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# Parenting in a Tech World with Titania Jordan

Podcast: Pardon the Mess → With Scarlet Hiltibidal 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'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. Follow Pardon the Mess on Instagram and Facebook! Listen: Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Get the RSS Feed Share: All Episodes: Jul 9 • 26:47 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, experiencing rejection, or struggling through friendship drama, many moms find themselves wondering: Should I step in? Should I stay out of it? How do I help without making it worse? In this episode of Pardon the Mess , Scarlet Hiltibidal shares personal stories, practical encouragement, and biblical wisdom for helping children navigate relational conflict in a way that reflects the heart of Jesus. Through the lens of Matthew 18, she'll explore how we can teach our kids to pursue reconciliation, extend forgiveness, and find their identity in Christ rather than in the approval of others. If you've ever felt helpless watching your child struggle socially, this conversation will encourage you to trust God with their relationships while helping them develop the skills and character they'll need for a lifetime of healthy friendships. In This Episode: Why friendship drama affects moms so deeply The difference between protecting your child and preparing them What Jesus teaches about conflict and reconciliation in Matthew 18 How to help your child navigate hurt, rejection, and misunderstandings Teaching kids to pursue peace instead of gossip Helping children separate their identity from their friendships Practical ways to walk alongside your child without taking over How the gospel transforms the way we handle relational conflict Scripture Referenced: Matthew 18:15 Ephesians 4:3132 Special thanks to Vanessa Dolberry who shared her own experience with this for this week's Messy Mom Moment! If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a positive review, and share it with a friend who may need hope today. P.S. Scarlet also joined Steph on The Christian Parenting Podcast earlier this week for a great conversation on embracing the Gospel for real-life parenting messes! Listen here or watch here Resources: The Adventure Bible Get your copy of Faith in Action: Prayers from James for the Next Generation today! Get to know Scarlet here Sign up for Morning Minute Prefer video? This episode is on YouTube ! Connect with Pardon The Mess: Christian Parenting Pardon The Mess Scarlets Instagram Scarlets Facebook Pardon The Mess is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/MESS * Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Jul 2 • 39:03 I Dont Know How to Trust Gods Goodness After a Miscarriage → In this deeply personal episode, Scarlet Hiltibidal shares her own experiences with miscarriage and the difficult questions that often accompany loss. Through stories of grief, fear, and surrender, she reflects on the difference between questioning God's goodness and learning to trust His goodness even when circumstances don't make sense. Whether you're walking through pregnancy loss yourself or supporting a mom friend who is, this conversation offers biblical encouragement, honest hope, and practical ways to care for those who are grieving. Together, we'll explore what it looks like to cling to God in heartbreak and find comfort in His unchanging character when life feels uncertain. In this episode: Scarlet's personal experiences with miscarriage Wrestling with faith in seasons of loss Trusting God's goodness when life doesn't feel good Biblical encouragement for grieving moms Practical ways to support someone experiencing pregnancy loss Finding hope and healing in Christ amid unanswered questions If you've ever wondered how to hold both grief and faith at the same time, this episode is for you! Today's Scripture Focus: Psalm 34:18, Romans 8:32, Lamentations 3:22-23, John 11:35 Special thanks to Scarlets little tiny infant baby sister (who is 32!) Aubrey Fuhrman, who shared her own experience with this for this week's Messy Mom Moment! If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a positive review, and share it with a friend who may need hope today. Resources: The Adventure Bible Get to know Scarlet here Sign up for Morning Minute Prefer video? This episode is on YouTube ! Connect with Pardon The Mess: Christian Parenting Pardon The Mess Scarlets Instagram Scarlets Facebook Pardon The Mess is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/MESS * Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Jun 25 • 34:36 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 grandparent's diagnosis, a chronic illness, a devastating loss, or another painful reality, there comes a moment when we realize we cannot protect our children from every hard thing this side of heaven. In this episode of Pardon the Mess , Scarlet Hiltibidal shares from a deeply personal place as she reflects on her mother's battle with stage-four cancer and the challenges of helping her own children navigate grief, uncertainty, and difficult questions. How much do we tell our kids? Should they see us cry? How do we help them process suffering when we're still processing it ourselves? Together, we'll explore what Scripture teaches about suffering, why Christian hope is different from wishful thinking, and how parents can model faith in the middle of fear. Rather than shielding our children from every hardship, we have the opportunity to show them what it looks like to trust Jesus when life hurts. This conversation is ultimately about more than cancer. It's about helping our children discover that God's presence is real, His promises are trustworthy, and His love remains steadfast even when life feels fragile. Today's Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 4:1618 "Therefore we do not give up. Even though our outer person is being destroyed, our inner person is being renewed day by day..." Special thanks to Jennifer Sieber, who shared her own experience with this for this week's Messy Mom Moment! If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who may need hope today. Resources: Get to know Scarlet here Sign up for Morning Minute Hopeful-ish: Sadness, Weariness, Donkey Attacks, More Sadness, and Other Stuff You Need the Gospel For Prefer video? This episode is on YouTube ! Connect with Pardon The Mess: Christian Parenting Pardon The Mess Scarlets Instagram Scarlets Facebook Pardon The Mess is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Jun 25 • 34:17 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 grandparent's diagnosis, a chronic illness, a devastating loss, or another painful reality, there comes a moment when we realize we cannot protect our children from every hard thing this side of heaven. In this episode of Pardon the Mess , Scarlet Hiltibidal shares from a deeply personal place as she reflects on her mother's battle with stage-four cancer and the challenges of helping her own children navigate grief, uncertainty, and difficult questions. How much do we tell our kids? Should they see us cry? How do we help them process suffering when we're still processing it ourselves? Together, we'll explore what Scripture teaches about suffering, why Christian hope is different from wishful thinking, and how parents can model faith in the middle of fear. Rather than shielding our children from every hardship, we have the opportunity to show them what it looks like to trust Jesus when life hurts. This conversation is ultimately about more than cancer. It's about helping our children discover that God's presence is real, His promises are trustworthy, and His love remains steadfast even when life feels fragile. Today's Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 4:1618 "Therefore we do not give up. Even though our outer person is being destroyed, our inner person is being renewed day by day..." Special thanks to Jennifer Sieber, who shared her own experience with this for this week's Messy Mom Moment! If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who may need hope today. Resources: Get to know Scarlet here Sign up for Morning Minute Hopeful-ish: Sadness, Weariness, Donkey Attacks, More Sadness, and Other Stuff You Need the Gospel For Prefer video? This episode is on YouTube ! Connect with Pardon The Mess: Christian Parenting Pardon The Mess Scarlets Instagram Scarlets Facebook Pardon The Mess is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Jun 18 • 31:59 I Don't Know How to Help My Kids Feel at Home When Home Keeps Changing → How do we help our children navigate change when their hearts are breaking over what they're leaving behind? In this week's episode of Pardon the Mess , Scarlet Hiltibidal shares from a lifetime of moving, from her childhood years spent relocating across the country to the many ministry moves she's made as a wife and mom. She explores the unique challenges of helping children process transitions, say goodbye to people and places they love, and learn to trust God in unfamiliar seasons. Drawing from personal stories of moving with young children, leaving beloved churches and communities, and helping her family build new lives in new places, Scarlet discusses the tension many parents feel: wanting their children to embrace what's ahead without minimizing the grief of what's being left behind. But this episode isn't ultimately about moving. It's about belonging. It's about helping our children understand that while homes, schools, churches, friendships, and circumstances may change, God never does. Through biblical examples like Abraham, Moses, Ruth, and the Israelites, Scarlet highlights a powerful theme woven throughout Scripture: God's people have always been travelers, strangers, and sojourners learning to trust Him in unfamiliar places. The Christian life has never been about finding perfect security in this world. It's about learning to anchor our hearts in the One who never changes. In this episode, Scarlet discusses: How to help children grieve the people, places, and routines they love Why grief is not evidence that a move or transition was a mistake The tension of feeling both excitement and sadness during major life changes Biblical examples of faithful people who followed God into the unknown Why earthly homes, relationships, and comforts make poor ultimate foundations How transitions reveal where we are placing our security and identity Practical ways to help children build trust in God's faithfulness during uncertain seasons How to cultivate gratitude for God's gifts without clinging too tightly to them Today's Scripture Focus: Hebrews 11:1316 A special thank you to Caroline Downen who shared her own moving to Japan and back experience during the Messy Mom Moment! If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who may need this reminder today. 00:00 Embracing Transitions: A Personal Journey 12:02 Navigating Grief and Change with Kids 17:50 Finding Home in a Changing World Resources: Get to know Scarlet here Sign up for Morning Minute Prefer video? This episode is on YouTube ! Connect with Pardon The Mess: Christian Parenting Pardon The Mess Scarlets Instagram Scarlets Facebook Pardon The Mess is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy + Load More About the Host Scarlet Hiltibidal Scarlet Hiltibidal is the author of Afraid of All the Things , Hopeful-ish , You’re the Worst Person in the World , He Numbered the Pores on My Face , and the Anxious and Ashamed Bible studies with Lifeway Women . She writes regularly for HomeLife Magazine and She Reads Truth . Scarlet enjoys speaking to women around the country about the freedom and rest available in Jesus. She and her husband live in Texas, where she loves hanging out with her four kids, writing for her friends, and studying stand-up comedy with a passion that should be reserved for more important pursuits. More from Scarlet → Parenting is hard, but a little help goes a long way. Get curated, faith-based parenting tips delivered straight to your inbox every week. URL This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Email (Required)