:48

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BONUS: Follow: Spiritual Gifts 16:35

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Are you overparenting? With Steph Thurling 42:10

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BONUS: Confession 8:56