The Heidi St. John Podcast

How do we talk with our kids about sex? Today, Heidi tackles two questions from listeners as she encourages them to be aware and informed in every stage of our children’s lives. Stay in there, parents! This is your job and God will help you do it well! Join me at an event near you!

In a biblically illiterate culture, how can we disciple our children daily? Join Heidi and her friend, Ruth Simons (Author of Gracelaced) for an honest conversation about Prayers for the Battlefield and how we can encourage our children to know and apply God’s Word in their everyday lives. Ruth Chou Simons is an artist, writer, entrepreneur, and speaker. She is the creator of the GraceLaced online art shoppe, blog, and the popular Instagram community where she shares scriptural truths daily through honest words and her hand-painted artwork. Ruth and her husband, Troy, live in New Mexico and are grateful parents to six sons—their greatest adventure. Find more of Ruth’s heart and art at GraceLaced.com and @gracelaced on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Ruth’s new book Gracelaced  is about more than pretty florals and fanciful brushwork—it’s about flourishing. With carefully crafted intention, this beautiful volume of 32 seasonal devotions from artist and author Ruth Chou Simons encourages readers in any circumstance to become deeply rooted in God’s faithful promises.

Recently, the fight over abortion took center stage over the confirmation of Justice Kavanaugh. It’s easy for us to fixate on the small picture (confirmation hearings) and the big picture (the fight for life.) What does it take to stand strong in the gap as we get off the bench for future generations? Answer? Obey the call of God on your life!

Today I’m talking to several moms with a common thread – questions that don’t really have black and white. Let’s talk about learning to listen to the Lord and what that means from day to day. 

I have my friend Ashley on today, and we are taking about walking through unexpected trials. Join us as we talk through finding hope in Christ when it seems like the bottom is dropping out from under us. 

In our hostile culture today, it requires tremendous courage to stand up for the truth, but it’s worth it.  Join me for our MomStrong International study this week.  

Today Heidi is joined by the staff of MomStrong International to answer a few of your questions! 

Chloe Howard was born with a severe club foot. Listen in as she shares the inspiring true story from her new book, “Stand Beautiful.” Chloe Howard  was born with a severe foot deformity.  She has had numerous operations and faced daunting challenges but has always met each hurdle with emotional strength and grace.   In 2014, Chloe was a victim of assault and bullying at her high school. Six months later, she had the courage to begin telling her story. She met Bono who spoke powerful words about fighting injustice.  This became a turning point for Chloe and would mark a recovery story that builds in strength with each re-telling. Stand Beautiful: A story of brokenness, beauty and embracing it all: In Stand Beautiful, international speaker and TEDx presenter Chloe Howard shares her story of overcoming injustice, battling self-doubt, and rising up to speak out, fueled by a powerful encounter with Bono from the band U2. Chloe’s story shows that even through brokenness and shame, we can venture toward hope, accept our unique selves, and share in our human experiences. Chloe boldly addresses the unlikely hero in each of us. Readers will be inspired to be brave, to speak up against injustice, and redefine beauty as more than what the eye can see. Chloe shares how faith enabled her to endure physical and emotional pain, spurring readers to delve into authenticity and stand beautiful. Stand Beautiful, picture book: With playful text and adorable illustrations by Deborah Melmon, this picture book asks the question: Will YOU stand beautiful too?

Many Christians have joined the tolerance movement, wanting to be known for their acceptance of others’ opinions and lifestyles in a misguided attempt to share the gospel. Why is this misguided? Because the life of Jesus stands in stark opposition to this brave new belief system. A thoughtful study of the Bible will quickly reveal that tolerance as it is thought of today was never seen as a virtue. Why? Let’s talk about it.   

I would like to see feminism return to a place where there is dignity in being a woman.   We want to teach our boys and our girls from a very young age that God has a very good plan for their lives.  We want to look at both men and women through the eyes of Christ, each as uniquely gifted as the other. Listen in as we go back to the Bible and see what it says about these current events.