How can we preach a gospel of peace, yet still find our bodies wracked by anxiety? On the flip side, how do we call our bodies temples of the Holy Spirit, yet regard eating, exercise, or sleep as inherently "unspiritual" activities?

Join me and my sister as we hear from Justin Whitmel Earley, best-selling author The Common Rule and Habits of a Household, challenging the common misconception that habits are just physical or only spiritual. They’re both—physical and spiritual—and together, let’s find how our habits intertwine, the neuroscience behind them, and which ones we should focus on.

Don’t forget to share or leave a review about this episode for a chance to win his upcoming book, The Body Teaches The Soul!

You’ll hear:

🔗 Connect more with Justin:

https://www.justinwhitmelearley.com

https://www.instagram.com/justinwhitmelearley.com

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🔗 Connect with Heidi:

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When bad things come, what you prayed for didn’t happen, and God feels silent, distant, or even unfair… what do you do? Today, we’re tackling one of the hardest lies to untangle:

“God isn’t faithful, trustworthy, or good when ‘bad’ things happen to us.”

Join me as I chat with best-selling author Gabrielle Meyer, creator of the beloved Timeless series, to trade this lie for a truth that will steady your heart no matter the season: Even when circumstances shift, God’s character never does.

The highlights:

Oh, and don’t forget to share this episode or leave a review about it to win a copy of her book, Every Hour until Then! 2 winners will be announced on my podcast’s Instagram page: www.instagram.com/tradealieforatruth

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🔗 Connect with Gabrielle:

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🔗 Connect with Heidi:

Heidi''s Book, All In, All Yours: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/allinallyours

Heidi's Instagram: www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson

Further resources: https://heidileeandersonministries.com

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✨ Highlights & Quotes:

Ever felt like deep Bible study is only for pastors, church leaders, Christian influencers, or scholars full of commentaries and Hebrew concordances? I mean, they have degrees in that stuff. They’re trained in theology. They just GET the Bible in a way ordinary Christians don’t. But... me? I’m just normal. I love Jesus and I believe the Bible is God’s very Word that I respect and honor, but I didn’t go to seminary, I’m not bilingual, and I wouldn’t even know where to start.

Join Kristin Nave and podcast host Heidi Lee Anderson to dismantle the lie that deep Bible study is just for experts. They share honest stories, relatable struggles, and practical ways to approach Scripture--with or without a seminary degree.

You’ll hear:

Kristin reminds us that God’s Word was never meant to be locked behind titles, training, or theology degrees. This episode is a gentle but powerful invitation to open your Bible with curiosity, freedom, and expectation.

Whether you’re brand new to Scripture or returning after feeling disqualified, this conversation will remind you: you are invited to the table.

Connect with Kristin: https://www.shelovesbible.com/

Kristin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelovesbible

Heidi''s Book, All In, All Yours: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/allinallyours

Heidi's Instagram: www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson

Further resources: https://heidileeandersonministries.com

Sound bites:

"Navigating Bible Study: Tools and Resources"

"God desires to meet us in our quiet time."

"God's mercy is waiting for us to seek Him."

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Game Setup

02:56 Challenging the Lie of Bible Study

06:00 Personal Experiences with Scripture

09:01 Community and Bible Study

11:54 Approaching Scripture with Simplicity

14:55 Practical Bible Study Methods

17:58 Reading the Bible in Different Ways

21:02 Conclusion and Encouragement

23:59 Exploring Bible Study Tools

27:52 Powerful Conversations Through Scripture

32:51 God's Mercy and Compassion

36:55 Encouragement for the Unqualified

38:03 Rapid Fire Icebreaker Questions

Keywords: Bible study, faith, community, scripture, personal growth, encouragement, spiritual journey, Kristin Nave, Heidi Anderson, She Loves Bible

Ever been told to “look within” to discover who you really are? Maybe it came in the form of self-help advice, motivational quotes, or even well-meaning encouragement. But here’s the problem: when we look inward for identity, we buy into the very lie keeping us lost.

On this episode of Trade a Lie for a Truth, join Heidi Lee Anderson and Alena Pitts Franklin (actress, vocalist, and author of the devotional God Is) to uncover together the cultural lie that identity starts within... and exchange it for the life-giving truth: before we can know who we are, we must first know who God is.

✨ What you’ll discover in this episode:

➖Why the “search within” advice always leaves us empty

➖How Alena personally wrestled with identity and found freedom in Christ ➖The role honesty plays in reshaping our view of God and ourselves ➖How God’s unchanging character transforms our perspective on purpose, talents, and even past mistakes 📖 Scripture Highlight: Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

📚 Connect with Alena Franklin:

Instagram → www.instagram.com/thealenafranklin

Book → God Is (a devotional perfect for teens & young adults!) https://rstyle.me/+nUi1i4exeUOc6NGONNjCqw

💡 Listener Bonus: Share this episode or leave a review and you’ll be entered to win a copy of Alena’s devotional God Is!

📚 Connect with Heidi:

Heidi''s Book, All In, All Yours: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/allinallyours

Instagram: www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson

Further resources: https://heidileeandersonministries.com

Ever picked up the Bible and thought, “Agh, this is so dry”? You try to read, but the words don’t seem to connect, some parts are confusing, and discouragement creeps in. Why (and how) does it come alive for others? You’re not alone.

Join this conversation with Gretchen Saffles, founder of Well-Watered Women, as we tackle this lie that “the Bible is dry.” We’ll talk about the claim from unbelievers that Scripture is outdated or dull, and also for believers, who truly long to know God’s Word, Gretchen gives her tangible, practical, go-to tools that can help you stay engaged when the struggle is real.

Together, let’s trade the lie for the truth: God’s Word isn’t dull, uninteresting, irrelevant, but alive, active, rich, and full of life. Listen in to discover encouragement, practical wisdom, and renewed hope for opening your Bible with fresh eyes.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Connect more with Gretchen: https://www.gretchensaffles.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/gretchensaffles and www.instagram.com/wellwateredwomen

Gretchen's Book, Word Before World: https://rstyle.me/+fF6YDgGkSswD5-eb9lGFCg

Heidi''s Book, All In, All Yours: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/allinallyours

Heidi's Instagram: www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson

Further resources: https://heidileeandersonministries.com

Share to win a copy of her newest devotional, Word Before World (then comment shared when done)!

Keywords: Bible study, best way to study the Bible, Bible journaling, faith, Scripture, God's promises, devotional, Christian podcast, hope, when the Bible is confusing, family

You know those warnings that go off in our mind?

It sounds like wisdom. It feels like caution. But underneath, it’s fear. And fear is not the fruit of a good counselor — it’s the evidence of a liar.

Scripture tells us in 2 Timothy 1:7 that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and a sound mind. That means anytime fear is steering the ship, God isn’t the one driving.

The enemy loves to masquerade as someone looking out for you. He’ll disguise fear as foresight. He’ll present anxiety as “being realistic.” But he’s not protecting you — he’s paralyzing you. Why? Because fear shrinks your faith. It keeps you stuck. It puts you in self-preservation mode instead of God-trust mode.

So today, how about you join Susie Larson and me in trading that lie — the enemy’s warnings are worth listening to — for this truth: God alone gives wise counsel, and His perfect love casts out fear? 

Oh, and don't forget to grab your copy of Heidi's devotional All In, All Yours before 10/21 to also receive the free audiobook bundle!

All other information and inquiries: www.heidileeandersonministries.com

Have you ever believed the lie that it’s too late? Too late to change careers, too late to repair a relationship, too late to step into your calling, or too late even to return to God? The enemy loves to whisper, “You’ve missed your chance. The door is closed. The opportunity wasted. It’s all downhill from here. Your story is over.”

Good news: the Word of God tells us something very different.

Join me as I chat with Sarah Molitor @modernfarmhousefamily, who opens up about a time she took a big risk and in turn, fell behind compared to friends... and what came of that. (Spoiler: She met her husband + God proved once again, with Him, it's never really too late.)

Share to win a copy of her newest devotional, Any Given Moment (then comment shared when done)!

Connect more with Sarah: https://modernfarmhousefamily.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/modernfarmhousefamily

Sarah's Book, Any Given Moment: https://rstyle.me/+qWioENS-8yZef3MpbKJPew

Heidi''s Book, All In, All Yours: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/allinallyours

Heidi's Instagram: www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson

Further resources: https://heidileeandersonministries.com

Keywords: victory in Christ, overcoming defeat, faith, healing, God's promises, abundant life, Christian podcast, hope, trials, family, Christian goals, Christian new beginnings

Marriage is supposed to make us happy, right? I mean, that's what we've been sold: the perfect spouse, the fairytale wedding, the happily ever after. It sounds good, right? But what happens when life doesn't follow the script? When your spouse disappoints you, says things that kind of make you mad, or just doesn't complete you like rom-coms promise?

Suddenly that belief that marriage is here to make us happy, it starts to feel less like a dream and more like a setup... a setup for bitterness, for disappointment, maybe even walking away. So today we are trading that lie for a truth that is harder, but it is better because what if marriage wasn't meant to complete you, but to grow you, to make you more like Christ?

Join my husband and me as we chat with Ryan and Allie Lundeen @proverbsthirtyonegirl for an exclusive true confessions interview talking about how God confirmed “this is who you're gonna marry,” counter-cultural ideas of marriage, and personal stories we didn't even know we'd share.😂

Check our more of Allie's resources here: https://www.proverbs31girl.com/about

Instagram: www.instagram.com/proverbsthirtyonegirl

To connect with Heidi: https://heidileeandersonministries.com

All In, All Yours Devotional: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/allinallyours

Instagram: www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson

Ever feel like life just keeps knocking you down? No matter how hard you fight, no matter how much you pray, you just can’t seem to win? Have you ever wondered why the battles feel so constant, or caught yourself thinking, ‘I’ll never get past this struggle’? Maybe you’ve questioned if you’ll ever feel strong or free again.

But what if defeat isn’t your story at all? What if it’s just the enemy’s script—and God has already written a different one? Today, we’re trading the lie of ‘I feel defeated’ for the truth: ‘I am victorious in Christ.’

Join me in this episode of my podcast Trade a Lie for a Truth, as I open up about my personal journey as a cancer survivor and emphasize the importance of recognizing our giants against the scope of our great God. Ultimately, I talk about how God helped me overcome this giant of fear and ultimately, why He allows trials in the first place. Together, let’s actively seize the abundant life promised in Christ and move forward in His victory.

Takeaways:

My NEW Devotional, All In, All Yours: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/allinallyours

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Keywords: victory in Christ, overcoming defeat, faith, healing, God's promises, abundant life, Christian podcast, hope, trials, family

Chapters:

00:00 Overcoming Defeat: A New Perspective

02:56 The Journey of Healing and Hope

05:54 Facing Trials with Faith

08:54 Possessing the Promised Land

11:56 Seizing God's Promises

15:02 Victory in Christ: A Call to Action

17:58 Fun with Faith: A Family Moment

Ever tried juggling all the things?

Work, mom life, extracurricular activities? Clean house, toned body, healthy meals? Volunteering at church, keeping up with the yard, staying on top of emails, meeting up with friends, and organizing the toys? Not to mention, reading your Bible and being a loving, attentive wife?

Join me as I pull back the curtain of my life and share a behind-the-scenes look into what God is actively teaching me and I believe has for me in this next season ahead. While it’s tempting to want to do it all, the truth is freeing: we are limited human beings with time constraints and physical limitations, so we can’t do it all—and even better… we shouldn’t do it all.

In the end, we can trade that crippling lie (you can do it all) for the truth: There are some things in this season that need our focus, so there are some things in this season we can step away from.

Sit in Ecclesiastes 3 with me, and together, let’s ask God and find out for ourselves what should be our top priority in this current season of life.

Let's connect!

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🎙️More episodes on my Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trade-a-lie-for-a-truth/id1719559969