The Heidi St. John Podcast

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Perseverance in Parenting Jan 03, 2018

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There is a blessing in obedience, and we’re called to train up our children in the ways of the Lord. Let’s offer our children a cool drink of water from the Word of God and then entrust them to the Lord!
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Scriptures mentioned in Podcast
Deuteronomy 6:6
Judges 2:10-12

Pray, Prioritize, Proceed Dec 29, 2017

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Are you weary? It’s no wonder. Today’s moms are busier than ever. We’re signing our kids up for everything from athletics to music and the arts. In truth, most moms I’ve met in recent years are exhausted, worn out women who admit to feeling “guilty” if they don’t provide their children with every imaginable opportunity. These well-meaning moms are running from sun-up to sun-down, often sacrificing their own personal margin and time with the Lord, leaving them weary and disillusioned. We’re just.so.busy.
Why? I wonder: is there more to this busyness than meets the eye? If everything we do carries eternal significance with it, then surely, our Creator must have direction for our everyday decisions. Even when we sign up for soccer.
We are doing holy work, you know.

The Lie of Ordinary Motherhood Dec 27, 2017

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We’re dealing with more lies in this generation than in the past sixty years—and it’s time to put this one to bed for good.
You’re more than “just a mom.” You’re more than “ordinary.” You’re ordained for the kingdom purpose of raising your children to follow God.
Scriptures
Deuteronomy 6:6
Luke 6:40
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Loving Your Actual Christmas, with Alexandra Kuykendall Dec 22, 2017

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I have my friend Alexandra Kuykendall on with me today and we’re talking more about enjoying Christmas for what it is, learning to relish what is right in front of us and focusing on what really matters. Less is truly more in this season!
You can read more about Alexandra Kuykendall’s experiment to put an end to the holiday madness in her new book Loving My Actual Christmas: An Experiment in Relishing the Season. A trusted voice in mothering circles, Alex speaks to women around the world about issues of parenting, faith and identity. She is the Cohost of The Open Door Sisterhood Podcast and has also authored Loving My Actual Life and The Artist’s Daughter. Alex lives in the shadows of downtown Denver with her husband Derek and their 4 daughters who range in age from 15 to 6. You can connect with her at AlexandraKuykendall.com.
Loving My Actual Christmas: An Experiment in Relishing the Season – The Christmas season is a particularly difficult time for women to slow down and relish what’s right in front of them. An annual marker for many, it is a holiday that can often remind us how life is not going as we’d planned. Our family relationships remain strained, our finances stretched, and our schedules stuffed with too much to do in too little time.
Following the formula of her successful Loving My Actual Life, Alexandra Kuykendall shares with readers her own personal experiment to be completely present in her life as it is during the holiday season. Addressing the themes of Advent and Christmas, she reflects on hope, love, joy, peace, and relishing the season, with practical pullouts on common Christmas stressors, such as finances, schedules, and extended family. Kuykendall’s signature candor helps women go easy on themselves, remember what truly matters, and find joy in their imperfect Christmases.
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Enjoying Simple Christmas Traditions Dec 20, 2017

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Today I’m talking you down out of your Christmas tree, and we’re planning a Christmas with just some very simple traditions this year. Let’s do a simple Christmas together!

Mentioned in Podcast
Revelation 12:9
7 Ways Satan is Trying to Sabotage Your Christmas from Crosswalk.com

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Quiet Times for Noisy Families Dec 18, 2017

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I suspect my one listener who sent me this question isn’t the only mom trying to do a quiet time with a noisy family, so today, I’m talking through strategies to do more than just “get it done.” It’s possible to actually enjoy having a quiet time if you have noisy little people who seem like all they do is mess it up. Listen in!
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Scriptures
Deuteronomy 32:47
Psalm 42:1-2
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Matthew 6:33
Mentioned in Podcast

Little Visits with God -This collection of devotions has served as a devotional resource for families with children (ages 7 to 10) for 50 years. An editor’s letter serves as a foreword, encouraging parents to attend weekly worship and to include devotions in their daily routine.
Each devotion clearly articulates the message of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and offers practical examples of God’s action on our lives today. Each includes a Bible verse, short reading, activity suggestion, and prayer starter.

My Child, God’s Arrow Dec 15, 2017

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Children are arrows in the hands of a warrior, and we want those arrows to fly true. It’s easier for them to stick close, but the truth is that they are created to fly. Let’s learn how we can point our arrows in the right direction.

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. Here’s the thing: If we don’t set a place for the truth of Scripture at the table of our children’s hearts, the world will set out a feast all it’s own.
9 Ways to Point Your Teen Daughter to Jesus – Then it happens, she becomes a “teen”, a “young adult”, a “young woman”. And you’re no longer sure of yourself, and you begin to question every.single.decision. you’ve ever made concerning her upbringing. You start to give in to some fear that she will throw off all you’ve taught her, and become something completely other than you. And, you know what? She does.
Bringing Up Boys Series – Podcast 1 – Podcast 2 – Podcast 3 – The culture is headed toward gender neutrality—but the Word of God tells us that God created us male and female… by design! Embrace the difference between the sexes with Heidi St. John.

Strategies for Spiritual Warfare Dec 13, 2017

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When we truly realize that God is fighting the battle for us, there is rest there. We have been given authority to engage in the battle in the name of God’s son. We are destined to win, but we need to have a strategy! We’re talking about 7 points to fight the battle today.
Scriptures
James 4:7
Jude 1:8-9
James 1
1 Peter 5:8
Galatians 6:9
2 Corinthians 7:9-10
Psalm 149
Psalm 145
More Like This From The Busy Mom
A Spiritual Battle
Dare to be a Daniel: Talking to Your Kids About Standing for the Lord

The Essential Guide to Spiritual Warfare: Learn to Use Spiritual Weapons; Keep Your Mind and Heart Strong in Christ; Recognize Satan’s Lies and Defend Your Loved Ones – What is spiritual warfare? Who should engage in it and how? How can I protect myself and the ones I love from Satan’s attacks?
In The Essential Guide to Spiritual Warfare, Neil Anderson and Timothy Warner describe the battle between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of darkness, a battle for the minds and hearts of us all. Learn about the importance of having a biblical worldview and how to prepare for the battle you are called to fight. Every step of the way is grounded in the truth of God’s Word about who God is and who you are in Christ.
This battle plan for victory is perfect for those new to the idea of spiritual warfare as well as those who want a basic primer to refresh themselves on the topic.
Victory in Spiritual Warfare: Outfitting Yourself for the Battle
Dr. Tony Evans, one of the most respected church leaders in the country, is the founder and senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, a thriving congregation of 8000. In this timely, unique exploration of spiritual warfare, Dr. Evans unveils a simple yet radical truth: every struggle and conflict faced in the physical realm has its root in the spiritual realm.
With passion and clarity, Dr. Evans demystifies spiritual warfare so that readers can tackle challenges and obstacles with spiritual power―God’s authority!

Developing Conviction Dec 11, 2017

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Today’s Mailbox Monday! And today I’m answering a question about what we should let our kids watch on tv, and why. This is something that comes up almost every day, so it’s a topic you don’t want to miss!
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Scriptures Mentioned
* 3 John 1:11
* Psalm 101:3
* Ephesians 5:4
* Colossians 2:8
* Colossians 3:1-4
* Colossians 2:6
Resources
Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens – Paul Tripp uncovers the heart issues that affect parents and their teenage children during the often-chaotic adolescent years. With wit, wisdom, humility, and compassion, he shows parents how to seize the countless opportunities to deepen communication and learn and grow with their teens.

Unwrapping the Names of Jesus, with Asheritah Ciuciu Dec 08, 2017

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Join me today for a truly refreshing visit with my friend Asheritah as we visit about her search for joy in Christmas. She’s sharing her journey toward joy in Jesus and a secret just between us. 😉 This is one you don’t want to miss.
Asheritah Ciuciu is a writer, speaker, and founder of One Thing Alone Ministries–an online
community of women who find joy in Jesus through creative spiritual disciplines. She’s also the author of Full: Food, Jesus, and the Battle for Satisfaction (Moody, January 2017) and Unwrapping the Names of Jesus (Moody, October 2017).
Asheritah grew up in Romania as a missionary kid and lives with her high school sweetheart and spunky children in northeast Ohio. Her passion is leading busy women deeper with Jesus in the midst of their everyday lives both in her local church and online
at OneThingAlone.com.
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