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Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian KidsPardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian Kids3 ways to help your tweens thrive with Alena Franklin and Jonathan PittsDo you have a tween? This episode is for YOU! Jonathan is one of my very favorite dads on the planet. He’s a pastor, husband, dad of one young adult, 3 teens and a one year old! You’ve heard him on Pardon The Mess before with his beautiful wife Peta Pitts as they have navigated loss together. Alena Pitts is Jonathan’s oldest daughter and someone I admire and respect so much. This father-daughter conversation is incredibly rich and entertaining. Today’s episode is a very practical one. Alena and Jonathan offer 3 ways we can he...2025-04-1738 minFantasyPros - Fantasy Football PodcastFantasyPros - Fantasy Football PodcastWho Was 2024's Biggest Breakout Star? | Fantasy Football Awards + Did We Get Our Preseason Bold Predictions Right? (Ep. 1514)Who was the Fantasy MVP or the biggest bust? Which of our preseason hot takes did we nail or miss the mark on? Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson, Derek Brown, and Pat Fitzmaurice dissect all of the above and more! Timestamps (may be odd due to ads):Intro - 0:00:00BettingPros Wild Card Live Betting Stream - 0:00:55Breakout Star of 2024, Jayden Daniels, Brock Bowers & Brian Thomas Jr. - 0:01:55Biggest Bust of 2024, Breece Hall, Travis Etienne, Tyreek Hill - 0:06:24Waiver Wire Pick Up of The Year, Bucky Irving - 0:11:35Least Likely Player to...2025-01-0952 minThe Same CommissionThe Same CommissionReaching Creative Communitieswith Jonathan Hanley, mission partner, France As someone who has spent his life reaching out to creative communities with the gospel, mission partner Jonathan Hanley reflects on the importance of creativity in today’s episode of The Same Commission. Jim and Matt chat with Jonathan about the challenges facing people working in creative industries either receiving the gospel or, as believers, in living out their faith. Jonathan Hanley has been serving the Lord in France for almost 30 years. With his wife Amanda, they have been involved in church-planting and discipleship training, with specific involvement in AI...2024-11-2034 minThe Bible2School Podcast with MeredithThe Bible2School Podcast with Meredith162. The Importance of IntentionalityHave you ever wondered if the family dinners, notes in the lunchboxes, and all the other little ways you intentionally show love and disciple a child are making a difference?  You'll want to tune in to hear our guest, Jonathan Pitts, as he discusses how hope, intentionality, consistency and even friendship has a lasting impact in the life of a child.    Ready to be inspired? Let's go....   JONATHAN PITTS Jonathan Pitts is an author, speaker, ministry executive and pastor at Church of the City in Franklin, Tennessee. For nearly 20 years, Jonathan has...2024-10-0828 minFantasyPros - Fantasy Football PodcastFantasyPros - Fantasy Football PodcastSuperflex PPR Mock Draft: Sleepers & QB2s to Target (Ep. 1322)This episode is dedicated to all you superflex managers out there! Joe Pisapia, Derek Brown, Andrew Erickson, and Terrell Furman draft against our audience in an intense 16-round PPR superflex fantasy football mock draft. They break down every pick along the way. Which players are they targeting early? Who are their favorite mid-round steals? What are the best late-round stashes? This episode is your guide to building a winning superflex roster. Timestamps (may be off due to ads):FantasyPros Fantasy Fest - 0:01:08 Superflex Strategy - 0:01:30  Round 1 - Patrick Mahomes, Anthony Richardson & Joe Burrow - 0...2024-08-1458 minThe Fantasy Football Fellowship PodcastThe Fantasy Football Fellowship PodcastGarret Price from Dynasty Nerds Unpacks Who to Forgive This Fantasy Season, All-Time Fantasy Busts, and Rookies to Make Huge Fantasy ImpactBryce Johnson and guest co-host Garret Price of Dynasty Nerds discuss Fantasy Football and the importance of forgiveness in the Christian life.Topics discussed in this episode include:Fantasy players that ended up on the "Do Not Draft" list because of past performances.How followers of Jesus can live a lifestyle characterized by forgiveness.Top rookie players to target in this year's Fantasy drafts.Second-year players who are poised to have a breakout season.Chapters0:00 Teaser0:19 Intro2:31 Garret Price3:05 Garret’s Faith Life as a Fantasy Expert5:11 Why Garret is Al...2024-08-0839 min5 Yard Rush Fantasy Football5 Yard Rush Fantasy FootballGood Morning Fantasy Football 8th July 2024- Happy Scott Fish Bowl DayMurf introduces a new show to give you news and content in a short format ready for a new season. Today, he dives into the Scott Fish Bowl, and who to fade, and who to reach for at current cost. Be Prepped and ready to smash the competitionMurf's Tiers By Position:My Top 12 RBs (by points per game)Christian McCaffreyBijan RobinsonBreece HallJonathan TaylorKyren WilliamsJahmyr GibbsDerrick...2024-07-0825 minThe Same CommissionThe Same CommissionUnity In MissionThe Same Commission Echoes International podcast The Same Commission kicks off Season Two with a wonderful discussion about the importance of unity in mission, with Jonathan Lamb, minister-at-large with Keswick Ministries. Jim and Matt explore with Jonathan why Christians aren’t always united, how to overcome cultural differences and what to watch out for when divisions occur.  with Jonathan Lamb, Keswick Ministries Jonathan Lamb is a former chairman of Keswick Ministries and is now a minister-at-large, serving the Keswick movement in the UK and internationally. He is a Vice President of IFES and the...2024-06-2644 minPardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian KidsPardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian KidsHow to approach God when you have anger, doubt and frustration with Adrienne CampWhat a treat to talk to Adrienne Camp about how she is trusting God with her kids.  Adrienne “Adie” Camp, a South African singer and songwriter, was the lead singer of the Christian rock band The Benjamin Gate before launching her solo career. She is married to fellow musician Jeremy Camp, whom she met on tour in 2002. They have been married since 2003 and have two daughters, Bella and Arie, and one son, Egan. Throughout this entire episode, you will hear Adrienne’s heart to connect people in a very tangible way with Jesus. However, she ackn...2024-04-1133 minFantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew BerryFantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew BerryWeek 13 Start/Sit: Jerome Ford, Puka Nacua, Kyle Pitts and moreNovember 29: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD), Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) and Lawrence Jackson (@LordDontLose) react to Jonathan Taylor having to undergo thumb surgery and discuss other injuries around the league, then analyze if Bijan Robinson and Christian Watson can continue to trend upward after strong Week 12 performances. The group also debates whether to start or sit multiple players this weekend, including James Conner, Jerome Ford, Adam Thielen and Puka Nacua. They conclude the day with an early look at bets they’re making this weekend.(4:55) – Rotoworld Player News: Jonathan Taylor to undergo thumb surgery, latest on Kenneth Walker III an...2023-11-2951 minPardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian KidsPardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian KidsLiving through deep loss and wrestling with God with Jonathan and Peta PittsTissue alert! This one was incredibly special to me - a tearful and honest check in with Jonathan and Peta Pitts during a deeply painful season of their lives.Although, those in the midst of grief will absolutely resonate - I do believe this episode is for every single one of us. Somewhere in our stories, we endure deep loss and are left standing with many questions for God. This week of Thanksgiving can be really hard for many families and I pray this message touches you in a profound way.  We talk about J...2023-11-2340 minFantasyPros - Fantasy Football PodcastFantasyPros - Fantasy Football PodcastStart or Sit These 36 Players in Week 7: Alexander Mattison, Jonathan Taylor, Michael Pittman (Ep. 1161)Join Ryan Wormeli, Derek Brown, and Andrew Erickson as they reveal their MUST-Start players along with the athletes they're tempering their expectations for at every position for Week 7 of the NFL and Fantasy Football seasons. Tune in now to get the inside scoop on who to confidently lock into your starting lineup! Timestamps (Note that they may be off due to the ads): Starts - 0:00:20Brian Robinson - 0:00:38Javonte Williams - 0:02:06Where do we have Jaleel McLaughlin? - 0:03:24Najee Harris - 0:04:04DraftKings Sportsbook - 0:05:29Zach Evans - 0:07:18Rhamondre...2023-10-201h 17RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastDraft Showdown! Five Critical Decisions!Would you rather select Christian Kirk or Chris Godwin? Darren Waller or George Kittle? Nick Whalen and Jeff Erickson select a few critical "either/or" decisions and debate who they'd rather select.--00:00 - Intro02:00 - Josh Jacobs04:20 - Jonathan Taylor07:45 - Isiah Pacheco09:30 - Jaylen Waddle11:30 - De'Von Achane12:45 - Javonte Williams15:30 - Preseason Takes25:00 - George Kittle vs. Darren Waller28:00 - Kyle Pitts vs. Dallas Goedert30:40 - Justin Fields vs. Trevor Lawrence2023-08-211h 06The Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Power of CommunityIn this episode Jonathan and Linsey Driskill interview author, speaker and CEO of MOPS International, Mandy Arioto. Mandy shares her story of finding community as a mom, building it across the country and offers practical advice on how to find the same. Step into an honest conversation around the complexity of building community as families from a mom's and dad's perspective.2023-07-2427 minRaising Boys & GirlsRaising Boys & GirlsEpisode 112: Single Parenting After LossWe are delighted to share this conversation with someone we respect, admire and trust. Holly Singletary is a mom of four (including twin boys!), who became a widow when her children were very young. She offers such wisdom in parenting after loss, and finding strength as a single mom. Prepare to be encouraged as you listen in on this rich conversation. . . . . .If you enjoyed this episode, go back and listen to these two:Episode 10 with Jonathan Pitts talking about Navigating Grief as a Single Dad.Episode 31 with Amy Fenton on Hope f...2023-05-1634 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsWords With God: The Father Loves Hearing Your Words Does prayer have to be boring? Or can conversing with God be simple and lead to a real connection?  Is intimacy with God obtainable for you? And could you equip your kids to find the same? Jonathan and Addison Bevere discuss opening the conversation in your own heart and with your kids, pulling from a few simple ideas and methods in Addison’s new book, Words with God: Trading Boring Empty Prayer for Real Connection. Addison Bevere is a best-selling author, speaker and ministry leader for Messenger International, and the oldest son of John and Lisa Bevere.2023-05-1228 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsA Conversation About Food, Image, Eating and ControlIn this episode, Jonathan & Linsey Driskill interview mom to two teen girls and licensed marriage and family counselor, Terra Mattson.  Terra shares her personal story of living with and overcoming an eating disorder and shares the simple power of good communicating and modeling when it comes to parenting around issues of body image, eating, nutrition and all things food.     The Journey with Jonathan Pitts is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org2023-03-1341 minEstablish The Run Fantasy FootballEstablish The Run Fantasy FootballReviewing our Biggest Hits and Misses: Early Rounds (Episode 527 with Adam Levitan and Evan Silva)Adam Levitan and Evan Silva discuss what they got right and what they got wrong in 2022 fantasy football. With a goal of getting better moving forward. Show Notes In this episode, we discuss: Kyle Pitts disaster Amon-Ra smash The Deebo and Najee fades What we learned Tons more WE CAN HELP: Tired of attention-seeking hot takes? Get the highest-quality analysis in fantasy football in your inbox, FREE. Join our email list today and we’ll send you a free copy of our DFS Strategy Guide: https://bit.ly/establishtherun ...2023-02-1527 minFantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew BerryFantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry2022 Fantasy Awards: MVP, Breakout Player, Best Waiver Wire Pickup and moreJanuary 17: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) kickoff Tuesday’s show looking at the Cowboys domination of the Bucs, then shift their focus of handing out awards (a.k.a. The Peacockys) for the 2022 fantasy season. Among the categories discussed: Game of the Year, Best Value Pick, Best Waiver Wire Pickup, Biggest Bust and MVP. (04:00) – Cowboys crush the Bucs: Dak Prescott’s TD binge, Brett Maher’s kicking woes, Cowboy at 49ers in Divisional Round, Tony Pollard’s expanded role, Tom Brady’s murky future and more(28:45) – Fantasy Game of the Year: Stefon Diggs (W...2023-01-1754 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsBe Still And KnowIn this episode, Jonathan simply and vulnerably shares where he is right now, reflecting on God’s goodness while maintaining a posture of faith and trust through the most difficult moments on the parenting journey. He encourages himself and all those that will listen to be still and see the deliverance of the Lord in whatever challenges they find themselves in today.2022-11-2119 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsFriendship with Amy Weatherly & Jess JohnstonIn this episode, Jonathan interviews the founders of Sister I Am With You, Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnston, an online community of women, encouraging each other everywhere to stand hand in hand, heart to heart and arm in arm. Jonathan, Amy and Jess discuss parenting, friendship and tips for parenting your children through their friendships as well as creating boundaries in your own.2022-11-0734 minFantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew BerryFantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew BerryWeek 8 Takeaways: Star RBs run wild, Headache backfields + Dolphins offense keeps rollingOctober 31: Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) and Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) begin the week highlighting Derrick Henry, Alvin Kamara, Tony Pollard and other running backs who had massive week 8 outings before dissecting more confusing backfields around the league. The duo then welcomes Lawrence Jackson (@LordDontLose) to spotlight Jonathan Taylor and more players who failed to live up to expectations Sunday. Patrick Kerrane (@PatKerrane) also stops by to break down big days from Kyle Pitts, DeAndre Hopkins and others. (3:11) – Top Headlines: Derrick Henry dominates Texans again, examining 3-TD days from Alvin Kamara, Christian McCaffrey, Tony Pollard, D’Onta Foreman and A.J. Br...2022-10-3154 minRunning Up The ScoreRunning Up The ScoreWhat We Learned from Week 7; Power Rankings; Sports Cards&MUT | Running Up The Score (10/27/22)What We Learned from Week 7Qbs Benched; Matt Ryan for Sam Ehlinger and Mac Jones for Bailey ZappePats going back to mac jones vs Jets NFC East teams making trades (Cowboys trade for Jonathan Hankins; Eagles trade for Robert Quinn) more to come?…Christian McCaffrey to 49ers; James Robinson to Jets kadarius toney traded to chiefs QB Power Rankings heading into Week 8 NFL Trade Deadline TuesdayNames to look for  Biggest Surprises:New York Football Jets and Giants combined 11-3 Seattle Seahawks; Geno Smith   Biggest Disappointments:Bucs Packers Russell Wilson Chargers Power RankingsBuffalo Bills 6-1 Kansas City Chiefs 5-2 Philadelphia Eagles 6-0 D...2022-10-2956 minBran Coverage with BenchwarmerBran - A (Mostly) Fantasy Football PodcastBran Coverage with BenchwarmerBran - A (Mostly) Fantasy Football PodcastWashed Rodgers, Tom Brady Checked Out & Breaking Up With Kyle PittsThis week on Off the Bench, Brandon and Madi react to the Christian McAffrey trade to the San Francisco 49ers and if they gave up too much to get him. They talk about what the returns of Tua Tagovailoa, Dak Prescott, and Jonathan Taylor will mean for their team's. Madi and Brandon also play a game of Washed or Not? to determine if Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady's recent struggles are because they are washed or just having bad weeks. Brandon pens a letter to his underachieving fantasy player, Kyle Pitts in our new weekly Kyle Pitts segment. Don't...2022-10-251h 10Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian KidsPardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian KidsReal truth on unmet expectations, loss, and redemption with Jonathan PittsJonathan Pitts is back and he’s no stranger to Pardon the Mess. He’s an author, speaker, podcaster, and father to four daughters. Jonathan lost his wife, Wynter, suddenly to a heart condition in 2018—and he’s been learning how to wait on God in the hardest places ever since.    Today Jonathan shares his journey of walking through grief and disappointments with God. Spoiler alert: He’s also recently remarried an amazing woman, Peta, and is candid about the challenges of blended families and showing grace when it’s the last thing you want to do.  2022-10-2039 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsReal Truth About Unmet Expectations with Cynthia YanofIn this episode, Jonathan is interviewed by Cynthia Yanof on her show Pardon The Mess. Jonathan and Cynthia discuss dealing with grief, loss and unmet expectations while Jonathan also gives a life update on new marriage, blended family while also sharing encouragement on fully embracing your feelings and processing life as it comes.2022-10-1735 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsLearning To Fight Your Battles & Teaching Your Kids To Do The SameIn this episode, Jonathan interviews dad of 5, pastor, popular speaker, sports chaplain for the Dallas Cowboys and Mavericks, Jonathan Evans. The Jonathan’s catch up on friendship and family while having a conversation around “Fighting Your Battles” and helping your kids to do the same.2022-10-1032 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsTaking the Long View with Lauren ChandlerIn this episode, Jonathan interviews wife, mom, writer, worship leader, speaker and dreamer, Lauren Chandler. Jonathan and Lauren talk about their intersections in life as well as their similar journeys of leading kids through difficult seasons, encouraging you to “take the long view” as you parent and lead your family.2022-10-0332 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Power of PrayerIn this episode, Jonathan interviews best-selling author, Stormie Omartian, best known for her book Power of a Praying Wife. Stormie has sold more than 38 Million copies in her Power of a Praying series and vulnerably shares her story of coming to know Jesus as an adult and discovering the power of prayer as a wife, mom, and now a grandmother.2022-09-2640 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsCatching Up with CourtneyIn this episode, Jonathan has a conversation with his good friend, author, mom, wife and founder of Treasured Girlz, Courtney DeFeo.  The cover a lot but mostly revolve around what it looks like to care for yourself as a parent and how to trust God as your kiddos age.2022-09-1936 minFantasyPros - Fantasy Football PodcastFantasyPros - Fantasy Football PodcastWeek 2 Matchups: Every Player, Every Game! (Ep. 948)Ryan, Big Pod Energy, DBro, and The Oracle break down all the key matchups in every single game! Who should fantasy managers keep their eyes on? Which players should we fade? Who could surprise? The Pros will tell you! Sponsors: AirMedCare - If a medical emergency arises, AirMedCare Network provides members with world class emergency air transport services to the nearest hospital with NO out of pocket expenses. Visit airmedcarenetwork.com/fantasypros and use offer code FANTASYPROS to get up to a $50 Visa or Amazon gift card with a new membership. ThriveFantasy - Come Prop...2022-09-1600 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsFinding Rest with Curtis ZacheryIn this episode, Jonathan interviews Teaching Pastor at Church of the City in Franklin, TN and Founder of the non-profit, Find Rest, Curtis Zachery. Curtis shares his story and journey to finding rest and how to find it in your own parenting journey.2022-09-1236 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsLetting Go of Fear and ControlIn this episode, Jonathan is back to share thoughts on life and his current reality, including a pursuit of letting go of fear and control in exchange for trust. He pulls up to the mic to process what he is learning now and works it out even as he shares.2022-09-0524 minFantasy CoLabFantasy CoLabBienvenidos a Fantasy CoLabNuestras mejores estrategias para el fin de semana de drafts. (0:00-8:59) | Dameon Pierce y George Pickens ¿"hype" justificado o no draftearlos tan alto? (9:00-20:16) | La pregunta de la temporada: ¿Jonathan Taylor o Christian McCaffrey como 1ra selección global? (20:30-27:00) | ¿Davante Adams o Tyreek Hill? ¿A quién le irá mejor? (27:05-34:25) y ¿quién ocupará mejor ese lugar: Juju o Allen Lazard? (34:30-42:30) | Mejor temporada: ¿Kyle Pitts o Dalton Schultz? (42:30-49:01)2022-09-0249 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsRaising Courageous Girls with Terra MattsonJonathan interviews counselor, therapist and coach Terra Mattson on raising courageous and confident daughters. Terra, a mother of two girls and Jonathan, a father of four, discuss practical ways to grow your relationship with your daughter and her confidence in herself.   A Christian Parenting Guide: Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters   As a mom today, it’s harder than ever to instill the godly confidence our daughters so desperately need.   And without that confidence, our daughters are left to navigate, on their own, the pressures and values of the w...2022-08-2933 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsIron Man with Jay HewittHusband, father and pastor Jay Hewitt had a wonderful and normal life…until he didn’t. One day he was a teaching pastor with a bright future. The next he found himself diagnosed with a brain tumor and a terminal diagnosis. But he didn’t let his diagnosis or circumstances define him. And as a dad and as a man, he decided to join God in what God was doing. Join Jonathan and Jay to hear how Jay walks resiliently each and every day and is teaching his daughter to do the same.2022-08-2238 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsBeautifully Broken with Randy HartleyJonathan interviews dad, businessman, and author Randy Hartley about his journey and story of desperation as a dad  that ultimately led him to complete dependence on the Lord. They have a candid conversation about what it means to both lead well and trust God in difficult circumstances along the parenting journey.2022-08-1542 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsChildlike FaithIn this episode, Jonathan introduces season 4 and starts off with an encouragement to pursue childlike faith. Jonathan explores Matthew 18:3 and the words of Jesus through the lens of what he has experienced and seen with his own children.2022-08-0830 minFantasyPros - Fitz on FantasyFantasyPros - Fitz on FantasyGo West, Young Man (guest: Dwain McFarland)Joining host Pat Fitzmaurice (@Fitz_FF) this week is Dwain McFarland of PFF (Dwain McFarland). Dwain and Pat discuss what a six-game suspension means for Deshaun Watson’s fantasy value and under what circumstances they would consider drafting him. Is it worth having a geographical bias in your drafts this year? Dwain urges you to splurge on the potent offenses in the AFC West and NFC West. Pat has been hesitant to buy in on James Cook, but Dwain sways him with a compelling pro-Cook argument. Dwain and Pat express their mutual affection for Kadarius Toney, and Dwain lays ou...2022-08-011h 01The Family Business with The AlessisThe Family Business with The AlessisA Father's Journey: How to Lead Your Family with Love (Even When Life Hurts) w/ Jonathan Pitts | S3 E23What does it take to be a dad who leads his family well -  even when life doesn't go according to plan? For author, speaker, and pastor Jonathan Pitts, it means relying on God to provide the path forward for his family as he learns from the highs and lows of fatherhood. In this episode, Jonathan joins Steve Alessi at The Family Business table to share his powerful story of love, loss and renewal. Despite losing his wife Wynter suddenly in 2018, he has continued to guide his four daughters to love God and serve others wit...2022-06-1533 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsSimply Be with Ellen CooperIn this episode Jonathan interviews mom, seminary graduate and entrepreneur Ellen Cooper. Ellen shares her journey from nominal Christianity to being a sold out follower of Jesus who has given her life to full-time mothering and full-time ministry and an unlikely path to a new kind of success.2022-06-0640 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsStarting the Conversation about SuicideHow do we talk about suicide as parents? How do we think about the growing prevalence of tween and teen suicide in our communities? Well, let’s start with a conversation.   Lilybeth Garcia says “Learn to talk to them about nothing and they’ll talk to you about something.” Jonathan interviews Lilibeth Vilella Garcia of Tiaras Girls. Lilibeth shares her experience of having lost identity and how finding Jesus changed everything. She gives very practical tips and advice on how to help prevent suicide in our teens and tweens in our families and communities.2022-05-3031 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsHow’s Your MarriageHow’s your marriage? Marriage, like no other relationship, exposes your heart and demands your growth.  Whether it be control, passive aggressive tendencies or people pleasing, we all have growth edges to work through as humans and especially in our marriage relationships. Listen in as Jonathan sits down for a genuine and real conversation with Bryon and Carla Weathersbee of Legacy Family Ministries, a couple who have dedicated their lives to helping married couples and those exploring marriage.2022-05-2334 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastRebuilding After Trauma: On-Air Counseling with Jonathan PittsOver the next few weeks I’ll be having raw, open, and honest conversations with some of the top Christian leaders and teachers, asking them: Are YOU really ok?  This series of on-air counseling sessions with some of the most influential teachers and leaders in the Church, is leading up to the one-year anniversary of my book, Are You Really OK?, challenging each and every one of us to get real about how we’re really doing mentally and emotionally. It takes courageous people to openly and publicly talk about their journey with mental and emotional health, but t...2022-05-0350 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastRebuilding After Trauma: On-Air Counseling with Jonathan PittsOver the next few weeks I’ll be having raw, open, and honest conversations with some of the top Christian leaders ...2022-05-0348 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Coming Tsunami with Dr. Jim DenisonJonathan sits down with Dr. Jim Denison for a conversation on what Dr. Denison calls the Coming Tsunami - the rise of post truth culture, the rise of the sexual revolution, the rise of critical theory and the rise of secular religion.   As Dr. Denison describes the earthquakes beneath the surface of our day, he suggests how we as cultural missionaries in our homes and in our communities can respond with truth and love. He helps us learn to spot the lies in our world and stay focused on being beggars helping other beggars find b...2022-05-0248 minThe Jesus Storybook Bible PodcastThe Jesus Storybook Bible PodcastAfter Loss, Finding Hidden Gifts of a New Season: Jonathan PittsPastor Jonathan Pitts suffered a tremendous tragedy when his wife and mother to his four girls, Wynter Evans Pitts, died unexpectedly. Faced with the task of raising their four daughters alone and shouldering Wynter’s ministry, Jonathan turned to God as he navigated a new season he never asked for. In the months ahead, Jonathan found himself straddling two worlds: his life “before” Wynter, and the new one God was guiding him through—and as frightening and difficult as it was, God was leading Jonathan to streams in the desert, with life-giving gifts along the way.   Quotes “In...2022-04-2810 minThe Bible2School Podcast with MeredithThe Bible2School Podcast with MeredithWhy Intentionality Matters in the Life of a Child with Jonathon Pitts (Episode 41)Why Intentionality Matters in the Life of a Child Have you ever wondered if the family dinners, notes in the lunchboxes, and all the other little ways you intentionally show love and disciple a child is making a difference?  You'll want to tune in to hear our guest, Jonathan Pitts, as he discusses how hope, intentionality, consistency and even friendship has a lasting impact in the life of a child.  Ready to be inspired? Let's go.... JONATHAN PITTS is an author, speaker, ministry executive and pastor at Church of the City in Franklin, TN...2022-04-2629 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsSay All The Unspoken ThingsJonathan interviews dad and author John Sowers. Jonathan and Jon talk life, fatherhood, grief and leading as dads through unexpected change. John shares vulnerable thoughts and ideas from his new book Say All the Unspoken Things, in which he opens up in letter format, with urgency, sharing all the things he wants his daughters to know that are deep in his heart. John shares why writing and documenting our love and legacy can be so important for our children and our future generations.2022-04-2532 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsDefend Young MindsPornography is toxic and not many parents are talking about it. Jonathan interviews mom, grandmother, entrepreneur and problem-solver, Kristen Jenson, Founder and CEO of Defend Young Minds on that very topic. Jonathan and Kristen have a fascinating conversation about how to teach your kids to reject pornography even as you teach yourself. Listen today and learn how to engage your mind and help your family create a simple strategy for digital self defense. This interview took place originally at the Parenting with Purpose Event hosted by ChristianParenting.org. Books: https://defendyoungminds.com/books Facebook: https...2022-04-1831 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsLove God GreatlyJoin Jonathan as he interviews Angela Perritt, founder and President of Love God Greatly, a women’s ministry dedicated to helping women find deep intimacy with God through scripture and community. Jonathan and Angela discuss intentional ways to engage your own heart and the heart of your children as Angela shares her journey with the Lord and into international ministry with little to “no strategy!” And Angela shares about the release of their new study, The Young Women Love God Greatly Bible.2022-04-1131 minLet\'s Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and DiscipleshipLet's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and DiscipleshipEp. 271: Learning and Growing Together in a Newly Blended Family with Jonathan Pitts Pastor and author Jonathan Pitts joins me once again, this time to talk about the growth and adjustments from his newly blended family. We discuss setting-but also adapting-expectations, the mix of grief and joy in a blended family, and giving one another grace with feelings and emotions.   Jonathan Pitts is an author, speaker and the executive pastor at Church of the City in Franklin, Tennessee. He previously served as the executive director at the Urban Alternative, the national ministry of Dr. Tony Evans. Jonathan has co-authored two books alongside his late wife, Wynter Pitts. He i...2022-04-0435 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsParenting In All SeasonsIn episode 7, Jonathan sits down for an interview with dynamic mother and daughter, Esther Collins and Tammy Franklin. Esther is a singer, worship leader, great grandmother, wife to former guest Bill Collins. Tammy is a proud wife, grandmother and wife to Grammy Award winning gospel artist, producer and writer Kirk Franklin. Both women share wisdom from the heart and reflect on life and intentionality in all stages of life and mothering, including boundaries, instilling confidence, internal beauty and rest.2022-03-2842 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsBuilding And FightingIn episode 6, Jonathan processes some thoughts and recent learnings from his continued journey as a dad and a husband in the middle of blending a family. A journey that requires both building into relationships and fighting spiritual battles. He gives some very real and practical ways to help process emotions deep within, listen for more than just words and respond to fears appropriately. It’s a bit of a mashup as He shares from his heart in real time.2022-03-2139 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsConnecting With Your Kiddos At The HeartOn this episode, Jonathan interviews Linsey Driskill, mom of triplets and author of Beautiful Hearted Women of the Bible: A Creative Mother-Daughter Devotional.   Jonathan and Linsey have a full conversation on engaging and connecting with your kiddos on a heart level, looking for the ways God wants to use your parenting journey to set you on a path of purpose beyond your family and walking and talking with your kids through hard things.2022-03-1442 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsSupernatural LoveMary Beth would love to be able to discuss the 2022 Hope for the Journey conference they have coming up in April too... the 2022 Hope for the Journey Conference in Franklin, Tennessee will further support and aid current (and potential) parents and families impacted by adoption and/or foster care. Kicking off April 8, 2022 (with on-demand viewing available through May 31, 2022), this groundbreaking, day-long conference brings together teachers, practitioners, advocates, adoptive and foster care families, adult adoptees, and foster youth alumni to share knowledge combined with uplifting perspectives.2022-03-0738 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsBorrowing PrayersNever before has Jonathan felt more of a need to pray and to trust the Lord as a parent than in this current season. And never before has he been grateful for the opportunity to lean on the prayers of others who have been where he currently stands.    In this episode, Jonathan Pitts interviews a modern day liturgist, Kayla Craig. Kayla is the author of To Light Their Way: A Collection of Prayers and Liturgies for Parents. But more than that, Kayla is a mom.   With a family knit together through birth and adoption, Kayla has...2022-02-2832 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsChatterIn this episode Jonathan and his new bride Peta Pitts have a discussion about chatter - the noise and thoughts in life that keep you from trusting God and walking by faith into His call with confidence and assurance. Jonathan and Peta process some of their own fears and tendencies to be distracted and share their process for replacing chatter with worship.2022-02-2152 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsProcessing a New LifeIn this first episode Jonathan admits that he learns the most about himself when he processes out loud. And this is what you’ll find him doing in this first episode. Processing his new life. Life in a blender. Since Season 2 Jonathan has remarried, leaving widowhood behind. He’s begun a new journey of oneness with his new wife Peta, while simultaneously leading through what he considers one of the more difficult leadership moments of his life, family blending. Listen in as he processes this change and what he has learned about change management and communicating well through your chan...2022-02-1733 minJesus Calling: Stories of FaithJesus Calling: Stories of Faith[BONUS] Coping With GriefThis special bonus episode of the Jesus Calling Podcast features multiple guests speaking to the topic of grief. We hope you find encouragement, comfort and healing as you listen to mothers, fathers, husbands, wives, sisters and children who have lost someone close to them, how they leaned on God as they coped with the loss and how, with His help, they were able to move forward.     Links To Full EpisodesMattie Jackson Selecman Rosie Rivera Casey, C.J, & Tucker Beathard Beth Nimmo Bo Stern Jonathan Pitts...2021-09-2826 minMr. Fantasy FootballMr. Fantasy Football🚨DECEPCIONES + LESIONES FANTASY FOOTBALL: SEMANA 3 - FANTASY FOOTBALL EN ESPAÑOL- Ep.24¡El equipo de Mr. Fantasy te da la bienvenida a un nuevo episodio! Te traemos a los jugadores que fueron una decepción en la Semana 3 en Fantasy Football. También hablamos de lesiones importantes que han sucedido en esta semana — Podcast 27 de Septiembre del 2021.(00:00) - Intro(02:47) - Lesión Christian McCaffrey(05:58) - DECEPCIONES S3(06:05) - Decepción QB’s(06:10) - Teddy Bridgewater(08:45) - Decepción RB’s(08:52) - Mike Davis(10:58) - David Montgomery(13:25...2021-09-2758 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsRescued From the Fear of LonelinessIn this episode, Jonathan interviews his fiance, and they begin to tell their love story. Peta shares how God rescued her from her fear of loneliness, by bringing her through an unexpected season of solitude.  She shares how the Lord met her in her loneliest and most vulnerable season to show her what belonging means in the kingdom and how she can be an agent of helping others understand they belong too.   Peta Sergeant is an Australian actress who’s been working in theater, television and film for almost 20 years.  She is passionate about living out h...2021-08-161h 03Sports Krunch w/DKROMSports Krunch w/DKROM#271: SPORTS KRUNCH SPECIAL (2021 Fantasy Football advice with CBS Sports Senior Fantasy Writer Dave Richard)1. DRAFT STRATEGIES -The two most common ways to begin a fantasy football draft (at least the ones I’ve come across) are to either draft two running backs in the first two rounds, or to draft one running back and one wide receiver in the first two rounds. Which of the two approaches do you prefer and why? -When you’re drafting, how much stock do you put into early season schedules (Weeks 1-4) and [fantasy] playoff schedules? 2. Speaking of fantasy playoff schedules, with the NFL changing to the 17 game/18 week regular season form...2021-07-3044 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsRescued to DisplayIn this episode Jonathan recaps season 1 and 2 and describes the beautiful nature of God, displayed through stories of rescue.  He suggests that if the Gospel is a message, then your life is it’s letter.   He shares how God’s redemptive nature is put on display through each and every life He enters and opens up about his new love and continued story of redemption and engagement to actress and creative, Peta Sergeant.2021-07-1929 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsRescued from Self-Destruction with Benjamin PittsIn this episode, Jonathan sits down for a conversation with his identical twin brother, Benjamin Pitts, who recently relocated his family of five from New Jersey to Colorado.The twin brothers talk candidly about the beauty of their upbringing, the trap of self-righteousness and the rescue that is necessary for anyone to find the grace of Jesus experientially, regardless of how closely they were raised to know Him cognitively. Ben Pitts is an entrepreneurial leader and has spent the last decade building technology and organizations that help people make better personal financial decisions.  As an entrepreneur, he c...2021-07-0539 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsRescued by His Presence with Viola CarterIn this episode, Jonathan interviews Viola Carter, his mother-in-law and the mother of his late wife, Wynter Pitts.  Viola Carter started life in the rough inner city streets of Baltimore, MD. Married young she experienced, first hand, the pain of physical abuse, betrayal and abandonment. She met Jesus in her early adulthood and his presence changed everything for her..  Her sweet life in Christ is clearly heard as she shares the story of her rescue by the presence of God, even as her life has continued to be littered with loss.    Viola is married to her...2021-06-2839 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsRescued from guilt with Sherman SmithIn this episode, Jonathan sits down with Sherman Smith, a man rescued from the guilt of a decision in his past that wouldn’t catch up with him for more than 40 years.  This decision of his youth would change his life forever, his family forever, and his understanding of God’s kindness forever.    Sherman is a former NFL running back who played 8 seasons for the Seattle Seahawks and San Diego Chargers. After finishing his NFL career he would go on to teach high school, coach football and begin mentoring boys. He would go on to coach a...2021-06-2144 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsRescued from Self-Sabotage with Rosie RiveraIn this episode, Jonathan interviews Rosie Rivera. Rosie transparently opens up about her real life struggles starting with abuse from her past and how God rescued her from self sabotage. A businesswoman, television personality, and social media influencer, Rivera is one of the most influential and inspirational Latinas in the world. She co-hosts The Power of Us, a marriage podcast, with her husband, Abel Flores; is the mother of three children; has authored five books; has appeared on reality shows such as I Love Jenni, The Riveras, Mira Quien Baila, and Rica, Famosa, Latina (currently on Netflix); is involved...2021-06-1440 minTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastTalk To Me: The Debra Fileta PodcastAre You Really OK? My On-Air Session with Jonathan PittsOver the past few weeks, I’ve been having raw, open, and honest conversations with some of the top Christian leaders and teachers, asking them: are YOU really ok?  This series comes in honor of my NEW book, Are You Really OK? challenging each and every one of us to get real about how we’re really doing. It takes courageous people to openly and publicly talk about their journey with mental and emotional health, but these are the exact conversations that begin taking down the stigma, paving the way for us to truly get real about how w...2021-06-0846 minLove + Relationships PodcastLove + Relationships PodcastAre You Really OK? My On-Air Session with Jonathan PittsOver the past few weeks, I’ve been having raw, open, and honest conversations with some of the top Christian leaders ...2021-06-0844 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsRescued from the fear of man with Todd TilghmanIn this episode, Jonathan interviews NBC’s The Voice winner and former pastor, Todd Tilghman. From adopting two children from South Korea to fighting for their newborn son's life to pastoring a small congregation through adversity to joining Team Blake in 2020, Todd has walked many difficult roads in life. Through it all, he has found that God has been his rescuer. Listen in as Todd talks deeply about his struggles with pleasing people and a fear of man that has caused him much anxiety. As God has lifted him up, he has courageously walked into a new calling and ca...2021-06-0736 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsPart 2: Rescued for purpose and Hope Found with Jim RavellaIn this episode, Jonathan continues his interview with Jim Ravella. Jim shares how him being rescued led to him being one God could use to rescue others. In his loss, God gave him more purpose. He shares how the cross is our greatest gift but that gift comes with a call from God that can demand a lot.     He shares how his greatest trial in life and the loss of his wife Andrea Fuller Ravella in 2007 would provide a gift that would keep giving to him despite the pain. Jim married Ginger in 2008 and they hav...2021-05-3137 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsRescued from Idolatry and Hope Found with Jim RavellaIn this episode Jonathan interviews Jim Ravella, Ginger’s Ravella’s husband and co-author of the book, Hope Found.  Jim answers the question, “How has God rescued you?” with a very surprising answer that is a great reminder that loss can lead to much gain. He shares how his greatest trial in life and the loss of his wife Andrea Fuller Ravella in 2007 would provide a gift that would keep giving to him despite the pain. Jim married Ginger in 2008 and they have seven children, Nicholas (35), Anthony (28), Boston (23), Greyson (21), Isabella (18), Aspen (15) and Annalise (15).     Jim currently serves as a...2021-05-2733 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsPart 2: Rescued - Hope Found with Ginger RavellaIn this episode Jonathan continues his conversation with Ginger Gilbert Ravella, a military wife and widow, mother of five, stepmother of two, writer and international speaker.  At 36 years old, she faced the sudden tragic loss of her college-sweetheart husband in Operation Iraqi Freedom and the horrors that quickly followed.    Ginger continues her story of redemption in marriage to her now husband Jim and in family with their 7 kids that were ages 2-22 combined when they united.  She shares how God used her pain in making her to be a warrior for Him. They discuss the beau...2021-05-1733 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsRescued - Hope Found with Ginger RavellaIn this episode, Jonathan interviews Ginger Gilbert Ravella,  a military wife and widow, mother of five, stepmother of two, writer and international speaker.  At 36 years old, she faced the sudden tragic loss of her college-sweetheart husband in Operation Iraqi Freedom and the horrors that quickly followed. Ginger shares her story, sudden loss, and the overwhelming nature of the life she found herself living.   Ginger answers the question, “How has God rescued you?” sharing the depth and darkness of her anxiety and depression and shares how it has built a heart of compassion in her for those g...2021-05-1035 minLet\'s Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and DiscipleshipLet's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and Discipleship215. The Death of a Spouse and Single Parenting with Jonathan PittsWhen Pastor and Author Jonathan Pitts’ wife of sixteen years died suddenly, he found himself thrust into a season of grief while also trying to navigate as a single parent. His wife Wynter had been his ministry partner, chief counselor, as well as an incredible mom for their four girls. In this conversation, Jonathan shares his journey of grief, provision, hope, and community. He encourages those who are grieving or parenting alone, and also gives great council for two parent families in how to minister to single parents.   Jonathan Pitts is an author, speaker and the...2021-02-2842 minPardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian KidsPardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian KidsBONUS: Praying joy over our kidsIf there’s anything we need these days, it’s some good news.  Can I get an amen?    Some days I find myself mindlessly searching online for some hint of good news in the midst of all the hard.   I love how Luke 2:10 very simply reminds us that the birth of Jesus is our good news.  “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.’” —Luke 2:10 NIV Vaccines and good health are blessings we will never again take...2020-12-0716 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan PittsBONUS: More Parenting Encouragement In this bonus episode I share my favorite quote from this season and am asking you to share yours! And hey, if you have been impacted by this show that’s produced by the Christian Parenting Podcast Network, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to CPgive.org today! 2020-11-3003 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan Pitts12 - Moving OnIn this season wrap up, Jonathan talks about what it means for him to move on from his tragedy of losing his wife Wynter. He shares how moving on doesn’t mean forgetting and the importance of remembrance. Join him as he verbalizes his process, some of it for the very first time.  If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe to it, share it with someone, and leave a review or rating. Follow Jonathan on instagram @pittsjr26. Thank you for listening. 2020-11-2307 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan Pitts11 - The Spirit of a FatherJonathan sits down with one of his spiritual fathers, Pastor and Author Scott Wilson, as they recall the moments where Jonathan needed a father the most. They remember Scott showing up for Jonathan and the girls as Wynter took her last breaths and leading them through her funeral and into today. They discuss what it means to have a spiritual father and what it means to be a spiritual father.  If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe to it, share it with someone, and leave a review or rating. Follow Jonathan on instagram @pittsjr26. Thank you for l...2020-11-1631 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan Pitts10 - Do you still believe? The gift of faith with Jeremy & Adrienne CampJonathan catches up with his friends, singer-songwriter Jeremy Camp and his equally talented wife and vocalist, Adrienne Camp. The couple came into his life in a special way through events surrounding Wynter’s death.  Like Jonathan, Jeremy experienced the loss of his wife and Jeremy and Adie join the podcast to share God’s goodness through their friendship and the faith developed through loss and grief. They discuss their new film I Still Believe and how God has worked in their family and marriage and even changed their ministry through this COVID season.2020-11-0933 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan Pitts09 - What Kind of Old Man or Woman?Jonathan sits down with one of his spiritual and vocational mentors, Bill Collins. Bill, a faithful husband, father to 7 children and more than 20 grandchildren is  a retired corporate executive who is still leveraging his life for the Kingdom in his 70s. He is precisely the man Jonathan aspires to be one day.  Jonathan and Bill have a conversation about what it looks like to be a wholehearted follower of Jesus and the characteristics of such a person as a parent, leader and ambassador for Christ.2020-11-0235 minRaising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertRaising Mentally Healthy Kids with Michelle NietertThe Power of Grace with Jonathan Pitts and Alena PittsThis week on Raising Brave Beauties, Lynn Cowell and I are joined by Jonathan Pitts and his 16-year-old daughter, Alena Pitts! Jonathan is a pastor and father of four girls in Franklin, TN! He runs For Girls Like You, a Christ-focused ministry and magazine founded by his wife, Wynter. They aim to introduce young girls to Christian values in a way that they are able to palate and digest, so they can walk passionately and boldly in who God has created them to be! We’re talking about: 💜 Trying to emulate Jesus and the g...2020-10-2728 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan Pitts08 - Soul Talk with Alena PittsJonathan interviews his oldest daughter, actress and vocalist, Alena Pitts.  In their conversation they define what it means to engage in “soul talk,” meaningful conversations between God and yourself and oftentimes yourself and others. Jonathan shares a story that marked his life that involved Alena after the passing of her mother, Wynter Pitts, and Alena shares her heart, pain and learnings since losing her best friend and mentor.2020-10-2632 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan Pitts07 - Worry, Anxiety and Parenting with Sissy GoffJonathan interviews his good friend and pediatric counselor, Sissy Goff.  Sissy is the Director of Child & Adolescent Counseling at DayStar Counseling Ministries and has walked with the Pitts family through their season of loss, grief, anxiety, co-dependency and more.  Sissy shares her experience in helping parents lead their kids through the challenges that life has to offer and offers practical tools for dealing with worry and anxiety.2020-10-1933 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan Pitts06 - Disruptive MomentsJonathan discusses the reality and beauty of disruptive moments, those unanticipated events in life that mark you. He interviews two of his sisters, Leigh-Anna Rubio and Carmen Pitts, both of whom stepped in to support him in the most disruptive moment of his life in the loss of his wife and the mother of his girls, Wynter Pitts.  They share their own disruptive moments from the perspective of motherhood, surrogate motherhood and loss and how God has changed them in those moments.2020-10-1233 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan Pitts05 - Perseverance with Gary and Miriam PittsJonathan interviews the most famous couple he knows who you’ve never met, his parents Garry and Miriam Pitts. As they talk about walking with Jonathan through his grief journey with perseverance they also share their story of persevering for more than 40 years in marriage. Garry and Miriam began an interracial marriage in the 1970’s and share their story of love, learning and leaning on God.2020-10-0537 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan Pitts04 - True Friendship with Anthony Evans Jr.Jonathan interviews his cousin by marriage, worship leader and recording artist Anthony Evans Jr. Meeting more than 20 years ago, Jonathan and Anthony share the story of their friendship through ups and downs and reflect on the gift that having and being a true friend can be. Join Jonathan and Anthony as they discuss the beauty of friendship in dealing with the loss of two incredible women in their lives.2020-09-2826 minThe Monica Swanson Podcast - boy mom, build strong families, Biblical worldview, women’s wellnessThe Monica Swanson Podcast - boy mom, build strong families, Biblical worldview, women’s wellnessEp. 73: Parenting Wisdom from 7 Inspiring InterviewsI'm so excited to share sneak peeks from 7 interviews which are part of the brand new Character Training Course which will be launching on Sept. 28th! 😁   I think you'll be encouraged and inspired by these 7 nuggets of parenting wisdom from: Jonathan Pitts, Ruth Chou Simons, Dennis Trittin, Kari Kampakis, Maile Higashi, Wendy Speake, and my son Jonah.  Find out more about the Character Training Course and leave your name and email address to be notified as soon as doors open over at:  www.monicaswanson.com/character-course.  Show notes with links at: www.monicaswanson.com/podcast   2020-09-2220 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan Pitts03 - The Choice is YoursJonathan interviews speaker, author, and homeschool mom, Chrystal Evans Hurst. For fourteen years Jonathan and Chrystal did life together in very close proximity, raising their kids and working in ministry. In their conversation Chrystal shares her love for her “sister cousin,” Wynter, her learnings from Wynter’s life of faithfulness, and her observance of Wynter’s simple “yes” to God, which lead to profound results - even beyond Wynter’s life on earth.2020-09-2131 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan Pitts02 - Paying AttentionJonathan dives deeper into the story of losing his wife Wynter. In those difficult days, God gave him specific situations to pay attention to, and he shares how paying attention to those situations became not only a gift in the moment, but stories of hope for the future. Learn how practicing attentiveness can help you see God in all things and see all things in God. Be encouraged to begin looking for the gifts that God has placed right in front of you, helping you shift your perspective on your pain and your lost expectations.2020-09-1424 minThe Journey with Jonathan PittsThe Journey with Jonathan Pitts01 - Own your storyJonathan shares his story of the sudden and unexpected loss of his wife, Wynter. From saying goodbye to having to convey the news to his four daughters, Jonathan candidly shares some of the most painful details of that day and his journey. But, instead of focusing on all that has gone wrong, he shares his perspective of finding beauty in the chaos. Using Philippians 4:8 he describes how you can also find joy in the midst of your pain. He teaches a key lesson on the discipline of celebration and how that can help you and those you...2020-09-0724 min