Meet your new host, Scarlet Hiltibidal!

About this episode

Courtney DeFeo introduces Scarlet Hiltibidal as the new host of Pardon the Mess, reflecting on her journey and the future of the podcast.

Well, it’s a bittersweet day for me. I am delighted to introduce you to your NEW HOST of Pardon the Mess, Scarlet Hiltibidal. This is my last episode as your host, and I am feeling all the emotions. I am grateful and sad and feeling so much peace. Thank you for letting me into your lives for a few years. I pray God encouraged you in your role as a Christian parent. A special thanks to Jill Jefferson, Steph Thurling, Jeannette Tapley and the entire team at Christian Parenting. I couldn’t have done it without you all. Today, you will get to know Scarlet and her family. She has a beautiful heart for the Lord and the imperfect journey of parenting. She is passionate about the gospel and has a new twist on the Thursday episodes. And great news - the Monday prayer episodes will be returning after the summer! Much love and gratitude, Courtney DeFeo 00:00 Introduction and Family Dynamics 03:03 Scarlet's Unique Childhood and Background 06:00 Transition to Writing and Parenting 08:57 The Journey to Becoming a Writer 11:55 Joining Christian Parenting and Future Plans 16:15 Navigating Parenting Challenges with Grace 21:13 Embracing Imperfection in Parenting 25:00 Finding Hope Amidst…

People in this episode

Host: Courtney DeFeo

Guest: Scarlet Hiltibidal

Topics covered

• host transition
• Christian parenting
• introduction of new host
• personal stories
• navigating parenting challenges
• embracing imperfection

Keywords

• Christian parenting
• new host
• Scarlet Hiltibidal
• Courtney DeFeo
• parenting challenges
• embracing imperfection
• family dynamics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Christian Parenting

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