Trade a Lie for a Truth
by heidileeanderson
Did God *really* say He’d use all things for His glory + your good? Doesn’t look that good to me...Did He *really* say peace is possible? I wouldn’t hold your breath...Did God *really* say He’d never leave you? Well then... where is He? And did God *really* say He’d give you rest? Because (no offense) you look pretty tired + defeated to me...Bottom line: Our enemy is out to kill our peace, destroy our faith, and steal our hope. How? By planting lies in our minds in hopes we take the bait.Good news for us though: Jesus came to set us free, and ”if we abide in His Word, we’ll know the truth + the truth will set us free” (John 8:32).This is the show for you if you’re ready to pick up the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God, and stand firm in the truth, defusing every fiery dart and seizing that abundant life Jesus always gives.Join host Heidi Lee Anderson, popular social media creator and author of P.S. It’s Gonna Be Good, episode by episode as we Trade a Lie for a Truth.
Episodes
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Is My Marriage Even Worth It Anymore? | with Steven Curtis Chapman + Mary Beth Chapman
Have you ever looked at your spouse and quietly wondered… is this even worth it anymore? Maybe somewhere between the disappointment, the distance, the conflict, or the exhaustion, you started questioning whether your marriage could really make it through. But what if the very struggles making you...
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I’ve Lost Who I Was Meant to Be... | with Jo Saxton
Have you ever looked at your life and thought… this isn’t who I thought I’d become? Maybe somewhere along the way, between the responsibilities, the heartbreak, the striving, and the survival mode, you lost sight of who you really are. You keep pushing forward, hoping that working harder, doing...
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I Can Just Ignore My Pain… Right? | with Willow Weston
Have you ever thought, ‘I can just brush this off… and I’ll be fine”? Let’s talk about this lie that maybe we’re living with—without even realizing it. It’s the quiet belief that ignoring our pain is somehow healthier than facing it. So we stay busy. We push through. We tell ourselves it’s in the...
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The Lie: I Love Jesus… But I’m Not Holy | with Tasha Calvert
What if someone asked you point-blank: Are you holy? Would you hesitate? Laugh it off? Maybe cringe a little? You’re not alone—and that reaction reveals a deeper belief many of us carry without even realizing it. Somewhere along the way, many of us have come to believe that holiness is reserved…
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Why Are Fewer Women Going to Church? The Lie They’re Believing| with Jen Oshman
New Barna research reveals a surprising shift: fewer women—and more men—are attending church. Why is that? And does any of it resonate with you? Somewhere along the way, many women have stepped back, unsure where they fit—in the church, in their lives, even in God’s story. In this episode, Jen...
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What if "I'm not a morning person" is actually a lie? | with Jennifer Dukes Lee
Not a morning person? Think again. In this episode, bestselling author and speaker Jennifer Dukes Lee joins us to challenge the common lie that mornings are only for disciplined, early-rising people. Drawing from her study of over 200 mornings in the Bible, Jennifer reveals how God meets us in...
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From Trans to Transformed | with Kyla Gillespie
Do you know someone who feels at war with their own body? Someone who loves God but feels deeply confused about who they are? Or maybe it's you who wishes you were someone else—someone designed differently. In today’s episode, we’re trading the lie that peace comes from becoming someone else for...
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I Just Don’t Get the Bible | with Kelly Needham
Have you ever opened your Bible with the best intentions—only to feel confused a few minutes later? Maybe you’ve quietly wondered, I just don’t get the Bible. In this episode, we’re trading the lie that Scripture is too complicated for the truth that you can study the Bible with confidence and...
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Waiting for the Light at the End of the Tunnel | with Chad Roberts
Ever found yourself thinking, “I’ll be okay once this is over”? Once the grief lifts, the diagnosis changes, the prayer's finally answered... you know, once you see the light at the end of the tunnel? But what if the tunnel feels long… or endless? In this episode, we’re trading the lie “I’ll see...
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The Lie That Faith Gets Easier (and Mature Christians Don’t Struggle) | with Kristen LaValley
Ever found yourself thinking, ‘I’ve followed Jesus for years—why does this still feel hard?’ If that question has crossed your mind, you’re not alone. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Kristen LaValley, author of Growing Up Saved, who shares how saying the sinner’s prayer at a young age…
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The Lie: Peace Comes When Life Finally Calms Down | with Tara Dew
What if the reason you haven’t found peace yet isn’t because your life is too loud… but because you’ve been waiting for it to finally quiet down? So many of us believe the subtle lie: Peace will come when this season settles. When the diagnosis clears. When the relationship stabilizes. When the...
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The Lie Our Kids Feel About Fear (and How Parents Can Tell a Better Story) with Courtney Reissig
Ever wondered how to talk to kids about scary things—storms, sickness, or other frightening moments—and they wonder if God is mad at them? Or maybe you’ve struggled with that yourself as an adult. It’s easy to carry this lie that when bad things happen, God must be angry, punishing, or absent.…
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How to Unlock God’s Promises? Not Your Effort with Jen Wilkin
Ever wonder if God’s promises rise and fall with how well you perform? If God’s favor must be maintained—or if His faithfulness might waver when you fall short? When that assumption creeps in, the book of Joshua confronts it head-on. In this conversation with Jen Wilkin—Bible teacher…
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"Life Will Never Be Good Again..." or God's Not Finished with Brittany Price Brooker
Have you ever wondered… what if my best days are already behind me? After loss, sickness, or life just takes a turn you never would have chosen. This lie shows up when prayers feel unanswered, when grief lingers longer than expected, and when the future looks nothing like the one you dreamed of....
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If God Feels Silent... It's Care, Not Abandonment with Whitney Lowe
Ever hit a point where you just… feel forgotten? You’re praying, doing all the “right” things, trying to keep your faith steady—but heaven’s quiet. Everyone else is getting their breakthrough, their answered prayer, their happy ending… and you’re over here wondering, “Did God skip over me?” It's...
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The Lie We Tell Ourselves About Raising Godly Kids with Abbey Wedgeworth
Parents, are you tired of constantly putting out fires and reacting in the moment? What if there’s a better way to raise kids—one that shapes their hearts, builds character, and points them to God from the inside out? In this episode, Abbey Wedgeworth, author of the Training Young Hearts series…
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Start 2026 God’s Way, Not the World’s (with Elizabeth Woodson)
Are you stepping into 2026 craving a reset—but unsure what habits, rhythms, or goals actually matter? In this powerful New Year conversation, Heidi sits down with Bible teacher and author Elizabeth Woodson to talk about the lies that shape us, the habits that form us, and the gospel-centered...
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When You Feel at War With Your Own Body (with Lisa Whittle)
Ever feel like your body is failing you? Something to fight instead of something to steward? What if seeing your body wrongly is keeping you from seeing God clearly? Ultimately, if Jesus chose to have a human body, what does that say about ours? Join Heidi as she sits down with best-selling…
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Motherhood Isn't Your Highest Calling (with Vicki Courtney)
How many times have you asked yourself: Did I do enough today? Why can’t I keep up like she does? I should’ve had more patience. More connection. More prayer. You love your kids fiercely, but sometimes you’re running on fumes—and wondering if you’re doing much of it right or just messing up your...
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Israel, AI, Wars… Is this the End Times? (with Pastor Jason Carlson)
Every generation has wondered about the end times—but with constant headlines, global instability, wars, and the rise of AI, it feels more real than ever. Underneath the question “Is this it?” lies a deeper fear many believers quietly carry: The end times are something to fear. In this episode, I...
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Did God really "just make you this way?" (with Amy Davison from Mama Bear Apologetics)
Our culture these days is obsessed with identity — how we define ourselves, express ourselves, and justify our choices. But sometimes what sounds like freedom, “God made me this way," is actually a lie that keeps us from living the way He designed us... to glorify Him. Join Heidi Lee Anderson as...
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Feeling out of place in today's world? When culture shifts + you don’t (with Marian Jordan Ellis)
Ever feel like you're living in a world you just can’t relate to anymore? Where prayer has been traded for good vibes, what’s wrong is celebrated as if it’s right, “live your truth” has replaced the truth, and “follow your heart” gets louder applause than following Jesus? Join me as I sit down…
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Does God Value Women Less? (with Amy Seiffert + Jami Nato)
Have you ever caught yourself shrinking back—unsure if your voice, gifts, or calling mattered as much as the guys around you? Maybe you’ve played small in ministry because you didn’t want to come off as too much. Or wondered if being “quiet” and “safe” was your lane because you’re a woman? Whew....
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Spiritual Growth is all mental vs. Habits shape both body + soul (with Justin Whitmel Earley)
How can we preach a gospel of peace, yet still find our bodies wracked by anxiety? On the flip side, how do we call our bodies temples of the Holy Spirit, yet regard eating, exercise, or sleep as inherently "unspiritual" activities? Join me and my sister as we hear from Justin Whitmel Earley,...
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LIE: I Can't Trust God When Life Doesn't Make Sense (with Gabrielle Meyer)
When bad things come, what you prayed for didn’t happen, and God feels silent, distant, or even unfair… what do you do? Today, we’re tackling one of the hardest lies to untangle: “God isn’t faithful, trustworthy, or good when ‘bad’ things happen to us.” Join me as I chat with best-selling author...
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LIE: Bible study is for Experts only vs. TRUTH: God’s Word Is for Everyone (with Kristin Nave @shelovesbible)
Ever felt like deep Bible study is only for pastors, church leaders, Christian influencers, or scholars full of commentaries and Hebrew concordances? I mean, they have degrees in that stuff. They’re trained in theology. They just GET the Bible in a way ordinary Christians don’t. But... me? I’m…
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LIE: Find yourself vs. TRUTH: Find Him (Identity Crisis with Alena Franklin)
Ever been told to “look within” to discover who you really are? Maybe it came in the form of self-help advice, motivational quotes, or even well-meaning encouragement. But here’s the problem: when we look inward for identity, we buy into the very lie keeping us lost. On this episode of Trade a…
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LIE: The Bible Feels Dry vs. TRUTH: It’s Bursting with Life (with Gretchen Saffles, Well-Watered Women)
Ever picked up the Bible and thought, “Agh, this is so dry”? You try to read, but the words don’t seem to connect, some parts are confusing, and discouragement creeps in. Why (and how) does it come alive for others? You’re not alone. Join this conversation with Gretchen Saffles, founder of...
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LIE: Fear Gives Good Counsel vs. TRUTH: God is the Wise Counselor (with Susie Larson)
You know those warnings that go off in our mind? “You better prepare for the worst.” “You can’t trust people — you’ve been hurt before.” “God might not come through this time.” “Play it safe. Don’t risk it.” It sounds like wisdom. It feels like caution. But underneath, it’s fear. And fear is not...
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You Missed Your Chance vs. It's Never Too Late with God (with Sarah Molitor @modernfarmhousefamily)
Have you ever believed the lie that it’s too late? Too late to change careers, too late to repair a relationship, too late to step into your calling, or too late even to return to God? The enemy loves to whisper, “You’ve missed your chance. The door is closed. The opportunity wasted. It’s all...
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The Real Purpose of Marriage: Happy or Something Better? (with Ryan + Allie Lundeen @proverbsthirtyonegirl)
Marriage is supposed to make us happy, right? I mean, that's what we've been sold: the perfect spouse, the fairytale wedding, the happily ever after. It sounds good, right? But what happens when life doesn't follow the script? When your spouse disappoints you, says things that kind of make you…
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I Feel Defeated vs. I am Victorious in Christ (with Heidi Lee Anderson)
Ever feel like life just keeps knocking you down? No matter how hard you fight, no matter how much you pray, you just can’t seem to win? Have you ever wondered why the battles feel so constant, or caught yourself thinking, ‘I’ll never get past this struggle’? Maybe you’ve questioned if you’ll…
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I Can Do It All vs. I Can’t (and Shouldn’t) Do It All with Heidi Lee Anderson
Ever tried juggling all the things? Work, mom life, extracurricular activities? Clean house, toned body, healthy meals? Volunteering at church, keeping up with the yard, staying on top of emails, meeting up with friends, and organizing the toys? Not to mention, reading your Bible and being a...
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God Won't Give You More Than You Can Handle vs. What He Can Handle with Elle Cardell, Daughter of Delight
Have you ever heard someone say, "God won't give you more than you can handle"? But then life happens, and you do face more than you can handle. There's a diagnosis that's far bigger than you. Bills that seem insurmountable. Your child’s challenges that are far out of your control. The strains in...
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All Religions Point to the Same God vs. There's Only One True God, with Pastor Jason Carlson
A Jehovah’s Witness knocks at the door, reciting Bible verses. A Mormon posts on social media, talking about the grace of God and following Jesus. A Muslim prays… do all religions really lead to the same God? And what about atheists and the God they disbelieve in? Join me as I interview one of…
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I Don't Belong vs. I Belong in Christ + the Church, with Caroline Saunders
Ever felt like you don't belong? Maybe it’s because you homeschool and everyone else sends their kid to public. Or you moved, and while everyone else has their people, you have to start fresh with all strangers. Or maybe it’s in your job—you’re a Christian and everyone else… let’s just say…
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Conflict is Always Warring vs. Conflict Can be Peaceful, with Donna Jones
Conflict and peace... they seem like polar opposites, right? You certainly can’t have one with the other… Or can you? Join me as I interview Donna Jones, author of Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life, as we open up the Bible, hear what God has to say on the matter, and discuss the practical steps...
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Joy Comes When Life is Perfect vs. Joy is Yours Today, with Hannah Crews @hannahcrews.blog
Ever thought, “Once I can get past this, I’ll have joy again”? Here’s the deal: While happiness is based on circumstances, joy comes from something—er, rather, someone—completely different. Once we understand what it is and learn from the Bible how to get it, then we can live with joy TODAY. Join...
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I Could Never vs. I Can Through Christ, with Katie Klein @littlehouselearningco
Have you ever thought, “I could never do that”? I could never be a SAHM. I could never start my own business. I could never go back to school or try a different career. Today, we’re talking to someone who originally thought, I could never homeschool,” but now finds herself at home, educating her…
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I Can't Have REAL Friends vs. I'm Made for Community with Pastors' Wives Tell All
Have you ever felt like, “I can’t have real friends”? It’s not as easy as it was when we were in grade school; no, now making adult friends is hard. Let alone, making real adult friends. Today, we’re talking to 3 women who not only get it, the Pastors’ Wives Tell All trio, but they give practical...
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To Get The Life You Want, You Have to Chase It Down vs. Slow It Down, with Jennifer Dukes Lee
Have you ever bought into the lie of hustle culture that’s screaming, “To get the life you want, you have to chase that life down!”? You know, work 24/7. Be available around the clock. Run yourself into the ground. Basically, if you want it, you gotta make it happen… all day, every day. But what…
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It’s Never Gonna Get Better vs. It's Only a Season
💭Have you ever thought, “This is just how it is? It’s never gonna get better? It’s gonna last forever?” The good times seem to fly on by💨, but when we keep seeing that negative pregnancy test month after month, when our child’s struggles at school continue to be there, or a chronic illness has...
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God Had Nothing to Do With That vs. God’s Sovereignty, with Amber Smith
Have you ever heard, “God had nothing to do with that?” Something so bad, so tragic, so horrific happened that it was almost spoken as a reassurance or thought to make you feel better. Like “how could a good God have allowed something so bad?” But is it true? And does it actually make you feel...
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If I do _____, Then I’ll Be a Success: Your Identity Crisis with Mariela Rosario, She Speaks Fire
Have you ever bought into the lie that if you do ______, then you’ll be a success… a good mom, a good wife, impressive to others, and finally, loved and accepted? If so, you’re gonna want to join me as I interview Mariela Rosario, Author and Founder of She Speaks Fire, as she retells a fresh look...
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Good People Go to Heaven: Only One is Good with my husband, Ty Anderson
Ever heard, "All good people go to heaven"? Whether it’s Islam, Judaism, or secular humanism, the common belief of culture today is that getting into heaven is just a matter of following the Ten Commandments or the precepts of the Quran or the Golden Rule... ultimately, just "being a good…
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Hard Equals Bad: Finding the Good in the Challenge with Abbie Halberstadt @m.is.for.mama
In the midst of daily difficulties and everyday challenges, have you ever thought, “I’m so done with this! It’s so hard… pushing me too far… stretching me beyond belief. God, take this away—I’m ready for the good! I’m ready for the blessing"? Whether it’s motherhood pushing you past your limits…
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When Things are Hard, God is Punishing Me: No Condemnation in Christ, with Amy Seiffert
Have you ever wondered, “When things are hard… God must be punishing me”? When you experience something painful—a trial within your marriage, your home, your finances, or your health—it can be easy to buy into this lie that God is punishing us because of something we said or did. But there is…
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God’s timing isn’t (always) best: Our Plans vs. His, with Tara Sun at Truth Talks with Tara
We’ve heard God’s timing is always perfect, but have you ever doubted it? When plans go south, bad news comes, and the trajectory keeps getting worse, it’s at this point we start to entertain this lie, don’t we? Because we know how to turn the story around! We have it all mapped out in our mind +...
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From Cancer to Marriage: Our Love Story
Have you ever wondered if God has lost His grip on your life? Things look bad. Circumstances keep getting worse. Prayers are going unanswered. Where is God and how in the world do we keep hanging on? As Ty and I share our love story, coupled with the 1️⃣ Bible story you need to hear when bad news...
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Children Are a Burden: 3️⃣ Things the Bible Says About Kids with Ariel Tyson, @arielctyson
Ever feel like your children are a burden? Maybe you've never thought it, but others certainly have when they're giving you the look at the grocery store, annoyed you brought them on the plane, and making it seem like you all need to walk on egg shells when visiting a family member's house. Join...
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Did God *really* say He’d use all things for His glory + your good? Doesn’t look that good to me...Did He *really* say peace is possible? I wouldn’t hold your breath...Did God *really* say He’d never leave you? Well then... where is He? And did God *really* say He’d give you rest? Because (no offense) you look pretty tired + defeated to me...Bottom line: Our enemy is out to kill our peace, destroy our faith, and steal our hope. How? By planting lies in our minds in hopes we take the bait.Good news for us though: Jesus came to set us free, and ”if we abide in His Word, we’ll know the truth + the truth will set us free” (John 8:32).This is the show for you if you’re ready to pick up the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God, and stand firm in the truth, defusing every fiery dart and seizing that abundant life Jesus always gives.Join host Heidi Lee Anderson, popular social media creator and author of P.S. It’s Gonna Be Good, episode by episode as we Trade a Lie for a Truth.
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