I feel like I’m constantly correcting my kids
Parenting little kids can feel like an endless cycle of correction. You’re saying “no,” breaking up fights, reminding, redirecting, and wond...
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Pardon the Mess with Cynthia Yanof
Parenting is messy and we're not afraid to talk about it. Each week Cynthia Yanof has honest conversations with her guests about raising our kids in biblical truth in a fast-changing world....
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Week 7: Resist Temptation
When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempt...
I don’t know how to teach my kids to repent
What does it actually mean to teach our kids to repent? In this episode, Scarlet Hiltibidal talks about why repentance is one of the most im...
Week 6: Stay Focused on Jesus
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has p...
Siblings, only children, and the family we build
What does it look like to love our kids well when they are all so different from each other? What does it look like to pursue community when...
Week 5: Find Identity in Christ
Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position. But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they...
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...
Week 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...