Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Graceology with Gwen Smith podcast. I'm Gwen Smith, and I'm so

glad you've joined me today. Around here, we have fun, faith-focused, grace-filled conversations,

all to help you know and trust God more. Our discussions are honest, often humorous, and always

practical, and they're going to encourage

you in meaningful ways to live out and lean on the grace of Jesus in the midst of cluttered, messy days.

You got any of those? I know I do, and I can't wait to get to this episode.

Today, my guest is Heidi St. John. She's a popular speaker and the founder of Mom Strong

International and the author of seven books, including her newest prayers for the battlefield.

Let's face it, women today have a lot to handle, and it's really easy for us to become

overwhelmed by the responsibilities of raising families and thriving in the workplace,

all while serving our churches and communities and trying to build strong friendships and marriages,

especially in a culture that's spiraling away from Christianity at an alarming speed.

I really love today's conversation with Heidi because she brings biblical depth to the table,

and she gives us useful tips that we can apply today that will help to quiet those overwhelming

emotions and to bolster our God courage so that we can be strong for the battle. God is the same

yesterday, today, and forever, and ultimately the battle totally belongs to him, and his strength shines ultimately, the battle totally belongs to him. And his

strength shines brightest when we bring our weaknesses to him and simply say, here, I can't,

but you can. So if you ever feel weary from the warfare or wounded from the wrestling, then hang

tight, friend, because this episode is filled with street level help,

hope, and spiritual strength for every woman who finds herself in the trenches.

Hey, Heidi, welcome to Graceology.

Hey, my friend.

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