Today I’m hosting my friend Chrystal Evans Hurst and we’re talking about the ugly cry. What makes it happen, whether or not it’s okay, and how we move forward. Join me! Chrystal Hurst is an energetic, fun-loving “girl-next-door” who loves to encourage other women in fulfilling their full potential in Christ. Chrystal firmly believes God’s promise in Jeremiah 29:11, “I know the plans that I have for you…” and she desires to help other Christian women believe and apply that truth to their lives. C...
Aug 16, 2017•22 min•Ep. 498
Mailroom Monday, where I’m answering questions sent in from you guys! Today we’re talking about family devotions and wives supporting husbands with PTSD. Life is hard, you guys, but there is hope!
Aug 14, 2017•20 min•Ep. 497
You long to be the mom your kids need, but often you’re convinced you come up short. The label “not enough” seems to be stamped across everything you do—and yet parenting is the one thing you want most to get right. What if the solution is simply to embrace the truth that you are not enough—but God is? In Gospel-Centered Mom Brooke McGlothlin reveals how our entire approach to motherhood shifts when we stop chasing our vision of a perfect family and start full-out pursuing God. Brooke McGlothlin...
Aug 11, 2017•21 min•Ep. 496
You long to be the mom your kids need, but often you’re convinced you come up short. The label “not enough” seems to be stamped across everything you do—and yet parenting is the one thing you want most to get right. What if the solution is simply to embrace the truth that you are not enough—but God is? In Gospel-Centered Mom Brooke McGlothlin reveals how our entire approach to motherhood shifts when we stop chasing our vision of a perfect family and start full-out pursuing God. Brooke McGlothlin...
Aug 09, 2017•24 min•Ep. 495
Your job as a mom is to encourage your kids to follow in Jesus’ footsteps. You (and all other Christians) will let your kids down, so they need to know that Christ is the one they should be depending on. It pleases God when we focus not only on ourselves in the battle, but on the One who has won the battle. You will be blessed as you have the opportunity to lead others around you to follow Jesus! 2 Timothy 2 1-7 Pre-Order Now! * Becoming MomStrong: How to Fight With All That’s In You For Your Fa...
Aug 07, 2017•19 min•Ep. 494
We either believe that Romans 8:28 is true or we don’t believe it. We choose to believe God works all things together for good for those that love Him – or we don’t – and what we choose to believe frames how we see and handle hardships when they come. So listen today and let’s talk through this. Where’s God when it hurts? More Like this from The Busy Mom God Works through Suffering Finding Purpose in Pain Hope in our Heartache...
Aug 04, 2017•21 min•Ep. 493
Wendy Speake is co-author of Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses and Life Creative: Inspiration for Today’s renaissance Mom. You can connect with her online at wendyspeake.com or on Instagram or Find Wendy on Facebook here . More Like This From The Busy Mom Living Righteously in a Culture of Anger – Part 1 & Part 2 The Angry Mom This blog uses affiliate links. A Recommended Resource The Heart of Anger – Anger! Is it ever a problem in your home? Do your...
Aug 02, 2017•24 min
Have you ever been so angry with your kids that you turned into “that” mom? Me too. It’s funny how the sweet children we love from morning until night can also be the ones who see the worst in us. Join me as I talk about the very real issue of mommy anger with my friend, Wendy Speake , and learn how God offers help for the weary mom. Find Wendy on Facebook here . About Wendy: I mother three boys, Homeschooling as we go, and desperately love My Honey. Together we love and disciple, correct and ce...
Aug 01, 2017•23 min
We all get worn out, overtired, burned out, and more. But MomStrong moms can’t check out, no matter how badly we want to! Let’s talk about a better plan to help get yourself back on track. Isaiah 40:31 Psalm 91:4 More Like this From The Busy Mom Balancing It All – Podcast Take Care of Yourself, Mom! – Podcast
Jul 28, 2017•19 min•Ep. 490
We are not helping people when we sacrifice truth on the altar of mercy. If we continue this, we will see our inability to navigate this in a way that shines the truth of the gospel and shows our love for people who have a wrong understanding of the gospel. It is critical that we learn how to practically learn how to share the truth of the gospel with love. Mark 10:6 Genesis 1:27 Genesis 5:2 1 Peter 3:15 More like this from The Busy Mom Dare to Be a Daniel: Talking to Your Kids About Standing fo...
Jul 26, 2017•20 min•Ep. 489
If you are a Christian, at some point in your life you will be asked to give an answer for your hope, but it’s critical that you what to say – and how to say it – when that time comes. 1 Peter 3:14-16 More Like this From The Busy Mom Culture Worn – When God said, “Don’t do this and don’t do that…” He said it for our good. It is imperative that we learn and apply the Word of God. Don’t just take my word for it… go to the Bible yourself and check it out! UNPopular, What it Means to Stand In This G...
Jul 24, 2017•19 min•Ep. 488
We’re talking about living an angry life for the second time today. Anger can ruin our own lives, but thankfully, we don’t have to stay there! Jesus can and will change our trajectory if we let him! Join me with Elisa Pulliam as as she shares some practical tips for overcoming anger. Elisa Pulliam is the author of Meet the New You: A 21-Day Plan for Embracing Fresh Attitudes and Focused Habits for Real Life Change and founder of the ministry More to Be . She is a certified life coach, mentor, an...
Jul 21, 2017•18 min•Ep. 487
We’re talking about living an angry life today, and the damage it does to our families. But thankfully, we don’t have to stop there! Jesus can and will change our trajectory if we let him! Join me with a special guest as she shares her story. Elisa Pulliam is the author of Meet the New You: A 21-Day Plan for Embracing Fresh Attitudes and Focused Habits for Real Life Change and founder of the ministry More to Be . She is a certified life coach, mentor, and speaker who is passionate about inspirin...
Jul 19, 2017•17 min•Ep. 486
When God said, “Don’t do this and don’t do that…” He said it for our good. It is imperative that we learn and apply the Word of God. Don’t just take my word for it… go to the Bible yourself and check it out! Philippians 4:8 More like this from The Busy Mom Dare to Be a Daniel: Talking to Your Kids About Standing for The Lord – This is startlingly new territory for parents: explaining why a man is being celebrated as a woman on the cover of a magazine is not something we’re used to talking about....
Jul 17, 2017•19 min•Ep. 485
*New friend alert!* I know you’re going to love Jessica and her heart for moms… but that’s just the beginning of what God is doing through this sweet mama! Soon after Jessica Kastner became a mother, she wondered if she was the only mom who found pretend play more boring than watching playdough harden and who dreaded yet another friend’s Instagram post of homemade deliciousness. Jessica shares her experience as an “unmom”—a mom who loves her kids more than she loves the daily experience of mothe...
Jul 14, 2017•22 min•Ep. 484
*New friend alert!* I know you’re going to love Jessica and her heart for moms… but that’s just the beginning of what God is doing through this sweet mama! Soon after Jessica Kastner became a mother, she wondered if she was the only mom who found pretend play more boring than watching playdough harden and who dreaded yet another friend’s Instagram post of homemade deliciousness. Jessica shares her experience as an “unmom”—a mom who loves her kids more than she loves the daily experience of mothe...
Jul 12, 2017•19 min•Ep. 484
What does it look like to be a disciple of Jesus? Step ONE: trust the Lord in every circumstance. Join me today as I talk about what’s happening with Bobby and what it means today, “Thy Will Be Done.” When we pray, we pray believing God hears, and understands… but more than that, we trust God’s heart in the process. Listen in! More from The Busy Mom: Teach me to Pray – A podcast and short post where Heidi St. John reminds us that God wants to talk to us in prayer. It’s vital to live a thriving, ...
Jul 10, 2017•19 min•Ep. 482
As we continue to walk this road and each day wonder more if God will bring Bobby’s healing on earth or in heaven, we look to the Word of God to see what it says about healing and the only One who can offer it. ►Jeremiah 32: 17-26 , 26-27 ►Psalm 107:19-21 ►Isaiah 53:4-5 Facebook Group with Updates for Bobby GoFundMe Account for Bobby’s Healthcare Expenses More Like this from The Busy Mom God Works through Suffering Finding Purpose in Pain Hope in our Heartache...
Jul 05, 2017•21 min•Ep. 481
UPDATE: Since I recorded this… in the last few hours, we have seen that God is bringing Bobby back to us. He is moving, responding and even moving his arm on command! God is able!!! As we continue to walk this road through tragedy after my nephew’s recent accident, I’m learning how much I love the body of Christ. We’ve never had suffering quite like this in our family, and while we pray and wait for Bobby’s healing, we’re continuing to be reminded of what really matters. We trust as believers in...
Jul 03, 2017•18 min•Ep. 480
We do not grieve as people who have no hope! Our hope is in the God of the universe who holds all things in his hands. Join me today as I talk about the very present struggle we’re facing – and very present Help we have! in my family today. #miraclesforbobby Facebook Group with Updates for Bobby GoFundMe Account for Bobby’s Healthcare Expenses More Like this from The Busy Mom God Works through Suffering Finding Purpose in Pain Hope in our Heartache...
Jun 28, 2017•18 min•Ep. 479
I have a heart for passing on good fruit to my children, but I know I can’t give my kids what I don’t take the time to create. It matters what seed I sow, because that’s what I reap to pass on to my children. Join me today as I talk further about planting our seeds deeply and offering living water to our kids as they grow! Ephesians 3 & Colossians 2 – Rooted means that the believer should be established, firm, and fixed in Christ. Matthew 13:3-9 Romans 3 Romans 15 2 Corinthians 9 Philippians...
Jun 26, 2017•17 min•Ep. 478
Are you rooted? Strengthened? Firm and fixed? As trials come, we find out quickly if we have solid roots, right? Today I’m talking about being rooted in Christ and what that means in my every day life. It definitely makes a difference when trials come! Colossians 2:7 Ephesians 3:16-17 Olive Tree is the Bible software I mentioned. {it’s free!} Click here for videos and more info on the HELO! Heidi’s favorite journaling Bible (leather) The Tyndale Inspire Bible...
Jun 23, 2017•18 min•Ep. 477
Are screens taking over your home? You’re not alone if you’re saying yes! We’re having trouble in my home too, so we made a plan that includes some great ideas and media management. Join me today and let me know what your plans are! Psalm 11:3 1 Timothy 2:1-2 National Day of Prayer i-Minds: How Cell Phones, Computers, Gaming, and Social Media are Changing our Brains, our Behavior, and the Evolution of our Species Disney Circle Family Media Plan I Made My Daughter Go ‘Screen-Free’ & It Drove ...
Jun 21, 2017•14 min•Ep. 476
Are screens taking over your home? You’re not alone if you’re saying yes! We’re having trouble in my home too, so we made a plan that includes some great ideas and media management. Join me today and let me know what your plans are! Disney Circle Family Media Plan I Made My Daughter Go ‘Screen-Free’ & It Drove Our Family Apart HELO – check out my fitbit on steroids 🙂 More Like this from The Busy Mom Let Your Kids be Bored – Are you hearing it? “I’m B O R E D, Mom!” It’s so easy to turn on t...
Jun 19, 2017•20 min•Ep. 475
Women, especially moms—are notorious for taking care of everyone but themselves. We forget to drink water and can easily neglect things like exercise. Join Heidi today as she offers some encouragement and tools for self-care, including tips for using Apps for wellness, and information about taking advantage of the best in wearable, life-sensing technology. Mentioned in Podcast My Fitness Pal 7 Minute Workout About my Guest: John Herrmann lives here in the great PNW, is a former USAF crew chief a...
Jun 16, 2017•21 min•Ep. 474
You have been given a job to prepare warriors, but before you can prepare warriors, you have to be prepared yourself! It is serious business to raise up this next generation, so stay alert and be on the lookout for the enemy prowling like a roaring lion. Be willing to fight for what God says is worth fighting for! 1 Peter 5:8 1 Peter 3:15 John 10:10 Zephaniah 3:19
Jun 14, 2017•17 min•Ep. 473
Related Resources Short, Precious, Irreplaceable: The Teen Years blog post by Heidi St. John So You’re About to be a Teenager by Dennis and Barbara Rainey with Samuel and Rebecca Rainey Samuel and Rebecca Rainey, preteens themselves not many years ago, add their perspective as young adults who vividly recall their own successes and failures as teenagers. Covering such topics as friends, peer pressure, boundaries, dating, and sex, the Raineys address the most common traps of adolescence and teach...
Jun 12, 2017•15 min•Ep. 472
Join Heidi as she does a “different” kind of podcast LIVE with her friend, Ryan Dobson. We’re talking about faith in the culture, parenting , homeschooling and marriage, ALL in this next episode of the HSJ podcast! Find Ryan and Laura online: www.rebelparenting.org www.facebook.com/jryandobson
Jun 09, 2017•46 min•Ep. 471
Has there ever been a time that you wanted to talk negatively about another person? We all do it, right? We “can’t stand” a mom at church, or we want to criticize a would-be pastor… or maybe, just maybe, you’re “vague-booking” about that friend who hurt you. If this is you… good news! You’re not alone! Heidi’s had that same experience! Join her as she talks about how easy it is to fall into gossip… and how ineffective gossip is for the Kingdom.
Jun 07, 2017•22 min•Ep. 470
What are we doing right now that will impact eternity? Join Heidi today as she talks about the importance of listening to the Holy Spirit for guidance in our everyday lives so that we can be used of God in a powerful, eternal way. Kisses from Katie – Katie Davis – The New York Times bestselling account of a courageous eighteen-year-old from Nashville who gave up every comfort and convenience to become the adoptive mother to thirteen girls in Uganda. What would cause an eighteen-year-old senior c...
Jun 05, 2017•22 min•Ep. 469
