The Heidi St. John Podcast

AI can deceive, mislead, and be misused. Does that mean Christians should avoid it? Today I’m sharing why I use AI and why you should never outsource your discernment. I’m also answering your questions about homeschooling while working full time, intimacy and birth control in marriage, church burnout, and helping your child understand that salvation rests on the finished work of Christ. Sponsor: A...

We’re not just raising kids. We’re raising the next generation of leaders. Nineteen-year-old homeschool graduate Katie Fruits joins me to talk about her run for the Montana State House, sharing her faith on the campaign trail, and choosing obedience over fear. Parents, this is why we teach our kids to know what they believe and put their faith into action! Sponsor: Angel Studios: Bring the family...

Can a woman teach on Sunday morning without being a pastor? Pastor Phil Hopper joins me to open God’s Word and answer a question that’s stirred up plenty of controversy. We’re talking about biblical authority, women’s gifts, and the damage we do when we confuse man-made rules with Scripture. Plus, why protecting the unborn requires Christians to get off the bench and vote. Sponsor: Bob Jones Unive...

Today I’m covering three headlines: the public execution of the Fort Hood murderer, the selective outrage of the left over illegal immigration and the controversy at Cornell. My question? Are we letting political narratives outweigh the facts? Let’s look at these stories through the lens of faith, discernment, and the rule of law. Shop MyFreedomCart for trusted, American-made products that support...

God created our daughters with purpose, and culture doesn’t get to rewrite His design. Patti Garibay, founder of American Heritage Girls, joins me to talk about feminism, the troubling direction of the Girl Scouts, and raising girls who stand confidently on biblical truth. Parents, it’s time to get off the bench and help our daughters become who God created them to be. Sponsor: BJU Press Homeschoo...

Should you ditch the curriculum that’s making everyone miserable—or stick it out? How do you handle a teenage boy’s attitude without losing your relationship? And what if your graduate wants trade school instead of college? Today, I’m answering your questions about homeschooling, dating, aging parents, and standing for truth at work. Let’s talk about setting biblical boundaries, knowing when to ma...

Pastors answer to God, so why are we letting the government dictate what they can say? NRB President Troy Miller joins me to discuss the fight against the Johnson Amendment and the effort to restore pastors’ freedom to speak about political candidates. We’re talking about religious liberty, the cost of staying silent, and why shepherds must have the courage to speak biblical truth—even when it’s u...

What happens when a generation is taught to hate the very country that gave them freedom? Tim Barton from WallBuilders joins me to talk about the rewriting of America’s history, the battle for our kids’ minds, and why Christians cannot afford to sit out the midterms. We’re talking biblical discernment, policies over personalities, and why America’s future is still worth fighting for. Tim Barton, P...

God has already spoken about life, marriage, and who we are—and His Word isn’t up for a vote. Today, I’m talking about abortion ballot measures, religious liberty, and why the judges we elect matter. When political platforms start answering questions only God gets to settle, the church needs to speak up. We cannot afford to be apathetic. It’s time to know God’s Word, stand firmly on it, and put ou...

There’s no such thing as “my truth” and “your truth.” There’s just the truth—and denying it comes at a cost. My friend Frank Turek joins me to talk about his new book, The War on Reality , the lies shaping our culture, and why Christians need discernment and backbone. From the accusations against Erika Kirk to gender ideology and the upcoming midterms, we’re talking about how to recognize deceptio...

How do we sort out what God actually commands from fear, guilt, and everyone else’s opinions? Today I’m answering your questions about women teaching in the church, teens and social media, health decisions, and honoring your husband when you disagree. We’re also talking about raising kids who love Jesus when you’re new to the faith yourself. Let’s open God’s Word and talk about walking faithfully...

You may not like everything happening in Washington, but staying home this November has consequences. Today, I’m connecting the dots between parental rights, radical ideology, rising costs, and judges who can overturn what voters approved. These decisions affect your family—and they reach far beyond the White House. Your faith should speak, including through your vote. It’s time to get off the ben...

We’re not just raising children—we’re raising adults. Today on Where Are They Now? , homeschool graduate Andrew Dubberly joins me to share how homeschooling and his time at Bob Jones University prepared him for work, leadership, and a faith of his own. If you’ve wondered whether your homeschooled kids will be ready for what comes next, this conversation will encourage you. Explore Bob Jones Univer...

A two-year-old child in the Netherlands was euthanized, and the decision was described as careful and compassionate. But when someone is suffering, what does compassion actually require of us? Today on Tuesday in Ten, I’m talking about the value of every human life, the care we owe those who suffer, and our duty to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. Shop MyFreedomCart for trusted, Am...

Most of what we hear about Iran is about its government. But Dr. Hormoz Shariat says there’s another story we need to hear: Iranians coming to Christ and believers sharing the gospel at great personal cost. We talk about his own journey from Islam to Jesus, the courage of Christians facing imprisonment, and his warning to the American church about Islam here at home. This conversation is a call to...

Can women teach in the church but not serve as pastors? What do you say to a mother frightened by a possible Down syndrome diagnosis? Today I’m answering your questions about these issues, caring for aging parents, family conflict over an inheritance, and more. Let’s open God’s Word and ask what He says. BJU Press Homeschool: Looking for homeschool resources grounded in a biblical worldview? Visit...

What happens when you decide to get involved in local politics—and suddenly find out who’s willing to stand with you? Bryan Shull joins me to talk about the backlash he’s faced, the pressures on small businesses, and why he’s running for office anyway. Friends, the decisions affecting our families and communities are being made close to home. We can’t afford to sit this one out. Sponsor: Angel Stu...

Gas and groceries are expensive. I’m frustrated too. But before we head to the polls, we need to remember what else is at stake: life, parental rights, education, judges, and our constitutional freedoms. In this episode, I’m talking about why Christians need to do their homework, vote on principle, and show up in November. BJU Press Homeschool: Looking for homeschool resources grounded in a biblic...

Life is short, and none of us is promised tomorrow. Today I’m encouraging you to stop putting off what God has called you to do. Make the phone call, offer forgiveness, love your family well, share the gospel, and say yes to the Lord. Shop MyFreedomCart for trusted, American-made products that support your values. http://myfreedomcart.com/heidi Show mentions: http://heidistjohn.com/mentions Websit...

Why are so many Christians afraid to share their faith—and have our churches softened the gospel in the process? Ray Comfort joins me to talk about evangelism, the reality of hell, spiritual warfare, the fear of the Lord, and why the good news only makes sense when we understand the seriousness of sin. We’re also talking about Ray’s new autobiography, Compelled , and his remarkable life of sharing...

Should Christian families accept government subsidies if the help is already available—or should we be worried about the strings attached? Today I’m answering that, plus when theological differences are serious enough to leave a church, loving an adult child who disagrees with you, baptism, tithing while in debt, teens working Sundays, discerning when “God told me” is really God, and helping a hom...

The battle for Congress runs straight through races like Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. I’m joined by Sen. John Braun to talk about what’s at stake this November—from affordability and the national debt to parental rights, border security, election integrity, and the growing ideological divide in our country. The midterms matter, friends. It’s time to understand the issues, get involved,...

Modern feminism promised women freedom—but somewhere along the way, it began teaching us to reject the very things God designed us for. Today I’m looking at the legacy of Gloria Steinem, abortion, marriage, motherhood, and what Scripture actually says about the dignity and beauty of being a woman. Sponsor: Thanks to BJU Press Homeschool for sponsoring today’s episode. Find academically strong, bib...

There is no shortage of bad news right now, but Christians were never meant to live at the mercy of the headlines. The nations are raging, the world feels unstable, and fear is always waiting to take over. But God is still on His throne. Today I’m talking about staying engaged without becoming consumed, praying before reacting, and keeping our hearts and minds stayed on the Lord. Shop MyFreedomCar...

Rick Green joins me to share how Patriot Academy fought to secure a neighboring property being pursued by a major Islamic organization—and why Christians need to wake up, speak boldly, and engage the public square. Sponsor: Sponsored by Angel Studios . Watch Bad Counselors at http://Angel.com/HSJ . Shop MyFreedomCart for trusted, American-made products that support your values. http://myfreedomcar...