Off The Bench with Heidi St. John

1 hour 8 minutes
We Were Never Meant to Do Family Alone with Savannah & Sierra
Motherhood has a way of humbling you, stretching you, and teaching you to surrender in ways you never expected. In this special Mother’s Day episode, I sat down with my two oldest daughters, Savannah and Sierra, to talk honestly about raising kids, homeschooling, marriage, identity, and the beauty of family life. We talked about the hard seasons, the joyful ones, and what happens when you stop chasing the world’s definition of success and start embracing the calling God has placed right in front of you. I think this conversation is going to encourage moms everywhere.
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8 May 2026, 10:05 am
43 minutes 6 seconds
The Mental Health Crisis Nobody Wants to Talk About
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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6 May 2026, 10:00 am
54 minutes 41 seconds
The Attachment Crisis Inside Your Home with Adam Lane Smith
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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4 May 2026, 2:10 pm
49 minutes 50 seconds
Fan Mail Friday: A Culture on Edge, Burnout, and Learning to Be Still
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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1 May 2026, 2:03 pm
51 minutes 23 seconds
Enough Is Enough—Oregon Needs Change with Chris Dudley
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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29 April 2026, 1:25 pm
36 minutes 36 seconds
The Hidden Father Wound Affecting Women with Rick Alitzer
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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27 April 2026, 10:00 am
30 minutes 23 seconds
Fan Mail Friday: Surrogacy, Faith Drift, Marriage Struggles & AI
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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24 April 2026, 10:00 am
40 minutes 55 seconds
Homeschool Freedom Is Slipping with Mike Farris
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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22 April 2026, 1:34 pm
52 minutes 52 seconds
Hollywood is a Lie with Tracy Melchior
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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20 April 2026, 10:00 am
46 minutes 7 seconds
Fan Mail Friday: Homeschooling Stress, Marriage Struggles and Speaking Up
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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17 April 2026, 1:23 pm
47 minutes 41 seconds
“Special Knowledge” Is Back and It’s Dividing the Church with Pastor Gary Hamrick
It sounds spiritual, but it’s not new and it’s not harmless.
Christians are chasing “special knowledge” instead of standing on God’s Word and it’s leading to confusion and division inside the Church.
Pastor Gary Hamrick joins me to talk about why this is happening and how to stay anchored in truth when everything else feels loud and convincing.

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15 April 2026, 10:00 am
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