Porn addiction. Strip clubs. Drugs. Sex. Today, Mark and Amber Archer, the producers of the powerful documentaries “Inwood Drive” and “The Mind Polluters” join me in-studio to talk about their amazing story of coming to faith in Christ and how it changed their lives. This is a fascinating and encouraging interview about how Jesus changes lives that you will not want to miss! SHOW NOTES
It’s HOME FIRES FRIDAY! Today I’ll be talking about one of my favorite subjects: marriage! If you want to experience greater intimacy in marriage, or even if you’re in a great place right now, this is for you. Grab your spouse and listen in—I know you’ll be glad you did! This podcast is also on video! I’ll have images for those of you who want to watch today’s podcast. SHOW NOTES
Is your marriage struggling? Is there strife in your home that’s spilling over into your marriage? Today I’ll be answering a question from a worn-out mom who is too tired for sex. Marriage is worth fighting for, and pursuing intimacy is worth it! SHOW NOTES
Ultimately, the battle we are facing today is spiritual. But the Bible promises that in the end, we will have victory. Listen in, I know you'll be encouraged.
This is a very confusing time to shepherd children. Every day, I interact with parents who are struggling to navigate the turbulent waters of a culture in spiritual crisis. In five minutes on social media, you’re likely to see articles sowing seeds of confusion and doubt on anything related to Christian values. No time is this more prevalent than the month of June, which has been set aside to celebrate what God says will bring suffering and sorrow. But is the answer to “gay pride” “straight prid...
I love God’s Word. It offers a calm reassurance that we are, and always have been, at the center of His Father-heart. The prophet Isaiah seems to have a window into our weary, sometimes discouraged, human hearts as he shares God’s heart with us and reminds us of God’s extravagant love for His children. The echo that comes back to my heart time and time again after reading Isaiah 43:1 is simple: “All is well.” SHOW NOTES
When was the last time you paused and truly considered the privilege you have under the Gospel? As Christians, this is the ultimate privilege. Listen in today as we look at what Scripture has to say.
Have you ever had a really bad moment? A moment when you let yourself down and others who depended on you? A moment when you were not your best self? A moment that would embarrass you if others knew? Even as I type these words, I am convicted by those moments in my life. Peter had a moment like that in Luke 22. Some might say Peter was the brash disciple; he rushed in with answers and jumped out of a boat only to take his eyes off Jesus and begin to sink. Peter pledged with great boldness that h...
June is here, and with it a barrage of propaganda coming from companies like Oreo and Target who want you to disregard truth. How do we navigate the cultural waters? With wisdom. Today I’ll be sharing insight from the Bible regarding the value of seeking wisdom and reading some of today’s headlines. SHOW NOTES
How can we ensure that our families will survive and even thrive in today’s culture? Psalm One has the answers! Listen in or watch on YouTube or Rumble as I talk about it looks like to have strong roots … and strong faith. SHOW NOTES
Parents everywhere are finding a “new'' normal as they bring their kids home from public school and focus on renewing their hearts at home. Today I’ll be answering questions from parents who are still battling sexually explicit materials in classrooms, a mom who feels like she has waited “too long” to teach Biblical truth and a mom who wants to keep working while homeschooling. You can do it! SHOWN NOTES...
On Tuesday, May 24th, a gunman opened fire at an elementary school in Ulvade, Texas, killing 19 students and two teachers. Sadly, this has become an all-too-common occurrence in our nation. As we grapple with how to respond, it’s important to acknowledge a simple truth: we have a spiritual problem of massive proportions in this country. We cannot legislate the human heart. Today I’ll be discussing the spiritual implications of this tragedy, and why I believe that “gun free zones'' will never be ...
Brice Chaffin, candidate for Oklahoma House District 33, is joining me on the show today. I recently saw him in a video after he made an appearance at a local school board meeting. His actions have helped shed light on a serious issue in his district that other wise would have gone unheard of. Listen in to how he got off the bench!
With all that’s going on in the world right now, it’s easy to feel like your job as a parent is insignificant. However, the apostle Paul would disagree. Every day that we build into the lives of our children is a day that will bear fruit for eternity. Today I’ll be talking about what it looks like to sow into the next generation and why it’s imperative that we begin today.
Our nation is on the cusp of overturning what is arguably the most disastrous decision ever handed down by the Supreme Court. Today, naturopathic doctor and candidate for Governor in the state of Oklahoma, Mark Sherwood joins me to talk about this very important issue as well as offer insight into the Biden Administrations’ reckless plan to give US Sovereignty over to the WHO.
Homeschool father of six Josh Clark is in the fight of his life as he faces a crucial primary on Tuesday May 24th in Georgia. This isn’t the first challenge of this kind he’s faced. When Josh felt led to run for office at age 30, he faced three opponents, one of which the state newspaper predicted would be the next Governor of Georgia. Josh not only won, but did so in a landslide victory, winning 70/30. Listen in and share this powerful interview with Josh! Link(s): votejosh.com Get your FREEDOM...
We can learn a lot from the book of Daniel, and today my friend Pastor Phil Hopper joins me to talk about what it looks like to thrive, as Daniel did, in Babylon. Not only did Daniel thrive, he rose in influence. Christian, are YOU taking your place on the battlefield? SHOW NOTES
Rick Brattin currently serves as a State Senator for Missouri’s 31st district. Recently, he signed up to run for Congress in Missouri’s 4th Congressional. As a father of five and business owner who lives out his faith in the public arena, Rick is passionate about the need for Christians to jump into the arena of government. Listen in and be inspired! SHOW NOTES
***** URGENT: Girl needs kidney transplant, doctors report parents to Child Protective Services – DONATE NOW ***** You've heard me talk about Medical Freedom here on Off The Bench before. The time to get off the bench and fight for our freedoms is now. Today on the show Brian Festa, Civil Rights Attorney and one of the founders of We The Patriots USA is joining me along with Jenna Campo. Jenna is a mom who is fighting for the life of her 17 year old daughter. Her daughter is being refused a kidn...
Big Tech banning conservative voices. Ordinary Americans are afraid of sharing their point-of-view because they are afraid of losing their job or tenure. Totalitarianism is casting a dark shadow over the west and we have a moment to recognize it and prepare for it. Solzhenitsyn said “We are not called upon to step out onto the square and shout out the truth, to say out loud what we think—this is scary, we are not ready, he writes, “But let us at least refuse to say what we do not think.” ***Find...
***TODAY AND TOMORROW WE ARE REAIRING LISTENER FAVORITES!*** Have you seen it? The parallels between the slow but steady takeover of Communism in the former Soviet Union and what is happening right now in the United States under the guise of “social justice” is stunning. ***Find links and more in the show notes at HeidiStJohn.com ***
Longtime teacher Rachl Aguirre has thrown her hat in the ring for the Missouri Republican primary on August 2nd. Running for the 8th district State Senate, Rachl hopes to become the next conservative state senator for Jackson County. Her “off the bench” story will encourage and inspire you!”. SHOW NOTES | Learn more about Rachl Aguirre, Missouri State Senate Candidate...
Today, we are airing a favorite from the archives. When I started homeschooling in 1998, I did the only thing I knew how to do: I set up a “real” classroom in our and ordered a million dollars worth of workbooks. (At least it felt that way.) And we did okay … for a while. We were about six months into it when I began to notice that the “life” I had longed for was just not happening with the workbooks. In this replay, I’ll be sharing the discovery that changed the way I homeschooled. **Find more ...
The culture has demeaned and tried to destroy God’s creation and definition of family for generations. At the center of this? Marriage. God’s heart is for marriage. His heart is that both husband and wife would flourish — and that out of a healthy marriage, healthy families would be born. Today, Pastor Scott LaPierre returns to talk about God’s idea for marriage. SHOW NOTES | Watch the podcast on YouTube and Rumble...
Inflation. Recession. Depression. These words are being floated around a lot right now. As we see soaring gas prices and food is more expensive, the principles of the Bible take on new meaning. God has a lot to say about debt and money management so that His people can thrive, whether in good financial times or not. Join Scott LaPierre today for this important conversation. SHOW NOTES | Watch the podcast on YouTube and Rumble...
Today I’ll be touching on a tough subject: what to do with “leftover” frozen embryos. Science has created a moral dilemma for thousands of parents—the question is, “What would God say?” I’ll also be talking to a mom whose husband has been unfaithful and offer encouragement to a homeschooler whose 14 yr old no longer wants to be homeschooled. SHOW NOTES | Watch the podcast on YouTube and Rumble...
Steve Demme has been a popular speaker and author for many years. His message today? “Men, be INTENTIONAL about loving your family.” In a world where men have been emasculated and told that masculinity is “toxic,” Steve offers hope from the Bible that will bless and encourage you! SHOW NOTES | Watch the podcast on YouTube and Rumble...
As we head into summer, it’s a good time to do a little heart-check. How was your year? Do you feel it was successful? If you felt (or feel) overwhelmed, it can be easy to fall into the trap of feeling inadequate. Author Terrie McKee joins me today to remind parents not to trust the system that made you feel inadequate in the first place. S HOW NOTES | Watch the podcast on YouTube and Rumble...
We’re living in a time of incredible deception—yet the Bible holds the answers to every question that the culture is wrestling with today. No one is more passionate about teaching the truth of the Bible to the rising generation than Ken Ham, the founder of Answers in Genesis. “People said it wouldn’t work, but we knew what God was asking us to do.” Today, Ken returns to talk about the vision God gave him to put the truth of Scripture on full display through the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum....
What is a biblical worldview and why does it matter? This is the question that Ken Ham, founder of Answers in Genesis, the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum tackles with me today. Christian parents are discovering that teaching their children to see the world through the lens of God’s Word, starting in Genesis, matters now more than ever. SHOW NOTES | Watch the podcast on YouTube and Rumble...
