The Heidi St. John Podcast

Kathy Barnette grew up in poverty on a pig farm in southern Mississippi. The culture would say she was a victim of her circumstances—poor, black, raised by a single mother—but Kathy never saw herself that way. Instead, she did something about her circumstances. Today, she is an author, a speaker, a homeschool mom, a news commentator and a candidate for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 4th congressional district. Listen in and be encouraged by her powerful story! **Find more at HeidiStJohn.com** Contribute to Heidi St. John For Congress by clicking HERE**

In Thank You, Sarah: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving by Laurie Halse Anderson, we see a glimpse of Sarah Hale’s spirit. She wrote persistently to officials in many levels of government promoting the observance of Thanksgiving as a unified national holiday. Not a woman to take “No” for an answer, Sarah kept on writing. For four decades and five Presidencies, Sarah wrote. She believed that observing Thanksgiving was a way that we, as a nation, could be unified. In October, 1863, President Lincoln, perhaps in response to an editorial Hale had published in the magazine she edited, read a Thanksgiving proclamation to the American people. We are still blessed by it today. **Find links and more under PODCASTS at HeidiStJohn.com**

Are you worn out from the battle lately? How boldly are you praying? If you want your children to learn to believe in the power of prayer, it needs to start with you. Pray boldly! Let your children see that your trust is in the Lord—and BELIEVE that He is at work! **Find links and more under PODCASTS at HeidiStJohn.com**

Have you ever had a moment where you wondered if there was something else—something “more important” that you could be doing instead of shepherding and raising children? If so, you’re not alone. The culture today has devalued motherhood in more ways than one. Today I’ll be encouraging you to love your family well in this season. Yes, it’s a hard season for many reasons—but God is calling us back to Himself, and to our families. Listen in and be encouraged. **Find links and more under PODCASTS at HeidiStJohn.com**

Today I’m answering your questions! More on Covid, churches, masking, mandates, and how to enjoy the holidays in spite of the lockdowns.

In the last three years, I’ve been touched by suicide more than I ever imagined I could be. A homeschool mama left two amazing kids and a grief-stricken husband, the daughter of a well-loved leader in the homeschool community, the son of a pastor. This world is not our home, friends. Today, let’s talk about the hard places and the only real hope that we have. One day, He will wipe away every tear from our eyes. **Find links and more under PODCASTS at HeidiStJohn.com**

Vogue Magazine recently had a dress-wearing man on the cover of their magazine. In response to this, Candace Owens said, “There is no society that can survive without strong men. The East knows this. In the west, the steady feminization of our men at the same time that Marxism is being taught to our children is not a coincidence. It is an outright attack.” I agree with her. Today we’ll talk about this and about where our confidence should be in times of struggle. **Find more at HeidiStJohn.com** Contribute to Heidi St. John For Congress by clicking HERE**

I am a woman of prayer—but if I am honest, I have been discouraged these past several weeks. Every day feels like groundhog day. I often lose track of what day it is as this thing drags on and on. It's like we stepped out of our daily lives and into a George Orwell novel. So how do we hang on to the peace of Christ? Tune in and let’s talk about it! **Find links and more under PODCASTS at HeidiStJohn.com**

"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for You are close beside me. Your rod and Your staff protect and comfort me." Psalm 23:4 Let’s talk about why we can have hope today in the midst of such a hard year. God is on his throne and Jesus is returning soon! It’s a GREAT DAY for hope! **Find links and more under PODCASTS at HeidiStJohn.com**

How do we handle the HOLIDAYS during the Rona? Many people are struggling right now with how to handle the holidays where family members disagree on masks etc. First thing: arm yourself with truth. These questions and more are answered in today’s MailBox Monday! **Find links and more under PODCASTS at HeidiStJohn.com**