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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
Anxiety
Bible
Body Image
Holy Spirit
Christian Parenting
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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After 25 years of marriage, I've learned one critical thing: my husband loves a good gift, and I'd prefer someone just unload the dishwasher. And that's just one of the many things we're talking about with this week's legendary guest, Dr. Gary Chapma... more

I’ve had the privilege of interviewing Pastor Max Lucado many times over the years, and somehow it never gets old. He’s someone so many of us have admired for years and years, which means I decided it was time to ask him a few questions I’ve been sav... more

Last week on MESSmerized, I talked about what happens when you’ve prayed and prayed . . . and nothing seems to change. You know God is good. You know He hears you. But sometimes it still feels like He’s nowhere to be found.

That’s why this week’s co... more

Tell me I’m not alone. Have you ever prayed for something so long that you’ve started wondering, “Are You there, God? It’s me, Cynthia.”

Today we’re talking about Habakkuk and what prayer looks like when God feels silent, His answer makes no sense, ... more

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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
Author and speaker on family dynamics, Celebrate Kids
Celebrate Kids
Episode: Episode 156: Adult Kids: Send Help (with Dr. Kathy Koch)
Becky Harling
Author of Friend-Wise, speaker on friendship and faith
Author, Speaker
Episode: Episode 155: How to Build Lasting Friendships with Becky Harling
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
Arlene Pellicane
Author of Making Marriage Easier, speaker on marriage and family
Episode: Episode 152: Making Marriage Easier: Week 2 with Arlene Pellicane
Somer Colbert
Speaker and author focusing on foster/adoptive parenting
Episode: Episode 150: When Motherhood Looks Different: Encouragement for Moms of Neurodivergent Kids with Somer Colbert
Stephanie Martin
Friend and guest invited to discuss motherhood and Bible study
Noted friend of the host, frequent contributor on the show
Episode: Episode 149: A Conversation With One of My Besties: Real Friendship, Real Life, Real Bible Study (with Stephanie Martin)
Courtney DeFeo
Host of Pardon the Mess; parenting and faith advocate
Pardon the Mess (former host)
Episode: Episode 148: The Tone of Your Home, Championing Women, and What’s Next with Courtney DeFeo
Sharon Mankin
Grandmother, mom, and leadership coach invited to share wisdom on motherhood, family dynamics, and transitions
Self-described coach; speaker
Episode: Episode 147: My Mother’s Day Gift to You 💐💐—You Need to Hear This (with Sharon Mankin)

Host

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 States5 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
    Germany5 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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    Hle—
    United States8 months ago
  • Book

    So great hearing about your new book today

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    United States9 months ago

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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.
Episode 161: Max Lucado on Unbreakable Courage and Staying Steadfast in Hard Times
Q: What habit has had the biggest impact on your faith?
Morning prayer and a consistent daily rhythm of Bible reading and surrendered conversation with God, cultivated through intentional routines and an ongoing practice of prayer.
Episode 161: Max Lucado on Unbreakable Courage and Staying Steadfast in Hard Times
Q: What's something every 70 year old needs to remember?
Our bodies wear out, but that reality can deepen a longing for heaven rather than despair, reframing aging as a reminder of eternity and resilience in faith.

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What is MESSmerized about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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. Tammy Trent
2. Dr. Kathy Koch
3. Becky Harling
4. Jonathan Pitts
5. Arlene Pellicane
6. Somer Colbert
7. Stephanie Martin
8. Courtney DeFeo

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