You are likely aware of the devastating impact that social media has had on Gen X and on the millennials in the last two decades. We are watching a rise in depression and anxiety, kids who are addicted to social media, others who have committed suicide over things that have happened to them on social media, and dwindling interpersonal relationship skills. And the question becomes, is there an alternative to what we see on Facebook and Instagram and TikTok and so many of these other platforms? It...
Aug 02, 2024•40 min
No matter what the mainstream media tries to tell you—it’s clear that the Olympic Committee is still scrambling to undo the damage they did while mocking Christ at the opening of the Paris Olympics. While this display was shocking and offensive, we shouldn’t be surprised. Today let’s talk about the signs of spiritual warfare and how you can go on the offense against the Spirit of the Age. Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/spiritual-battle-on-blast-at-the-olympics
Jul 31, 2024•46 min
Homeschooling is growing as parents are taking control of their children’s education. Alex Newman joins me today to discuss the importance of homeschooling in light of the dangers of government-controlled education. We’re covering the history of public schools and the ideological agenda behind them. It is imperative that we get as many kids as possible out of the current system, and we’re here to help you do that. Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/ideologies-influences-agendas-pub...
Jul 29, 2024•47 min
Fatty liver, diabetes, hormone troubles, healthy birth control options, tremors, male with high estradiol, and more. Don’t miss my favorite day with Dr. Mark! Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/seeking-health-with-dr-mark
Jul 26, 2024•40 min
With the primaries in Washington State right around the corner, I’m interviewing two mama bears who are running campaigns with one thing in mind: bringing law and order, parental rights and economic relief back to the American people. It’s about time! Listen in and be encouraged! Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/off-the-bench-with-leslie-lewallen-and-rachel-harter
Jul 24, 2024•45 min
What are your favorite resources for studying the Bible? Does it matter if my son’s Christian high school is accredited? How did you get started podcasting? How did you approach dating in your household? What is the New Age Reform Movement? Help! Scholastic book fair at my church daycare! And more…Listen in to my favorite podcast day of the week! Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/teen-dating-bible-resources-nar-movement
Jul 22, 2024•38 min
What would you do if the Bible in its current form became illegal? The multi-talented actor Brett Varvel is joining me on the show today to explore this important question and the requirement of absolute truth in a culture that is prone to idol worship. He's got a brand new movie out called Disciples in the Moonlight which explores a version of America where the Bible has been outlawed and Christians are faced with the choice of going along with the status quo or remaining firm in their faith. T...
Jul 19, 2024•40 min
The stakes are high. The winds of change are blowing. We sense it, we feel it, and we have the most important role to play in the discipleship of our children. Education is discipleship, and parents absolutely must be in the driver’s seat of the educational plan. Turning Point is helping to raise up educators to support parents to do exactly this. Jennifer Burns joins me today from Turning Point Academy to encourage us to keep our eye on the ball and persevere in the discipleship education of ou...
Jul 17, 2024•41 min
I’m talking about what's happening in the news right now, the attempted assassination of President Trump, still at the forefront of everyone's mind. We’re going to go to Psalm 20 and see what the Bible has to say about how God views the events that are happening around us. Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/special-edition-gods-hand-in-troubled-times
Jul 17, 2024•42 min
As we head into the heart of election season these last few months, we are seeing how high the stakes are, and the Biden administration is scrambling as they try to lessen the blow of Biden’s debate performance and recent cognitive challenges, the press secretary even accusing conservatives of creating fake videos in order to make Biden’s situation look worse than it actually is. We also see boys trying to be girls and doctors telling us men can have babies. It seems like perfect timing to re-ai...
Jul 15, 2024•49 min
Young adults often stumble into the post high school season of their lives, and let’s be honest–parents are often stumbling into this season too! My guest Kim Ahlgrim is here to share some of the specific challenges she sees young adults face as the Director of The Cove, the Academic Enrichment Center at Cedarville University, and how we as parents can help set them up for success. If you have a young adult heading off to college or moving into the next season, this podcast is for you! Show Note...
Jul 12, 2024•33 min
Listen in on a live workshop where Heidi shares with homeschool parents at a recent homeschool conference. God’s Word teaches us that the primary job of parents is to raise children who are equipped, both spiritually and mentally for the “real world.” Our assignment? To prepare our kids to stand against “the schemes of the devil.” Trouble is—the language of woke culture often gets right by busy parents. Who has time to learn all the new words and phrases that seem to be created every other week?...
Jul 10, 2024•50 min
News broke recently that the Boy Scouts of America is changing its name to Scouting America on the organization's 115th anniversary. According to the Associated Press, the Boy Scouts will become Scouting America in an effort to emphasize inclusion as it works to move past the turmoil of bankruptcy and a flood of sexual abuse claims. Scouts' lack of acknowledgement of the crisis among boys in our culture is only a small part of the problem. I’m joined today by Mark Hancock, the CEO of Trail Life ...
Jul 08, 2024•42 min
I’m sharing my personal experience growing up in an angry home and how it affected me as a wife and mother. It is of utmost importance to control our anger, and I’m offering some practical tips I’ve learned for doing so. I’ll highlight the role of self-control and the power of the Holy Spirit. God wants to redeem our stories and set us free from the spirit of anger. There is hope! Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/practical-tips-and-hope-for-overcoming-anger Thank you to VidAngel ...
Jul 05, 2024•43 min
I grew up in an angry home, and it had a profound impact on my roles as a wife and a mother. It’s so important to understand the root causes of anger to learn how to manage it in a healthy way. Today I’m covering the different (healthy or unhealthy) ways people deal with anger, such as escalating, stuffing it, or learning to manage it. We need to acknowledge the long-term effects of anger on children and the need for healing and resolution so we can offer them the best version of ourselves. Than...
Jul 03, 2024•41 min
There is a lot of buzz about the first presidential debate that happened on Thursday, and it’s worth discussing as it was definitely a first-of-its-kind sort of debate for a few reasons. And the Supreme Court ruled on the Chevron issue, which will have far reaching (good) implications. We’ll talk about what that is and what it means. Thank you to VidAngel for sponsoring our show today. Go to vidangel.com/HEIDI for a 2 week free trial for your family today! Watch more stuff without the bad stuff....
Jul 01, 2024•38 min
It seems as if the left has stolen the arts, but just like the rainbow, the arts were God’s idea. But why do fine arts matter to Christians, why is it critical for our children to study them, and most importantly–why are they a valuable alternative to pop culture entertainment? Sandy Yang is here from Cedarville University to share what art really is and how important it is to study it from a Biblical perspective. I loved this discussion, and I know you will, too! Show Notes: http://heidistjohn....
Jun 28, 2024•40 min
Five years ago, a whole lot of the country sleepily went throughout their average days and election days without having any clue how much it really mattered who was in our local or state offices. I’d venture to say many didn’t even see how much damage one president could do in just four years’ time. But it’s awfully clear now! Parents at school board meetings called domestic terrorists, a presumptive republican presidential candidate prosecuted and convicted for years old crimes that had no detr...
Jun 26, 2024•41 min
This is Mailbox Monday, my favorite day of the podcast week! I’m talking about the possibility of women being drafted and what Congress has to say about it. | There is a group that is calling for federal restrictions on homeschooling. Let’s talk about why that’s a terrible idea, and we all need to pay attention! | A mom wonders how old our kids should be before we leave them home alone. I’ll share what I did, and I’d love to hear from you! Thank you to VidAngel for sponsoring our show today. Go ...
Jun 24, 2024•33 min
Are angels walking among us? Matthew 18 talks about handling a rift between believers. Does it only apply within the same church or does it apply to the church at large? What happens to the salvation of someone who walks away from faith? How do you handle little kids in a quiet church service? How do I know if I’ve “surrendered it all” and I’m really saved? I’m a new Christian. How do I use the “sword of the spirit” and “shield of faith” in my everyday life? And more! Show Notes: http://heidistj...
Jun 21, 2024•43 min
My friend Martyn Iles, the new Executive CEO of Answers in Genesis, is here with me today live from Answers in Genesis and is sharing his perspective as a new resident of America and how it differs from what he’s used to in Australia. We’re talking about a re-ordering of our foundations and what God says He has in store for our lives. Our culture isn’t sure where we really find truth, but the Bible has the answer. Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/where-is-ultimate-truth-found-wit...
Jun 19, 2024•24 min
Fitness trackers, 62 years old with repeated UTIs, navigating the overwhelming world of gut health information, living with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, teen with ovarian cyst but wants to avoid birth control pills, 35 and pregnant - now I need a daily aspirin?, and probiotic drinks. We cover a lot, so be prepared to listen fast! Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/mailbox-monday-with-dr-mark Thank you to VidAngel for sponsoring our show today. Go to vidangel.com/HEIDI for a 2 w...
Jun 17, 2024•37 min
Ken Ham and I recorded at the Answers Center for this fast moving discussion on all the things and how critical it is that we approach them from a Biblical perspective and stand up for the truth. We have a role to play in this world, and we can’t miss it! Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/pronouns-worldview-climate-culture-politics-ken-ham
Jun 14, 2024•49 min
Transitioning our teens from middle school into high school and later can feel quite uncertain. Shellie Doub, an independent educational consultant and the Director of Dual Enrollment at Cedarville University, is here today to guide us through preparing our kids for the post-high school years and how we look ahead to set our kids up for success. Is dual enrollment a good option? What skills do they need to be ready? Should my kid go to college? Listen in for this and more. I know you’ll be encou...
Jun 12, 2024•49 min
It’s no secret that Americans are divided politically, spiritually, and ideologically. Even the divisions are divided! This division is paralyzing us in all areas. Today I’m answering your questions and discussing a strategy that we can employ in all areas of our lives so we can gain some ground together. Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/call-for-unity Thank you to VidAngel for sponsoring our show today. Go to vidangel.com/HEIDI for a 2 week free trial for your family today! Watc...
Jun 10, 2024•40 min
You might notice that parents go awfully quiet during the teen years, because it’s hard to talk about the challenges of this season without throwing our kids under the bus or making them feel like a burden. The transition from parenting little ones to parenting teenagers to shepherding and encouraging your young adult can be a bumpy one. Matt and Lisa Jacobson are joining me on the podcast today, you guys are going to love this conversation. It's going to give you hope and direction! Show Notes:...
Jun 07, 2024•42 min
It’s clear that we have a crisis of fatherlessness in our culture today. God calls husbands and wives to the front lines of the culture wars, and He has given His people the tools to use His word to engage in the battle. Ben Myers joins me today to call up dads to a place of spiritual maturity within your home. It’s not as hard as we make it out to be, and it is necessary for our children. Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/failing-culture-fatherlessness-change-it-ben-myers...
Jun 05, 2024•35 min
Many of you have heard about the Five Love Languages in the past few decades since the original book was written, but they are still changing lives, so they are worth talking about! Dr. Gary Chapman joins me today to discuss how to love people in your circle the way God created them to be loved. Show Notes: http://heidistjohn.com/blog/podcasts/the-five-love-languages-still-change-lives-with-dr-gary-chapman
Jun 03, 2024•36 min
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 protect our freedoms. Leigh-Allyn Baker discusses the importance o...
May 31, 2024•36 min
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
May 29, 2024•53 min
