https://themessymary.org I'd love to say that I was exactly like Mary sitting at Jesus' feet all the time, but my walk with Jesus has been a messy one. Join me, aka The Messy Mary, as Jesus helps me to be less messy and choose what is better. TheMessyMary 2026 en I'd love to say that I was exactly like Mary sitting at Jesus' feet all the time, but my walk with Jesus has been a messy one. Join me, aka The Messy Mary, as Jesus helps me to be less messy and choose what is better. TheMessyMary I'd love to say that I was exactly like Mary sitting at Jesus' feet all the time, but my walk with Jesus has been a messy one. Join me, aka The Messy Mary, as Jesus helps me to be less messy and choose what is better. TheMessyMary kirsten@themessymary.org false Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 kirsten@themessymary.org (TheMessyMary) https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=130 When we are in a relationship with Jesus, He is the One planting seeds in our gardens. Seeds of peace, love, joy, hope all planted in our heart gardens by Him. When we are in a relationship with the world, we and whoever or whatever else we let plant in our garden plants seeds. Seeds of doubt, fear, comparison, judgment, unforgiveness, and etc. Whatever seeds are planted is what blooms in our heart gardens. TheMessyMary When we are in a relationship with Jesus, He is the One planting seeds in our gardens. Seeds of peace, love, joy, hope all planted in our heart gardens by Him. When we are in a relationship with the world, we and whoever or whatever else we let... When we are in a relationship with Jesus, He is the One planting seeds in our gardens. Seeds of peace, love, joy, hope all planted in our heart gardens by Him. When we are in a relationship with the world, we and whoever or whatever else we let plant in our garden plants seeds. Seeds of doubt, fear, comparison, judgment, unforgiveness, and etc. Whatever seeds are planted is what blooms in our heart gardens. 4:10 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=130 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=129 This week, Scripture tells us that it is in His presence that that is "fullness of joy." Take a moment to think about that idea of fullness. When you hear that word what comes to mind? When I read it the words that came to my mind were complete and absolute. TheMessyMary This week, Scripture tells us that it is in His presence that that is "fullness of joy." Take a moment to think about that idea of fullness. When you hear that word what comes to mind? When I read it the words that came to my mind were complete... This week, Scripture tells us that it is in His presence that that is "fullness of joy." Take a moment to think about that idea of fullness. When you hear that word what comes to mind? When I read it the words that came to my mind were complete and absolute. 3:48 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=129 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=128 This led me to the question, Kirsten what have you trained your eyes to see? Jesus or the storms? Am I always so focused on what is going wrong in my life (the brown stuff in the room) that I don't even see the blessings (the red stuff in the room?) TheMessyMary This led me to the question, Kirsten what have you trained your eyes to see? Jesus or the storms? Am I always so focused on what is going wrong in my life (the brown stuff in the room) that I don't even see the blessings (the red stuff in the... This led me to the question, Kirsten what have you trained your eyes to see? Jesus or the storms? Am I always so focused on what is going wrong in my life (the brown stuff in the room) that I don't even see the blessings (the red stuff in the room?) 5:21 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=128 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=127 Basically it boils down to this. As Christians we draw our joy from Jesus, not our circumstances. That joy stems from our relationship with Jesus which enables us to hold on to joy in the midst of difficult times. TheMessyMary Basically it boils down to this. As Christians we draw our joy from Jesus, not our circumstances. That joy stems from our relationship with Jesus which enables us to hold on to joy in the midst of difficult times. Basically it boils down to this. As Christians we draw our joy from Jesus, not our circumstances. That joy stems from our relationship with Jesus which enables us to hold on to joy in the midst of difficult times. 5:18 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=127 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=126 There is no "bad" in Jesus! And He doesn't give us bad things. There are bad things here on earth because we live in a fallen world. Not because of anything Jesus did, but because of what Adam and Eve did in the Garden. TheMessyMary There is no "bad" in Jesus! And He doesn't give us bad things. There are bad things here on earth because we live in a fallen world. Not because of anything Jesus did, but because of what Adam and Eve did in the Garden. There is no "bad" in Jesus! And He doesn't give us bad things. There are bad things here on earth because we live in a fallen world. Not because of anything Jesus did, but because of what Adam and Eve did in the Garden. 5:58 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=126 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=125 I was like, "You don't put eye to peephole, when someone is silently standing outside and ominous music is playing. That's like jumping into the ocean when you hear the Jaws theme. come on, everyone knows that!" TheMessyMary I was like, "You don't put eye to peephole, when someone is silently standing outside and ominous music is playing. That's like jumping into the ocean when you hear the Jaws theme. come on, everyone knows that!" I was like, "You don't put eye to peephole, when someone is silently standing outside and ominous music is playing. That's like jumping into the ocean when you hear the Jaws theme. come on, everyone knows that!" 4:19 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=125 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=124 While we might feel like we are puny creatures, unprotected in this world with no shell to hide in when the enemy comes for us. That is a lie. We have the strongest armor in the entire universe, God's armor. TheMessyMary While we might feel like we are puny creatures, unprotected in this world with no shell to hide in when the enemy comes for us. That is a lie. We have the strongest armor in the entire universe, God's armor. While we might feel like we are puny creatures, unprotected in this world with no shell to hide in when the enemy comes for us. That is a lie. We have the strongest armor in the entire universe, God's armor. 4:21 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=124 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=123 Sometimes in our woundedness we believe we have become a different person in order to protect ourselves or to get some relief from the pain we feel. I became an addict to avoid the pain of being me. TheMessyMary Sometimes in our woundedness we believe we have become a different person in order to protect ourselves or to get some relief from the pain we feel. I became an addict to avoid the pain of being me. Sometimes in our woundedness we believe we have become a different person in order to protect ourselves or to get some relief from the pain we feel. I became an addict to avoid the pain of being me. 5:27 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=123 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=122 Today's message comes with a warning. I am about to share something that I don't think I've shared with anyone. I debated about sharing it here, but Jesus has totally redeemed that old part of my life. And I truly believe what the Word says in Revelation 12:11 They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony and this is a huge part of my testimony. TheMessyMary Today's message comes with a warning. I am about to share something that I don't think I've shared with anyone. I debated about sharing it here, but Jesus has totally redeemed that old part of my life. And I truly believe what the Word says in... Today's message comes with a warning. I am about to share something that I don't think I've shared with anyone. I debated about sharing it here, but Jesus has totally redeemed that old part of my life. And I truly believe what the Word says in Revelation 12:11 They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony and this is a huge part of my testimony. 5:24 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=122 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=121 Worry is a lot like those smudges on my glasses. It distorts how we see what's in front of us. It distracts us with its blurriness. It keeps us from seeing clearly what the Lord is doing in our lives. TheMessyMary Worry is a lot like those smudges on my glasses. It distorts how we see what's in front of us. It distracts us with its blurriness. It keeps us from seeing clearly what the Lord is doing in our lives. Worry is a lot like those smudges on my glasses. It distorts how we see what's in front of us. It distracts us with its blurriness. It keeps us from seeing clearly what the Lord is doing in our lives. 3:49 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=121 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=120 As an only child, I had always wanted a constant companion. A sister. A brother. Someone. I mean after all Pooh had Piglet, right? TheMessyMary As an only child, I had always wanted a constant companion. A sister. A brother. Someone. I mean after all Pooh had Piglet, right? As an only child, I had always wanted a constant companion. A sister. A brother. Someone. I mean after all Pooh had Piglet, right? 4:00 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=120 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=119 Jesus is showing us here in this Scripture that the body of Christ needs to function together under His authority in order to function as a whole. TheMessyMary Jesus is showing us here in this Scripture that the body of Christ needs to function together under His authority in order to function as a whole. Jesus is showing us here in this Scripture that the body of Christ needs to function together under His authority in order to function as a whole. 4:52 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=119 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=118 The background story of the hymn, It is Well With My Soul. TheMessyMary The background story of the hymn, It is Well With My Soul. The background story of the hymn, It is Well With My Soul. 5:26 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=118 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=117 What we view as impossible becomes possible with God. When we have faith and trust in Jesus we can toss mountains into the sea. Because it is His power moving the mountain not ours. TheMessyMary What we view as impossible becomes possible with God. When we have faith and trust in Jesus we can toss mountains into the sea. Because it is His power moving the mountain not ours. What we view as impossible becomes possible with God. When we have faith and trust in Jesus we can toss mountains into the sea. Because it is His power moving the mountain not ours. 4:24 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=117 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=116 God has a path for each of us. He lights it up for us to follow. But it is our choice whether we stay on His path or veer off to the left or right. I am a cautionary dumb blonde tale NOT to follow others down the wrong path. TheMessyMary God has a path for each of us. He lights it up for us to follow. But it is our choice whether we stay on His path or veer off to the left or right. I am a cautionary dumb blonde tale NOT to follow others down the wrong path. God has a path for each of us. He lights it up for us to follow. But it is our choice whether we stay on His path or veer off to the left or right. I am a cautionary dumb blonde tale NOT to follow others down the wrong path. 6:05 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=116 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=115 I started thinking about how noisy the background noise is in my life. Social media, the news, well meaning family and friends, neighbors, kids, pets, etc all pulling on our attention/energy and making noise. TheMessyMary I started thinking about how noisy the background noise is in my life. Social media, the news, well meaning family and friends, neighbors, kids, pets, etc all pulling on our attention/energy and making noise. I started thinking about how noisy the background noise is in my life. Social media, the news, well meaning family and friends, neighbors, kids, pets, etc all pulling on our attention/energy and making noise. 4:55 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=115 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=114 A couple weeks ago, I spoke about the Lord loving us simply because we exist. I mention David as the Biblical example of being a man after God's own heart even though he was an adulterer and murderer to show that even when we do horrible things we are loved and can be forgiven when we repent and confess our sins. I got a text after that episode that said, "But, you did not mention that God had their first child die. That was a consequence, right?" TheMessyMary A couple weeks ago, I spoke about the Lord loving us simply because we exist. I mention David as the Biblical example of being a man after God's own heart even though he was an adulterer and murderer to show that even when we do horrible things we... A couple weeks ago, I spoke about the Lord loving us simply because we exist. I mention David as the Biblical example of being a man after God's own heart even though he was an adulterer and murderer to show that even when we do horrible things we are loved and can be forgiven when we repent and confess our sins. I got a text after that episode that said, "But, you did not mention that God had their first child die. That was a consequence, right?" 7:57 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=114 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=113 How often do we try to do life on our own. Tearing at it until we get frustrated TheMessyMary How often do we try to do life on our own. Tearing at it until we get frustrated How often do we try to do life on our own. Tearing at it until we get frustrated 4:00 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=113 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=112 See there was a part of my heart that still believed that God would only love me when I was being the perfect daughter. And that as soon as I messed up He would hightail it out of my life as fast as possible. TheMessyMary See there was a part of my heart that still believed that God would only love me when I was being the perfect daughter. And that as soon as I messed up He would hightail it out of my life as fast as possible. See there was a part of my heart that still believed that God would only love me when I was being the perfect daughter. And that as soon as I messed up He would hightail it out of my life as fast as possible. 4:04 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=112 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=111 Did you know that God has given you a sphere of influence? You might not think that you can do a single thing that will change a person's life, but Jesus would beg to differ. He is in control of your sphere of influence. TheMessyMary Did you know that God has given you a sphere of influence? You might not think that you can do a single thing that will change a person's life, but Jesus would beg to differ. He is in control of your sphere of influence. Did you know that God has given you a sphere of influence? You might not think that you can do a single thing that will change a person's life, but Jesus would beg to differ. He is in control of your sphere of influence. 4:17 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=111 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=110 Oh boy, was I convicted when I heard that! Because there was no way I wanted to be magnifying or praise the the problems in my life. TheMessyMary Oh boy, was I convicted when I heard that! Because there was no way I wanted to be magnifying or praise the the problems in my life. Oh boy, was I convicted when I heard that! Because there was no way I wanted to be magnifying or praise the the problems in my life. 4:00 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=110 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=109 Everyone thinks I'm this amazing prayer intercessor who prays not stop for other people. Well, that is really not my gift at all. TheMessyMary Everyone thinks I'm this amazing prayer intercessor who prays not stop for other people. Well, that is really not my gift at all. Everyone thinks I'm this amazing prayer intercessor who prays not stop for other people. Well, that is really not my gift at all. 4:36 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=109 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=108 I also struggle with the whole read the Bible in a year concept. I'm not saying that it's wrong. You can never go wrong reading God's Word. And maybe it's just me that has this issue, but the volume of the daily readings is too much for me. TheMessyMary I also struggle with the whole read the Bible in a year concept. I'm not saying that it's wrong. You can never go wrong reading God's Word. And maybe it's just me that has this issue, but the volume of the daily readings is too much for me. I also struggle with the whole read the Bible in a year concept. I'm not saying that it's wrong. You can never go wrong reading God's Word. And maybe it's just me that has this issue, but the volume of the daily readings is too much for me. 3:58 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=108 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=107 What if, what we have done on our worst day was really really horrible? What if we abused someone, or committed adultery, or what if we killed someone. Would God still love us then simply because we existed? TheMessyMary What if, what we have done on our worst day was really really horrible? What if we abused someone, or committed adultery, or what if we killed someone. Would God still love us then simply because we existed? What if, what we have done on our worst day was really really horrible? What if we abused someone, or committed adultery, or what if we killed someone. Would God still love us then simply because we existed? 4:04 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=107 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=106 If I were to tell you that the Lord was pleased with you and that you bring Him great joy would you believe me? TheMessyMary If I were to tell you that the Lord was pleased with you and that you bring Him great joy would you believe me? If I were to tell you that the Lord was pleased with you and that you bring Him great joy would you believe me? 4:16 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://themessymary.org/the-messy-mary-podcast/?enmse_mid=106