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The Heidi St. John Podcast
by Heidi St. John
Bestselling author and speaker Heidi St. John teaches biblical truth where faith meets culture. Get #offthebench and onto the battlefield with the Heidi St. John community!
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Is Your Past Too Dark for God to Redeem? with Joshua Broome | Part 1
Content warning: This conversation covers mature topics and is not suitable for young children. What happens when everything you thought would make you feel worthy leaves you more broken than before? Joshua Broome joins me to share how childhood rejection and a desperate search for approval led…
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Fan Mail Friday: Should I Be Worried About My Water?
You’ve sent in questions about your water, and today Corey from Sentry H2O is back to help me answer them. Is the filter in your refrigerator enough? What if a whole-house system isn’t in your budget? We’re also talking about homeschooling with ADHD, grieving the end of your childbearing years,...
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The Road to November: Who’s Really on Your Ballot?
Those unfamiliar names on your ballot matter more than you might think. Today, I’m talking about judges, parental rights, and why we need to look beyond campaign promises to see what candidates actually stand for. You guys, voting is stewardship. Let’s do our homework and pay attention to the…
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Can Christians Participate in Halloween?
Every October, this question lands in my inbox—and my answer might surprise you. Today, I’m sharing some family stories, opening Scripture, and talking honestly about how we approach this season. If you’re a parent trying to decide where to draw the line, this conversation is for you. BJU Press...
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You Can’t Legislate Evil Away: The Bend School Shooting
On October 15, a 16-year-old opened fire in a special-needs classroom at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, killing three children and a teacher. An armed father stepped in and stopped him within minutes. Oregon already has strict gun laws, but more restrictions won’t fix a heart issue.…
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Are We Defending Freedom or Protecting Evil? with Joseph Backholm
Religious freedom is worth defending—but can it be used to justify killing an unborn child? Joseph Backholm joins me to tackle public executions, abortion, and boys competing in girls’ sports. How do we pursue justice while honoring human dignity? And how much evil are we willing to tolerate just...
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Fan Mail Friday: Should Christians Be Afraid of AI?
AI can deceive, mislead, and be misused. Does that mean Christians should avoid it? Today I’m sharing why I use AI and why you should never outsource your discernment. I’m also answering your questions about homeschooling while working full time, intimacy and birth control in marriage, church...
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The Road to November: Raising Leaders Who Stand for Truth with Katie Fruits
We’re not just raising kids. We’re raising the next generation of leaders. Nineteen-year-old homeschool graduate Katie Fruits joins me to talk about her run for the Montana State House, sharing her faith on the campaign trail, and choosing obedience over fear. Parents, this is why we teach our…
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Do Women Belong in the Pulpit? with Pastor Phil Hopper
Can a woman teach on Sunday morning without being a pastor? Pastor Phil Hopper joins me to open God’s Word and answer a question that’s stirred up plenty of controversy. We’re talking about biblical authority, women’s gifts, and the damage we do when we confuse man-made rules with Scripture.…
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Tuesday In Ten: When Outrage Replaces Evidence
Today I’m covering three headlines: the public execution of the Fort Hood murderer, the selective outrage of the left over illegal immigration and the controversy at Cornell. My question? Are we letting political narratives outweigh the facts? Let’s look at these stories through the lens of…
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God Defines Our Girls with Patti Garibay
God created our daughters with purpose, and culture doesn’t get to rewrite His design. Patti Garibay, founder of American Heritage Girls, joins me to talk about feminism, the troubling direction of the Girl Scouts, and raising girls who stand confidently on biblical truth. Parents, it’s time to…
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Fan Mail Friday: When to Push Through and When to Change Course
Should you ditch the curriculum that’s making everyone miserable—or stick it out? How do you handle a teenage boy’s attitude without losing your relationship? And what if your graduate wants trade school instead of college? Today, I’m answering your questions about homeschooling, dating, aging...
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The Road to November: Has the Church Traded Courage for Tax Exemption? with Troy Miller
Pastors answer to God, so why are we letting the government dictate what they can say? NRB President Troy Miller joins me to discuss the fight against the Johnson Amendment and the effort to restore pastors’ freedom to speak about political candidates. We’re talking about religious liberty, the...
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Who’s Teaching Your Kids to Hate America? with Tim Barton
What happens when a generation is taught to hate the very country that gave them freedom? Tim Barton from WallBuilders joins me to talk about the rewriting of America’s history, the battle for our kids’ minds, and why Christians cannot afford to sit out the midterms. We’re talking biblical...
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Tuesday in Ten: God’s Word Isn’t Up for a Vote
God has already spoken about life, marriage, and who we are—and His Word isn’t up for a vote. Today, I’m talking about abortion ballot measures, religious liberty, and why the judges we elect matter. When political platforms start answering questions only God gets to settle, the church needs to...
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You Can’t Rewrite Reality with Frank Turek
There’s no such thing as “my truth” and “your truth.” There’s just the truth—and denying it comes at a cost. My friend Frank Turek joins me to talk about his new book, The War on Reality, the lies shaping our culture, and why Christians need discernment and backbone. From the accusations against...
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Fan Mail Friday: What Does God Actually Require?
How do we sort out what God actually commands from fear, guilt, and everyone else’s opinions? Today I’m answering your questions about women teaching in the church, teens and social media, health decisions, and honoring your husband when you disagree. We’re also talking about raising kids who…
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The Road to November: More Is at Stake Than Gas Prices
You may not like everything happening in Washington, but staying home this November has consequences. Today, I’m connecting the dots between parental rights, radical ideology, rising costs, and judges who can overturn what voters approved. These decisions affect your family—and they reach far...
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Where Are They Now? Ready for the Real World with Andrew Dubberly
We’re not just raising children—we’re raising adults. Today on Where Are They Now?, homeschool graduate Andrew Dubberly joins me to share how homeschooling and his time at Bob Jones University prepared him for work, leadership, and a faith of his own. If you’ve wondered whether your homeschooled...
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Tuesday In Ten: When Did We Start Calling This Compassion?
A two-year-old child in the Netherlands was euthanized, and the decision was described as careful and compassionate. But when someone is suffering, what does compassion actually require of us? Today on Tuesday in Ten, I’m talking about the value of every human life, the care we owe those who...
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What’s Really Happening in Iran? with Dr. Hormoz Shariat
Most of what we hear about Iran is about its government. But Dr. Hormoz Shariat says there’s another story we need to hear: Iranians coming to Christ and believers sharing the gospel at great personal cost. We talk about his own journey from Islam to Jesus, the courage of Christians facing...
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Fan Mail Friday: Can Women Be Pastors?
Can women teach in the church but not serve as pastors? What do you say to a mother frightened by a possible Down syndrome diagnosis? Today I’m answering your questions about these issues, caring for aging parents, family conflict over an inheritance, and more. Let’s open God’s Word and ask what…
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The Road to November: The Cost of Speaking Up with Bryan Shull
What happens when you decide to get involved in local politics—and suddenly find out who’s willing to stand with you? Bryan Shull joins me to talk about the backlash he’s faced, the pressures on small businesses, and why he’s running for office anyway. Friends, the decisions affecting our…
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Don’t Vote With Amnesia
Gas and groceries are expensive. I’m frustrated too. But before we head to the polls, we need to remember what else is at stake: life, parental rights, education, judges, and our constitutional freedoms. In this episode, I’m talking about why Christians need to do their homework, vote on…
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Tuesday In Ten: You’re Not Promised Tomorrow
Life is short, and none of us is promised tomorrow. Today I’m encouraging you to stop putting off what God has called you to do. Make the phone call, offer forgiveness, love your family well, share the gospel, and say yes to the Lord. Shop MyFreedomCart for trusted, American-made products that...
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Have We Watered Down the Gospel? with Ray Comfort
Why are so many Christians afraid to share their faith—and have our churches softened the gospel in the process? Ray Comfort joins me to talk about evangelism, the reality of hell, spiritual warfare, the fear of the Lord, and why the good news only makes sense when we understand the seriousness…
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Fan Mail Friday: Should Christians Take Government Money?
Should Christian families accept government subsidies if the help is already available—or should we be worried about the strings attached? Today I’m answering that, plus when theological differences are serious enough to leave a church, loving an adult child who disagrees with you, baptism…
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The Road to November: What’s at Stake in the Battle for Congress with Sen. John Braun
The battle for Congress runs straight through races like Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. I’m joined by Sen. John Braun to talk about what’s at stake this November—from affordability and the national debt to parental rights, border security, election integrity, and the growing ideological...
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Feminism Lied to Women
Modern feminism promised women freedom—but somewhere along the way, it began teaching us to reject the very things God designed us for. Today I’m looking at the legacy of Gloria Steinem, abortion, marriage, motherhood, and what Scripture actually says about the dignity and beauty of being a…
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Tuesday in Ten: Stop Letting the News Steal Your Peace
There is no shortage of bad news right now, but Christians were never meant to live at the mercy of the headlines. The nations are raging, the world feels unstable, and fear is always waiting to take over. But God is still on His throne. Today I’m talking about staying engaged without becoming...
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When Islam Comes to Your Backyard with Rick Green
Rick Green joins me to share how Patriot Academy fought to secure a neighboring property being pursued by a major Islamic organization—and why Christians need to wake up, speak boldly, and engage the public square. Sponsor: Sponsored by Angel Studios. Watch Bad Counselors at http://Angel.com/HSJ…
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Twenty-Five Years After 9/11: What America Can’t Afford to Forget with Patrick O’Brien
Twenty-five years after 9/11, America remembers the images—but are we still willing to talk honestly about what happened and the ideology behind it? Heidi sits down with Patrick O’Brien of The Bible in Context to discuss Islam, Sharia law, the growing influence of Islamic ideology in America,...
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The Road to November: Charlie Kirk Knew Silence Wasn’t an Option
One year after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, his voice still challenges us. Charlie understood something too many Christians have forgotten: if we abandon the public square, someone else will fill it. He showed up. He spoke truth when it was costly. He fought for the next generation, for freedom,...
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Have We Completely Lost Our Minds?
From AI-generated sexual images of children and assisted suicide to courts restricting a child’s access to church and Disney packaging witchcraft for teens, the headlines are getting harder to believe. Heidi breaks down what these stories have in common and why Christians cannot afford to…
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Tuesday in Ten: How Christians Grieve With Hope
Grief is not evidence of weak faith. It’s evidence that we have loved. As we enter a week marked by the anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the remembrance of 9/11, I want to talk about what Scripture actually says about sorrow. Jesus wept. God draws near to the brokenhearted. And...
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Discipline That Reaches the Heart with Ginger Hubbard
Parenting today seems to swing between two extremes: harsh, behavior-focused discipline and a “gentle parenting” culture that puts a child’s feelings in the driver’s seat. But there’s a better way. Ginger Hubbard joins me for a practical conversation about biblical discipline, reaching the heart…
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Fan Mail Friday: How Young Is Too Young to Date?
How young is too young to start dating, and how do parents know when to step in? Today I’m answering that question along with your questions about making faith part of everyday family life, re-baptism, grandparents who undermine your parenting, cremation, women and voting, and how homeschool...
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The Road to November: When They Don’t Like Who You Elected
What happens when voters elect someone the left doesn’t like? Heidi talks with Jeff Joseph about the fight in Pierce County, Washington, and an effort that could end Sheriff Keith Swank’s elected term early. This is bigger than one sheriff—it’s about whether the will of the voters still matters…
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When Ideology Replaces Education
Our kids are falling behind academically while schools become increasingly focused on gender, identity, and ideology. Something is backwards. Today I’m talking about what education is actually supposed to do, why lowered standards are hurting our children, and why parents need to pay attention to...
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Tuesday in Ten: The Feminist Lie About Strong Women
The culture says women have to reject femininity to be strong. Scripture says otherwise. Today I’m looking at Deborah and Jael, the Lindsay Clancy case, and why biblical womanhood holds compassion, courage, truth, and responsibility together. It’s time to reclaim what it means to be faithful,...
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Your Trauma Is an Injury, Not Your Identity with Keisha Wright
What happens when the life you thought you had falls apart overnight? Keisha Wright joins me to share her incredible story of betrayal, trauma, forgiveness, and healing—and how God used what was meant to destroy her to bring her closer to Him. We’re talking about bitterness, lost hope, breaking...
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Fan Mail Friday: Can Compassion Go Too Far?
How do we stay compassionate without abandoning discernment? On today’s Fan Mail Friday, I’m answering your questions about enjoying the little years without fearing what comes next, a pastor husband’s changing relationship with alcohol, helping others without enabling them, calling out false...
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The Road to November: Why Is Proving Citizenship Controversial?
Why is it controversial to say that only citizens should vote in American elections? On today’s Road to November, I’m talking about the Supreme Court’s latest move on citizenship verification, the fight over voter rolls and mail-in ballots, and why Congress needs to act. Election integrity...
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Raising Kids With a Backbone in a Culture of Wishbones with Dr Matthew Weathers
The world isn’t getting easier—and raising kids who can stand firm in it won’t happen by accident. Today I’m joined by Dr. Matthew Weathers of Bob Jones University to talk about raising young people with character, conviction, competence, and courage. We’re talking about why kids need to do hard...
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Tuesday in Ten: America Has a Heart Problem
The deaths of Cora, Dawson, and Callan Clancy should stop us in our tracks. But as their mother’s trial unfolds, our culture seems increasingly determined to make the killer the victim and the children a footnote. Today, I’m looking at what this case, abortion, and even the celebration of…
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Love Them Enough to Let Go with Dr Kathy Koch
Letting go of our adult children can be one of the hardest transitions in parenting. My friend Dr. Kathy Koch joins me to talk about how we move from parenting to encouraging, what to do when adult children pull away, navigating marriage and grandchildren, and how to respond when a child walks…
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Fan Mail Friday: Does Submission Mean Ignoring Your Discernment?
What do you do when you and your husband disagree about where to go to church? On today’s Fan Mail Friday, I’m talking about biblical submission, discernment, and the difference between preference and principle. Plus, we’re tackling whether Christians should stay and fight in states moving away...
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Road to November: The Socialists Aren’t Hiding Anymore
The socialists aren’t hiding anymore—and their ideas are gaining ground with young Americans. Today I’m looking at the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America, the role our education system has played, and why Christians can’t afford to sit on the sidelines. We don’t respond in fear. We...
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America Has a Family Problem
America’s birth rate is falling, socialism is being soft-sold to the next generation, and women are being told they can put marriage and motherhood on hold indefinitely. These aren’t unrelated trends. Today I’m talking about what happens when we reject God’s design for marriage, family, and...
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Tuesday in Ten: Yet My Redeemer Is Strong
What do you do when you’ve prayed, obeyed, and waited—and nothing seems to change? Today I’m in Jeremiah 50 with a reminder we all need: God’s delay is never God’s abandonment. Your circumstances may feel impossible, the culture may be growing darker, and the waiting may feel endless—yet your...
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