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MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purpose

Cynthia Yanof
Parenting
Faith
Friendship
Christianity
Marriage
Prayer
Christmas
Motherhood
Mental Health
Grief
Christian Parenting
Anxiety
Bible
Body Image
Holy Spirit
Foster Care
Rest
Christian Faith
College Life
Thanksgiving

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... more

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Recent Guests

Doug McKelvey
Author of the Every Moment Holy books
Every Moment Holy
Episode: Episode 164: When You’re Not Sure What to Pray With Doug McKelvey
Dr. Gary Chapman
Author and relationship counselor known for The Five Love Languages
5 Love Languages/Chapman Institute
Episode: Episode 162: The Love Language That Matters Most with Dr. Gary Chapman
Max Lucado
Pastor, author of Unbreakable Courage
Thomas Nelson/Sovereign Grace Ministries (author affiliation as discussed)
Episode: Episode 161: Max Lucado on Unbreakable Courage and Staying Steadfast in Hard Times
Tammy Trent
Author and public speaker sharing her story of loss and faith
Author of Where Are You Now, God?
Episode: Episode 160: Where Is God in This? Tammy Trent on Trusting Him Through the Hardest Seasons
Dr. Kathy Koch
PhD, author and educator known for Eight Great Smarts
Celebrate Kids
Episode: Episode 158: How God Wired You: The 8 Great Smarts with Dr. Kathy Koch, PhD
Candace Cameron Bure
Actress and public figure, guest on the show
Great American Family / Candace Cameron Bure's projects
Episode: Episode 157: Catching Up with Candace Cameron Bure: Christmas Movies, Finding Hope & Grandmotherhood
Becky Harling
Author of Friend-Wise, speaker on friendship and faith
Author, Speaker
Episode: Episode 155: How to Build Lasting Friendships with Becky Harling
Melissa Radke
Author, podcaster, influencer
Author of Chicken-Fried Women; MelissaRadke.com
Episode: Episode 154: FIFA, Facelifts, and Freshmen Home for the Summer with Melissa Radke
Jonathan Pitts
Pastor in Tennessee; founder of girls ministry; author; remarried father of blended family
Church in City, Nashville; girls ministry; author
Episode: Episode 153: Everything's Not on the Line (Including Father's Day Apparently) with Jonathan Pitts

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Cynthia Yanof
Host of the show and interviewer, focused on faith-based encouragement for families and parenting.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 231 ratings
  • Thank you!

    Cynthia is an authentic, relatable, non-judgmental lady. She is in touch with reality, and she is talking about the things I am seeing and experiencing in real life. Thank you for the resources to move through all the stages! Thank you, Cynthia!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    surprisedx10
    United States6 months ago
  • Love messmerized

    She’s hilarious, heartfelt and who I turn on when I need a positive lift in my day that focuses me back on Jesus.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OliviaJLey
    Germany6 months ago
  • Kate and Molly

    So enjoyed. Great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hle—
    United States6 months ago
  • Book release

    Happy book release week. May the LORD provide in all the details.

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    United States9 months ago
  • Book

    So great hearing about your new book today

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Episode 164: When You’re Not Sure What to Pray With Doug McKelvey
Q: Is reading a prayer, is that cheating? Does it matter? Is it still effective?
McKelvey says written prayers can be joined sincerely from the heart, just as people sing worship songs written by others or pray the Lord's Prayer. Such prayers can articulate what someone feels but cannot express in the moment.
Episode 164: When You’re Not Sure What to Pray With Doug McKelvey
Q: What do you define a liturgy as?
McKelvey says liturgy can mean the order and content of worship, but also the shaping rhythms and practices that reorient people toward God. The prayers in Every Moment Holy are intended to become part of daily life and help people recognize God's presence in ordinary circumstances.
Episode 160: Where Is God in This? Tammy Trent on Trusting Him Through the Hardest Seasons
Q: What are practical ways people can find God in their own stories when they feel unseen or abandoned by Him?
Tammy outlines returning to the truth of Scripture as a bedrock, seeking Him through prayer, journaling, vulnerable conversations, and looking for small, real moments where God shows up, which can become anchors amid hardship.
Episode 160: Where Is God in This? Tammy Trent on Trusting Him Through the Hardest Seasons
Q: In your book, you talk about not remarrying and redefining what abundance looks like after loss. How has that shaped your life and message?
Tammy shares that she has chosen not to settle and has found fullness in trusting God as provider and source, recognizing that joy and purpose can exist without a conventional marriage, and that God can still use someone's life as a beacon of hope.
Episode 160: Where Is God in This? Tammy Trent on Trusting Him Through the Hardest Seasons
Q: Tammy Trent, welcome to MESSmerized. How did your faith carry you through the years after Trent's death, and what does your current perspective look like 25 years later?
Tammy explains that trust in God has become foundational—not because pain disappeared, but because she learned to lean on God's truth, presence, and promises, and to see God as faithful even when feelings falter. She highlights that healing is a process, remaining open to God's timing, and using her writing and speaking to help others find God in tough seasons.

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A faith-forward show that blends humor with practical guidance for marriage, parenting, and family life. Across episodes, listeners hear conversations about real-life struggles, spiritual growth, and how to build meaningful relationships while navigating everyday messes. Guests range from parenting experts and faith leaders to moms, educators, and authors, all sharing actionable tips rooted in Christian values. The tone is warm, relatable, and coach-like, often featuring scripts, routines, and mindset shifts designed to help families thrive without losing their sense of humor. Notable strengths include a clear faith lens, candid storytelling, and a willingness to tackle timely topics (discipline, boundaries, transitions) with practical take... more

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Recent guests on MESSmerized include:

1. Doug McKelvey
2. Dr. Gary Chapman
3. Max Lucado
4. Tammy Trent
5. Dr. Kathy Koch
6. Candace Cameron Bure
7. Becky Harling
8. Melissa Radke

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