The Heidi St. John Podcast

Has anyone ever told you that your version of the Bible isn’t the correct one? Christians often misunderstand the historical context and behind newer (and older!) versions of the Bible. Today, I’ll try to clear the air on this topic and also answer one listener’s question about whether or not essential oils should be used by Christians. Tune in and be encouraged!

arenting teens is one of the most challenging seasons of parenting, isn’t it? While this can be a difficult time of transition for parents and teens, there is hope. You can parent well and build a stronger relationship even through the teen years.  Join me today for an encouraging talk with my friend, author and speaker, Connie Albers.

Do you know that God wants you to grow in Him?  It’s true! That means putting what we learn into practice. It’s not enough just to hear God’s Word, we need to obey it.  We deceive ourselves if we think that it’s pleasing to God to interact with His Word without keeping the Word. We can’t be content with simply hearing the Word and walking away. We are rightly dividing the word of truth. God’s end goal in His Word is not simply agreement, but transformation.

Is yoga harmless? Is it just another form of exercise, or is the strong spiritual component of yoga something Christians should be wary of? Yoga means "to yoke" or to open oneself up and invite in the spirit of yoga. Yoga sutras are a basically a guidebook for divination, which God expressly prohibits in the Bible. Listen in as Jessica Smith makes a strong case for how the poses alone invite spiritual forces into our lives that have no place in the lives of Christ followers. The Bible says, "You shall have no other God's before Me." Let's talk about alternatives to yoga today!

Should Christianity mix with yoga? Are yoga poses benign if we do them but don't engage in the spiritual practice behind them? This is the question I'm asking my guest, Jessica Smith, who taught yoga for many years. Jessica has a unique perspective and a solid biblical stance on this modern controversy. Yoga is one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophical traditions, yet many Christians today are practicing yoga with the belief that yoga's deep ties to Hinduism and Buddhism can be avoided. I will confess, I thought the same thing—but not any longer. Jessica challenged me and opened my eyes to the truth about this topic. Listen in. I pray your heart is blessed and encouraged as you strive to know God in a deeper way and bring Him honor in everything you do. Be sure and catch Part 2 as well!

If there is such a thing as truth, there is such a thing as a lie. And our human reasoning should never become the foundation of our answers when presented with a lie cloaked in disguise.  We must listen to the Holy Spirit and know the Word of God so we can discern evil when we see it. Discernment is so critical in the life of a Christian. Join me at MomStrong International as we look further at Defining Discernment this month!

Mailbox Monday! I’m weighing in on the vaccination situation today, as I live in one of the counties with a measles outbreak. We’re also talking about habitual sin in the church and  whether or not our salvation is sure.  Lots to talk about today!

I reject the idea that Christianity and politics don’t mix. Churches aren’t prioritizing cultural issues, or we don’t understand what’s actually at stake. While this is not a theocracy, Christians need to be on the forefront of this cultural discussion. We must get #offthebench and #ontothebattlefield!

Do you wonder if you’ve made something an idol in your life? Children, homeschooling, a choice your family has made? It’s easy to do these days, and the problem is that we don’t usually recognize it when we’ve done it.  But let’s get back to our first love and walk away from our idols! 

Do you ever struggle with the feeling that you’re not good enough to homeschool?  Me too! I’m blessed today to introduce you to a new friend here at the podcast. Jamie Erickson is a mother of five and will encourage you to homeschool with confidence and courage as you follow God’s voice into new seasons of mothering and homeschooling. Be brave! God’s got you—and your kids—in His hands.