The Heidi St. John Podcast

Are your kids enthusiastic about the Bible? Today’s guests think the Bible should be ANYTHING but boring! In their new book, Kirby McCook and the Jesus Chronicles: A 12-Year-Old’s Take on the Totally Unboring, Slightly Weird Stuff in the Bible, Including Fish Guts, Wrestling Moves, and Stinky Feet ,  authors Stephen Arterburn M. ED. and Marcus Brotherton take aim at middle-grade schoolers! With humor, they help teach kids that Jesus has been part of the story from the beginning and can be found throughout the Bible, from Genesis through Revelation. 

We often expect God to work in real-time like our smartphones, don’t we?  While He can (and sometimes does) grant answers immediately, He often doesn’t. Rather than blame Him, we can take a step back to realize it took us longer than “immediate” to get into our current mess, and will take longer than a spiritual hot second to bring it into order. Herein lies the “discipline” of prayer. Mama Bear, let’s get wise about how we approach the throne so we can actually know we come in confidence, rather than coming in desperation and confusion. 

The culture is at war with masculinity—but God has not changed! Join me today for a few minutes as veteran parents and authors Hal and Melanie Young offer encouragement that will meet you right where you are. 

Do you know how important it is to study history? For one thing, we can learn how to avoid the mistakes made by previous generations—but studying history also gives us an opportunity to ask crucial questions such as “why does God allow bad things to happen?” Join me today as I talk with my friend, author and speaker, Linda Lacour Hobar (TheMysteryofHistory.com) about why history matters and how we can learn from it! Transcribed version of podcast is below. 

What are we to do when we are in the furnace of our longings awaiting God’s rescue? The furnace of our afflictions is producing perseverance, which builds character, which produces hope (Romans)…this is the “golden chain of Christian growth and maturity.” Listen in and be encouraged! Transcribed version of the podcast is below. 

In Jesus’ darkest hours leading up to the cross,He cried out in anguish, “ABBA! FATHER! All things are possible for You; remove this cup from Me; yet not what I will, but what You will.” (Mark chapter 14, verse 36) What a world Jesus unlocked for us by His death and resurrection! The marvelous truth that He teaches us to speak “Our Father” to address Al-mighty God, and that we can come before the King of the Universe anytime! Transcribed version of the podcast is below. 

Getting and staying organized is a challenge—but throw in motherhood and you’ve got yourself a real challenge. Join me today as my friend, author Kristi Clover and I dish about real life motherhood and simple solutions to tame the clutter at home. Be sure to pick up Kristi’s new book, M.O.M. “Master Organizer of Mayhem!” 

“But I did everything right!” she said, before she crumpled into tears on the floor. “Why  is everything so hard?” If you have ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer struggles and demands of family life, you’re not alone. Join me for a conversation with one of my favorite people, author and speaker Todd Wilson. You’re going to be okay, we promise! If it’s hard, it’s worth the struggle! 

There is so much to the idea of being ambassadors! An ambassador does not speak to please his audience, but the king who sent him. An ambassador does not speak on his own authority; his own opinions or demands mean little. He simply says what he has been commissioned to say. But an ambassador is more than a messenger; he is also a representative, and the honor and reputation of his country are in his hands.  Join me as I dig into week four our of study “Ambassador” from MomStrong International! 

Busy mom Sarah asks, “Are chores really important? I want my kids to enjoy their childhood without experiencing something so “adult!” I love this question 🙂 so let’s talk about it!