I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST Whom Shall I Fear? Examining Courage in the Christian Faith with Heidi St. John
Oct 14, 2025
Heidi St. John, an author and speaker known for her advocacy in homeschooling and family faith, joins the conversation to discuss the essence of courage. She shares her personal journey through childhood abuse, cancer, and panic disorder, illustrating how these challenges shaped her faith and ministry. The dialogue explores the need for Christians to embody courage, especially in raising children to stand firm against cultural pressures. Heidi also highlights the revival among Gen Z and offers insights on using literature, like her Brave Books, to instill resilience in young minds.
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Courage Underpins Christian Living
- Courage is foundational to all other virtues and necessary to live out faith amid opposition.
- Scripture repeatedly commands strength and boldness because faith requires risk and public witness.
Model Courage For Your Children
- Demonstrate courage yourself because you cannot pass on what you do not possess.
- Ask God what cultural areas to engage and obey the call even when fearful.
Healthy Fear Is Reverent Awe
- 'Fear of the Lord' means reverent awe of God's holiness, not elimination of all healthy fear.
- Recognize the cost of Christ and maintain reverence that motivates obedience.
