Should I or Shouldn’t I? When Faith Meets Duty and Desire with Heidi White

April 23, 2025
00:00 30:08
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Ever feel torn between what you should do and what you want to do? Oh friend, you’re not alone—and this week’s episode with the amazing Heidi White dives straight into that tension.

Heidi is a teacher, speaker, and author of Divided Soul: Duty and Desire in Literature and Life, joins me to unpack the stories we live and the ones we tell—through scripture, literature, and real life.

We talk about Adam and Eve, the prodigal son, and how our desires and responsibilities pull us in opposite directions (hello, relatable!). You’ll walk away with fresh perspective, grace for your journey, and maybe a little “aha” moment or two.

Xo,

Donna

 

Listen in to learn more!

12:10) - Unity of Duty and Desire

(17:07) - Healing Through Loving Acceptance and Unity

(29:00) - Exploring Duty and Desire in Faith

Connect with Heidi  

 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heidiwhitereads/?hl=en

 

Pick up a copy of Heidi’s Book -

https://www.goldberryarts.com/products/the-divided-soul-duty-and-desire-in-literature-and-life 

 

Donna’s Resources:

 

Order a copy of my latest book - 

Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret. 

 

It is available anywhere books are sold– here is the link on Amazon. 

 

If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you’ll want a copy of my book, Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God.

 

It’s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to be more confident in their faith!

 

Connect with Donna 

 

Instagram: @donnaajones    

 

Website: 

www.donnajones.org    

 

Donna’s speaking schedule:

https://donnajones.org/events/    

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Meet Your Host
As a pastor’s wife with decades ministering to women, Donna Jones brings a wellspring of real-life wisdom, a lifetime of Biblical knowledge, and a dose of wit to propel listeners forward in their journey with God. She’s been described as “practical, biblical, engaging, and real, with the warmth you’d expect from a friend.”

Donna is the author of three books, including Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God and Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life. She’s written six Bible studies, four that deal with topics near to a woman’s heart: family, friendship, confidence, and contentment. Her works have been featured on Proverbs 31 Ministries, Focus on the Family, and Crosswalk. A national and international speaker, Donna has spoken to audiences in 28 states and on four continents and has been a guest on numerous podcasts and television shows.

Connect with Donna at www.donnajones.org, on Instagram @donnaajones or Facebook at Donna Jones, Speaker & Author.
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