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The Mental Health Crisis Nobody Wants to Talk About May 06, 2026

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Today I’m sharing one of the hardest parts of my story—crippling anxiety, years on SSRIs and benzodiazepines, and the painful reality of trying to come off of them. We need to start having honest conversations about trauma, mental health, overprescribed medications, and the hope of real healing. If you or someone you love is struggling, this episode is for you.

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The Attachment Crisis Inside Your Home with Adam Lane Smith May 04, 2026

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There’s a reason your home feels harder than it should.

Today we’re getting honest about the attachment patterns affecting your marriage, your parenting, and your peace. This conversation will help you see what’s really going on beneath the surface—and what it looks like to rebuild trust, connection, and stability in your family.

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Fan Mail Friday: A Culture on Edge, Burnout, and Learning to Be Still May 01, 2026

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After another attempted assassination, we’re taking a hard look at the power of words, rising political violence, and why free speech doesn’t remove accountability.

Then your questions: navigating homeschool pressure, breaking free from constant noise to hear from God, building confidence in your faith, and pushing through burnout. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is be still and wait on the Lord—especially in the middle of it all.

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Enough Is Enough—Oregon Needs Change with Chris Dudley Apr 29, 2026

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Enough is enough—and families are feeling it.

Today I’m joined by Chris Dudley to talk about what’s really going on—from education to leadership—and why it’s time to stop sitting on the sidelines. This isn’t just politics. It’s about stepping up and doing something that matters.

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The Hidden Father Wound Affecting Women with Rick Alitzer Apr 27, 2026

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We’ve ignored this for too long.

A generation of women is carrying wounds from absent or distant fathers—and it’s shaping everything: identity, anxiety, even how we see God.

Today, we’re calling it out.

You are not an orphan. You are deeply loved. And it’s time to start living like it.

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Fan Mail Friday: Surrogacy, Faith Drift, Marriage Struggles & AI Apr 24, 2026

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Let’s talk about what happens when culture starts redefining truth.

Today I’m tackling a tough issue—surrogacy and the commodification of children—then answering your questions on marriage and money, feeling stuck in your faith, staying grounded when others deconstruct, and raising kids in an AI-driven world.

Truth still matters—hold the line.

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Homeschool Freedom Is Slipping with Mike Farris Apr 22, 2026

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I’m watching new legislation target homeschool families across the country—and most people don’t realize how serious it is.

Today, I’m talking with Mike Farris about what’s actually happening, why it matters, and what we need to do right now. This isn’t just about policy—it’s about who gets the final say in raising our kids.

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Hollywood is a Lie with Tracy Melchior Apr 20, 2026

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Hollywood promises fame, freedom, and fulfillment—but what if it’s all a lie?

Today, Tracy Melchior joins me to pull back the curtain on what it really costs to chase success in a culture built on image and compromise. From broken beginnings and painful choices to finally finding truth in Christ, her story is raw, honest, and deeply redemptive.

If you’ve ever believed that “having it all” would fix what’s broken inside, this conversation is your wake-up call. Real freedom isn’t found in fame—it’s found in truth.

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Fan Mail Friday: Homeschooling Stress, Marriage Struggles and Speaking Up Apr 17, 2026

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Homeschooling feels overwhelming. Marriage feels heavy. And sometimes you don’t know when to stay quiet or speak up.

Today we’re answering real questions about boundaries, supporting your husband, and sharing your faith with confidence. Don’t quit—God is still at work in your story.Show mentions: http://heidistjohn.com/mentions

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