The Heidi St. John Podcast

There’s a reason more kids are questioning who they are and it’s not accidental. From classrooms to screens to culture at large, the messaging is constant. Today we’re talking about what’s fueling it and how parents can respond without fear and without backing down.

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Homeschool days that feel like chaos, parenting confidence that’s taken a hit, kids growing up faster than you’d like, and a culture that keeps pushing back. Today I’m answering your questions and reminding you that you don’t need perfection to be faithful. If you’re weary or second guessing yourself, this is your reminder to reset, stay rooted in truth, and keep going.

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This is one of those conversations that hits close to home.

Katy Faust joins me to talk about the Greater Than Campaign and why putting children first matters now more than ever. We talk about what’s happening in our culture, the confusion creeping into the church, and how quickly truth is being replaced with whatever feels right in the moment.

At the end of the day, this isn’t just about politics. It’s about our kids. It’s about whe...

Oregon is facing lawlessness, failing schools, sanctuary policies, and leadership that seems determined to push the state further into chaos. Today Heidi is joined by grassroots activist and Oregon gubernatorial candidate Dave Medina to talk about the spiritual battle behind politics and why Christians must stop sitting on the sidelines. The fight for the Pacific Northwest isn’t just political, it’s deeply spiritual.

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Before diving into your questions, I take a few minutes to talk about what’s happening in Iran and why Christians need to look at it through the lens of Scripture, history, and plain old common sense. Then it’s Fan Mail Friday, and I’m answering your questions about the Epstein files, protecting our kids, homeschooling, and raising children who will stand firm in their faith in a culture that seems determined to lose its mind.

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Across the country, students are walking out of class to protest ICE and immigration enforcement but the real issue isn’t free speech. The bigger question is why taxpayer-funded schools are becoming staging grounds for political activism.

Today I’m talking about what these walkouts reveal about the state of public education, who’s influencing our kids, and why parents need to start paying attention. If education isn’t neutral—and it...

We’re living in an age of information overload—and confusion. In this episode, Frank Turek joins me for an honest conversation about the growing lack of discernment among Christians, the rise of conspiracy culture online, and why truth still matters in a world full of noise. We talk about the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s murder, the danger of slander and speculation in the church, and the spiritual warfare behind lies, gossip, and d...

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and semaglutide are everywhere right now and so is the fear surrounding them. Are they dangerous? Are they a breakthrough? And why is the internet so divided?

Today I’m joined by Drs. Mark and Michele Sherwood from the Functional Medical Institute to talk honestly about what GLP-1s actually do, who they’re designed to help, and why so much of the conversation online is driven by hype and fear instea...

Today I’m continuing my Bold Pastor Series: Shepherds in the Storm with Pastor Gary Hamrick from Cornerstone Chapel. We’re talking about Israel, the headlines that won’t stop coming, and what biblical discernment and civic engagement should actually look like for Christians right now. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or confused, this conversation will help get you grounded back in God’s Word and back to peace.

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Today we’re talking about grief, loss, and the power of forgiveness.

Gary and Mari Malychewski share the story of their daughter Hannah, who was killed in a tragic accident just days before Christmas. In the middle of unimaginable heartbreak, Gary made a choice that would shape the rest of their healing journey—he chose to forgive.

This is a tender conversation about suffering, marriage, faith, and the God who meets us in the darkest...

I’m back from Australia—and what I saw both inspired and sobered me.

On the Gospel Reset tour with Ken Ham and Barry Wilmore, I witnessed a beautiful nation that has quietly surrendered freedoms through passivity. Cameras everywhere. Speech limitations. Christian schools using secular curriculum.

It was a powerful reminder: freedom is fragile—and the reset begins in Genesis.

Let’s talk about why this matters for your family and how we...

This episode originally aired on October 22, and I’m bringing it back because this is a conversation we simply cannot ignore.

As explicit “romance” fiction and erotic content continue to become normalized—especially among women—it’s important that we talk honestly about what it’s doing to our hearts and our marriages.

In this powerful and vulnerable conversation, Elise Orozco shares how so-called “romance” fiction slowly drew her in,...

Pastor and Colorado State Rep Scott Bottoms is running for Governor of Colorado, and he’s making the case for why Christians can’t sit out the political arena anymore. We talk about the pressure on pastors to stay silent, the “Christian nationalism” debate, and why policy is shaping the future of our kids in real time—from grooming and parental rights to trafficking and corruption. If you’ve been on the fence, this episode is a wak...

It’s Fan Mail Friday, and you guys brought the questions. We’re talking about what it looks like to raise outspoken Christian young adults without living in fear, how to help a perfectionistic child learn rest in Jesus, and what to do when homeschooling is exhausting and the relationship is taking a hit. We’ll also hit hypocrisy in the church, navigating marriage and parenting tension, handling conflict with Christian leaders witho...

The National Education Association is under fire as lawmakers like Mary Miller and Buddy Carter push to revoke its unique federal charter.

In this episode, I take a hard look at the NEA’s growing political influence inside public schools—and what it means for parental rights, religious liberty, and academic excellence. You’ll hear from whistleblower Christina Barton, a former school counselor who risked her career after raising conc...

Are we in the middle of a teen mental health crisis—and is technology fueling it? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with clinical psychologist Johan D’Souza to unpack the dramatic rise in anxiety, depression, and suicidality since 2010 and what smartphones are doing to the developing brain. We talk honestly about dopamine, screen addiction, weak boundaries, strong leadership in the home, and what parents can do right now—ev...

In this special Fan Mail Friday re-run, originally recorded during our 36th-anniversary trip to Kona, Jay and I dive into your candid questions about marriage—intimacy after babies, navigating NFP, dating on a budget, perimenopause and HRT, staying close in busy seasons, and why Christ at the center changes everything. It’s honest, practical, and hope-filled (heads-up: rated “M” for Marriage). If you missed it the first time—or nee...

Today we’re talking about a quiet power grab that most Americans won’t see until it’s too late: states moving to weaken—or outright override—your locally elected sheriff. Sheriffs answer to you, the voters, and that’s exactly why they’re being targeted.

I’m joined by Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank to break down Washington’s Senate Bill 5974 and what it would really do: give unelected state bodies the power to disqualify, decertif...

In every generation, God raises up shepherds who are willing to speak the truth—even when it costs them. In this Shepherds in the Storm episode, I’m joined by my friend Pastor Phil Hopper, lead pastor of Abundant Life Church, to talk about why the church was never meant to be silent. We unpack the fear keeping pastors quiet, why today’s biggest issues are biblical—not political—and why courage in the pulpit matters more than ever. ...