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Trade a Lie for a Truth

Did God *really* say He’d use all things for His glory + your good? Doesn’t look that good to me…
Did He *really* say peace is possible? I wouldn’t hold your breath…
Did God *really* say He’d never leave you? Well then… where is He?
And did God *really* say He’d give you rest? Because (no offense) you look pretty tired + defeated to me…

Bottom line: Our enemy is out to kill our peace, destroy our faith, and steal our hope. How? By planting lies in our minds in hopes we take the bait.

Good news for us though: Jesus came to set us free, and ”if we abide in His Word, we’ll know the truth + the truth will set us free” (John 8:32).This is the show for you if you’re ready to pick up the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God, and stand firm in the truth, defusing every fiery dart and seizing that abundant life Jesus always gives.

Join host Heidi Lee Anderson, popular social media creator and author of P.S. It’s Gonna Be Good, episode by episode as we Trade a Lie for a Truth.

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Latest Episodes:

The Lie: Peace Comes When Life Finally Calms Down | with Tara Dew Mar 02, 2026

Show notes

What if the reason you haven’t found peace yet isn’t because your life is too loud… but because you’ve been waiting for it to finally quiet down?

So many of us believe the subtle lie: Peace will come when this season settles.
When the diagnosis clears.
When the relationship stabilizes.
When the calendar empties.
When the anxiety makes sense.

But Psalm 23 tells a very different story.

In this powerful conversation, Bible teacher and author Tara Dew joins us to unpack the truth that peace isn’t the reward at the end of a calmer life — it’s the gift found in close proximity to the Shepherd.

Her new book, Overflowing Peace, walks verse-by-verse through Psalm 23, inviting us to slow down and rediscover a familiar passage with fresh eyes. Together, let's hear how biblical peace exists:

In valleys
In the presence of enemies
In the middle of unresolved chaos

Connect with Tara Dew:

Her newest release, Overflowing Peace:
https://rstyle.me/+R_L4SZUZ7SedEPN-NRrkDQ
Her ministry, Prepare Her: www.prepareher.com

Connect with Heidi:

FollowTrade a Lie for a Truth on instagram.com/tradealieforatruth
Grab Heidi’s 100-day devotional through Joshua: All In, All Yours: https://rstyle.me/+11Ii1owgccFkGPU0t1uz3w
Passion Week Family Devotional: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/travelpassionweek
Follow Heidi on Instagram: instagram.com/heidileeanderson

The Lie Our Kids Feel About Fear (and How Parents Can Tell a Better Story) with Courtney Reissig Feb 23, 2026

Show notes

Ever wondered how to talk to kids about scary things—storms, sickness, or other frightening moments—and they wonder if God is mad at them? Or maybe you’ve struggled with that yourself as an adult.

It’s easy to carry this lie that when bad things happen, God must be angry, punishing, or absent. But the truth of the matter is God is present in the storms, big or small. He never stops loving His children, even when life feels out of control, and He works through hard moments to show His promises and hope.

Join me as I break this down with Courtney Reissig, a Bible teacher, author, and mom of four, who opens up about the storm that scared her kids, and together, let's learn how we as families can talk about fear, trust, and God’s love in a way that’s relatable, practical, and full of hope.

Connect more with Courtney:

https://courtneyreissig.com

https://www.instagram.com/courtneyreissig

Check out her children's book, Seth and the Very Scary Storm: https://rstyle.me/+RzJlnyLAnFnfp2kYLfyTUw

Connect more with Heidi:

https://www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson/

https://heidileeandersonministries.com

Grab her new 100-day devotional, All In, All Yours: https://rstyle.me/+11Ii1owgccFkGPU0t1uz3w

How to Unlock God’s Promises? Not Your Effort with Jen Wilkin Feb 16, 2026

Show notes

Ever wonder if God’s promises rise and fall with how well you perform? If God’s favor must be maintained—or if His faithfulness might waver when you fall short?

When that assumption creeps in, the book of Joshua confronts it head-on. In this conversation with Jen Wilkin—Bible teacher, best-selling author, and a trusted guide helping believers grow in biblical literacy—we open Scripture together to see how God ensures the fulfillment of every promise He makes.

Not because of our consistency, effort, or worthiness, but because of His unwavering faithfulness.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The lie that God’s promises depend on your performance—and the truth that sets you free

• Lessons on inheritance, family, and blessing in God’s timing

• Fun rapid-fire questions at the end so you can get to know Jen personally

Key Takeaway: God’s promises don’t rest on your effort—they rest on His faithfulness. Joshua reminds us that God goes before His people, stays with us in the unknown, and finishes what He starts. Obedience isn’t how we earn God’s presence—it’s how we respond to it faithfully.

Connect with Jen:

• Jen Wilkin’s newest study, Joshua: Every Good Promise Fulfilled: https://rstyle.me/+YUf1x7p3HZKtcYrXZFPHvg

• Her website: www.jenwilkin.net

Connect with Heidi:

• Follow Trade a Lie for a Truth on www.instagram.com/tradealieforatruth

• Grab Heidi’s 100-day devotional through Joshua, All In, All Yours: https://rstyle.me/+11Ii1owgccFkGPU0t1uz3w

• Follow Heidi on Instagram: www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson

"Life Will Never Be Good Again..." or God's Not Finished with Brittany Price Brooker Feb 09, 2026

Show notes

Have you ever wondered… what if my best days are already behind me? After loss, sickness, or life just takes a turn you never would have chosen.

This lie shows up when prayers feel unanswered, when grief lingers longer than expected, and when the future looks nothing like the one you dreamed of. But it's time to confront the lie, “life will never be good again," and trade it for the truth that His goodness is still following you.

Join me as I sit down with the girl who has been there, Brittany Price Brooker, yet her story is a living testimony that God’s goodness is not cancelled by tragedy — and that redemption can grow in places we thought were only ashes. You'll walk away knowing He is still writing your story. And He is not finished yet.

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Connect with Brittany Price Brooker:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittanypricebrooker/

Website - https://www.brittanypricebrooker.com/

Connect with Heidi Lee Anderson:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson/

Website - www.heidileeandersonministries.com

Her newest devotional, All In, All Yours - https://rstyle.me/+11Ii1owgccFkGPU0t1uz3w

If God Feels Silent... It's Care, Not Abandonment with Whitney Lowe Feb 02, 2026

Show notes

Ever hit a point where you just… feel forgotten? You’re praying, doing all the “right” things, trying to keep your faith steady—but heaven’s quiet. Everyone else is getting their breakthrough, their answered prayer, their happy ending… and you’re over here wondering, “Did God skip over me?”

It's here where we can start believing the sneaky little lie: “God doesn’t care. He’s given up on me.”

But what if we’re misinterpreting the situation?

What if what we’re calling silence is preparation?

What if God absolutely cares more than we could ever know and what if He cares about every detail of your life?

Join me as I interview Whitney Lowe, author of Called Back to Who You Are and Set Your Eyes Higher, to trade this lie and discover the freeing truth for yourself. __________________________________________________________________

Connect more with Whitney Lowe:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whitneypiersonlowe/

Newest release, Called Back to Who You Are - https://rstyle.me/+wD9RKiqfg6IOpuOnMERK_Q

Connect more with Heidi Lee Anderson:

Instagram. - https://www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson

Website - www.heidileeandersonministries.com

Newest devotional, All In, All Yours - https://rstyle.me/+11Ii1owgccFkGPU0t1uz3w

The Lie We Tell Ourselves About Raising Godly Kids with Abbey Wedgeworth Jan 19, 2026

Show notes

Parents, are you tired of constantly putting out fires and reacting in the moment? What if there’s a better way to raise kids—one that shapes their hearts, builds character, and points them to God from the inside out?

In this episode, Abbey Wedgeworth, author of the Training Young Hearts series as well as her upcoming release “Help! I’m Ruining My Kids,” joins us to unpack practical, intentional habits that help parents guide their children before chaos erupts.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why reactive parenting keeps you exhausted and frustrated
How small, consistent habits can shape your child’s heart for life
Practical “training refrains” you can start using today
Stories from real-life parenting wins and funny surprises
Scripture-based strategies for raising kids without guilt or perfectionism
How to cultivate character and point your kids to Jesus every day

Plus: Fun moments with Abbey, including our 2 Truths and a Lie game and a lightning round of parenting questions to inspire laughter, reflection, and encouragement.

Takeaway: You’re not just raising kids—you’re raising hearts for God. Start small, stay consistent, and watch Him work in the everyday moments.

Scripture Inspiration: “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” — Proverbs 22:6

🔗 Connect more with Abbey Wedgeworth: https://www.abbeywedgeworth.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbeywedgeworth

Her Training Young Hearts Children’s Book Series: https://liketk.it/5EvLU

🔗 Connect with Heidi Lee Anderson:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson

Heidi’s newest book, All In, All Yours: https://rstyle.me/+11Ii1owgccFkGPU0t1uz3w

Further resources: https://heidileeandersonministries.com

Key ideas: Christian parenting tips, proactive parenting, training young hearts, raising kids for God, biblical parenting strategies, faith-based parenting habits, intentional parenting, Scripture-based parenting, parenting habits for kids, Proverbs 22:6 parenting

Start 2026 God’s Way, Not the World’s (with Elizabeth Woodson) Jan 05, 2026

Show notes

Are you stepping into 2026 craving a reset—but unsure what habits, rhythms, or goals actually matter? In this powerful New Year conversation, Heidi sits down with Bible teacher and author Elizabeth Woodson to talk about the lies that shape us, the habits that form us, and the gospel-centered rhythms that lead to true peace, wholeness, and abundance.

Together, they unpack:

Why so many of us feel spiritually empty, divided in heart, or unfulfilled
The subtle ways culture disciples us more than Jesus
The “false stories” we follow without even realizing it
The gospel habits that resist cultural pressure and bring real transformation
How to choose goals, rhythms, and even a “word of the year” with intention
Practical ways to build a life of shalom — where everything is as it ought to be

If you’re longing for a year shaped by truth instead of trends, this episode will help you start small, stay faithful, and step into the freedom God offers.

🔗 Connect more with Elizabeth Woodson: https://www.thewoodsoninstitute.org/about-elizabeth

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethwoodson

Her newest release, Habits of Resistance: https://rstyle.me/+lRz0RWH1ujtCrtAakh4EBw

🔗 Connect with Heidi Lee Anderson:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson

Heidi’s newest book, All In, All Yours: https://rstyle.me/+11Ii1owgccFkGPU0t1uz3w

Further resources: https://heidileeandersonministries.com

You’ll find: New Year resolutions Christian, Godly habits 2026, Christian goal setting, Gospel-centered habits, Faith-based New Year planning, Spiritual growth 2026, Christian rhythms and routines, Habits of resistance, Living God’s way, Bible-based life habits

When You Feel at War With Your Own Body (with Lisa Whittle) Dec 01, 2025

Show notes

Ever feel like your body is failing you? Something to fight instead of something to steward? What if seeing your body wrongly is keeping you from seeing God clearly?

Ultimately, if Jesus chose to have a human body, what does that say about ours?

Join Heidi as she sits down with best-selling author, speaker, and Bible teacher Lisa Whittle to confront a lie many of us have believed without even realizing it: “My body is bad.” Together, let’s unpack what culture tells women about their bodies versus what God actually says, how Scripture reframes our identity, and why “whole body theology” matters.

Ultimately, if you’ve ever wrestled with sickness, chronic illness, weight ups and downs, or the nagging lie that your body is failing you—this is for you.

🔗 Connect more with Lisa Whittle: https://www.lisawhittle.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittle/

🔗 Connect with Heidi Lee Anderson: https://heidileeandersonministries.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson

Countdown to Christmas Advent devotional: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/christmas-devotionals

Case of the Unknown Messiah Advent devotional: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/advent-2

Heidi’s newest book, All In, All Yours: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/allinallyours

Motherhood Isn't Your Highest Calling (with Vicki Courtney) Nov 24, 2025

Show notes

How many times have you asked yourself: Did I do enough today? Why can’t I keep up like she does? I should’ve had more patience. More connection. More prayer.

You love your kids fiercely, but sometimes you’re running on fumes—and wondering if you’re doing much of it right or just messing up your kids. And then someone says, “Motherhood is your highest calling,” and it just adds to the doubt.

But what if that belief that “motherhood is your highest calling,” although sounds right and good… is actually a lie that’s crushing you? What if that isn’t the whole story? What if your worth—and your identity—isn’t wrapped up in who you are as a parent, but in who God says you are?

Ultimately, what if there is a higher calling?

Join me in this conversation as I interview Vicki Courtney, a mom, grandmother, and author of Motherhood Isn't Your Highest Calling, who is helping women everywhere release the pressure of Christian motherhood and embrace a greater truth: You are more than your role as a mom.

🔗 Connect more with Vicki Courtney: https://vickicourtney.com/about/

Check out her newest release, Motherhood Is Not Your Highest Calling: https://rstyle.me/+apwMMBICVFpf8Z3wBZ7y7A

🔗 Connect with Heidi Lee Anderson:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson

Countdown to Christmas Advent devotional: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/christmas-devotionals

Case of the Unknown Messiah Advent devotional: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/advent-2

Heidi’s newest book, All In, All Yours: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/allinallyours

Further resources: https://heidileeandersonministries.com

Israel, AI, Wars… Is this the End Times? (with Pastor Jason Carlson) Nov 17, 2025

Show notes

Every generation has wondered about the end times—but with constant headlines, global instability, wars, and the rise of AI, it feels more real than ever. Underneath the question “Is this it?” lies a deeper fear many believers quietly carry: The end times are something to fear.

In this episode, I sit down with apologist and Pastor Jason Carlson to unpack your biggest questions about Israel, prophecy, global conflict, technology, and how believers can live ready—not scared. God’s plan for the end of the story isn’t meant to alarm us, but anchor us.

If you’ve ever felt anxious about the future or confused by what’s happening in the world, this conversation will give you clarity, confidence, and hope.

What We Cover:

-Are we actually living in the end times?

-What the Bible does and does not say about Israel

-How to interpret “wars and rumors of wars”

-Should Christians be afraid of AI?

-Why fear is not God’s intention for His people

-What it means to “live ready” with hope

-The promise behind God’s final plan

🔗 Connect more with Pastor Jason Carlson:

Check out his church, Lakes Free: https://www.lakesfree.org

X: https://x.com/JasonCarlsonCMI?s=20

🔗 Connect with Heidi Lee Anderson:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson

Countdown to Christmas Advent devotional: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/christmas-devotionals

Case of the Unknown Messiah Advent devotional: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/advent-2

Heidi’s newest book, All In, All Yours: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/allinallyours

Further resources: https://heidileeandersonministries.com

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