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Off The Bench with Heidi St. John

Off The Bench with Heidi St. John

Heidi St. John

Author and Speaker, Heidi St. John discusses life at the intersection of faith and culture. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/support

  • 36 minutes 24 seconds
    Where Are They Now? Ready for the Real World with Andrew Dubberly

    We’re not just raising children—we’re raising adults. Today on Where Are They Now?, homeschool graduate Andrew Dubberly joins me to share how homeschooling and his time at Bob Jones University prepared him for work, leadership, and a faith of his own. If you’ve wondered whether your homeschooled kids will be ready for what comes next, this conversation will encourage you.

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    30 September 2026, 1:58 pm
  • 17 minutes 27 seconds
    Tuesday In Ten: When Did We Start Calling This Compassion?

    A two-year-old child in the Netherlands was euthanized, and the decision was described as careful and compassionate. But when someone is suffering, what does compassion actually require of us? Today on Tuesday in Ten, I’m talking about the value of every human life, the care we owe those who suffer, and our duty to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.

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    29 September 2026, 10:00 am
  • 50 minutes 59 seconds
    What’s Really Happening in Iran? with Dr. Hormoz Shariat

    Most of what we hear about Iran is about its government. But Dr. Hormoz Shariat says there’s another story we need to hear: Iranians coming to Christ and believers sharing the gospel at great personal cost. We talk about his own journey from Islam to Jesus, the courage of Christians facing imprisonment, and his warning to the American church about Islam here at home. This conversation is a call to be watchful, to love our Muslim neighbors enough to share the gospel, and to pray for our brothers and sisters in Iran.

    BJU Press Homeschool: Explore curriculum and support for your homeschool at BJUPressHomeschool.com.

    Iran Alive Ministries: Learn more about Dr. Hormoz Shariat’s ministry, sign up for updates, or support its work at IranAlive.org. You can also text IRAN to 85789 for links to testimonies and ways to connect.

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    28 September 2026, 10:00 am
  • 43 minutes 14 seconds
    Fan Mail Friday: Can Women Be Pastors?

    Can women teach in the church but not serve as pastors? What do you say to a mother frightened by a possible Down syndrome diagnosis? Today I’m answering your questions about these issues, caring for aging parents, family conflict over an inheritance, and more. Let’s open God’s Word and ask what He says.

    BJU Press Homeschool: Looking for homeschool resources grounded in a biblical worldview? Visit BJUPressHomeschool.com to explore curriculum and support for your family.

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    25 September 2026, 10:00 am
  • 32 minutes 33 seconds
    The Road to November: The Cost of Speaking Up with Bryan Shull

    What happens when you decide to get involved in local politics—and suddenly find out who’s willing to stand with you? Bryan Shull joins me to talk about the backlash he’s faced, the pressures on small businesses, and why he’s running for office anyway. Friends, the decisions affecting our families and communities are being made close to home. We can’t afford to sit this one out.

    Sponsor: Angel Studios
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    24 September 2026, 10:00 am
  • 42 minutes 6 seconds
    Don’t Vote With Amnesia

    Gas and groceries are expensive. I’m frustrated too. But before we head to the polls, we need to remember what else is at stake: life, parental rights, education, judges, and our constitutional freedoms. In this episode, I’m talking about why Christians need to do their homework, vote on principle, and show up in November.

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    23 September 2026, 1:09 pm
  • 12 minutes 57 seconds
    Tuesday In Ten: You’re Not Promised Tomorrow

    Life is short, and none of us is promised tomorrow. Today I’m encouraging you to stop putting off what God has called you to do. Make the phone call, offer forgiveness, love your family well, share the gospel, and say yes to the Lord.

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    22 September 2026, 12:46 pm
  • 51 minutes 49 seconds
    Have We Watered Down the Gospel? with Ray Comfort

    Why are so many Christians afraid to share their faith—and have our churches softened the gospel in the process? Ray Comfort joins me to talk about evangelism, the reality of hell, spiritual warfare, the fear of the Lord, and why the good news only makes sense when we understand the seriousness of sin. We’re also talking about Ray’s new autobiography, Compelled, and his remarkable life of sharing Jesus with the lost.

    Sponsor: Thanks to today’s sponsor, Angel Studios. Watch Bad Counselors at http://Angel.com/HSJ .

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    21 September 2026, 2:14 pm
  • 40 minutes 38 seconds
    Fan Mail Friday: Should Christians Take Government Money?

    Should Christian families accept government subsidies if the help is already available—or should we be worried about the strings attached? Today I’m answering that, plus when theological differences are serious enough to leave a church, loving an adult child who disagrees with you, baptism, tithing while in debt, teens working Sundays, discerning when “God told me” is really God, and helping a homeschool graduate find direction. Plus, a sobering look at why Americans are more dissatisfied than ever with our education system.

    Sponsor: BJU Press Homeschool — Biblically grounded, academically strong homeschool curriculum with flexible options for your family. Learn more at http://BJUPressHomeschool.com .

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    18 September 2026, 10:00 am
  • 38 minutes 48 seconds
    The Road to November: What’s at Stake in the Battle for Congress with Sen. John Braun

    The battle for Congress runs straight through races like Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. I’m joined by Sen. John Braun to talk about what’s at stake this November—from affordability and the national debt to parental rights, border security, election integrity, and the growing ideological divide in our country. The midterms matter, friends. It’s time to understand the issues, get involved, and show up.

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    17 September 2026, 10:00 am
  • 43 minutes 59 seconds
    Feminism Lied to Women

    Modern feminism promised women freedom—but somewhere along the way, it began teaching us to reject the very things God designed us for. Today I’m looking at the legacy of Gloria Steinem, abortion, marriage, motherhood, and what Scripture actually says about the dignity and beauty of being a woman.

    Sponsor:
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    16 September 2026, 1:48 pm
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