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

by Cynthia Yanof

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Episode 163: Are We Raising Godly Kids or Just Successful Ones?

October 21, 2026 · 35 min

If you've ever convinced yourself your kindergartner's reading struggles mean he'll never get into college, hold a job, or leave your house, welcome. I've been there. 😂 After 23 years of parenting, I've learned that some of the things we…
Episode 162: The Love Language That Matters Most with Dr. Gary Chapman

October 14, 2026 · 39 min

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…
Episode 161: Max Lucado on Unbreakable Courage and Staying Steadfast in Hard Times

October 7, 2026 · 38 min

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…
Episode 160: Where Is God in This? Tammy Trent on Trusting Him Through the Hardest Seasons

September 30, 2026 · 45 min

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…
Episode 159: When You’ve Prayed and Prayed . . . and Nothing

September 23, 2026 · 32 min

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…

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Episode 158: How God Wired You: The 8 Great Smarts with Dr. Kathy Koch, PhD

September 16, 2026 · 47 min

I recorded this interview right before meeting some friends for lunch, and I could not stop talking about it. By the time lunch was over, they had all bought the book. That’s how much this conversation got me. And so . . . I’m thrilled to…
Episode 157: Catching Up with Candace Cameron Bure: Christmas Movies, Finding Hope & Grandmotherhood

September 9, 2026 · 45 min

WE’RE BACK! After taking August off, MESSmerized is officially back for a brand-new fall season. I’ve got lots to catch you up on in the intro, and first I just want to say thank you for giving me a little space to step away and recharge…
Episode 156: Adult Kids: Send Help (with Dr. Kathy Koch)

July 27, 2026 · 46 min

Remember the time I accidentally killed off a guest? Me neither. 😬 Okay...so I confidently announced on another podcast that sweet Dr. Kathy Koch had been dead for years. Turns out she's very much alive, incredibly gracious, and has a…
Episode 155: How to Build Lasting Friendships with Becky Harling

July 17, 2026 · 33 min

Last night I had my Wednesday lunch girls over to celebrate a few birthdays, and as I looked around the table, I found myself feeling incredibly grateful. We've done life together through babies, college kids, aging parents, health scares…
Episode 154: FIFA, Facelifts, and Freshmen Home for the Summer with Melissa Radke

July 8, 2026 · 52 min

This week, Cynthia and Melissa catch up on everything from ambulance rides and college move-out day to porch geese, peptides, protein goals, and why neither of them can pretend to care about the World Cup anymore. Melissa shares the story…
Episode 153: Everything's Not on the Line (Including Father's Day Apparently) with Jonathan Pitts

July 1, 2026 · 44 min

Well... this was supposed to be our Father's Day episode. Then summer happened. Life got a little unhinged (in the best of ways), and Father's Day came and went before we could get it out. Which, as it turns out, is fitting for a…
Episode 152: Making Marriage Easier: Week 2 with Arlene Pellicane

June 17, 2026 · 36 min

Welcome to MESSmerized! 🎤🎉 A quick note before we begin . . . If you're one of the many new friends who recently joined us via email, I'm so glad you're here. Every week we talk about faith, family, relationships, and all the messy…

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About the show

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 with you. Don’t miss a week as we dive headfirst into faith, family, and everyday ways to be MESSmerized by Jesus. Copyright @2023 MESSmerizing Media