The Heidi St. John Podcast

The world would have us believe that truth is flexible and open to interpretation. We know the Bible tells us otherwise, and as we raise our kids, this is one of the most important concepts to teach. This requires getting #offthebench and fighting for the truth of the Word of God to be upheld in the public square. Rise up! Scriptures Mentioned in Podcast

God calls us to be intentional about our instruction of His commandments, talking of them when we sit in our homes, when we are out and about, at the close of our todays and the beginning of our tomorrows. For many of us, this can feel a bit overwhelming. How many Bible lessons can one mom possibly come up with?!  Listen in an be encouraged as I walk through week two of our study on how to le...

“What is it like to be homeschooled through high school?” This is a question my kids get a lot, and today on “Meet My Friend Friday,” I’m going to introduce you to one of my favorite people on the planet, my son, Spencer! Spencer and I will be talking about the ups and downs of homeschooling, and talking candidly about his experiences ahead of his June 8th graduation from our homeschool. Join me f...

How will your kids remember you? As it turns out, the seeds you are sowing right now are important. They’re the building blocks for your legacy. This month at MomStrong International, we’ll be talking about God’s heart for you in the legacy that you leave. It’s more important than you may realize, and more powerful than you may ever comprehend. Don’t Miss These!

Have you ever struggled to talk about hard things with your kids? You’re not alone! Join me as I answer questions from listeners for “Mailbox Monday,” one of my favorite days of the week at the podcast.

Do you ever lay your head on your pillow at night at wonder if you’re missing something? Do you feel regret about how you’re spending your time as a family? Are you struggling to make time for what matters? If I just described you, be encouraged today as my friend, author Jessica Smartt joins me to talk about her new book, “ Memory Making Mom. ” Instead of feeling overwhelmed, lean in and be encou...

“WHY, MOM?” Have your kids ever challenged your authority? Turns out they’re not so unlike the Israelite’s! This week, I’ll be focusing on the last week of our study on God’s love for us which, mercifully, includes discipline. Learn how you can follow God’s example with your own children as you train them up to walk with God. 

“Do not be terrified of them, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” These are God’s Words to His people—and yet, we are struggling to walk in them today. So what does it look like to be “strong and courageous?”  Today, we’ll take a look at courage through the lens of Scripture. Listen in and be encouraged! 

 Last week, Senator Elizabeth Warren announced her new, free “Universal Childcare for All” plan—and my heart sank. When did we start to see our children as an inconvenience to career goals? When we stepped outside of God’s plan for families. Join me today for a provocative conversation with my friend, author and podcaster Dale Partridge and we discuss the truth about God’s design for families...

In learning about love this month, we’ve focused on several different kinds of love. Today I’m talking about how that works out in our every day relationships – even if the last thing we feel for someone is love!

Can we take back the word LOVE? It seems to trump everything in our culture and is used as a defense in almost every conversation – love, not hate – love, not abortion – love, not a wall… how do we take it back as God defines it?

Today I’ve brought a guest to share with you her story of survival out of sex trafficking. Jasmine Grace Marino believes God is redeeming her story so she can offer hope and raise awareness of the reality of this in our every day lives. 

The way we learn how to love people is to ask ourselves how Jesus did it. Listen in today as I touch on this month’s Bible Study at MomStrong International with a special emphasis on prayer and the Holy Spirit. – 727

Today, I’ll be answering a weary mom’s common question in this technology age: should I give my 11-year old a smart phone? Listen in as I offer advice to this weary mom, and also tackle a question from a mom who is having a hard time controlling her tongue. You’re not alone, parents! Listen in and be encouraged!| 726

This month at MomStrong International we’re studying love. God created us to be in relationship with our Creator, and until that relationship is secure and growing, we are going to have a hole in our hearts that nothing else can fill. Join me for week one of UNCONDITIONAL: A Love for the Ages.

A few weeks ago, a weary mom found the courage to ask a question that’s on the hearts of many of married couples: “How do I keep sex alive in marriage?”  Join me today as I tackle this important question and encourage you to keep the home fires burning! Marriage is worth it!

Have you ever found yourself leaning too hard into a rules-based lifestyle? This was the case for my guest today. After living a decade in the chokehold of a legalistic community, Kendra emerged to find healing, grace for herself, and a renewed faith the stood apart from the religious confines of her rigid church. We also tackle to topic of the common overreaction of legalism—which is to miss God’...

This month at MomStrong International , we’ve been talking about what it means to embrace God’s priorities. One of those priorities is rest. If you struggle to rest, chances are you are also struggling to be content. Listen in and learn why embracing this biblical principle matters more than you may realize. You are loved!

Recently, a viral ad sparked frustration when it took aim at “toxic masculinity.” Today, I’ll address a few questions from listeners about God’s view of male and female and why I believe we need more, not less masculine men in our culture. Ultimately, our struggle is not with our gender. It’s a struggle with sin, and neither sex is immune the the struggle. God has created us differently. Let’s cel...

Have you ever struggled to understand the “how” and “why” of discipling your children? Join me today as I talk with my friend, author Leslie Nunnery, about the HOPE that springs from a life devoted to following Jesus. Parents who know Christ have His promises to guide them—and when we pass His truths to our children, God promises to do the rest. Leslie Nunnery, a homeschool...

Ecclesiastes 4:6 says that rest is a better option than labor, yet Galatians 6:9 tells us not to lose heart and grow weary–not to stop working. What’s happening here? We know the Word does not contradict itself, so there must be something important in both passages. When do we labor and when is labor unimportant? God commands us to labor with our hands. Labor is good, yet work for the sake of acco...

Mom? How do babies get made?” This question often strikes fear into the hearts of parents, but it’s a great opportunity to build on a biblical view of sexuality and talk about why God’s design for male and female is so important. Listen in and be encouraged! Mentioned In Podcast * The Delusion by Laura Gallier * How and When to Tell Your Kids about Sex: A Lifelong Approach to Shaping Your Child’s...

Opportunities. We all have them. Sell Tupperware. Start a ministry at church. Take a new part-time job. Take on a new hobby.  Of course, none of these things are inherently wrong… in fact they look good! But even good things can rob us of the best things that God has for us. Listen in today as we talk about the importance of prioritizing your obligations over your opportunities, and the freed...

Today I will be answering several questions from listeners, including what to do when our prayers seem to go unanswered, homeschooling special needs children, and whether or not a young child is capable of accepting God’s gift of salvation. All things that matter to the Lord!   Mentioned In Podcast * Should You Homeschool Your Special Needs Child? * Becoming MomStrong * Prayers for the Battle...

It’s that time of year… the time when we battle burnout. After all, the holidays are behind us and we’ve still got… well, months of school left. Listen today as I unpack some great wisdom on organization and scheduling from my book, “The Busy Homeschool Mom’s Guide to Daylight.” Even if you’re not homeschooling, these timeless time management skills will bless and encourage you! Men...