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MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Welcome to Cynthia Yanof’s newest podcast, MESSmerized. Each week you’ll hear funny, authentic, and vulnerable conversations around everyday life, parenting, and following Jesus. A variety of guests will challenge us to pursue a life filled with the things that really do matter. Cynthia Yanof is the host as well as an author, speaker, wife, and mother. She’s relatable, funny, and dead-set on never taking herself too seriously. Whatever mess you’re walking through, odds are she’s right there…
Episodes
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 105 RE-RELEASE: The Art of Redefining 'Good' with Megan Fate Marshman
RERELEASE! What does faithfulness to Jesus look like in this season of life? We're kicking it off with that question on today's show and then moving on to a…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 104 I paid to pee and other European revelations 🇮🇹🇨🇭
Just back from Switzerland and Italy (I apologize for the #HumbleBrag) and let me say this: the scenery is gorgeous, the bread is holy, and breakfast is a…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 103 Friendship, Hardship, and ADHD-ship with Heather MacFadyen
This week, I’m joined by my dear friend and Sidetracked co-host, Heather MacFadyen. We’re talking all things summer—from the ADHD interventions I swear she’s…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 102 Unexpected Miracles in Progress with Chip Waggoner
This week’s episode is a really special one — and kind of a full-circle moment for me — because Chip Waggoner and his son Benjamin were actually my very first…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 101 No Topic Off Limits: Marriage, Motherhood, and Melissa Radke
When Melissa Radke shows up, you know it’s going to be real, hilarious, and completely unforgettable. If you know Melissa, you already know you're in for…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 100 What does the Holy Spirit Sound Like Anyway? With Libin Abraham
We’re kicking off this week’s episode with part two of Sappy Cynthia—my newest segment, where I share a little more of the real-life stuff going on over here…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 99 Living in the Spirit with Libin Abraham
Well, we’re starting the show today with a segment I’m calling “sappy Cynthia.” Graduating two kids in the next 10 days has brought out all the feels, and last…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 98 “Let’s Not Do That” with David Thomas and Sissy Goff (A Parenting Essentials)
This week on MESSmerized, I have the dream team—David Thomas and Sissy Goff. We’re talking all things parenting, and if you’ve ever tried to have a deep…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 97 You’re Not Too Late: Trusting God’s Timing with Rebecca George
Rebecca George is joining me today to tackle the tricky art of waiting—something that feels way longer than it should in a world that’s constantly rushing…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 96 Ann Voskamp on Runaway Sheep and Resurrection Hope
This week on MESSmerized, I got to chat again with the one and only Ann Voskamp—and let me just say, if you’re needing a little soul refreshment heading into…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 95 Hosanna, Hustle, and Hanging Out with Ann Voskamp
“They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, ‘Hosanna!’ ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ‘Blessed is the king of Israel!’” —…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 94 Empty Nest Prep with Jim Burns
Jim Burns is back for round two on Messmerized! If you missed last week’s episode, stop what you’re doing (unless you’re driving or getting a colonoscopy) and…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 93 🎶🎶 "Let’s talk about sex, baby” 🎶🎶 with Jim Burns
Let’s be real—there’s a long list of things I’d rather do than have “the talk” with my kids. Root canal? Yes. DMV with a missing document? Absolutely. But…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 92 Anxiety, Preventative Health and Other Midlife Surprises with Mikala Albertson, MD (Week 2)
Dr. Mikala Albertson is back, and we’re diving into all the fun midlife surprises—stress, anxiety, preventative health, and why our bodies suddenly have a mind…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 91 The Midlife Mayhem of Night Sweats, Hormones, and Adult ADHD with Mikala Albertson, MD
In today’s episode, I chat with Dr. Mikala Albertson about menopause, hormone therapy, and all the things we need to know to feel better in midlife. We kick…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 90 Kari Kampakis on Dating, Social Media, and Sending Kids to College
Hey Friends! Today we kick-off week number two with Kari Kampakis, and if you missed last week, you’ll definitely want to go back and listen. Today, Kari and I…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 89 Navigating the World of Daughters with Kari Kampakis
I’m so excited to kick off a two-week series with Kari Kampakis on raising girls! We dive into everything from the drama of friendship struggles and those…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 88 Perfect is Boring with Jess Johnston and Amy Weatherly
Happy Valentine’s Week! 💗💗💗💗💗 First, I want to say thank you for the kind words and incredible response to last week’s episode, where I went rogue with a solo…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 87 Permission to Pivot: No Guest, No Filter
Hey Friends, It’s February, which means Valentine’s Day is upon us—but more importantly, it marks the one-year anniversary of my first book, Life is Messy, God…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 86 Melanie Shankle on Fighting Dragons 🐉🐉🐉
Happy Wednesday! Is it just me, or did January last six months? I cannot handle one more school holiday, winter illness, or ¼ inch of snow canceling school…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 85 Annie F. Downs on NYC, Body Image, and Living with Loss
I’m thrilled to have Amy Weatherly back co-hosting MESSmerized with me for this exciting episode, because we’re chatting with the incredible Annie F. Downs!…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 84 New Year, Same Me: Kendra Adachi Talks Time Management
Just in case you missed the announcement last week, Amy Weatherly is co-hosting MESSmerized with me this month, and gosh, she’s so much fun. Today, we’re…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 83 Lowering the Bar with “Un-Resolutions” in 2025 with Guest Co-Host Amy Weatherly
New year, new resolutions… right? Nope, not this year! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas filled with fun memories! At the beginning of today’s show, I’ll be…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 82 Shrubs, Sneaking, and Christmas Peace: A Holiday Chat with Lanier Ivester
First of all, we've had a bit of a "situation" over here, and I’ll share all the details in today’s intro. But here’s a little teaser: neighbors…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 81 Louie Giglio on Life, Favor, and the Power of God’s Grace
We’re just a couple of weeks out from Christmas 🎄🎄🎄 and it feels like there’s more to be done than hours in the day. Yet, I often find myself on Instagram…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 80 Dallas Jenkins on Hope, Hollywood, and The Herdmans
Brace yourselves! I cannot even begin to tell you how excited I am about today’s show with Dallas Jenkins. Dallas is the genius behind The Chosen and now The…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 79 The Macy’s Day Parade and “What If It’s Wonderful” with Nicole Zasowski
Happy Thanksgiving Eve! 🦃🦃🦃 Are you hosting? Are you roasting a turkey in the oven or deep frying it? Do you call it stuffing or dressing? Will you use china…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 78 Thankful for the Shepherd: Finding Peace in Psalm 23 with Ruth Chou Simons
Ruth Chou Simons is with us this week, and trust me, I got down to the real investigative questions like how she manages hotel rooms with six kids and what it…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 77 Being thankful for a “Million Little Miracles” with Mark Batterson
With Thanksgiving around the corner, many of us are thinking about what we’re thankful for, what we might be taking for granted, and what gratitude really…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 76 Surviving Midlife: Navigating Menopause and Anxiety with Dr. Mikala Albertson
Remember how I’ve been having lunch every Wednesday with a wonderful group of friends for the last 15+ years? Today’s show is inspired by those lunches—because…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 75 The Art of Redefining 'Good' with Megan Fate Marshman
Today’s my birthday… so there’s that! 🎉🎂 And it’s totally not too late to get me a gift—I’ll be accepting food-chain gift cards for Diet Dr. Pepper all week…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 74 How teens win with Jon Acuff
Today I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Jon Acuff! If you don’t know Jon, he’s like the fun friend who makes you laugh but also slips in the kind of…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 73 Does church still matter? With Natalie Runion
We’ve got a new show out today, and I’m so excited for you to hear this important conversation with Natalie Runion. We’re going deep into the messy but…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 72 Tour Life, Friendship, and Fighting Words with Ellie Holcomb
Today on MESSmerized I’m hanging out with the amazing Ellie Holcomb, who’s fresh off a tour with none other than Lauren Daigle. Ellie gives us the scoop on…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 71 How do Christians engage in politics with Libin Abraham
"If politics is robbing you of peace, you might have misplaced your trust." Mic drop please for the quote above from today’s show. Today the Pastor of…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 70 Is this the end times? With Pastor Max Lucado
It’s starting to get embarrassing how much I gush each time I interview Pastor Max Lucado. But my goodness, after today’s show I promise you’ll understand why…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 69 Sidetracked with Emily P. Freeman (part 1)
First of all, look at all the amazing guests coming our way this fall on MESSmerized! Seriously, the Lord has been so good to provide opportunities to talk…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 68 Do I need a digital fast? With Darren Whitehead
I know, I know. You’ve read the title of today’s show, and you’re thinking there ain’t a one of us who really wants to think about how much time we are…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 67 Living faithfully where God has you right now with Pastor Matt Chandler
It was hard to figure out how to title today’s show because we cover so much ground. If you are not yet familiar with Pastor Matt Chandler, today is going to…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 66 What your kids wish you knew with Sissy Goff and David Thomas
With all the kids heading back to school, there’s always the anxiety that goes with unknowns and new beginnings. And that’s just for us as parents! Joking…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 65 Sidetracked with Jess Connolly: Cynthia Yanof and Heather MacFadyen
It’s August, and Heather and I are still on our summer quest to surprise each other with cool guests on Sidetracked. Today is no exception as Heather comes in…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 64 How do I best support neurodivergent children? With Somer Colbert
I dropped JB off for his first day of second grade yesterday. He’s still at the age where he’s super excited to go back to school. I’m currently at the age…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 63 How do I share my faith? With Billy Rodgers
Oh my goodness, I can’t wait for you to hear today's show with Billy Rodgers! And despite the weird wording of the title of this show, we're talking about…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 62 How do I parent my adult-ish kids? With Lisa Clark
I’ll never forget the time in high school when Kate and I had a disagreement, and she threw down these inflammatory words: “welllll I am 18 years old.” I…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 61 How do I laugh (when I want to cry)? with Molly Stillman
My family is on vacation this week, and in honor of family trips gone wrong, here’s a little summer travel excerpt from Life is Messy, God is Good: I…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 60 Sidetracked with Makayla Noble : Cynthia and Heather
This week we have a fun show as Heather and I continue surprising each other with guests on Sidetracked. I was in charge of our guest today and I’m so excited…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 59 How do I find joy? With Jenna Griffith
I’ve been trying to slow down and enjoy the “moments” this summer with my family. It slips by so quickly if we aren’t careful, and that seems especially true…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 58 How do I get through my child’s hard diagnosis? With Jessica Hurlbut
Happy 4th of July week! I’m hoping you have big plans with friends and family to celebrate our country’s Independence Day. I found a new homemade ice cream…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 57 How do I grieve well? with Abby Rike
“There’s no fast-tracking the grief process.” - Abby Rike My good friend Abby is with us today talking about grief and the many forms it takes. Grief is most…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 56 Special Edition of MESSmerized: Sidetracked with Beth McCord
I mentioned it last month, but as a little reminder, Heather MacFadyen of the Don’t Mom Alone podcast and I have a super fun show we do together called…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 55 How do I save money? With Crystal Paine
Summer . . . I love you, but you’re chaotic and expensive. Kids . . . I love you, but you’re chaotic and expensive. Vacation . . . I love you, but you’re…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 54 How do I love my body? with Rebecca Carrell and Liz Rodriguez
Today we’re talking about body image, learning to love our body, and calling out the false narratives we’ve bought into from culture and other places relating…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 53 How do I survive summer with my teens? Guest Ken Wilgus
I’m going to keep this short because, well, listen to the intro and you’ll understand. But somewhere between trying out a new spray tan and finding our…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 52 Special Edition of MESSmerized: Sidetracked with Toni Collier
Here’s a fun little podcast update for you. As most of you (hopefully) know, Heather MacFadyen of the Don’t Mom Alone podcast and I have a little sideshow we…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 51 How do I deepen my friendships? Guest Amy Weatherly
We’re answering “how to” questions these days on MESSmerized, and today we’re tackling the awesome yet complex topic of friendships. I think of all the things…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 50 How do I improve my marriage? Guests Dave & Ann Wilson
It’s week two of our new series asking “how do I _____” questions. Each week we’re bringing in amazing guests with practical advice for all areas of life. If…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 49 How do I cheer on other women? Guest Courtney DeFeo
It’s May and if you’re anything like me, you’re already tired just thinking about all of the end-of-year conferences, award ceremonies, track meets, class…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 48 Willie Robertson talks Duck Dynasty and sharing our faith
Have I told you this week how much my family loved Duck Dynasty? It was/is such a genius way to get people laughing while still instilling biblical truth and…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 47 Empty Nest Prep and Parenting Adult Children with Jim Burns
Seeing as though I have a first-grader and all, empty nesting seems a lifetime away. But for so many of us it’s one of those things that sneaks up in an…
- MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose
Episode 46 Parenting the various ages and stages of kids with Monica Swanson
I hope you enjoyed the solar eclipse yesterday and the reminders of God’s majesty and power over all things on heaven and earth. Not to mention, if the stats…