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The Heidi St. John Podcast
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!
Episodes
The Heidi St. John PodcastNo Guardrails? Your Marriage Is Next with Jim Ramos
Think your marriage is safe Think again. Most couples don’t see it coming until it’s too late. Jim Ramos and I talk about the guardrails that protect your…
The Heidi St. John PodcastFan Mail Friday: Discernment, Deception, and the Joe Kent Wake Up Call
You guys asked, and I’m answering. What started as Fan Mail Friday turned into a hard but necessary conversation about Joe Kent, truth, and the lack of…
The Heidi St. John PodcastStepping Back Won’t Save Us with Andrew Mclennan
There’s a growing belief that if America just pulls back, we’ll somehow find peace—but history says otherwise. Today I’m talking about why retreat creates a…
The Heidi St. John PodcastGender Confusion Didn’t Just Happen with Dr. Kathy Koch and Dr. Jeff Myers
There’s a reason more kids are questioning who they are and it’s not accidental. From classrooms to screens to culture at large, the messaging is constant…
The Heidi St. John PodcastFan Mail Friday: You Feel Like You’re Failing But You’re Not
Homeschool days that feel like chaos, parenting confidence that’s taken a hit, kids growing up faster than you’d like, and a culture that keeps pushing back…
The Heidi St. John PodcastWhen Truth Is Rejected, Children Pay the Price with Katy Faust
This is one of those conversations that hits close to home. Katy Faust joins me to talk about the Greater Than Campaign and why putting children first matters…
The Heidi St. John PodcastLawlessness, Lies, and the Fight for Oregon with Dave Medina
Oregon is facing lawlessness, failing schools, sanctuary policies, and leadership that seems determined to push the state further into chaos. Today Heidi is…
The Heidi St. John PodcastIran, Discernment, and Fan Mail Friday
Before diving into your questions, I take a few minutes to talk about what’s happening in Iran and why Christians need to look at it through the lens of…
The Heidi St. John PodcastCrisis in the Public Schools: The Kids Are Not Okay
Across the country, students are walking out of class to protest ICE and immigration enforcement but the real issue isn’t free speech. The bigger question is…
The Heidi St. John PodcastChristians, Conspiracies, and Chaos with Frank Turek
We’re living in an age of information overload—and confusion. In this episode, Frank Turek joins me for an honest conversation about the growing lack of…
The Heidi St. John PodcastThe GLP-1 Explosion: Truth Behind the Hype
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and semaglutide are everywhere right now and so is the fear surrounding them. Are they dangerous? Are they a breakthrough?…
The Heidi St. John PodcastShepherds in the Storm: Israel, the Church & Discernment with Pastor Gary Hamrick
Today I’m continuing my Bold Pastor Series: Shepherds in the Storm with Pastor Gary Hamrick from Cornerstone Chapel. We’re talking about Israel, the headlines…
The Heidi St. John PodcastForgiveness in the Face of Tragedy with Gary and Mari Malychewski and author, Shirley Mozena
Today we’re talking about grief, loss, and the power of forgiveness. Gary and Mari Malychewski share the story of their daughter Hannah, who was killed in a…
The Heidi St. John PodcastAustralia, Freedom & A Gospel Reset
I’m back from Australia—and what I saw both inspired and sobered me. On the Gospel Reset tour with Ken Ham and Barry Wilmore, I witnessed a beautiful nation…
The Heidi St. John PodcastAddicted to the Story: When Romance Becomes a Counterfeit with Elise Orozco (Encore)
This episode originally aired on October 22, and I’m bringing it back because this is a conversation we simply cannot ignore. As explicit “romance” fiction and…
The Heidi St. John PodcastChristian Nationalism, Culture War, and Courage with Scott Bottoms
Pastor and Colorado State Rep Scott Bottoms is running for Governor of Colorado, and he’s making the case for why Christians can’t sit out the political arena…
The Heidi St. John PodcastFan Mail Friday: Bold Truth for a Loud Culture
It’s Fan Mail Friday, and you guys brought the questions. We’re talking about what it looks like to raise outspoken Christian young adults without living in…
The Heidi St. John PodcastThe NEA Exposed: Indoctrination, Politics, and the War on Parents
The National Education Association is under fire as lawmakers like Mary Miller and Buddy Carter push to revoke its unique federal charter. In this episode, I…
The Heidi St. John PodcastAnxious Mothers, Weak Fathers: A Warning about teens and technology with Johann D’Souza
Are we in the middle of a teen mental health crisis—and is technology fueling it? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with clinical psychologist Johan…
The Heidi St. John PodcastFan Mail Friday (Re-Run): Love, Faith & Intimacy — Real Talk from Kona
In this special Fan Mail Friday re-run, originally recorded during our 36th-anniversary trip to Kona, Jay and I dive into your candid questions about…
The Heidi St. John PodcastThe War on Sheriffs & A Homeschool Victory with Sheriff Keith Swank
Today we’re talking about a quiet power grab that most Americans won’t see until it’s too late: states moving to weaken—or outright override—your locally…
The Heidi St. John PodcastShepherds in the Storm: Why Pastors Can’t Stay Silent with Pastor Phil Hopper
In every generation, God raises up shepherds who are willing to speak the truth—even when it costs them. In this Shepherds in the Storm episode, I’m joined by…
The Heidi St. John PodcastHormones, Healing, and Common-Sense Medicine with Drs. Mark & Michele Sherwood
Dr. Mark Sherwood is back, and this time he brought his wife, Dr. Michele—and you guys, this conversation is so good. We’re answering your real health…
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Your Library Isn’t Neutral Anymore
For a long time, we trusted our public libraries to be safe, neutral places for families and kids. But that’s just not true anymore. In this episode, I talk…
The Heidi St. John PodcastWhen Influencers Replace Pastors with Mike Winger
We’re living in a moment where a teenager with a phone can shape theology faster than a pastor with a Bible—and the result is confusion, compromise, and a…
The Heidi St. John PodcastFan Mail Friday: Choosing Faithfulness in Every Season
In today’s Fan Mail Friday, I’m answering questions from listeners navigating hard seasons with courage and conviction. We’ll talk about homeschooling…
The Heidi St. John PodcastImmigration and the Church’s Courage Crisis with Dr Corey Miller
The church was never meant to sit this one out. Today, Dr. Corey Miller joins me for a bold conversation about immigration, ICE, and the growing courage crisis…
The Heidi St. John PodcastParenting Boys with Purpose and Discipline with Pastor Ryan Bates
My son-in-law, Pastor Ryan Bates, is in the studio with me today, and we’re talking about life-giving parenting—especially when it comes to raising boys in a…
The Heidi St. John PodcastShepherds in the Storm: When Courage Is Required with Pastor Rich Blum
Pastor Rich Blum joins me for an unfiltered conversation about what happens when cultural hostility no longer stays outside the church doors. We unpack the…
The Heidi St. John PodcastKnives Out For Homeschooling
The knives are out—and homeschool freedom is on the chopping block. In this episode, I expose the growing push by lawmakers to bring homeschooling under…
The Heidi St. John PodcastHomeschool Burnout Help with Zan Tyler
Homeschool burnout is real—and it’s wearing moms down. In this episode, my friend Zan Tyler joins me for an honest, hope-filled conversation about why burnout…
The Heidi St. John PodcastFan Mail Friday: Faith for Everyday Battles
It’s Fan Mail Friday, and we’re digging into the real battles so many of you are facing right now—honoring your spouse while serving, finding a solid church…
The Heidi St. John PodcastIran’s Cry for Freedom
Iran is bleeding—and the world is quiet. Today I’m talking about why the silence is so revealing, why the media won’t touch it, and why the Left’s “human…
The Heidi St. John PodcastFaith, AI, and the Courage to Lead with Kary Oberbrunner
AI is changing everything—from how we work to how we relate to one another—but the Church was never called to hide. Today I’m joined by my friend Kary…
The Heidi St. John PodcastFan Mail Friday: Faith, Family, and You’re Not Alone
From parenting teens and inviting kids into faith, to marriage, money, and staying grounded in a noisy culture, today’s Fan Mail Friday tackles real listener…
The Heidi St. John PodcastGive Us Barabbas!
When a culture loses moral clarity, it doesn’t choose righteousness—it chooses chaos. From Venezuela to the streets of America, we’re watching people defend…
The Heidi St. John PodcastFrom Regret to Truth: God’s Design for Identity with Walt Heyer
Our culture is lying about identity—and the consequences are devastating. In this bold follow-up conversation, Walt Heyer exposes how trauma and ideology fuel…
The Heidi St. John PodcastYear in Review: Looking Back & Moving Forward
As we close out 2025, I’m taking a moment to look back on the year that was—the hard moments, the blessings, and the faithfulness of God that carried us…
The Heidi St. John PodcastShaping Boys Into Godly Men with Spencer St. John
In this special episode, I’m joined by my son Spencer for a heartfelt conversation about raising boys in today’s world. We talk about faith, responsibility…
The Heidi St. John PodcastAI, Truth, and the Christian Mind with Rob McDole
Should AI be your tutor? Your counselor? Your kid’s shortcut? Today we’re asking the hard questions about artificial intelligence and faith. My guest, Rob…
The Heidi St. John PodcastFan Mail Friday: Burnout, Doubt, and Standing Firm
It’s Fan Mail Friday, and today we’re answering honest questions from listeners who are feeling the weight of life and culture. From spiritual burnout and…
The Heidi St. John PodcastChristmas Special: A Rescuing King for All of Us
In this Christmas Special, I want to invite you to slow down and listen with your kids. Gather them close—on the couch, in the car, or wherever you are—and…
The Heidi St. John PodcastWorth the Risk: Why Obedience Beats Fear with David Pasti
Is fear holding you back from what God is calling you to do? Today I’m joined by Dave Pasti, author of Worth the Risk, for a powerful conversation about faith…
The Heidi St. John PodcastCalling Over Career: Helping Teens Decide with Jeff Reep
Our culture pushes teens to choose a major fast—but God cares far more about calling than speed. Today I’m joined by Jeff Reep to talk about helping teens…
The Heidi St. John PodcastFan Mail Friday: When Culture Lies and Courage Goes Quiet
Listener questions, hard truths, and no dodging reality. We’re talking tithing, marriage tension, sororities, and why the culture keeps blaming the wrong…
The Heidi St. John PodcastAmerica Reads the Bible: A Call Back to God’s Word with Bunni Pounds
What would happen if our nation returned to the Word of God—together? Today I’m joined by my friend Bunny Pounds, founder of Christians Engaged, to talk about…
The Heidi St. John PodcastFrom Hollywood to Hard Truths with Siaka Massaquoi
What happens when you stand for truth—and the system decides to punish you for it? My friend Siaka Massaquoi is back, and he’s sharing how a peaceful day in…
The Heidi St. John PodcastFan Mail Friday: Faith, Discernment, and Keeping Christ at the Center
This Fan Mail Friday takes on the headlines and the heart issues behind them. From Oregon refusing to call a Christmas tree a Christmas tree, to the growing…
The Heidi St. John PodcastManger in Danger: Bringing Jesus Back to Christmas
Christmas isn’t about elves, gimmicks, or perfect photos—it’s about Jesus. In this episode, I’m talking with Pastor Grant and GraceAnna Castleberry about…
The Heidi St. John PodcastThe Progressive Miseducation of America with Dr. Corey Miller
Dr. Corey Miller joins me today for a powerful look at how Marxism and secular ideology have taken over our schools, universities, and even parts of the…
The Heidi St. John PodcastHealth, Hormones & Hope: Your Questions with Dr. Mark Sherwood
Dr. Mark Sherwood is back answering your health questions—from “stinky gas” and cholesterol to hormones, vaccines, peptides, and simple habits that support…
The Heidi St. John PodcastA House of Refuge for Life with Shon & Jess Thornburg
Today I’m talking with my friends Shon and Jess Thornburg from Love Life about something very close to my heart: abortion, the church, and what it looks like…
The Heidi St. John PodcastFight Like a Man (Part 2): God’s Design for the Home with Emeal Zwayne
In Part 2 of my conversation with E.Z. Zwayne, we go deeper into God’s design for marriage, leadership, submission, and purity. We talk about what real…
The Heidi St. John PodcastFan Mail Friday: Ten Commandments, Tough Questions, and Training Our Kids
On this Fan Mail Friday, I’m answering your questions about homeschool grads walking away from biblical truth, the Ten Commandments in public schools, surprise…
The Heidi St. John PodcastThanksgiving Special: Why Our Nation’s Story Still Matters
Before there was turkey on the table and football on the TV, there was faith, sacrifice, and a deep dependence on God. In this Thanksgiving Special, I’m taking…
The Heidi St. John PodcastThe Next Generation Is Ready—Are We? with Ruby Ruiz
Bold, patriotic students across the country are stepping up to lead—but too many adults are shrinking back. Today I talk with Turning Point USA’s Evergreen…
The Heidi St. John PodcastWake Up, Church: Why Discernment Can’t Wait
Today I’m sounding the alarm. Truth is under assault, emotions are ruling the moment, and believers are getting swept into chaos because we’ve forgotten how to…
The Heidi St. John PodcastFan Mail Friday: Holding the Line in a Divided Culture
Today I’m talking straight from my heart about the growing fracture inside the conservative movement—and why a house divided against itself cannot stand. We’ll…
The Heidi St. John PodcastRaising Kids Who Think Biblically in a Confused World with Rachel Kimble
Today I’m talking with homeschool mom and Cedarville University’s Rachel Kimble about one of my favorite subjects: teaching our kids to think biblically in a…
The Heidi St. John PodcastFight Like a Man: Strength, Integrity & the Battle for This Generation
Today my friend Emeal “E.Z.” Zwayne from Living Waters joins me in the studio to talk about his powerful new book, Fight Like a Man. He shares his radical…