Trade a Lie for a Truth
Did God *really* say He’d use all things for His glory + your good? Doesn’t look that good to me... Did He *really* say peace is possible? I wouldn’t hold your breath... Did God *really* say He’d never leave you? Well then... where is He? And did God *really* say He’d give you rest? Because (no offense) you look pretty tired + defeated to me... Bottom line: Our enemy is out to kill our peace, destroy our faith, and steal our hope. How? By planting lies in our minds in hopes we take the bait. Good news for us though: Jesus came to set us free, and ”if we abide in His Word, we’ll know the truth + the truth will set us free” (John 8:32).This is the show for you if you’re ready to pick up the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God, and stand firm in the truth, defusing every fiery dart and seizing that abundant life Jesus always gives. Join host Heidi Lee Anderson, popular social media creator and author of P.S. It’s Gonna Be Good, episode by episode as we Trade a Lie for a Truth.
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Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Ever been told to “look within” to discover who you really are? Maybe it came in the form of self-help advice, motivational quotes, or even well-meaning encouragement. But here’s the problem: when we look inward for identity, we buy into the very lie keeping us lost.
On this episode of Trade a Lie for a Truth, join Heidi Lee Anderson and Alena Pitts Franklin (actress, vocalist, and author of the devotional God Is) to uncover together the cultural lie that identity starts within... and exchange it for the life-giving truth: before we can know who we are, we must first know who God is.
✨ What you’ll discover in this episode:
➖Why the “search within” advice always leaves us empty
➖How Alena personally wrestled with identity and found freedom in Christ ➖The role honesty plays in reshaping our view of God and ourselves ➖How God’s unchanging character transforms our perspective on purpose, talents, and even past mistakes 📖 Scripture Highlight: Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
📚 Connect with Alena Franklin:
Instagram → www.instagram.com/thealenafranklin
Book → God Is (a devotional perfect for teens & young adults!) https://rstyle.me/+nUi1i4exeUOc6NGONNjCqw
💡 Listener Bonus: Share this episode or leave a review and you’ll be entered to win a copy of Alena’s devotional God Is!
📚 Connect with Heidi:
Heidi''s Book, All In, All Yours: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/allinallyours
Instagram: www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson
Further resources: https://heidileeandersonministries.com
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Ever picked up the Bible and thought, “Agh, this is so dry”? You try to read, but the words don’t seem to connect, some parts are confusing, and discouragement creeps in. Why (and how) does it come alive for others? You’re not alone.
Join this conversation with Gretchen Saffles, founder of Well-Watered Women, as we tackle this lie that “the Bible is dry.” We’ll talk about the claim from unbelievers that Scripture is outdated or dull, and also for believers, who truly long to know God’s Word, Gretchen gives her tangible, practical, go-to tools that can help you stay engaged when the struggle is real.
Together, let’s trade the lie for the truth: God’s Word isn’t dull, uninteresting, irrelevant, but alive, active, rich, and full of life. Listen in to discover encouragement, practical wisdom, and renewed hope for opening your Bible with fresh eyes.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why we sometimes feel like Scripture is dry
How to approach God’s Word when you’re in a spiritually dry season
The truth about the Bible as living and active
Encouragement to engage with Scripture in a fresh, life-giving way
Connect more with Gretchen: https://www.gretchensaffles.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/gretchensaffles and www.instagram.com/wellwateredwomen
Gretchen's Book, Word Before World: https://rstyle.me/+fF6YDgGkSswD5-eb9lGFCg
Heidi''s Book, All In, All Yours: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/allinallyours
Heidi's Instagram: www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson
Further resources: https://heidileeandersonministries.com
Share to win a copy of her newest devotional, Word Before World (then comment shared when done)!
Keywords: Bible study, best way to study the Bible, Bible journaling, faith, Scripture, God's promises, devotional, Christian podcast, hope, when the Bible is confusing, family
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
You know those warnings that go off in our mind?
“You better prepare for the worst.”
“You can’t trust people — you’ve been hurt before.”
“God might not come through this time.”
“Play it safe. Don’t risk it.”
It sounds like wisdom. It feels like caution. But underneath, it’s fear. And fear is not the fruit of a good counselor — it’s the evidence of a liar.
Scripture tells us in 2 Timothy 1:7 that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and a sound mind. That means anytime fear is steering the ship, God isn’t the one driving.
The enemy loves to masquerade as someone looking out for you. He’ll disguise fear as foresight. He’ll present anxiety as “being realistic.” But he’s not protecting you — he’s paralyzing you. Why? Because fear shrinks your faith. It keeps you stuck. It puts you in self-preservation mode instead of God-trust mode.
So today, how about you join Susie Larson and me in trading that lie — the enemy’s warnings are worth listening to — for this truth: God alone gives wise counsel, and His perfect love casts out fear?
Susie Larson is a bestselling author, national speaker, and host of the popular radio show Susie Larson Live, and her book, Closer Than Your Next Breath was a finalist for the ECPA book of the year in 2024. More at https://www.susielarson.com.
Oh, and don't forget to grab your copy of Heidi's devotional All In, All Yours before 10/21 to also receive the free audiobook bundle!
All other information and inquiries: www.heidileeandersonministries.com
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Have you ever believed the lie that it’s too late? Too late to change careers, too late to repair a relationship, too late to step into your calling, or too late even to return to God? The enemy loves to whisper, “You’ve missed your chance. The door is closed. The opportunity wasted. It’s all downhill from here. Your story is over.”
Good news: the Word of God tells us something very different.
Join me as I chat with Sarah Molitor @modernfarmhousefamily, who opens up about a time she took a big risk and in turn, fell behind compared to friends... and what came of that. (Spoiler: She met her husband + God proved once again, with Him, it's never really too late.)
Share to win a copy of her newest devotional, Any Given Moment (then comment shared when done)!
Connect more with Sarah: https://modernfarmhousefamily.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/modernfarmhousefamily
Sarah's Book, Any Given Moment: https://rstyle.me/+qWioENS-8yZef3MpbKJPew
Heidi''s Book, All In, All Yours: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/allinallyours
Heidi's Instagram: www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson
Further resources: https://heidileeandersonministries.com
Keywords: victory in Christ, overcoming defeat, faith, healing, God's promises, abundant life, Christian podcast, hope, trials, family, Christian goals, Christian new beginnings
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Marriage is supposed to make us happy, right? I mean, that's what we've been sold: the perfect spouse, the fairytale wedding, the happily ever after. It sounds good, right? But what happens when life doesn't follow the script? When your spouse disappoints you, says things that kind of make you mad, or just doesn't complete you like rom-coms promise?
Suddenly that belief that marriage is here to make us happy, it starts to feel less like a dream and more like a setup... a setup for bitterness, for disappointment, maybe even walking away. So today we are trading that lie for a truth that is harder, but it is better because what if marriage wasn't meant to complete you, but to grow you, to make you more like Christ?
Join my husband and me as we chat with Ryan and Allie Lundeen @proverbsthirtyonegirl for an exclusive true confessions interview talking about how God confirmed “this is who you're gonna marry,” counter-cultural ideas of marriage, and personal stories we didn't even know we'd share.😂
Check our more of Allie's resources here: https://www.proverbs31girl.com/about
Instagram: www.instagram.com/proverbsthirtyonegirl
To connect with Heidi: https://heidileeandersonministries.com
All In, All Yours Devotional: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/allinallyours
Instagram: www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Ever feel like life just keeps knocking you down? No matter how hard you fight, no matter how much you pray, you just can’t seem to win? Have you ever wondered why the battles feel so constant, or caught yourself thinking, ‘I’ll never get past this struggle’? Maybe you’ve questioned if you’ll ever feel strong or free again.
But what if defeat isn’t your story at all? What if it’s just the enemy’s script—and God has already written a different one? Today, we’re trading the lie of ‘I feel defeated’ for the truth: ‘I am victorious in Christ.’
Join me in this episode of my podcast Trade a Lie for a Truth, as I open up about my personal journey as a cancer survivor and emphasize the importance of recognizing our giants against the scope of our great God. Ultimately, I talk about how God helped me overcome this giant of fear and ultimately, why He allows trials in the first place. Together, let’s actively seize the abundant life promised in Christ and move forward in His victory.
Takeaways:
Life can feel overwhelming, but as Christians, defeat isn't our story.
We think thousands of thoughts daily, many are negative, but we can trade them for the truth.
Every trial is a test of faith, set up for our victory.
God's promises are fulfilled in Christ, and it’s time to live in them.
We cannot wait for problems to disappear to find happiness. Jesus offers the free, abundant life in Him today.
Possession of God's promises requires action and faith.
My NEW Devotional, All In, All Yours: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/allinallyours
Instagram: www.instagram.com/heidileeandersonFurther resources: https://heidileeandersonministries.com
Keywords: victory in Christ, overcoming defeat, faith, healing, God's promises, abundant life, Christian podcast, hope, trials, family
Chapters:
00:00 Overcoming Defeat: A New Perspective
02:56 The Journey of Healing and Hope
05:54 Facing Trials with Faith
08:54 Possessing the Promised Land
11:56 Seizing God's Promises
15:02 Victory in Christ: A Call to Action
17:58 Fun with Faith: A Family Moment
Monday May 20, 2024
Monday May 20, 2024
Ever tried juggling all the things?
Work, mom life, extracurricular activities? Clean house, toned body, healthy meals? Volunteering at church, keeping up with the yard, staying on top of emails, meeting up with friends, and organizing the toys? Not to mention, reading your Bible and being a loving, attentive wife?
Join me as I pull back the curtain of my life and share a behind-the-scenes look into what God is actively teaching me and I believe has for me in this next season ahead. While it’s tempting to want to do it all, the truth is freeing: we are limited human beings with time constraints and physical limitations, so we can’t do it all—and even better… we shouldn’t do it all.
In the end, we can trade that crippling lie (you can do it all) for the truth: There are some things in this season that need our focus, so there are some things in this season we can step away from.
Sit in Ecclesiastes 3 with me, and together, let’s ask God and find out for ourselves what should be our top priority in this current season of life.
Let's connect!
🙏 Join my Bible study: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/the-good-news-co
💻All my resources: https://heidileeandersonministries.com
📲 Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson/
📖My book, P.S. It's Gonna Be Good: https://rstyle.me/+rW_IIBFq6-qoJJ7S1EOXvw
🎙️More episodes on my Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trade-a-lie-for-a-truth/id1719559969
Monday May 13, 2024
Monday May 13, 2024
Have you ever heard someone say, "God won't give you more than you can handle"?
But then life happens, and you do face more than you can handle. There's a diagnosis that's far bigger than you. Bills that seem insurmountable. Your child’s challenges that are far out of your control. The strains in your marriage, well… it's all requiring a lot more from you than you feel like you have left in you.
Today, we're going to talk to someone who gets it. Elle Cardell, founder of Delight of Delight, is going to share more about her story and help us trade this lie for the freeing truth.
God may give you more than you handle—but it’s never more than He can.
Let's connect!
🙏 Join my Bible study: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/the-good-news-co
💻All my resources: https://heidileeandersonministries.com
📲 Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson/
📖My book, P.S. It's Gonna Be Good: https://rstyle.me/+rW_IIBFq6-qoJJ7S1EOXvw
🎙️More episodes on my Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trade-a-lie-for-a-truth/id1719559969
Connect more with Elle:
Elle (@elle_cardel) is a sinner saved by God’s redeeming love and grace. She lives in the heart of Tennessee with her husband, Michael, and their beautiful daughter, Selah, with another little love on the way this August! The south holds a special place in her heart, but sweet tea not so much.
Elle is the founder of the online women's ministry @daughterofdelight and host of The Daughter of Delight Podcast. She is deeply passionate about encouraging women of faith in their walk with the Lord, specifically through her podcast, creating bible literacy resources and equipping teams of women who love to write on the truths of Scripture to provide biblically sound devotionals to the Daughter of Delight community.
In her free time, she loves making specialty lattes at home, going on thrifting adventures with her family, working on reading all the books she will likely never finish, and playing cozy board games with her hubby!
Resources:
Visit the Daughter of Delight Website
The Daughter of Delight Podcast
Rooted: Elle's FREE 5-Day, How to Bible Study Series
Connect on Instagram: @daughterofdelight , @elle_cardel
Monday May 06, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
A Jehovah’s Witness knocks at the door, reciting Bible verses.
A Mormon posts on social media, talking about the grace of God and following Jesus.
A Muslim prays… do all religions really lead to the same God?
And what about atheists and the God they disbelieve in?
Join me as I interview one of the nation’s leading apologists, Pastor Jason Carlson, as he tackles the lie, “All religions point to the same God.” Not only will we learn about the key polar differences in each religion, but we’ll also get valuable conversation tips as we interact with nonbelievers and hear about the most convincing piece of evidence that the God of Christianity is the one true God.
In the end, let’s trade this lie for the truth: Jesus is God, and He’s the only Way, the Truth, and the Life.
Let's connect!
🙏 Join my Bible study: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/the-good-news-co
💻All my resources: https://heidileeandersonministries.com
📲 Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson/
📖My book, P.S. It's Gonna Be Good: https://rstyle.me/+rW_IIBFq6-qoJJ7S1EOXvw
🎙️More episodes on my Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trade-a-lie-for-a-truth/id1719559969
Connect more with Pastor Jason Carlson:
💻 Lakes Free Church: https://lakesfree.org/people/jason-carlson/
📲 Christian Ministries International: https://www.christianministriesintl.org
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Ever felt like you don't belong?
Maybe it’s because you homeschool and everyone else sends their kid to public. Or you moved, and while everyone else has their people, you have to start fresh with all strangers. Or maybe it’s in your job—you’re a Christian and everyone else… let’s just say doesn’t show the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
Whatever it may be, we’ve got to tackle this lie, because because God has gone to great lengths to give you a place of belonging.
Join me as I interview my friend Caroline Saunders, author of her latest Bible Study Come Home as we trade this lie "I don't belong" for the truth "I belong in Christ and in the Church."
Let's connect!
🙏 Join my Bible study: https://heidileeandersonministries.com/the-good-news-co
💻All my resources: https://heidileeandersonministries.com
📲 Let's be friends on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidileeanderson/
📖My book, P.S. It's Gonna Be Good: https://rstyle.me/+rW_IIBFq6-qoJJ7S1EOXvw
🎙️More episodes on my Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trade-a-lie-for-a-truth/id1719559969
Connect more with Caroline Saunders:
💻 Her website: http://www.writercaroline.com
📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writercaroline
📖 Her book, Come Home: https://rstyle.me/+6QLldb90YUWuUpVktGlHXA
