The Heidi St. John Podcast

Culture is so strong that churches are bending to its will. Are you struggling to shine in the midst of it all? The culture is awash with opinions and issues these days—so what does a Christian do? We are called to be full of grace and truth. We must never sacrifice truth on the altar of misguided mercy. Jesus was grieved at the Pharisees’ unwillingness to understand or even seeks God’s heart with...

Do you struggle to be kind? If so, you're not alone. Jesus knew that our words would carry great authority with them, and He devoted much of His earthly ministry to teaching us how to season our words with grace while learning how to speak the truth. Listen in today and I teach from a section of the last week on our study of the power of words from MomStrong International.

Today, you are in for a treat as my friends, Aaron and Jennifer Smith, join me to talk about why marriage is more than a relationship—it’s a covenant between the couple and God. God never does anything apart from a Kingdom purpose, including bringing two people together in marriage. Listen in and be encouraged as we are reminded of God’s heart for our marriages and families.

We can be so unkind with the people we love the most, can’t we? Have you ever struggled to have self-control with the words you say? God has given us influence in the lives of many people—and our words matter. The Holy Spirit wants to help us tame our tongues! Join me today for week two of our study at MomStrong International!

The success of the movie “Unplanned” has taken many people by surprise—and today, my friend, Abby Johnson is joining me to discuss the advances in the fight for life and the struggle that we still face as we strive to make abortion not just illegal—but unthinkable. Transcribed version of the podcast is below

We don’t ever determine to be consciously filterless with our mouths, right? But then–that moment comes–and we speak before thinking, leaving others bug-eyed and ourselves embarrassed. What’s the most shocking lack of filter you can remember displaying? What drove that moment…anger, exhaustion, fear, or insecurity? How are we to pursue holiness in our speech? Join me today as jump into our first w...

This time of year I get all kinds of questions about essential oils! Pollen in the air, allergies, ticks… the list goes on and on and so today, my friend Melissa Crabtree is joining me to share a little bit about essential oils and how they work. Y’all in the south—I dedicate this to you! 🙂  

Have you ever hidden a stash of chocolate on a high shelf in the bathroom? If so, you might be an introverted mom! But how can we tell if we’re introverted or extroverted? Today my friend Jamie Martin is offering insight into the heart of an introverted mom as well as tips for how we can shepherd and love our extroverted and introverted family members. Tune in and be encouraged!

What kind of deposits are you making into the treasury of your heart? The Bible teaches us that the words that we speak come out of a treasury that’s in our heart. But take heart—it’s never too late!

Have you ever felt like giving up? Are you unsure you have the energy to take the next step forward? If motherhood has become synonymous with survival, maybe it’s time someone throws you a line. Join me today as author Kara Moss offers hope and help to move you beyond survival—to the abundance Jesus has for you.

Would you consider yourself to be a student of the Bible? As Christians, it’s not optional, it’s necessary! Listen and discover where true discernment and wisdom is found as we wrap up our study on biblical discernment at MomStrong International. Transcribed version of the podcast is below

Why does God allow suffering and death if He is good? It’s easy to forget the “why” of this question, and today at the podcast, I’ll be addressing it from the Bible. Suffering and death is the direct result of our own sin—but God offers hope through Jesus. Tune in and be encouraged! Transcribed version of the podcast is below 

My friend Ruth Schwenck is joining me today and we’re talking about being in the word.  Ruth ‘s heart is that her book reaches each mom where she is and does the most important thing – points her to Jesus.  When we make time with Jesus a priority in our lives, we will see that it changes us. It’s worth it.  

Many Christians today have fallen victim to a dangerous trend in the culture: we are using emotional reasoning to address spiritual issues. Listen in today as I discuss week three of our study on discernment and learn why we must never allow our emotions to determine truth. Scriptures Mentioned in Podcast

Has anyone ever told you that your version of the Bible isn’t the correct one? Christians often misunderstand the historical context and behind newer (and older!) versions of the Bible. Today, I’ll try to clear the air on this topic and also answer one listener’s question about whether or not essential oils should be used by Christians. Tune in and be encouraged!

arenting teens is one of the most challenging seasons of parenting, isn’t it? While this can be a difficult time of transition for parents and teens, there is hope. You can parent well and build a stronger relationship even through the teen years.  Join me today for an encouraging talk with my friend, author and speaker, Connie Albers.

Do you know that God wants you to grow in Him?  It’s true! That means putting what we learn into practice. It’s not enough just to hear God’s Word, we need to obey it.  We deceive ourselves if we think that it’s pleasing to God to interact with His Word without keeping the Word. We can’t be content with simply hearing the Word and walking away. We are rightly dividing the word of truth....

Is yoga harmless? Is it just another form of exercise, or is the strong spiritual component of yoga something Christians should be wary of? Yoga means "to yoke" or to open oneself up and invite in the spirit of yoga. Yoga sutras are a basically a guidebook for divination, which God expressly prohibits in the Bible. Listen in as Jessica Smith makes a strong case for how the poses alone invite spiri...

Should Christianity mix with yoga? Are yoga poses benign if we do them but don't engage in the spiritual practice behind them? This is the question I'm asking my guest, Jessica Smith, who taught yoga for many years. Jessica has a unique perspective and a solid biblical stance on this modern controversy. Yoga is one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophical traditions, yet many C...

If there is such a thing as truth, there is such a thing as a lie. And our human reasoning should never become the foundation of our answers when presented with a lie cloaked in disguise.  We must listen to the Holy Spirit and know the Word of God so we can discern evil when we see it. Discernment is so critical in the life of a Christian. Join me at MomStrong International as we look further...

Mailbox Monday! I’m weighing in on the vaccination situation today, as I live in one of the counties with a measles outbreak. We’re also talking about habitual sin in the church and  whether or not our salvation is sure.  Lots to talk about today!

I reject the idea that Christianity and politics don’t mix. Churches aren’t prioritizing cultural issues, or we don’t understand what’s actually at stake. While this is not a theocracy, Christians need to be on the forefront of this cultural discussion. We must get #offthebench and #ontothebattlefield!

Do you wonder if you’ve made something an idol in your life? Children, homeschooling, a choice your family has made? It’s easy to do these days, and the problem is that we don’t usually recognize it when we’ve done it.  But let’s get back to our first love and walk away from our idols! 

Do you ever struggle with the feeling that you’re not good enough to homeschool?  Me too! I’m blessed today to introduce you to a new friend here at the podcast. Jamie Erickson is a mother of five and will encourage you to homeschool with confidence and courage as you follow God’s voice into new seasons of mothering and homeschooling. Be brave! God’s got you—and your kids—in His hands.  

How do we handle it when things are difficult and we want to be locked in a room with just a box of kleenex and ice cream? Arm yourself with preparatory measures–extra time in the scriptures, prayer partners, breaks–and prepare yourself for battle! God has specially chosen you to raise your world-changer—but that means you’ll need to be strong in the Lord. Join me today for a lesson from God’s Wor...