Real Truth About Unmet Expectations with Cynthia Yanof

Real Truth About Unmet Expectations with Cynthia Yanof

Author: Jonathan Pitts and Christian Parenting October 17, 2022 Duration: 35:41

In 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.


Walking through life’s peaks and valleys requires a kind of honesty that’s often hard to find. The Journey with Jonathan Pitts offers just that-a space where the complexities of faith, parenting, and personal loss are met with genuine conversation. Co-hosted by Jonathan Pitts and Christian Parenting, this podcast delves into the raw, real stories that shape a family’s spiritual life, moving beyond simple answers to explore how we actually live out our beliefs day to day. You’ll hear Jonathan’s own experiences with love and grief, shared with a vulnerability that feels both rare and refreshing. These conversations are grounded in a Christian perspective, making them particularly meaningful for parents navigating the challenges of raising kids with intentional faith. Each episode feels like a thoughtful dialogue, aiming to provide companionship and practical insight for your own path. Whether you’re in a season of celebration or one of deep questioning, tuning into this podcast means finding a voice that understands the weight of both. It’s about making sense of the everyday journey, with all its setbacks and grace, together.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 55

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BONUS: More Parenting Encouragement [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:39
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 consid…
12 - Moving On [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:29
In 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…
11 - The Spirit of a Father [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:13
Jonathan 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 Wynte…
09 - What Kind of Old Man or Woman? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:01
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 hi…
08 - Soul Talk with Alena Pitts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:15
Jonathan 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 yours…
07 - Worry, Anxiety and Parenting with Sissy Goff [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:17
Jonathan 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 o…
06 - Disruptive Moments [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:36
Jonathan 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 h…
05 - Perseverance with Gary and Miriam Pitts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:59
Jonathan 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 sto…
04 - True Friendship with Anthony Evans Jr. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:22
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…