The Heidi St. John Podcast

GIVEAWAY ALERT! Happy Anniversary to the HSJ Podcast! Today, my husband is joining me for a look back over eight years of podcasting. Listen in and enjoy! ***Find more at HeidiStJohn.com***

19 years ago today, our nation was attacked in one of the worst terrorist attacks in history. Today, we’re being attacked from within. Across the United States right now, police officers are being vilified and maligned as Marxists work to defund the police and promote lawlessness. Today, I sit down with Janel Ralat, wife of a police officer in Las Vegas to discuss what it’s like for the families o...

Tricia Goyer has been homeschooling special needs kids for over 15 years, and today she joins me to talk about five ways that you can  Set your homeschool year up for success and make it to the end of the year with joy! ***Find links mentioned and more at HeidiStJohn.com***

Are you new to homeschooling? If so, plan to be encouraged as I spend some time talking with my friend, author and homeschool mom of nearly twenty-five years Tricia Goyer. ***Find links mentioned and more at HeidiStJohn.com***

As the mother of seven mostly-grown children and (currently) three precious grandchildren, I am always interested in ways that I can be an example of action rather than apathy in my life as a Christ-follower. Today, remember that your children will care about what you care about. Does it break God’s heart? If so, it should break ours, too. ***Join us at MomStrongInternational.com***Find other link...

What should we expect from pastors right now? I’ll be answering this and several more questions today. Listen in—I know you'll be encouraged! ***Find links and more at HeidiStJohn.com***

**WARNING** NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN. Betty Campbell is the founder and executive director of Xpose Hope, an outreach showing love to those in the adult entertainment industry. Today, she’ll shares her incredible story and speaks directly to parents about how you they protect their kids from online predators. ***Find links mentioned and more at HeidiStJohn.com***

Have you ever noticed that a large part of what Moses did in shepherding the children of Israel was simply to be their biggest encourager? Moses was constantly reminding the children of Israel who they were, where they have come from, where they were going, and Whose they were. You know, kind of like what you were doing with your own children right now. ***Join our community at MomStrongInternatio...

“Its walls are patrolled day and night against invaders, but the real danger is wickedness within the city.” Psalms 55:10 ***Find links and more at HeidiStJohn.com***

Last week, a statement was released from BioLogos, urging Christians to side with "science" and, because of their love for Jesus, to get vaccinated. Who exactly is BioLogos and should Christ-followers embrace their advice? Today, Dr. Georgia Purdom from Answers in Genesis has joined me for this important and eye-opening discussion. ***Find links and more at HeidiStJohn.com***

Remember when Hilary Clinton famously said that it took “a village” to raise a child? Well, she wasn’t totally wrong. Christian parents need to understand two very important truths before they fall asleep at the wheel and let the “village” influence their children. Let's talk about them! ***Find more at HeidiStJohn.com***

There is so much fear being put on our children right now. We can never forget that fear is a spirit—and God says that "perfect love casts out fear." As parents, we have an incredible opportunity to teach our children how to thrive in times of anxiety and fear—always remembering that we can’t give what we don’t have. Since we can never know what’s around the corner, we must lean daily into the One...

I'm responding to some of your emails today. We're facing a lot as Christians and as human beings right now - and today, I'm going to have a little "coffee shop" talk with you. I hope you'll hear my heart. ***Find resources and more at HeidiStJohn.com***

Last week, over 2500 Christian leaders, university presidents, magazine editors and pastors signed  "A Christian Statement on Science for Pandemic Times."  They said, "because of our faith in Jesus Christ, we will: wear masks, correct misinformation and get vaccinated," among other things. But is it "Christ-like" to manipulate fellow Believers using Scripture to mandate a vaccine? 

A recent peace agreement was reached in the middle east. What does it mean in light of Biblical prophecy? Join me today for part two with my friend Phil Hopper.

A recent peace agreement was reached in the middle east. What does it mean in light of Biblical prophecy? Join me with my friend Phil Hopper.

Off the Bench

Answering questions from the audience today! How do you feel about churches with temperature checks? How can I get #offthebench in my sphere of influence? And what do I do after I've been dismissed by my church leadership? What resources do you have to help teach our kids to be aware of the political agenda going on right now?  Join me today, I think you'll be encouraged! ***Find links and mo...

Hope In Hopelessness

My friend and assistant Melissa Crabtree decided to get #offthebench a few weeks ago when a mask mandate and other restrictions were proposed in her city by the city council. Today we're finishing the story of what it has looked like to stand up and rally others to fight for liberty, even with no experience. She's learning along the way, the Lord is bringing others to help, and it's working. The m...

My friend and assistant Melissa Crabtree decided to get #offthebench a few weeks ago when a mask mandate and other restrictions were proposed in her city by the city council. Today and Monday she's sharing her story of what it has looked like to stand up and rally others to fight for liberty, even with no experience. She's learning along the way, the Lord is bringing others to help, and it's worki...

It's easy to get frustrated with these cities that seem to be running themselves into the ground with foolish choices, but they are full of so many good people who want us to fight with them! The Lord cares about them, too. ***Find me at HeidiStJohn.com***

Don't waste the time you have with your children. These are the most important days of their lives. ***Find more info at HeidiStJohn.com**

There can be no greater joy to see our children grasp their gift of true privilege. In a world that's struggling to understand the most basic truths, the Bible reassures us that we are and always have been at the center of the Father's Heart, and that is true privilege. ***Find links and resources at HeidiStJohn.com***

God calls us to walk bravely and courageously with Him. Join me today as we learn from the life of King David and look to see how God’s people reacted in Scripture when they encountered fearful situations.  ***Find links and resources at HeidiStJohn.com***