The Heidi St. John Podcast

Addicted to the Story: When Romance Becomes a Counterfeit with Elise Orozco (Encore)

Heidi St. John, Elise Orozco, When Romance Becomes

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1h·February 25, 2026

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This episode originally aired on October 22, and I’m bringing it back because this is a conversation we simply cannot ignore.

As explicit “romance” fiction and erotic content continue to become normalized—especially among women—it’s important that we talk honestly about what it’s doing to our hearts and our marriages.

In this powerful and vulnerable conversation, Elise Orozco shares how so-called “romance” fiction slowly drew her in, how it impacted her marriage and her walk with the Lord, and how God led her to freedom.

This isn’t about shame. It’s about guarding...

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