The Heidi St. John Podcast

In today’s podcast, I have the wonderful privilege of interviewing Jane Lambert, veteran homeschool mom and author of the best-selling … Continue reading So You’re Thinking About {Less Stressful} Homeschooling — Part 1 | 126 →

So how do we determine what God wants for us with regard to having children? Darryl and Durenda Wilson offer … Continue reading Determining God’s Heart for YOUR Family →

There is no way to know what kinds of challenges life is going to give us as we raise our … Continue reading Balancing it All: Marriage and Parenting →

Moms talk about having babies all the time—and today, we get to hear a dad’s perspective on having children. Join … Continue reading Having Babies: One Father’s Perspective →

It’s one thing to say we trust God when things are going great—but what happens in the dark places? How … Continue reading Pregnancy and Unexpected Outcomes →

If parenting has not brought you to your knees—you’re not doing it right. Join me and my friend Durenda (a … Continue reading Don’t You Know How That Happens? →

They’re expensive. They’re exhausting. They’re a burden. These are just a few of the myths that I heard when I … Continue reading They’re Too Expensive … and Other Misconceptions about Having Children →

If I had a nickel for every time someone has asked me if I was Catholic or Mormon because I … Continue reading The Truth about Having Babies … and a few other things you should know about married love →

The culture has lied to us about the way we should see our bodies. As a married woman of 25 … Continue reading Sex and Body Image: Love the Body You Have →

The culture has lied to us about the way we should see our bodies. As a married woman of 25 years who has had seven kids, I can tell you—I’ve had my share of body image issues … and like many of you, I’m learning that there’s more to me that what I see reflecting from the mirror.

Resources for this series:

The Busy Mom’s Guide to Romance by Heidi St. John

Do you ever wonder where the girl your husband married went? This book is for every mom who has collapsed into bed at the end of the day, looked into the eyes of her husband and promised “tomorrow” she’d have time for him.

Trouble is, tomorrow finds her more exhausted than the day before.

If you have ever felt caught between the demands of nurturing your children and meeting the needs of your husband, you’re not alone. Read and discover how even a busy homeschool mom can make time to nurture her marriage. It’s not as hard as you think—and more important than you may realize.

The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller

“Incredibly rich with wisdom and insight that will leave the reader, whether single or married, feeling uplifted.”—The Washington Times

Based on the acclaimed sermon series by New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller, this book shows everyone—Christians, skeptics, singles, longtime married couples, and those about to be engaged—the vision of what marriage should be according to the Bible.

Modern culture would have you believe that everyone has a soul mate; that romance is the most important part of a successful marriage; that your spouse is there to help you realize your potential; that marriage does not mean forever, but merely for now; and that starting over after a divorce is the best solution to seemingly intractable marriage issues. But these modern-day assumptions are wrong. Timothy Keller, with insights from Kathy, his wife of thirty-seven years, shows marriage to be a glorious relationship that is also misunderstood and mysterious. The Meaning of Marriage offers instruction on how to have a successful marriage, and is essential reading for anyone who wants to know God and love more deeply in this life.

4 Seasons of Marriage: Secrets of a Lasting Marriage by Gary Chapman

The seasons of marriage come and go. Each one holds the potential for emotional health and happiness, and each one has its challenges. The purpose of this book is to describe these recurring seasons of marriage, help you and your spouse identify which season your marriage is in, and show you how to enhance your marriage in all four seasons.

His Needs, Her Needs: Building an Affair-Proof Marriage by Willard Harley

In the classic bestseller His Needs, Her Needs, Willard F. Harley, Jr., identifies the ten most vital needs of men and women and shows husbands and wives how to satisfy those needs in their spouses. He provides guidance for becoming irresistible to your spouse and for loving more creatively and sensitively,