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The Heidi St. John Podcast

A House of Refuge for Life with Shon & Jess Thornburg

The Heidi St. John Podcast

Heidi St. John

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.93.7K Ratings

🗓️ 3 December 2025

⏱️ 72 minutes

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Summary

Today I’m talking with my friends Shon and Jess Thornburg from Love Life about something very close to my heart: abortion, the church, and what it looks like to actually live out our pro-life convictions. You’ll hear how God took a simple “yes” and used it to turn their church into a true House of Refuge—where babies are being saved, moms and dads are being loved, post-abortive men and women are finding healing, and ordinary believers are learning how to show up at the darkest places with the light of Christ. If you’ve ever wondered, “What can my church do?” or “Where do we even start?”, this episode will encourage you to get off the bench and into the battle for life.


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Transcript

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0:00.0

There's a reason we re-watch Home Alone every year.

0:03.5

Merry Christmas, you filthy animal.

0:05.6

It's because the best stories stay with you.

0:08.5

And Disney Plus is where you'll find your next great story.

0:12.4

Whether it's Fantastic Four First Steps.

0:14.9

We will protect you.

0:16.1

High-power drama, All's Fair.

0:18.1

Tell us your story.

0:19.0

Or brand new Percy Jackson.

0:22.0

That is just the beginning.

0:28.8

A lifetime of great stories awaits on Disney Plus. Now streaming 18 plus subscription required.

0:33.9

Teas and Cs apply. You know what I hear from homeschool moms everywhere? They're looking for biblical accuracy in their children's Bible curriculum without the fluff.

0:38.2

And according to a survey done by my friends at Lifestone Ministries,

0:41.9

46% of Christian families say that theological soundness is their biggest concern.

0:47.8

Unlike workbook-heavy programs that drain the joy from Scripture,

0:51.2

the Illuminate Bible series from Lifestone Ministries will take

0:55.2

your family deep into God's Word in just 15 minutes a day. No excessive crafts, no surface

1:00.5

level lessons, just pure biblical truth. Each week's simple five-step approach explores the story,

1:07.3

context, scripture connections, and doctrine with real life application.

1:12.1

At under a dollar a lesson, one parent guide serves multiple children with age-appropriate

1:17.2

workbooks, zero stress. Most families seek a curriculum based on Bible alignment above everything

1:22.7

else, and this is where the Illuminate Bible series shines.

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