Trade a Lie for a Truth

By heidileeandersonReligion & Spirituality Christianity

Trade a Lie for a Truth episodes

November 10, 2025 Did God really "just make you this way?" (with Amy Davison from Mama Bear Apologetics)
Our culture these days is obsessed with identity — how we define ourselves, express ourselves, and justify our choices. But sometimes what sounds like freedom, “God made me this way," is actually a lie that keeps us from living the way He designed us... to glorify Him.
Join Heidi Lee Anderson as she sits down with Amy Davison, co-host of the @MamaBearApologetics Podcast, to talk about how this subtle cultural lie is a dangerous one! Not only does Amy share her own story, but she also breaks down why identity is one of the biggest battlegrounds in today’s culture and how to lovingly engage others who might see things differently.
Together, let’s unpack how Christians can root their identity (and their kid’s identity) in Christ—not in their preferences, feelings, or desires. Whether you’re a parent, pastor, or someone wrestling with purpose, let's look beyond “who I am” and rediscover Whose you are.

🧠 Topics We Cover
• Why “God made me this way” sounds biblical—but isn’t
• How identity influences behavior and spiritual growth
• Teaching kids to know who they are in Christ
• Responding with both truth and grace in today’s cultural conversations
• How to balance desires with God’s design

🧸 Connect with Mama Bear Apologetics
• Website: mamabearapologetics.com
• Instagram: @mamabearapologetics
• Book: Mama Bear Apologeticsf and Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality

🔗 Connect with Heidi:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson
Family Christmas Advent devotionals: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/christmas-devotionals
Heidi’s newest book, All In, All Yours: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/allinallyours
Further resources: https://heidileeandersonministries.com
51 min
November 03, 2025 Feeling out of place in today's world? When culture shifts + you don’t (with Marian Jordan Ellis)
Ever feel like you're living in a world you just can’t relate to anymore? Where prayer has been traded for good vibes, what’s wrong is celebrated as if it’s right, “live your truth” has replaced the truth, and “follow your heart” gets louder applause than following Jesus?

Join me as I sit down with Marian Jordan Ellis, author of the new Lifeway Women’s study Anchored, to expose the tricky lie of “I just can’t relate to this world anymore,” and instead of a bad thing, we’ll find how it’s not only a very good thing, but it’s the very place God positioned us on purpose to shine bright for Him.

All in all, if you’ve ever felt like a spiritual fish out of water — this one’s for you. Together, let’s step forward into the truth that we’re not alone, our God’s not irrelevant, and we’re definitely not without purpose in this post-Christian world.

Don’t forget to share or leave a review about this episode to be entered to win her new study studying the letters of Peter, Anchored!

🔗 Connect more with Marian:
https://thisredeemedlife.org
Instagram: www.instagram.com/marianjordanellis
Her new study, Anchored: https://rstyle.me/+6vtRmcaQ9A6_eJLsGgf2yw

🔗 Connect with Heidi:
Her new devotional, All In, All Yours: https://rstyle.me/+11Ii1owgccFkGPU0t1uz3w
Instagram: www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson
https://heidileeandersonministries.com
41 min
October 27, 2025 Does God Value Women Less? (with Amy Seiffert + Jami Nato)
Have you ever caught yourself shrinking back—unsure if your voice, gifts, or calling mattered as much as the guys around you? Maybe you’ve played small in ministry because you didn’t want to come off as too much. Or wondered if being “quiet” and “safe” was your lane because you’re a woman?
Whew. You’re not alone.
In this episode, we’re trading one of the oldest lies in the book—the idea that women are somehow less in value, voice, or calling—for the truth that God never said that. From Genesis to Jesus, we’ll trace God’s heart toward His daughters and see that His design has always been equal in worth and distinct in role—image-bearers, co-laborers, and essential to the body of Christ.
To help unpack this, Heidi’s joined by two powerhouse Bible teachers and authors, Jami Nato (This Must Be the Place) and Amy Seiffert (Your Name Is Daughter).
Together, the three dive into:
✨ What the Bible actually says about women starting in the beginning of Genesis
✨ How Jesus treated women—and what that reveals about God’s heart
✨ How to confidently live as a daughter of God while linking arms with His sons
This isn’t a feminist rant or a man-bashing session. It’s a freeing conversation about God’s good design for both women and men—and how the enemy’s been twisting it for far too long. Grab your coffee, your Bible, and maybe your best girlfriend—because today, we’re trading the lie of “less than” for the truth of who God says you are.
🔗 Connect with Our Guests:
Amy Seiffert
Instagram: www.instagram.com/amyseiffert
Podcast: Seminary Sisters
Book: Your Name Is Daughter, https://rstyle.me/+zmHfbfzK32wrLrbbhiz7uw
Jami Nato
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jami_nato
Podcast: Seminary Sisters
Book: This Must Be the Place, https://rstyle.me/+hVzQJIAcaF40eoYmvREv7A
💛 Connect with Heidi:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson
Grab the All In Devotional: https://rstyle.me/+11Ii1owgccFkGPU0t1uz3w
www.heidileeandersonministries.com
Subscribe + leave a review to help more people trade lies for God’s truth!
38 min
October 20, 2025Spiritual Growth is all mental vs. Habits shape both body + soul (with Justin Whitmel Earley)
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:
The myth: "Habits are either physical or spiritual"
Embracing habits that nurture both body and soul
Navigating fear and harnessing the power of our minds
Balancing lament and hope in the face of illness
Cultivating godly habits in parenting
🔗 Connect more with Justin:
https://www.justinwhitmelearley.com
https://www.instagram.com/justinwhitmelearley.com
Preorder The Body Teaches The Soul: https://rstyle.me/+FlZlhgqVeUHxFOXPl0EhcA

🔗 Connect with Heidi:
Pre-Order All In, All Yours: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/allinallyours
Instagram: www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson
https://heidileeandersonministries.com
46 min
October 13, 2025LIE: I Can't Trust God When Life Doesn't Make Sense (with Gabrielle Meyer)
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:
How a writing mentor taught her to build stories around lies and truth
Gabrielle shares the story behind her Timeless series — how fiction can reveal deep spiritual truths
The spiritual heartbeat behind her upcoming release, Through Each Tomorrow (Book #6!)
Personal moments in her own journey when God met her in hardship and proved His faithfulness
Practical ways to cling to truth when emotions say otherwise
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
__________________________________________________________
🔗 Connect with Gabrielle:
gabriellemeyer.com
Instagram.com/gabrielle_meyer
Facebook.com/AuthorGabrielleMeyer
Preorder Through Each Tomorrow: https://rstyle.me/+BN1zDWFcwbfE1saIMSTzpA
__________________________________________________________
🔗 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
__________________________________________________________
✨ Highlights & Quotes:
“The enemy loves to whisper that God’s silence means absence — but that’s never been true.”
“Stories can be powerful tools to uncover the lies we believe and remind us of what’s unshakably true.”
“God’s character doesn’t change with our circumstances — and that’s where our peace comes from.”
26 min
October 06, 2025LIE: Bible study is for Experts only vs. TRUTH: God’s Word Is for Everyone (with Kristin Nave @shelovesbible)
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:
Why Bible study is for every believer—not just the “professionals”
Deep study doesn't always mean complex methods
Highlighting and journaling can enhance Bible study
The role community plays in understanding Scripture
Simple, doable tips for studying the Bible with confidence
How God’s mercy meets us right where we are—not where we think we “should” be
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
39 min
September 29, 2025 LIE: Find yourself vs. TRUTH: Find Him (Identity Crisis with Alena Franklin)
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
25 min
September 22, 2025LIE: The Bible Feels Dry vs. TRUTH: It’s Bursting with Life (with Gretchen Saffles, Well-Watered Women)
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:
Why we sometimes feel like Scripture is dry
How to approach God’s Word when you’re in a spiritually dry season
The truth about the Bible as living and active
Encouragement to engage with Scripture in a fresh, life-giving way

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
42 min
September 15, 2025LIE: Fear Gives Good Counsel vs. TRUTH: God is the Wise Counselor (with Susie Larson)
You know those warnings that go off in our mind?
“You better prepare for the worst.”
“You can’t trust people — you’ve been hurt before.”
“God might not come through this time.”
“Play it safe. Don’t risk it.”
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?
Susie Larson is a bestselling author, national speaker, and host of the popular radio show Susie Larson Live, and her book, Closer Than Your Next Breath was a finalist for the ECPA book of the year in 2024. More at https://www.susielarson.com.
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
53 min
September 08, 2025 You Missed Your Chance vs. It's Never Too Late with God (with Sarah Molitor @modernfarmhousefamily)
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
35 min