2123 episodes
Raising Kids With a Backbone in a Culture of Wishbones with Dr Matthew Weathers
08/26/2026 | 38 mins.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.
Angel Studios — Stream Seeking Persephone, a beautiful Regency-era love story built on character, trust, and forgiveness, at Join To Watch Seeking Persephone | Angel .
Learn more about Bob Jones University and opportunities for homeschool families at Visit BJU and Homeschool Students .
Shop MyFreedomCart for trusted, American-made products that support your values.
My Freedom Cart — Buy Direct. Live Better. Support America.
Show mentions: http://heidistjohn.com/mentions
Website | Heidi St John
Support the show! | Donation | Heidi St. John (Powered by Donorbox)
Rumble | rumble.com/user/HeidiStJohn
Youtube | / @heidistjohnpodcast
Instagram | @heidistjohn
Facebook | Heidi St. John
X | @heidistjohn
Faith That Speaks Online Community
Submit your questions for Fan Mail Friday | Fan Mail Friday — Heidi St John- 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 .
Shop MyFreedomCart for trusted, American-made products that support your values.
http://myfreedomcart.com/heidi
Show mentions: http://heidistjohn.com/mentions
Website | http://heidistjohn.com
Support the show! | http://donorbox.org/donation-827
Rumble | rumble.com/user/HeidiStJohn
Youtube | / @heidistjohnpodcast
Instagram | @heidistjohn
Facebook | Heidi St. John
X | @heidistjohn
Faith That Speaks Online Community
Submit your questions for Fan Mail Friday | http://heidistjohn.com/fanmailfriday - 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.
Chapter — Get unbiased help finding the Medicare plan that fits your needs. Visit http://askchapter.org/realhelp for a free consultation.
Sentry H2O — Clean water matters. Visit http://SentryH2O.com/Heidi for a free consultation.
Shop MyFreedomCart for trusted, American-made products that support your values.
http://myfreedomcart.com/heidi
Show mentions: http://heidistjohn.com/mentions
Website | http://heidistjohn.com
Support the show! | http://donorbox.org/donation-827
Rumble | rumble.com/user/HeidiStJohn
Youtube | / @heidistjohnpodcast
Instagram | @heidistjohn
Facebook | Heidi St. John
X | @heidistjohn
Faith That Speaks Online Community
Submit your questions for Fan Mail Friday | http://heidistjohn.com/fanmailfriday - 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.
Chapter – Get free, unbiased help finding the Medicare plan that fits your needs at http://askchapter.org/realhelp .
Angel Studios – Stream Seeking Persephone on Angel at http://angel.com/heidi .
My Freedom Cart – Shop everyday essentials with more intention at http://myfreedomcart.com .
Shop MyFreedomCart for trusted, American-made products that support your values.
http://myfreedomcart.com/heidi
Show mentions: http://heidistjohn.com/mentions
Website | http://heidistjohn.com
Support the show! | http://donorbox.org/donation-827
Rumble | rumble.com/user/HeidiStJohn
Youtube | / @heidistjohnpodcast
Instagram | @heidistjohn
Facebook | Heidi St. John
X | @heidistjohn
Faith That Speaks Online Community
Submit your questions for Fan Mail Friday | http://heidistjohn.com/fanmailfriday - 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.
Sponsor
Sentry H2O — Clean water matters. Protect your family from contaminants hiding in your tap water and learn more at http://SentryH2O.com/heidi.
Shop MyFreedomCart for trusted, American-made products that support your values.
http://myfreedomcart.com/heidi
Show mentions: http://heidistjohn.com/mentions
Website | http://heidistjohn.com
Support the show! | http://donorbox.org/donation-827
Rumble | rumble.com/user/HeidiStJohn
Youtube | / @heidistjohnpodcast
Instagram | @heidistjohn
Facebook | Heidi St. John
X | @heidistjohn
Faith That Speaks Online Community
Submit your questions for Fan Mail Friday | http://heidistjohn.com/fanmailfriday
More Christianity podcasts
Trending Christianity podcasts
About The Heidi St. John Podcast
Bestselling author and speaker Heidi St. John teaches biblical truth where faith meets culture. Get #offthebench and onto the battlefield with the Heidi St. John community!
Podcast websiteListen to The Heidi St. John Podcast, Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life and many other podcasts from around the world with the radio.net app

Get the free radio.net app
- Stations and podcasts to bookmark
- Stream via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
- Supports Carplay & Android Auto
- Many other app features
Get the free radio.net app
- Stations and podcasts to bookmark
- Stream via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
- Supports Carplay & Android Auto
- Many other app features


The Heidi St. John Podcast
Scan code,
download the app,
start listening.
download the app,
start listening.
The Heidi St. John Podcast: Podcasts in Family




































