Episode 28: Defining Christian Nationalism with Heidi St. John

Heidi explains why defending objective truth is the greatest challenge moms currently face, the definition of “Christian nationalism,” and how the Republican Party has changed over time.

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Episode 28: Heidi St. John

Summary

What’s the biggest obstacle Christian moms face today? In this conversation, Robert talks to Heidi St. John, a prolific speaker and author who encourages Christian moms through her blog, her ministry MomStrong International, and her books, which include Bible Promises for Moms and Becoming MomStrong: How to Fight With All That’s In You For Your Family and Your Faith. Heidi shares her thoughts on going from an accidental homeschooler to an accidental author, why defending objective truth is the greatest challenge moms currently face, the definition of “Christian nationalism,” and how the Republican Party has changed over time. In addition, she discusses whether she will ever run for office again.

Quote

“The only answer to a bold lie is a bold truth.”

Heidi St. John

Topics

  • Intro to Heidi St. John [0:20]
  • Why Heidi St. John never wanted to homeschool [1:38]
  • From becoming an accidental homeschooler to an accidental author [4:02]
  • What is the biggest challenge Christian moms face today? [7:55]
  • Heidi’s ministry: MomStrong International [17:02]
  • Why Heidi ran for office [21:21]
  • Why the Republican Party is broken [27:21]
  • What makes America special; why is our country worth sacrificing for? [29:45]
  • Defining a “Christian nationalist” [31:18]
  • Farewell to Heidi St. John [36:26]
  • Ad: American Heritage Girls [38:03]
  • “Classical Tools Recap” [39:04]
  • Outro [40:54]

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