# Fan Mail Friday: Gossip, Unanswered Prayers, and Trusting God Anyway

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Podcast: [The Heidi St. John Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-heidi-st-john-podcast-201020)
Published: 2026-06-26T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

How do you respond when the church becomes a source of gossip instead of grace? What do you do when God seems silent, your prayers go unanswered, or life doesn't unfold the way you hoped? This week I'm answering your questions about divorce, infertility, difficult friendships, parenting, and learning to trust God's faithfulness even when the path is hard. If you're looking for biblical wisdom in the middle of life's hardest moments, this episode is for you. Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Active Skin Repair . Whether you're treating cuts, burns, bug bites, or sunburn, Active Skin Repair uses the power of hypochlorous acid to support your skin's natural healing. Visit http://ActiveSkinRepair.com and use promo code HEIDI to save 20% . Shop MyFreedomCart for trusted, American-made products that support your values. http://myfreedomcart.com/heidi Show mentions: http://heidistjohn.com/mentions Website | http://heidistjohn.com Support the show! | http://donorbox.org/donation-827 Rumble | rumble.com/user/HeidiStJohn Youtube | / @‌heidistjohnpodcast Instagram | @‌heidistjohn Facebook | Heidi St. John X | @‌heidistjohn Faith That Speaks Online Community Submit your questions for Fan Mail Friday | http://heidistjohn.com/fanmailfriday

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