The Heidi St. John Podcast

It’s “Meet my friend Friday” and today, the lovely Sue Heimer is my guest. In her new book When you Feel like Screaming: Practical Help for Frustrated Moms, Sue shares her own deeply personal experiences of yelling at her children. Today on the podcast, she’ll help us identify the reasons moms raise their voice and let frustration win out. We’ll discuss strategies tha...

Today, we’re going back over week three from our series “Is that Really in the Bible” from MomStrong International! Many of you have asked why we pray “In Jesus Name” and how it affects the outcome of our prayers. Great question—and God’s Word has the answer. Listen in! Scripture John 14  

The cultural agenda toward sexual sin is grievous and doesn’t seem to be skipping any area of our world today. It’s God’s heart for you that you would stand and be an ambassador for Jesus, no matter the cultural climate in which you find yourself. His heart is that you would love people like He did. He is love, but He is also holy and just. What does that mean for us in how we re...

Every week, I receive heart-breaking emails and messages via social media from parents who are struggling to navigate their way through a confusing and deceitful new narrative regarding human sexuality. As Christians, God calls us to know His Word—and like all things related to His creation, God is not silent on the issue of human sexuality. Today, I am thrilled to introduce you to Dr. Georgia Pur...

We like to use “I can do all things through Christ…” as a good luck charm, but knowing the context of it is critical, especially so we can teach it correctly to our children. Christ is enough no matter our circumstances, and Paul’s aim with this verse is quite different than we typically understand. Scriptures Philippians 4:13 Philippians 4:4-13

Join Heidi as she discusses the way to find God’s heart and also His blessing—it’s always inside God’s boundaries. With special guest Steve Lambert, father, grandfather and publisher of the popular homeschool curriculum, Five in a Row .

It’s “Meet my friend Friday” and today, we’re focusing a little on getting geared up to go back to schedules… back to school. Join me as I talk to the wonderful Tiffany King about the importance of creating family mealtimes even if you only have 15 minutes to pull it off.  Don’t miss it! TIFFANY KING has cooked more than 10,000 meals for her husband and four kid...

Today, we’re continuing our study “Is that Really in the Bible” from MomStrong International! Have you ever thought of yourself as the center of God’s story? In a post-modern Church, that is often the case. We often have a tendency to insert ourselves into the center of biblical stories–we become the hero instead of seeing Jesus as the true hero or we reduce narratives down...

People often ask me why my husband and I decided to homeschool our seven children. Truthfully, we never planned on homeschooling—but we have come to believe that it is the best educational option out there today for many reasons: socialization, educational opportunities, freedom… just for starters. If you’re a parent who is sitting on the fence about homeschooling or if you’re a...

“Are we there yet?”  This is the question Heidi asked her husband one night after a long day of frustrating parenting and personal setbacks. Sometimes, it feels easier to get off the battlefield and throw in the towel. If you’re struggling to stay on the battlefield, or if you’re in a season of doubt and frustration, tune in—there is a blessing in perseverance! Scriptures D...

Many of us are struggling with the hard places of life right now. Unexpected loss, tragedy, prodigal children, a culture that cries out for hope. Why DO bad things happen—and where is God in the middle of it all?  It’s difficult when we think God made a bad decision, or we don’t understand His plans. Join Heidi today as she addresses this topic and reads a little from her newest book,...

I get letters and emails daily from parents who are struggling to shield their children from the onslaught of the transgender movement. It’s in our libraries, in “children’s” books, in television shows. Today, I am answering a question from a mom who is struggling to speak the truth and wonders where that boldness can be found. Spoiler alert: God will give you what you need...

As a mom of seven, I am always looking for help with mealtime. Today, my friend Erin and I talk about ways to provide our families with frugal, fast meals and avoid the 4pm meltdown. (A moment of silence for every mom who knows what the 4pm mealtime meltdown is all about.)  Listen in and be encouraged! www.myfreezeasy.com Erin Chase is the founder of  5DollarDinners.com ,  5DollarMealPlan.com ,  G...

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord…” we hear this verse quoted all the time in Christian circles. It’s on plaques in the bookstore and on graduation cards … but who was this verse written for? How should we understand God’s heart from the passage in Jeremiah 29? Join me today as we dive a little deeper into the study from MomStrong Internati...

Today at Mailbox Monday, Michelle asks, “How do I start to de-clutter my books? I don’t how to get rid of things and I’m afraid I’ll miss something that I let go of.”  Today, I’ll be talking about my summer project: I took out a very old carpet and in the process, emptied most of my house. The result: a massive de-clutter! It was a lot of work, but it has create...

“Did you really just say that?” I can’t even count how many times I have thought or said this in a moment of frustration and anger with one of my children. Yes, parenting is hard work — but Ginger Hubbard offers life-giving, practical solutions that even busy parents can implement today by pointing our children (and ourselves) back to the ultimate parenting manual: The Bible. Thi...

“You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” John 14:14  … Is that Really in the Bible continues this week as we take a closer look at what this verse means and how to pray God’s will in your life. Be encouraged! God’s heart toward His children is truly a father’s heart. His heart toward you is always, ever, only good. Pre-Order Prayers for the Ba...

Loaded questions are our speciality here at the podcast and this one packs a whallop! If you have struggled with the issue of alcohol and Christianity, you’re not alone—but what does God have to say about it?  Quite a bit! Tune in as we talk about whether or not Jesus really did turn water into wine and what God says about drinking alcohol. Mentioned in Podcast Today’s Christian Woman:...

Today, my friend Jennifer is joining me for an encouraging and honest discussion about how very busy we all are—and how it just might come down to issues of control. Jennifer is the author of  It’s All Under Control , which releases on the same day as me new book, Prayers for the Battlefield! Listen in, I know you’re going to be glad you did. Jennifer Dukes Lee is the author of It&#821...

This month at MomStrong International, our study is called, “Is that Really in the Bible?” and today, we’ll be talking about a passage in 1 Corinthians that is quoted often… like this: “God will never give you more than you can handle.”  Is that true? Is that what Paul meant? Listen in today, friends—I think you’re going to be encouraged! Scriptures 1 Cori...

Are you wishing for a screen-free summer? You’re not alone? Today on the podcast, I’ll be answering a question from Dana and I’ll be offering four ways you can get your child away from screens and into summertime right now. Be encouraged! You can do it! More Like this From The Busy Mom Help! I’m Parenting Kids in the Age of Social Media, with Kathy Koch  – Are you str...

Have you ever seen the bumper sticker that says “COEXIST” and wondered why we can’t all just “get along?”  The point of that sticker is to embrace the lie that all religions are equal and that they all lead to God. But is is true? Is there more than one way to heaven? Join me today as we talk about when it’s appropriate to be “intolerant” and why Chr...

You CAN study the Bible! Today we are kicking off our summer series, “Is that REALLY in the Bible?” and I know you will love it! Starting today on the podcast, we’ll be talking about the importance of studying the Bible in context – and addressing the most commonly misunderstood and misquoted verse in the Bible out of Matthew 7, “Do not judge.”  Really? We&#8217...

How are we to live in the culture that has turned it’s back on the Lord? I may not have a great answer, but the Word of God has a great one! Join me. Scriptures Mentioned Matthew 5:13-16 Galatians 6:10 Micah 6:8 More Like This From the Busy Mom Dare to Be A Daniel – Talking to Your Kids About Standing for the Lord  – This is startlingly new territory for parents: explaining why a...

I’ve said for years that education is not neutral, and now it seems so with our public libraries. We need to stand in the gap for our children and make sure we know what our libraries are trying to teach them. Be proactive, parents! More Like this from The Busy Mom An Honest Talk About the Culture with Elizabeth Johnston Part 1 | Part 2 Join us on MomStrong International Today!