The Heidi St. John Podcast

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the trials you face on a regular basis? Do you ever hear the lying voice of the accuser, telling you that you’ll never be the wife, mother, husband or father that you know God has called you to be? Listen in today, because my dear friend, Roxanne Parks is on the show with me talking about the lie of “not enough.” 

God has extended safety and belonging to us, and He calls us to do the same to others. It would work well for the enemy to trick people into believing that the practice of hospitality requires a large budget, large amounts of time, or a large home. All of those are lies. Your house doesn’t have to be perfect and your budget doesn’t either. Being hospitable is important to God, and He speaks of it...

“I feel overwhelmed… I used to want more kids but now I just want to be DONE!” This question comes to me a lot here at the podcast—so let’s look at God’s Word as we talk about this and a few other questions. Be encouraged! God’s got this.

Love. The world says “love is love” but God says “I am love.” Here at MomStrong International we have spent the last three months pressing deeply into the fruit of the Spirit of God. Today, we’ll wrap up our study talking about the greatest of these: love. 

Identity. We are living in a generation in the midst of an identity crisis – but today’s guest, author and speaker Priscilla Shirer says we don’t have to struggle. Listen in as we discuss why knowing who we are in Christ can be the source of the victory we’re longing for. Transcribed version of the podcast is below 

Over the last two weeks we looked at the integrity of God. God is unchanging, and that reality is a sure and steady anchor for our souls. But not only does this truth speaks to our hearts, it informs our lives as well. This week, we’ll be talking about the pursuit of gentleness and how it honors God. 

Many in the church have been hurt and confused in recent weeks as a prominent pastor and leader in the homeschool community renounced his faith in Jesus Christ. It begs the question: “Can a person who has professed faith in Jesus lose His salvation?” Simply? The answer is “no.” Listen is as I answer this question and more today on Mailbox Monday. 

Have you ever walked through the woods a little bit chilly and felt the unexpected warmth from a different breeze? That is how our kindness touches the world around us. The fruit of kindness, when produced in us by the Holy Spirit, has such a tremendous impact—in a world of harsh, jagged edges, kindness is smooth. Join me as we dig into week two of the MSI Bible study on the Fruit of the Spirit! T...

There is a real need for generational friendships in our culture today. Older women are instructed to mentor and teach younger women—younger women have fresh eyes and insight to offer older women! Tune in today and let’s rethink how we’re living in relationship with others!

How do we become people of biblical integrity? How do we train our children to do the same? We can raise our kids to have honor and high morals, be reliable workers and kind friends? It starts with a commitment to living a life of integrity in everyday situations.  Download this month’s study at MomStrong International and join us! 

Have you ever wondered if God was listening to your prayers?  You’re not alone! Join me as I talk with my husband about the last seven years of producing this podcast. Miracles abound where God guides. He is faithful! 

What’s the secret to a joyful, successful family? It starts with a joyful marriage. Your family doesn’t need to look like other families—but you do need to be grounded in God’s Word! Let’s talk about what that looks like as we wish the Dunagans a wonderful 34th Anniversary! 

Meekness is a word we see tied to gentleness in the scriptures, and commonly misunderstood. Even as you read it, meekness brings to mind pictures of a tiny mouse shivering in the corner. In the ’90s (and still today!) it was big for women in assertiveness classes to decide that in order to not be a doormat, standing up for oneself was the way to go. In reality, meekness is restrained strength—and...

Submission. This topic seems to be a bitter pill for many women to swallow—and it’s not hard to understand why. In the church, the issue of submission in marriage is often misrepresented. This week at MomStrong International, we’re studying what Biblical Submission should look like, and why God’s design for marriage is beautiful in every way. 

Do you feel overwhelmed by what you hear and see in culture right now? It’s easy to feel that way but be encouraged! Today, my guest, Debbie Meador will be talking with me about how she got #offthebench and began to make a difference in her area. It’s a conversation about hope and freedom that you won’t want to miss! 

Are you struggling to defeat the enemy in your life? A former SWAT officer, Pastor Phil Hopper knows a thing or two about adversaries. As lead pastor of Abundant Life Church in Lees Summit, Missouri, he has shepherded thousands of men and women, teaching them to defeat the enemy of their soul and apply the life-changing truth of God's Word. You will not want to miss this powerful podcast! 

Images are reflections, and that’s what we were crafted to be—reflections of God here on earth. We were created to be bear His image and reveal His heart by pointing others to Him—mirrors displaying His character to the world. Join me as we talk about our newest study as it relates to our role as women. 

Although Jesus said He came to give us abundant life, sometimes we can find ourselves a prisoner of past pain.  When we allow ourselves to become self-focused, we can lose sight of the Healer, and instead, fall into feelings of shame. Don’t forget whose you are, precious one! Jesus bore our shame on the cross; we don’t need to bear it for one moment longer.  

 Are you struggling with attitudes at your home? Do you wonder how to pass on your values to your kids? Join me as I talk about parenting in today’s culture with one of my favorite guests, Dr. Kathy Koch. You will be encouraged! Start with the Heart by Kathy Koch   * Becoming MomStrong * Celebrate Kids, Inc. * The Kingdom Code Join us at MomStrong International for our newest Bible Study...

Do you struggle with self-control? You’re not alone! Join me today as we dig into week four of our June study on the Fruit of the Spirit. You don’t have to live with anger—God sent His son to set you free! 

Our lack of peace is a cultural crisis—we truly live in the Age of Anxiety. Listen in today as I talk from personal experience about the peace of God and how the Apostle Paul says we find it. You don’t have to live in constant anxiety and fear—God sent His son to set you free! 

What makes the role of fathers so important?  Join me today as my friend Steve Demme and I discuss the role of fathers in the culture today. 

The Bible has a lot to say about strong emotions and our responses. Let’s dig in and see what’s there about anger and patience—since one seems to be tied to a lack of the other. Thankfully, God has much more than just commands for us to follow; the gospel also gives us resources for endurance and faithfulness while we’re in the trenches of motherhood and the busy grind of everyday life. &nbsp...

How did you become an author? It’s one of the questions I get all the time and today, my dear friend and author of over 75 books, Tricia Goyer joins me to encourage you that YOU can find your voice! God has good things in store for you as you share His words with others. Be encouraged!! Transcribed version of the podcast is below 

There is a huge difference between “fruit of the Spirit” that makes us like Christ, and “fruit” that comes as a result of our actions. When we read the Bible, we need to read contextually. What does this mean? Reading the Bible in context means we need to gain a full awareness of the passage or paragraph rather than just pulling out one verse. Let’s jump in to our first week of the MSI study on th...