Podcast thumbnail for Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo

Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo

Claim This Podcast

Hosted by Scarlet Hiltibidal, Courtney DeFeo

Published by Scarlet Hiltibidal and Christian Parenting

4.8(848 ratings)
689 episodes
Updated Daily
Accepts GuestsHas SponsorsLocation 🇺🇸

Podcast Overview

<p>As parents, we know raising kids is the opposite of neat and tidy. Pardon the Mess is a podcast for Christian moms who love Jesus, love their kids, and still feel behind on most days. Each week, host Scarlet takes one real parenting mess (morning meltdowns, discipline guilt, raising kind kids in a world that doesn&#39;t feel kind) and untangles it with honesty and grace, one small, faithful step at a time. No five-step systems. No longer to-do lists. Just clarity about what matters most and permission to let the rest go.</p><p>Pardon the Mess is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org</p>

Language

🇺🇲

Publishing Since

8/11/2018

1 verified contact email on file for Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo

Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.

Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for Week 2: Endure Trials with Joy

September 21, 2026

Week 2: Endure Trials with Joy

Scarlet Hiltibidal explores how Christian parents can help children find joy in trials, fostering reliance on God during struggles.

Episode thumbnail for The Beauty and Brokenness of Foster Care and Adoption

September 17, 2026

The Beauty and Brokenness of Foster Care and Adoption

Scarlet Hiltibidal interviews Laura Jenz about the joys and sorrows of foster care and adoption, offering insights into God's presence amidst the challenges.

Episode thumbnail for Week 1: Fully Committed to God

September 14, 2026

Week 1: Fully Committed to God

Scarlet Hiltibidal explores the foundational principles of committing to God's will for children's spiritual growth in this interview episode.

689 total episodes available with 165 transcripts

Recent guests on Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo

Guests from recent episodes — sign up to see every guest that has ever appeared on this show.

Laura Jenz

Guest

Shari Wilson

Guest

Aubrey Fuhrman

Guest

Brandon Hiltibidal

Guest

Katie Hinson

Guest

Ever

Guest

Anna Van Dyke

Guest

Caroline Downen

Guest

Joy

Guest

Inside a recent episode

A glimpse into Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo — read a snippet, or sign up to download the full transcript.

From the episode

Week 2: Endure Trials with Joy

Published · Transcript excerpt

[…] We are going to start off with our verses. We're going through the book of James. We did James 1, 1 last week. This week, we're doing James 1, 2 through 4. So let me read that to you. Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Okay, so this devotional starts out with a quote. It says, oh, I wish I could take this from them. And then it goes on to talk about that feeling that we all have as Christian parents, right? […]
Download this transcript — or any of the 165 we've built for this show
Download transcript

Deep-dive analytics for Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo

Frequently asked questions

Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

What is Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo?
<p>As parents, we know raising kids is the opposite of neat and tidy. Pardon the Mess is a podcast for Christian moms who love Jesus, love their kids, and still feel behind on most days. Each week, host Scarlet takes one real parenting mess (morning meltdowns, discipline guilt, raising kind kids in a world that doesn&#39;t feel kind) and untangles it with honesty and grace, one small, faithful step at a time. No five-step systems. No longer to-do lists. Just clarity about what matters most and permission to let the rest go.</p><p>Pardon the Mess is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org</p>
How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

Where this data comes from

Each source has its own observation date. These dates do not mean all data was checked at once.

RSS feed
Last successful check: . Refresh timing varies with show activity.
Apple Podcasts ratings (US)
Snapshot recorded: . Collected periodically from the US storefront.
Spotify ratings
Snapshot recorded: . Collected periodically; platform observation dates may differ.
Transcript
Generated: . Generated for processed episodes; availability varies.
Advertiser analysis
Analyzed: . Extracted from episode descriptions when analyzed.

Transcript and advertiser dates refer only to “Week 2: Endure Trials with Joy”, published . They are not dates for the whole catalog.

Legal Disclaimer

Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.

All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.

We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.

By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.