The Heidi St. John Podcast

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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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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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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What do you do when your marriage feels stuck and nothing is changing?
Alan and Autumn Ray from Marriage Team join me to talk about why so many couples stay disconnected—and what actually helps. If things feel off in your marriage, don’t check out. There’s a better way forward.
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We’re not skirting the hard stuff today. From living with a spouse who won’t get help, to raising kids in a culture that feeds anxiety and confusion, to dealing with hurt inside the church, these are the real questions you’re asking.
But before we get to them, we need to talk about something bigger: the slow drift away from truth, even inside the church. When everything becomes “discernment” and everyone claims special insight, we stop thinking clearly and start dividing over things that shouldn’t divide us.
We’re going to get grounded again. Truth matters. Your family matters. And how you live this out right now matters more than ever.

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