The Heidi St. John Podcast

It’s almost time for the primary here in Washington state! Today, I’ll give you a short update and answer listener questions on abortion, World Magazine, and local elections. SHOW NOTES

Today we’re talking about two issues that Christians sometimes disagree on: baptism and translations of the Bible. I believe that faith precedes baptism and that salvation is accomplished by faith alone. Listen in as we have this important conversation. SHOW NOTES

God has created us for relationship with other people, and he modeled perfect love for us, also. Fortunately, our relationship with God is 100% secure. He never changes; His love is unconditional and constant. There’s nothing we can do that will make Him love us any more or any less. He doesn’t give up on us. People, however, aren’t like that. People change. As a result, sometimes friendships can hurt. Sometimes, they end. Today I’ll be touching on this topic in answer to a listener email. SHOW NOTES

What is it like to travel across the country and hold the baby you have been praying for? Today, Harry and Kaylah share their emotional first meeting with their three pound little girl and share what it was like to bring her home from Florida to her forever family in Washington state. SHOW NOTES

Are you considering adoption? Today, Harry and Kayla Alicea join me to share their beautiful story of bringing home their daughter, Sola Grace. From writing a letter of introduction to the birth mom and finally, being chosen to raise Sola, the Alicea’s testimony is a powerful reminder that nothing is ever wasted in the hands of God. Have tissues handy and settle in with your family to hear what it’s like to walk through the adoption process from start to finish. SHOW NOTES

Have you ever considered what you will be doing after your kids are done homeschooling? For many homeschool moms, the last child to graduate creates a struggle that Steve Lambert says can be avoided if we’ll have the conversation about the next season early rather than late. Today, we’ll talk about why it’s so important to consider what you’ll do after homeschooling as well as touch on the invaluable role of a mentor in the life of a younger homeschool family. SHOW NOTES

Today we celebrate our nation’s independence from England and the freedom we have here the United States. But over the last several years, we have seen unelected bureaucrats wield power over our private health care decisions that they were never intended to have. This is wrong, and today, Heidi Hartnell from Informed Choice Washington joins me to discuss why we must engage in this battle, why it’s a different from the abortion argument, and where we go from here. SHOW NOTES

Today more parents than ever are taking the leap away from government schooling and choosing to educate their kids at home. The concern over lost income is real; and today, homeschool work-at-home mom turned entrepreneur Kelly Harbaugh joins me to offer insight, ideas and encouragement to help you manage childcare and time constraints. It’s not as hard as you think! SHOW NOTES

Last week a ruling from SCOTUS came down in favor of religious freedom in education funding. Within minutes, homeschoolers worried aloud if this would impact homeschooling. Today I’ll discuss this, the importance of seeking wisdom and a few other questions from listeners. SHOW NOTES

“Fake news.” We live in a time that tends toward believing that truth is subjective, and that people can have “their truth” instead of asking, like Pilate, “What is truth?” Sadly, some Christians today seem to be comfortable with the false notion that the Bible is like any other book, and that it, too, contains errors. This is an alarming belief, because it asserts that some of the Bible is true, and some is not. Further, the notion that “There is truth, but we cannot know it” is driving people away from the concept of absolute truth, and that’s a dangerous place for Christians to be. Why? Because truth matters. God’s Word claims to be truth, in keeping with the character and omniscient nature of God. In an age of “fake news,” perhaps, we have simply gotten used to being lied to. However, the Bible stands alone without error. This essential doctrine is a cornerstone of the Christian faith. Inerrancy deserves high regard among evangelicals and has rightly earned the status of being essential to the Christian Faith. SHOW NOTES