The Heidi St. John Podcast

On September 30th, Jay and I will celebrate our 35th Anniversary. I'm so excited to be joined by my husband on the show today to talk about the ups and downs of marriage, sex, the blessing of children, working together and the importance of treasuring family. We're also sharing some of our favorite stories, including the time I gave him a black eye... 🙂  Don't miss it! 

Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/jay-heidi-love-story

In recent months, we have seen increased online attacks targeting wonderful parents. My guests today have unfortunately been given a front row seat in the battle for parental rights. JD and Britney Lott are social media influencers who have been raising their eight children on the road and they are joining me today to share a cautionary tale about what can happen when CPS is weaponized to target innocent parents.

Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/couple-wrongfully-accused-abuse-jd-britney-lott

We’re at the beginning of another homeschool year, and I have my good friend and veteran homeschool encourager Steve Lambert here to give us four practical ways you can start your homeschool year strong. But listen even if you aren’t homeschooling, you’ll still be encouraged!

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Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/starting-strong-homeschool-steve-lambert

We are hearing more and more about young kids grappling with same-sex attraction. It's prevalent in the culture right now. Many kids today, many of them coming out of the government school system, see absolutely nothing wrong with transgenderism or same-sex attraction. And it's becoming an increasingly challenging subject for parents to navigate, given the fact that there are a lot of grownups in the room who are telling parents to affirm their child’s every whim. Are you prepared to handle these conversations as they come up? Join me today for a practical conversation about this difficult topic. 

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Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/same-sex-attraction-kids-liisa-bradshaw

Like many of you, I am very concerned with what's happening in the government right now, particularly as it relates to social and moral issues. Chief among them is the issue of abortion. The question in the church right now is whether or not evangelicals and Bible-believing Christians should vote for a candidate that does not have a 100% solid pro-life stance. We’ve seen some major voices in the pro-life movement refuse to vote for Trump. Pastor Rob McCoy joins me on the show today to discuss this very important issue and how we as evangelicals should frame the discussion of life in this next election. 

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Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/whats-a-pro-lifer-to-do-with-trump-with-pastor-rob-mccoy

Answering your questions today! My husband and I are divided politically. I need unbiased data to convince him he sees it wrong. | My husband doesn’t think the kids should participate in co-ops or sports or anything outside of our very small church as he’s gotten more strict over the past few years, but it’s hurting my kids and me. | My daughter is one. I want to teach her biblical things early, so when or how do I start homeschooling? | How do we prepare for a Harris/Walz presidency? | What do you say to a pro-life voter who wants to write in a candidate to send a message to future candidates? | I can’t get in Bible reading until late at night, and I’m discouraged. 

There is a lot we can be frustrated or discouraged about, but my friends, there is hope! I finish today in prayer. We have a Helper and He always hears our prayers. 

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Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/mailbox-monday-5

“If we don’t understand the tactics of the enemy, it’s very difficult to defeat them.” Kirk Cameron joins me to discuss the current state of the nation and the role of Christians in shaping culture. We are desperate for a spiritual revival, and Kirk and I are talking about the impact of public education on the values of the younger generation and the need to teach children biblical principles. He’s sharing about the See You at the Library and how you can be involved in a spiritual revival in America. 

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Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/see-library-kirk-cameron

Join Heidi as she responds to the presidential debate between candidates Kamala Harris and President Donald Trump.

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We’re covering some of your questions today. How can I find out about the curriculum at my local public schools? How do you feel about women being in political leadership positions? How do I start a podcast and create a community? And then we’re visiting some current events: Amazon Alexa showing bias in its AI technology. Why won’t Kamala speak to the press? Staunch pro-lifers saying don’t vote for Trump? Current companies backing up on DEI initiatives and what is moving the needle. And more. Don’t miss it!

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Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/mailbox-monday-4

A handful of states still retain antiquated laws from the 1980s and 90s, but most states have removed unnecessary legal barriers with the recognition that homeschooling works. But pendulums swing, and in America today, the pendulum frequently swings in the wrong direction. Opponents of homeschool freedom are working in new and more coordinated ways to make homeschooling harder and less accessible to parents. 

Legislative action to roll back homeschool freedom is being considered in three states in part because of negative portrayals of homeschooling in the press. My guest today is Attorney James (Jim) Mason. He is the president of the Homeschool Legal Defense Association. We're going to cover the history of homeschooling and the role that the Homeschool Legal Defense Association has been playing for over 40 years in securing and maintaining homeschool freedom. And as always, what you can do to help secure your freedom to homeschool in America in the coming years. 

SPONSOR: Thank you to TUVU for sponsoring our podcast today! While other platforms thrive on addiction, TUVU is engineered for relational connection. No advertisements, no explicit content, none of the junk that leaves you feeling empty on the other sites. First 500 users go to tuvu.com/heidi to get six months free!

Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/freedom-homeschool-dont-take-granted-attorney-james-mason