The Heidi St. John Podcast

Ruth Chou Simons is an artist, writer, entrepreneur, and speaker. She is the creator of the GraceLaced online art shoppe, blog, and the popular Instagram community where she shares scriptural truths daily through honest words and her hand-painted artwork. Ruth and her husband, Troy, live in New Mexico and are grateful parents to six sons—their greatest adventure. Find more of Ruth’s heart and art...

Can I say that? Can we do that? Should he watch this? Should she drink that? These are just a few behaviors that can derail us if we choose to get hung up on the “should” concept. But there is so much more to the Christian life than the “shoulds!” Let’s talk about it today. Find all the info and leader application here! Find the Heidi St. John events here and Register...

Today on the podcast, I’m replying to a question I am getting a lot lately: “How do we respond to the cultural push to normalize gender fluidity?” This is an important topic, but we can’t talk about transgender issues—or any other issue—without first remembering that God calls us to speak the truth in love. God loves us, no matter our struggles. Surely His heart breaks over...

We’re replaying a series from the archives today and Friday. Did you know that as a Christian, you are an “ambassador” for Christ? God says you are making His appeal through the way you live your life! God’s Word provides guidance for Christians trying to make sense of the transgender moment. When it comes to transgenderism, the Bible actually has a lot to say—not by a prooftext...

We can often get stuck wondering if God’s grace is big enough to cover what we’ve done, maybe over and over again.  But can we be sure we’re forgiven? Yes! Don’t miss it. Scriptures 2 Corinthians 3:12 2 Corinthians 7:10 John 3:16 James 5:16 Mailbox Monday  Sponsored by: 

Join me today for PART 2 of this podcast series with Shannon Irvine! Today we’re talking to moms who are in the middle of that peanut-butter-and-jelly season of life! We’re going to be answering the question of “ Is there a pause button on perusing the passion that God has put in my heart?” Hop on over to the podcast to listen in and be encouraged! BIO:  Shannon Irvine’s mission is to help o...

Are your days running you, or are you running your days? My friend Dr. Shannon Irvine is here today and Friday sharing all of her productivity and mastery secrets to help us Become MomStrong and manage all we have on our plates. BIO:  Shannon Irvine’s mission is to help others go for their God given dreams by giving them the step-by-step blueprint to go from “Dream to Launch” in a way that h...

Santa and the Tooth Fairy bring up a surprising amount of confusion in some circles.  Listen in today as Heidi answers a Mailbox Monday question:  If we’re teaching our kids to be discerning and truthful, why are we lying to them at the same time? Check out the Homeschool Resource Center Sponsored by: 

Teen rebellion is seen as a cultural norm, but Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach begs to differ. In Why I Didn’t Rebel–based on a viral blog post that has been read by more than 750,000 people–Lindenbach shows how rebellion is neither unavoidable nor completely understood.  You’ll love hearing her point of view in this two part series! Rather than provide step-by-step instructions on h...

Teen rebellion is seen as a cultural norm, but Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach begs to differ. In Why I Didn’t Rebel–based on a viral blog post that has been read by more than 750,000 people–Lindenbach shows how rebellion is neither unavoidable nor completely understood.  You’ll love hearing her point of view in this two part series! Rather than provide step-by-step instructions on h...

Last week in a bold, anti-parent move, the school board of Northern California’s Rocklin Academy Gateway voted unanimously to keep a policy that allows books that promote transgenderism to be read to children as young as five, but added a policy that they would warn parents before they did. Despite notifying the parents, however, the school board denied a proposal to give parents the right to pull...

We have an incredible opportunity to live our lives knowing that our children belong to God. They are on loan to us to train to hear the voice of their Creator. Every day matters, parents! Interested in Becoming a MomStrong leader in your community?  

God has given us direction to parent with so much more than the next two hours in mind. He tells us in Psalms that we are shaping several generations at once, so parents, your parenting matters! You have the privilege of parenting your grandchildren’s parents. Wow. Let’s talk about how that works itself out in our every day lives today. Psalm 78:5-7 Deuteronomy 11:19 Deuteronomy 31:6 &...

Mailbox Monday: How do I know I’m saved?

Most of us hear quite a few voices in our head, am I right? Please say yes. 😉 Some voices lie and some tell the truth, and a MomStrong mom learns the difference between the voice of the Lord and the voice of condemnation. Today I’m talking about the difference, and trust me, you’ll feel lighter after this message! Scripture Writing Group Leader Application

There is only one source of true wisdom, and knowing it will change your life. The only way to be a MomStrong Mom is to know the root of true wisdom! We’re talking about that pure and gentle wisdom today as we seek to teach and love our families. Scriptures James 3:13-18   More Like this From The Busy Mom Three Traits of a Wise Believer – The Bible tells us that there is absolute...

It’s Mailbox Monday, and today I’m talking about the importance and GRAND part of grandparenting! I’m also giving commentary on the Nashville Statement issued recently out of Nashville. Isaiah 41:7-10 Deut 4:9 Psalm 78:5-7 Psalm 100:3 Ephesians 4:31-32 Scripture Writing Group Leader Application Nashville Statement Heidi St. John Podcast: Coming Out: One Woman’s Journey out...

My friend Sheila Gregoire is here on the podcast to finish out our conversation about sex in our marriages, and today we’re talking about a marriage destroyed by the introduction of porn. A hard conversation, but one that needs to be had. Let’s talk. Sheila Gregoire is the author of a Boost Your Libido Course, and that’s exactly what we’re talking about, because you’r...

Sheila Gregoire is the author of a Boost Your Libido Course, and that’s exactly what we’re talking about, because you’re not alone and I don’t want my listeners struggling quietly out there! Sex is something we should be talking about. Join us! Sheila Wray Gregoire is a popular speaker, marriage blogger , and the author of eight books, including The Good Girl’s Guide...

Today, I have a very special guest on the podcast: my sister. Listen in as Heather tells the story of my nephew Bobby’s near-fatal car accident in June 2017 and his miraculous road to healing in the aftermath of a devastating brain and spinal injury. You’ll notice the sound quality is a little rough – because we recorded this in the hospital – and you may notice it’s...

I have my friend, September McCarthy, joining me for a couple days and today we’re talking about Biblical communication within your home. Hmmm… we could use that! Listen in and be encouraged. September McCarthy is a writer, speaker, popular blogger, wife, and a home-educating mother to ten beautiful children. She is juggling the stages of motherhood, from adult children to toddlers, an...

I have my friend, September McCarthy, joining me for a couple days and we’re talking about why motherhood matters, just in case you’re not so sure anymore! Listen in and be encouraged. September McCarthy is a writer, speaker, popular blogger, wife, and a home-educating mother to ten beautiful children. She is juggling the stages of motherhood, from adult children to toddlers, and is no...

It’s that time of year already, no matter how much I try to deny it.  But listen, moms, we can survive this. I have five things I keep telling myself during this busy back to school season, so I thought I’d tell you too. Listen in!

Erin Odom, the founder of The Humbled Homemaker Homemaker, is joining me on the podcast today! We’re talking through her journey through financial hardship, and the freedom they found there. Listen in and be encouraged! Erin Odom is the founder of The Humbled Homemaker , a blog dedicated to grace-filled living designed to equip and encourage mothers in the trenches. Her Southern charm and we...

The standard by which we measure offense as Christians needs to be re-calibrated, and fast.  We have lost our way, men and women of God! We have made an idol out of our right not to be offended.  Listen. Offense is a trap; a snare set by the devil to distract us from what really matters, and boy are we stepping on almost every trap the devil is setting right now. Listen in as I talk about an alter...