Priorities for families with Kirsten Watson

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 NFL player Benjamin Watson, mom of 7 beautiful children, advocate, speaker, author and dear friend. Benjamin and Kirsten have been on before - you can listen to that episode here. As you’ll hear today, we talk about what’s most important. Kirsten shares what God is teaching her, how she keeps her marriage a priority and the calling she has as a mom to raise kids that know Jesus. I absolutely love the end when she shares a few minutes of encouragement and a challenge. Kirsten challenges us to get after tough topics around the table and continue to make our homes a safe place for conversations.Enjoy!Courtney(02:56) Navigating the Challenges of Parenting Teens(06:01) The Emotional Journey of Growing Up(09:03) Trusting God in Parenting Decisions(11:59) The Importance of Confessional Community(17:12) The Power of Shared Burdens(18:00) Embracing Differences in Community(19:33) Prioritizing Marriage Amidst Family Life(24:01) Navigating Kids' Activities and Sports(27:40) Intentional Conversations with Kids(32:00) Practical Tips for Family MealsConnect with Pardon The Mess:Christian ParentingPardon The Mess Courtney DeFeoGet your 2024-2025 prayer journal, A Life of FaithResources from today’s show:Connect with KirstenSis Take a Breath - Kirsten’s book  The Watson Seven - Kirsten and Benjamin’s foundation Adventure BibleUntriggeredPardon The Mess is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.orgOur Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadomattress.com* Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy