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Fan Mail Friday: Can Compassion Go Too Far? Aug 28, 2026

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How do we stay compassionate without abandoning discernment? On today’s Fan Mail Friday, I’m answering your questions about enjoying the little years without fearing what comes next, a pastor husband’s changing relationship with alcohol, helping others without enabling them, calling out false teachers, teenagers who seem embarrassed by their faith, and whether Christians have lost the gift of Sabbath rest. We’re covering a lot of ground today, but it all comes back to the same thing: we need biblical wisdom for the everyday decisions we’re facing.

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The Road to November: Why Is Proving Citizenship Controversial? Aug 27, 2026

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Why is it controversial to say that only citizens should vote in American elections?

On today’s Road to November, I’m talking about the Supreme Court’s latest move on citizenship verification, the fight over voter rolls and mail-in ballots, and why Congress needs to act. Election integrity shouldn’t be partisan. We should all want elections that are secure, transparent, and worthy of our trust.

November is coming. Get off the bench.

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Raising Kids With a Backbone in a Culture of Wishbones with Dr Matthew Weathers Aug 26, 2026

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The world isn’t getting easier—and raising kids who can stand firm in it won’t happen by accident. Today I’m joined by Dr. Matthew Weathers of Bob Jones University to talk about raising young people with character, conviction, competence, and courage. We’re talking about why kids need to do hard things, why parents have to model what we want our children to become, and how to prepare them to stand for Christ when the culture pushes back. Remember, we can’t pass on what we don’t possess.

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Tuesday in Ten: America Has a Heart Problem Aug 25, 2026

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The deaths of Cora, Dawson, and Callan Clancy should stop us in our tracks. But as their mother’s trial unfolds, our culture seems increasingly determined to make the killer the victim and the children a footnote. Today, I’m looking at what this case, abortion, and even the celebration of political violence reveal about something much deeper: America has a heart problem. Laws matter, but only Jesus can change the human heart. It’s time to guard our hearts, tell the truth, and choose life.

Restore the Story Women’s Retreat — Join me October 9–11 on the Oregon Coast as we go back to God’s beautiful design for His creation, male and female, marriage, and our lives. Register at http://HeidiStJohn.com/restorethestory .

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Love Them Enough to Let Go with Dr Kathy Koch Aug 24, 2026

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Letting go of our adult children can be one of the hardest transitions in parenting. My friend Dr. Kathy Koch joins me to talk about how we move from parenting to encouraging, what to do when adult children pull away, navigating marriage and grandchildren, and how to respond when a child walks away from the faith. Our role may change, but our prayers and influence still matter.

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Fan Mail Friday: Does Submission Mean Ignoring Your Discernment? Aug 21, 2026

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What do you do when you and your husband disagree about where to go to church? On today’s Fan Mail Friday, I’m talking about biblical submission, discernment, and the difference between preference and principle. Plus, we’re tackling whether Christians should stay and fight in states moving away from biblical values, “Christian manifestation,” having babies in your 40s, family phone habits, and honoring your parents when reconciliation feels impossible.

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Road to November: The Socialists Aren’t Hiding Anymore Aug 20, 2026

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The socialists aren’t hiding anymore—and their ideas are gaining ground with young Americans. Today I’m looking at the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America, the role our education system has played, and why Christians can’t afford to sit on the sidelines. We don’t respond in fear. We respond with faithfulness, courage, and action.

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America Has a Family Problem Aug 19, 2026

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America’s birth rate is falling, socialism is being soft-sold to the next generation, and women are being told they can put marriage and motherhood on hold indefinitely. These aren’t unrelated trends. Today I’m talking about what happens when we reject God’s design for marriage, family, and personal responsibility—and then look to government and technology to fix what we’ve broken. The answer isn’t a bigger state. It’s stronger families, stronger marriages, and a return to God’s design.

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Tuesday in Ten: Yet My Redeemer Is Strong Aug 18, 2026

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What do you do when you’ve prayed, obeyed, and waited—and nothing seems to change? Today I’m in Jeremiah 50 with a reminder we all need: God’s delay is never God’s abandonment. Your circumstances may feel impossible, the culture may be growing darker, and the waiting may feel endless—yet your Redeemer is strong.

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Homeschool Mom, You’re Doing Better Than You Think with Zan Tyler Aug 17, 2026

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Feeling tired, overwhelmed, or wondering if you’re getting homeschooling right? Veteran homeschool mom Zan Tyler joins me to talk about what really matters as we head into a new school year. We’re talking burnout, unrealistic expectations, finding your people, leaving room for God’s interruptions, and remembering that relationship matters more than checking every box. Whether you’re brand new to homeschooling or you’ve been at it for years, this conversation is the encouragement you need to start the year with confidence and joy.

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