The Heidi St. John Podcast

Homeschooling is being judged, and the results are in: it’s a smashing success. Zan Tyler is here sharing how she came to homeschool (it involves the imminent threat of jail time) and how that experience and passion turned into advocacy for homeschooling freedom in South Carolina and subsequently other states. Zan is sharing her most valuable results of homeschooling, the successes reported by col...

Eczema and the root cause, mushrooms and adaptogens, a different perspective on cholesterol, a discussion on the most important vaccines, and how to walk with family through difficult conversations with our elderly family members. Dr. Mark always comes with encouragement and a passion to live our best lives. Join us!    SPONSOR: Not Consumed: Helping your family grow in faith so you are Not Consum...

Born in Cameroon, starting at 19 on his first business venture and growing now to a vast collection of business experience, coaching, development, service, and more, my friend Patrice Tsague is here today to share his heart for Biblical entrepreneurship and how we can use our gifts for Kingdom purposes. Patrice has a heart for teens and developing their gifts toward entrepreneurship, and you don’t...

There is so much happening right now! Exciting things are happening in the pro-life department as we see President Trump and Vice President Vance standing for life in several ways. Pence and others are pushing against RFK’s senate approval, Washington state has several bills that require strong, immediate, resistance from Washington citizens, and more.    Not Consumed: Helping your family grow in...

We are in exciting times, and I am here for it! It’s been so good to see President Trump get in the Oval Office and get to work. I’m also answering the great questions you guys sent in: How do we interact with non-Christian family members? How do I best help my granddaughter while her parents are going through an ugly divorce? How do you feel about church membership? How do we start a homeschool r...

Tricia Goyer’s story is a testimony to the Lord’s faithfulness in her life after an abortion and a second teen pregnancy. She joins me today to share the challenges and blessings of their family’s growth to a family of 12 through birth, fostering, and adoption. Her daughter Alyssa is sharing her unique perspective as well! God has His hand on all the pieces he weaves together, and it’s a story you...

Every parent of multiple children understands the challenges that come with sibling relationships, and we’re here today to encourage and guide you on how to foster those relationships. Then as our kids move into the tween and teen years, their brains change and with that, their emotional needs change too. My good friend Sherri Seligson, mother of four, veteran homeschool mom, and author is with me...

I’m at the inauguration today, however that seems to turn out with the cold weather predicted! A couple questions today about how to prioritize our marriages between exhaustion and difficult date nights, a mom wonders how to help her sixth grader build confidence and rest in who she is, a listener is looking for some good Biblical references, and finally a mom is looking for advice on parenting a...

Of all the social struggles we are experiencing in the world today, perhaps none has done more damage than the insidious lie that a person’s biological sex can be altered through hormones and surgery. My guest today can speak to the tragedy of this social contagion with authority and compassion—because he was a victim of this ideology himself. Walt Heyer joins me to shine a bright light into the d...

How do you know if a habit has become an addiction? And what do you do if it has? What causes us to become addicted? There are a lot of questions about this issue, and my friend Dr. Tim Clinton from the American Association of Christian Counselors is here to help us with the answers and offer resources if you’re looking for a place to go. The Lord’s desire is to set us free.    SPONSOR: Not Consum...

You guys ask the best questions! How can we encourage pastors? Should Christians be using “affirmations”? Should we celebrate my non-Christian friends adopting a baby? A mom is asking if it’s ok to take a break from church for a chronically ill son, another mom is grieving her years of not serving the Lord as her son is now uninterested in following Christ and is living with his girlfriend, and a...

“Could this be perimenopause?” is our most frequently asked question of late, and basically the answer is “yes!” It can all be your hormones. Join Melissa and me as we dive into some hormone basics for women (and men!) and our favorite natural options to support balanced hormones for everyone.  Show Notes:  http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/natural-helpers-hormones-melissa-crabtree Not Consumed...

Jim Ramos from “Men in the Arena” joins me today to talk about masculinity, spiritual leadership, sex, and marriage. This podcast is rated “M” for marriage—so grab your spouse and settle in for a straightforward, informative and encouraging conversation that will change the way you see the importance of men in the culture and especially at home. Not Consumed: Helping your family grow in faith so y...

Today's show is jam-packed with encouragement! I'll be sharing from some couples who got married a little later in life, offering tips for how we can show respect to our husbands, unpacking a tender situation between family members, and reminding you about God's motivation for sending Jesus. (Hint: it was love!) Not Consumed: Helping your family grow in faith so you are Not Consumed by life. Head...

Are you struggling to be content in your life?  You’re not alone. It’s easy to turn inward when we’re frustrated. It’s easy to become self-focused — but God would have us be outward-focused. Listen in as I share some secrets of living a life of contentment.  Not Consumed: Helping your family grow in faith so you are Not Consumed by life. Head to notconsumed.com/heidi to download the FREE 5 day fam...

2025 is here – and with it, a chance to posture our hearts and minds to listen to the still, small voice of God. God’s truth transcends political rhetoric. It’s nothing like the “hope and change” that the political world offers. God’s hope defies the headlines and points our hearts to something bigger than this temporary life we are living. Today, I’ll give you five truths that can transform your...

Join me today as I answer your questions! We have a grandfather asking about a new Bible for his soon to be new teen grand daughter and a mom looking for advice for a child who is lying. I think most of us have been there and can understand this mom!  Keep submitting your questions for the Mailbox Monday shows at heidistjohn.com/mailboxmonday . Not Consumed: Helping your family grow in faith so yo...

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the talk of New Year’s resolutions, words of the year, annual goal setting, and more as we turn another page on our calendar. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with that, but sometimes it brings a heaviness and guilt instead of motivation. It’s okay to just stay focused on doing the next thing. Obedience to God's commandments leads to blessings, peace, and a dee...

Merry Christmas everyone!! Round up the kids for a sweet time with Heidi as we enjoy a good old fashioned story hour.  Not Consumed: Helping your family grow in faith so you are Not Consumed by life. Head to notconsumed.com/heidi to download the FREE 5 day family Bible study to build hope and purpose into your home! Use coupon code HEIDI for 15% off your entire purchase.  Show Notes: http://heidis...

Statistics and real life both agree that we as a global church are largely Biblically illiterate and growing more so by the year. We see a direct correlation between the lack of Biblical literacy and the rise of secular progressivism. Join me today as David Fiorazo and I talk about this concerning trend and what we can be doing about it. Not Consumed: Helping your family grow in faith so you are N...

Many of you, like me, are from broken homes, and the holiday season comes with a tremendous amount of added stress. Is it okay to just not want to be with family? When is it okay to say no? Kent Darcie is here today to help talk us through the scenarios we might encounter and how to handle them while we are still in the role of caring for our own families. Not Consumed: Helping your family grow in...

Dr. Mark joins Heidi today to answer listener questions about everything from hormonal acne to dandruff, natural hot cocoa options, digestive issues and more! We’re also answering a question about which childhood vaccines Dr. Mark recommends. Don’t miss it!  Not Consumed: Helping your family grow in faith so you are Not Consumed by life. Head to notconsumed.com/heidi to download the FREE 5 day fam...

Today I’m answering your questions! Desiring to be married but waiting on God’s timing, being overwhelmed at all the healthy options for our families, favorite home remedies, redefining well known words at the Spelling Bee of all places, and more!  Listen in. I think you’ll be encouraged!  Sponsor: Not Consumed: Helping your family grow in faith so you are Not Consumed by life. Head to  notconsume...

As we are fed a barrage of lies from this current administration and there is no end to the tension and negative news stories, it matters that we are reminded of our purpose: God chose you for this particular time in history. It’s our job to choose our battles wisely, stand for truth, and prepare our hearts daily for the spiritual battles we face. You were literally born for this! Sponsor: Not Con...

Pastor Phil joins me today to answer your questions!  We’ll be discussing egalitarianism vs. complementarianism, modern “prophets,” and offering encouragement for a tired mom who is wondering whether or not she can handle another child. Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/the-role-women-ministry-phil-hopper-egalitarian-complementarian Sponsor: Not Consumed helps your family grow in fa...