How do I know when protection becomes overprotection?
As moms, we want to protect our kids from pain, disappointment, failure, and suffering. But where is the line between helping our kids and k...
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Pardon the Mess: A Christian Parenting Podcast
Pardon the Mess offers real, raw, and honest conversations about parenting our kids with biblical truth in a fast-changing world. Our guests will encourage you, remind you of what matters to...
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20 of 692 episodesWeek 4: Believe Without Doubting
But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That p...
When you’re carrying motherhood without a partner
What do you do when motherhood feels like it’s all on you? In this episode, Scarlet Hiltibidal offers Scripture-based encouragement for moms...
Week 3: Ask God for Wisdom
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. (James 1:5)...
When being a mom and having a job feels overwhelming
In this episode, Scarlet Hiltibidal talks honestly about the overwhelm that can come with being both a mom and a working woman. Instead of o...
Week 2: Endure Trials with Joy
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produ...
The Beauty and Brokenness of Foster Care and Adoption
In this episode of Pardon the Mess , Scarlet Hiltibidal brings on her friend, Laura Jenz, to talk honestly about both sides of foster care a...
Week 1: Fully committed to God
Today we are kicking off this year's series that follows Christian Parenting's brand new prayer journal. Inspired by the book of James, Fait...
Cultivating a joyful home
What makes a home joyful? It’s probably not a spotless house, perfectly behaved children, or a mom who never gets overwhelmed. In this episo...
I don’t know how to fight the lies I believe
Motherhood can make us believe some pretty convincing lies. I’m messing up my kids. Everyone else is doing this better than I am. If my chil...
Can Moms Love Like Jesus and Still Have Boundaries?
In this episode, Scarlet Hiltibidal (and her sister, Aubrey Fuhrman) talk about the tension many moms feel between loving sacrificially and...
I Don’t Want to Do Motherhood Alone
Motherhood is beautiful, but it can also feel isolating. In this episode, Scarlet Hiltibidal shares why moms need gospel-centered community...
I Worry That My Anxiety is Affecting My Kids
What if my anxiety is affecting my kids? It’s a question many moms quietly ask themselves. In this episode, Scarlet Hiltibidal shares a pers...
I Don’t Know How to Help My Kids Love Church
If you've ever wrestled a toddler through the church doors, bribed your kids with donuts to make it through the service, or wondered if anyt...
I Feel Like I’m Losing Myself in Motherhood
Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered, Who even am I anymore? Motherhood is beautiful, sacred, and deeply meaningful, but it can a...
Homeschool, Public, or Private...How Do I Choose?
How do you know you're making the right decision for your kids? Whether you're homeschooling, choosing private school, considering public sc...
Summer is Long…What Do I Do With My Kids?
Summer always seems to come with big expectations. We imagine memory-making adventures, endless family fun, and kids who magically never com...
I Don't Know How to Help My Child Through Friendship Drama
Few things are harder than watching your child come home hurt by a friend. Whether they're feeling left out, navigating conflict, experienci...
I Don’t Know How to Trust God’s Goodness After a Miscarriage
In this deeply personal episode, Scarlet Hiltibidal shares her own experiences with miscarriage and the difficult questions that often accom...
A Bad Diagnosis & Letting Kids See Hard Things
How do you talk to your kids about cancer, suffering, terminal illness, or the possibility of losing someone they love? Whether it's a grand...