The Heidi St. John Podcast

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My friend Chrystal Evans Hurst is with me today, and we’re talking further about pain. But we’re wrapping it up today by talking about the redemption that follows! Chrystal Hurst is an energetic, fun-loving “girl-next-door” who loves to encourage other women in fulfilling their full potential in Christ.  Chrystal firmly believes God’s promise in Jeremiah 29:11, “I know the plans that I...

Today I’m hosting my friend Chrystal Evans Hurst and we’re talking about the ugly cry. What makes it happen, whether or not it’s okay, and how we move forward. Join me! Chrystal Hurst is an energetic, fun-loving “girl-next-door” who loves to encourage other women in fulfilling their full potential in Christ.  Chrystal firmly believes God’s promise in Jeremiah 29:11, “I know the p...

Mailroom Monday, where I’m answering questions sent in from you guys! Today we’re talking about family devotions and wives supporting husbands with PTSD. Life is hard, you guys, but there is hope!

You long to be the mom your kids need, but often you’re convinced you come up short. The label “not enough” seems to be stamped across everything you do—and yet parenting is the one thing you want most to get right. What if the solution is simply to embrace the truth that you are not enough—but God is? In Gospel-Centered Mom Brooke McGlothlin reveals how our entire approach to motherhood shifts wh...

You long to be the mom your kids need, but often you’re convinced you come up short. The label “not enough” seems to be stamped across everything you do—and yet parenting is the one thing you want most to get right. What if the solution is simply to embrace the truth that you are not enough—but God is? In Gospel-Centered Mom Brooke McGlothlin reveals how our entire approach to motherhood shifts wh...

Your job as a mom is to encourage your kids to follow in Jesus’ footsteps. You (and all other Christians) will let your kids down, so they need to know that Christ is the one they should be depending on. It pleases God when we focus not only on ourselves in the battle, but on the One who has won the battle. You will be blessed as you have the opportunity to lead others around you to follow J...

We either believe that Romans 8:28 is true or we don’t believe it.  We choose to believe God works all things together for good for those that love Him – or we don’t – and what we choose to believe frames how we see and handle hardships when they come.  So listen today and let’s talk through this.  Where’s God when it hurts? More Like this from The Busy Mom God...

Wendy Speake is co-author of Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses and Life Creative: Inspiration for Today’s renaissance Mom. You can connect with her online at wendyspeake.com or on Instagram  or Find Wendy on Facebook  here . More Like This From The Busy Mom Living Righteously in a Culture of Anger – Part 1 & Part 2 The Angry Mom This...

Have you ever been so angry with your kids that you turned into “that” mom? Me too. It’s funny how the sweet children we love from morning until night can also be the ones who see the worst in us. Join me as I talk about the very real issue of mommy anger with my friend,  Wendy Speake , and learn how God offers help for the weary mom. Find Wendy on Facebook here . About Wendy: I...

We all get worn out, overtired, burned out, and more. But MomStrong moms can’t check out, no matter how badly we want to! Let’s talk about a better plan to help get yourself back on track.   Isaiah 40:31 Psalm 91:4 More Like this From The Busy Mom Balancing It All – Podcast Take Care of Yourself, Mom! – Podcast

We are not helping people when we sacrifice truth on the altar of mercy. If we continue this, we will see our inability to navigate this in a way that shines the truth of the gospel and shows our love for people who have a wrong understanding of the gospel. It is critical that we learn how to practically learn how to share the truth of the gospel with love. Mark 10:6 Genesis 1:27 Genesis 5:2 1 Pet...

If you are a Christian, at some point in your life you will be asked to give an answer for your hope, but it’s critical that you what to say – and how to say it – when that time comes. 1 Peter 3:14-16 More Like this From The Busy Mom Culture Worn – When God said, “Don’t do this and don’t do that…” He said it for our good.  It is imperative that...

We’re talking about living an angry life for the second time today.  Anger can ruin our own lives, but thankfully, we don’t have to stay there! Jesus can and will change our trajectory if we let him! Join me with Elisa Pulliam as as she shares some practical tips for overcoming anger. Elisa Pulliam is the author of Meet the New You: A 21-Day Plan for Embracing Fresh Attitudes and Focus...

We’re talking about living an angry life today, and the damage it does to our families. But thankfully, we don’t have to stop there! Jesus can and will change our trajectory if we let him! Join me with a special guest as she shares her story. Elisa Pulliam is the author of Meet the New You: A 21-Day Plan for Embracing Fresh Attitudes and Focused Habits for Real Life Change and founder...

When God said, “Don’t do this and don’t do that…” He said it for our good.  It is imperative that we learn and apply the Word of God.  Don’t just take my word for it… go to the Bible yourself and check it out! Philippians 4:8 More like this from The Busy Mom Dare to Be a Daniel: Talking to Your Kids About Standing for The Lord – This is startlingly n...

*New friend alert!* I know you’re going to love Jessica and her heart for moms… but that’s just the beginning of what God is doing through this sweet mama! Soon after Jessica Kastner became a mother, she wondered if she was the only mom who found pretend play more boring than watching playdough harden and who dreaded yet another friend’s Instagram post of homemade deliciousness....

*New friend alert!* I know you’re going to love Jessica and her heart for moms… but that’s just the beginning of what God is doing through this sweet mama! Soon after Jessica Kastner became a mother, she wondered if she was the only mom who found pretend play more boring than watching playdough harden and who dreaded yet another friend’s Instagram post of homemade deliciousness....

What does it look like to be a disciple of Jesus? Step ONE: trust the Lord in every circumstance. Join me today as I talk about what’s happening with Bobby and what it means today, “Thy Will Be Done.” When we pray, we pray believing God hears, and understands… but more than that, we trust God’s heart in the process.  Listen in! More from The Busy Mom: Teach me to Pray...

As we continue to walk this road and each day wonder more if God will bring Bobby’s healing on earth or in heaven, we look to the Word of God to see what it says about healing and the only One who can offer it. ►Jeremiah 32: 17-26 , 26-27 ►Psalm 107:19-21 ►Isaiah 53:4-5 Facebook Group with Updates for Bobby GoFundMe Account for Bobby’s Healthcare Expenses More Like this from The Busy Mom God Works...

UPDATE: Since I recorded this… in the last few hours, we have seen that God is bringing Bobby back to us. He is moving, responding and even moving his arm on command! God is able!!! As we continue to walk this road through tragedy after my nephew’s recent accident, I’m learning how much I love the body of Christ.  We’ve never had suffering quite like this in our family, and...

We do not grieve as people who have no hope! Our hope is in the God of the universe who holds all things in his hands. Join me today as I talk about the very present struggle we’re facing – and very present Help we have! in my family today. #miraclesforbobby   Facebook Group with Updates for Bobby GoFundMe Account for Bobby’s Healthcare Expenses More Like this from The Busy...

I have a heart for passing on good fruit to my children, but I know I can’t give my kids what I don’t take the time to create.  It matters what seed I sow, because that’s what I reap to pass on to my children.  Join me today as I talk further about planting our seeds deeply and offering living water to our kids as they grow! Ephesians 3 & Colossians 2 – Rooted means tha...

Are you rooted? Strengthened? Firm and fixed?  As trials come, we find out quickly if we have solid roots, right? Today I’m talking about being rooted in Christ and what that means in my every day life. It definitely makes a difference when trials come! Colossians 2:7 Ephesians 3:16-17 Olive Tree is the Bible software I mentioned.  {it’s free!} Click here for videos and more info on th...

Are screens taking over your home? You’re not alone if you’re saying yes! We’re having trouble in my home too, so we made a plan that includes some great ideas and media management.  Join me today and let me know what your plans are!   Psalm 11:3 1 Timothy 2:1-2 National Day of Prayer i-Minds: How Cell Phones, Computers, Gaming, and Social Media are Changing our Brains, our...