Off The Bench with Heidi St. John

Today Leigh-Allyn Baker joins me for a conversation you’re going to love! We’re hitting the importance of truth-telling, questioning authorities, the indoctrination of children, and the division caused by identity politics. Leigh-Allyn has written a book with Brave Books about the importance of living without fear and being courageous with the voice you have to speak up. The conversation highlights the need to stand for truth and p...

Today my good friend Rick Green joins me to talk about the state of affairs on college campuses at the moment, the impact of the pandemic on America’s children, political prosecution, the border crisis, and more. But we don’t leave you without hope! Don’t miss it. 

Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/poison-ivy-schools-with-rick-green

Hitting some headlines and answering your questions today! A single listener is anxious and lonely, RFK’s running mate is terrible, a husband is threatening to send his kids to public school, and a mama is asking about post high school options besides college. Listen in! I know you’ll be encouraged.

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The Biden administration officially abolished Title IX as we knew it because they have decreed that sex is the same thing as gender. (We all know that gender is a made-up term the left is using to hijack women's spaces and women's sports.)

In a nutshell, the way the Biden administration has rewritten Title IX is going to be damaging to women on just about every front, and my guest today has a lot to say about it. Dallas Mal...

My friend Jack Hibbs is here today and we’re talking about what it means to be a Christian in these times. What does it mean politically? What does it mean spiritually? How can we get off the bench and onto the battlefield and use our voices to be men and women who speak for righteousness in the culture today? What a time to be a Christian! You guys are going to love this conversation.

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Join me today as we discuss the Boy Scouts’ decision to change their name to be more inclusive. Target is still having trouble as they push their woke agenda. Listeners are wondering how to believe God’s promises, if moving to a less homeschool friendly state is going to be okay, and how to raise their children right starting from toddler years on up. Thank you for joining me today! 

Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts...

Alex Clark is the host of the Spillover podcast and she’s here with me today to talk about covering pop culture from a conservative viewpoint and some of her favorite topics to cover as she’s talking to a younger audience and saying what they need to be hearing. Young women need to hear what birth control does to your body and how a midwife can help and how they really can homeschool their children! I’m so pleased to have Alex with...

Dr. Mark is here today to share so many good ways we can live a healthy life. One mom is asking about an antidepressant during pregnancy, another mom needs help sleeping, someone is asking about rosacea, and more. Listen in, I know you’ll be encouraged! 

Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/seeking-health-dr-mark-sherwood

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I’d like to be a stay at home mom before I have another child, but I’m afraid we can’t provide for them. | I can’t access my children’s medical records after 13?! | I’ve done my homeschooling job well, now I’m not sure where to go next. 

Good things to discuss today!

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When is the last time God called you to do something that felt terrifying? When God nudges us into the unknown, it can be thrilling and exciting but also overwhelming and risky. Whether you're a stay-at-home mom, a corporate leader looking to follow God's calling, or a retiree who knows you have more to give to the world, this podcast will inspire and encourage you to walk out your calling—and wait for God’s timing.

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Elena Barbera is an average mother turned unlikely filmmaker, and this woman is off the bench and onto the battlefield. American Groomer tells the story of how American children are being sexualized in their schools, how it came to pass that 39 states, it's legal to show porn to school children and what can be done about it. 

Note: This is a challenging discussion and not a great topic for little ears. 
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I’m loving these listener questions with my friend Pastor Phil Hopper. You guys have some good ones today, and we’re talking about a couple things that have happened recently also.

How do we unpack public situations without creating public drama? | My neighbor says God gives her visions. Is this Biblical? | Do we schedule Biblical healing during our services? | Is it worth it to argue about different views of the end times? 

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Bridgette Ridenour, sister of Kirk Cameron and Candace Cameron Bure, joins me today to share what it was like to be a sibling to her famous brother and sister. Her story of feeling overlooked will bless you as she reminds us that when God writes the story, it will always be a better one. 

Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/god-writes-a-better-story-bridgette-cameron-ridenour

There seem to be a lot of off limits areas where Christians shy away from filling the spaces, leading the conversations, saying the hard things. When we do that, the void gets filled, but it’s missing something. Don't miss my discussion with Matt Shea on why we need Christians in every area of influence today. 

Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/christians-influence-matt-shea

My favorite day of the week! Thank you for joining me for the headlines and your listener questions today. What is the best way to leave a church? | How do we explain non-binary to our kids? | Is there really a climate emergency? | The trans insanity continues in middle schools and Planet Fitness.

Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/questions-headlines

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Several listeners have questions about their underlying or long term illnesses, and Dr. Mark’s answers have a common thread. Shingles, multiple sclerosis, epstein-barr, meningitis, and hormonal acne, to name a few.

We’re also talking about the science behind hydrogen water and how you can decide if it’s right for you. 
Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/seeking-health-maximizing-health-long-term-concerns

Life is just confusing sometimes, isn’t it? Today’s podcast is a collection of questions that don’t have clear answers. Thankfully we have the Lord to lean on and ask for wisdom!

Trump isn’t all that strong on abortion. Should I still vote for him? | Our daughter has gone “no contact” on us and won’t tell us why. | My co-worker has invited me to her homosexual wedding. What should I do? | What missionary stories did you read? 

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LifeWise Academy is on a mission to reach school children with the gospel—during school hours!  When LifeWise launched in 2018, the initial goal was to serve 25 schools by 2025, but it surpassed that long ago. By the start of this year, LifeWise had set up chapters in more than 300 schools in a dozen states, teaching 35,000 public school students weekly Bible lessons that are usually scheduled to coincide with lunch or non core cou...