The Heidi St. John Podcast

It's easy to feel pressured to focus on making things perfect for our kids, at Christmastime or otherwise, but what our kids really want is time with us. Set aside the to do list, and make a point to spend time making some memories this season!

It’s easy to feel pressured to focus on making things perfect for our kids, at Christmastime or otherwise, but what our kids really want is time with us. Set aside the to do list, and make a point to spend time making some memories this season!

The Unhurried Homeschooler – is chock full of “out of the box” thoughts about what education really is with the goal of helping you ENJOY these years with your kids, because you’ll NEVER get them back!  In this podcast, I get to share some of those ideas so you can get a feel for what freedom in homeschooling could look like for you!

Dear Tired Mom Who Wonders If All This Christmas Fuss is Worth It – “We need to let go of this idea that things have to be like something out of a Better Homes and Gardens layout. Your turkey doesn’t have to turn out just right and you don’t have to have a hundred presents under the tree. Your kids don’t need a bunch of presents that they won’t remember in a month and that you can’t afford—but they do need YOU.”

Welcome, Real Life Christmas – “Christmas doesn’t have to be perfect for it to be memorable. Kids need your presence more than your presents. If you’re giving them the gift of you, in real life, you’re doing better than you know.”

Goodnight, Manger – Goodnight, Manger, written by Laura Sassi and illustrated by New York Times bestselling artist Jane Chapman, tells the story of Mary and Joseph as they try to lull Jesus to sleep in the noisy stable after his birth. It’s bedtime for Baby Jesus, but who knew a manger could be so loud? Mama, Papa, and all of the animals try to lull the baby to sleep, but between itchy hay, angels’ joyful hosannas, and three kings bearing noisy gifts, it’s just too loud. Until Mama finds a way for everyone to work together to shepherd Baby into peaceful dreams under the twinkling stars. With sweet, rhyming text in the style of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, Goodnight, Manger offers a unique twist on the classic manger tale, deftly weaving together the comforting and familiar routines of bedtime with the special magic and wonder of the manger story.

 

It starts at home: join Heidi St. John and guest Durenda Wilson as they share some practical ways to teach your children the importance of respect.

It starts at home: join Heidi St. John and guest Durenda Wilson as they share some practical ways to teach your children the importance of respect.

Make 2017 the year you get into God’s Word with your kids!

Heidi’s Scripture writing challenge is just $10 and contains daily scriptures to write out for each day of the year.

Each set contains 7 laminated cards held together with an O-ring. Makes a great gift!

 

There's an awful lot of disrespect these days out on college campuses and in our high schools and elementary schools... but whose job is it to teach respect? Join Heidi and guest Durenda Wilson today as they talk about why it's the parent's job to teach children respect... starting with modeling it.

There’s an awful lot of disrespect these days out on college campuses and in our high schools and elementary schools… but whose job is it to teach respect? Join Heidi and guest Durenda Wilson today as they talk about why it’s the parent’s job to teach children respect… starting with modeling it.

Purchase Heidi’s new Scripture writing challenge booklet! Laminated, with a Scripture for every day of the year! Makes a GREAT gift!!

A lack of rest in our lives can cripple our walk with the Lord and hinder our relationships with others as well. Listen to this podcast from the archives, yet perfect for today, as Heidi and Durenda share what they've learned about resting in the midst of a chaotic life.

A lack of rest in our lives can cripple our walk with the Lord and hinder our relationships with others as well.  Listen to this podcast from the archives, yet still applicable today, as Heidi and Durenda share what they’ve learned about resting in the midst of a chaotic life.

SCRIPTURE FOCUS

Proverbs 3:19-26

Matthew 11

Psalm 62:5

RESOURCES

Fearless Necklaces!

My Favorite Journaling Bible

Wisdom for Parents: A Daily Devotional from the Book of Proverbs

Hope in Place of Fear – for Paris and the Rest of Us (Related Podcast)

Storm: Hearing Jesus for the Times We Live In

 

Join me for Part 3 in this series!

Tensions are running high in our nation and in our world right now. Last week on Instagram, I mentioned that I was praying for a peaceful transition of power between Adminstrations, and my new friend, Aaron Young, commented that we needed to do a better job actually talking with each other—black and white—so that we can have a better understanding of where each of us is coming from. I couldn't agree more, and so, I invited two friends of color on the show with me this week.

It's hard at times, but listening to each other is good. I hope you'll be blessed as Aaron, Dr. Lainna Callentine and myself talk openly and honestly about race, the culture, and what we have in common. Be encouraged! We are brothers and sisters in Christ!

Tensions are running high in our nation and in our world right now. Last week on Instagram, I mentioned that I was praying for a peaceful transition of power between Adminstrations, and my new friend, Aaron Young, commented that we needed to do a better job actually talking with each other—black and white—so that we can have a better understanding of where each of us is coming from. I couldn’t agree more, and so, I invited two friends of color on the show with me this week.

It’s hard at times, but listening to each other is good. I hope you’ll be blessed as Aaron, Dr. Lainna Callentine and myself talk openly and honestly about race, the culture, and what we have in common. Be encouraged! We are brothers and sisters in Christ!

Aaron Young has been married to his wife Brittany for 5 years and is a father of three.  He is a US Army veteran. He is the executive director of the  Hattie Lewis Reynolds for University Scholars and is an advocate for Parent Institute for Quality Education in his area.

Dr. Lainna Callentine has a great love for teaching. She is a pediatrician, homeschool mother, and former classroom teacher with a certification in elementary education.  She is a former 5th grade classroom teacher with a masters degree in education.  Dr. Callentine continues to have wonderment for the beauty of God’s creation in the human body. She left formal medicine in the E.R. to stay home and homeschool her three children. However, she still practices her hobby of medicine at a Christian Clinic in the Chicago suburbs.

Dr. Callentine has taught hands-on science in many different settings and forums. She has spoken at a large variety of support groups, community organizations, and conventions such as the Illinois Christian Home Educators convention. She is on the board of directors for the ParentalRights.org that is seeking to defend the rights of parents through an amendment to the U.S. constitution. Dr. Callentine is passionate about the biological sciences, children, education, families, and the God who created all things.  Read more about Dr. Lainna Callentine here.