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372 | Letting Go of Control and Learning to Trust God

Peace isn’t found in gripping tighter. It’s found in learning to let go and trust God. So often, what we call responsibility or being prepared is really a quiet reliance on ourselves. In this episode, Angie continues the Cast Your Cares study by stepping into James 4:10. This conversation reminds us that humility is not weakness. It’s the deliberate choice to release self-reliance and come under God’s loving authority.   What you’ll hear in this week’s episode * What it truly means to humble yourself before God * How pride and self-reliance quietly fuel anxiety * Why humility is a posture of surrender, not shame * How God’s grace meets us when we stop striving in our own strength * The reminder that letting go of control creates space for deeper peace   Resources Step By Step Starter Kit A simple, guided resource to help you open Scripture with confidence and study one verse at a time alongside the podcast. Download it for free here: Step By Step Starter Kit [https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystep] Verse of the Week “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor. James 4:10 (NLT)   Connect with Angie & Steady On Steady On Study the Bible. Transform Your Life. [https://www.livesteadyon.com/] Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

371 | Afraid to Speak Up? How to Be Bold in Your Faith

Boldness isn’t about feeling ready. It’s about trusting God enough to move forward anyway. So often, we choose what feels comfortable over what God is prompting us to do. In reality, it may be fear quietly keeping us from obedience. In this episode, Angie continues the Cast Your Cares study by stepping into 1 Thessalonians 2:2. This conversation reminds us that boldness doesn’t come from within us, but instead, is given by God.   What you’ll hear in this week’s episode * What it means to be “emboldened” in your faith * How fear and hesitation can keep us from obedience * A personal story about missing an opportunity to act in faith * What Scripture shows about speaking and acting boldly despite opposition * The reminder that obedience often leads to deeper peace than comfort   Resources Step By Step Starter Kit A simple, guided resource to help you open Scripture with confidence and study one verse at a time alongside the podcast. Download it for free here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystep [https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystep] Verse of the Week “We were emboldened by faith in our God to fearlessly preach his wonderful gospel to you in spite of incredible opposition.” 1 Thessalonians 2:2b (TPT)   Connect with Angie & Steady On https://www.livesteadyon.com [https://www.livesteadyon.com/] Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

370 | Calming Your Mind and Finding Peace in God

Peace isn’t something you have to chase; it’s something you learn to rest in. So often, when life feels uncertain, we find ourselves searching… thinking harder, praying differently, looking for signs that will finally help us settle down. In this episode, Angie continues the Cast Your Cares study by stepping into Psalm 131:2. This conversation invites us to move from frantic searching to quiet trust as we grow in faith and learn that God is already near, already at work, and fully able to provide what we need.   What you’ll hear in this week’s episode * What it means to “calm and quiet” your soul in anxious moments * Why restless searching often keeps us from experiencing true peace * How spiritual maturity leads to deeper trust and contentment in God * A powerful picture of moving from frantic need to peaceful rest * The reminder that God’s presence, not proof, is what brings lasting peace   Resources Step By Step Starter Kit A simple, guided resource to help you open Scripture with confidence and study one verse at a time alongside the podcast. Download it for free here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystep [https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystep] Verse of the Week “But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content.” Psalm 131:2 (NIV)   Connect with Angie & Steady On https://www.livesteadyon.com [https://www.livesteadyon.com/] Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

369 | Will God Let Me Fall?

You are not responsible for holding yourself steady—God is. There are seasons when life feels uncertain, like your footing isn’t quite secure and everything beneath you could shift at any moment. In this episode, Angie continues the Cast Your Cares study by stepping into Psalm 121:3. This conversation reminds us that God is constantly watching over us, steadying our steps, and holding us firm.   What you’ll hear in this week’s episode * What Psalm 121 reveals about God’s protection and presence * The meaning of “slip” and how it applies to seasons of uncertainty * A relatable story about losing footing and finding perspective * How God responds even when we step in the wrong direction * The reminder that God is always present and never misses a moment   Resources Step By Step Starter Kit A simple, guided resource to help you open Scripture with confidence and study one verse at a time alongside the podcast. Download it for free here: Step By Step Starter Kit [https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystep] Verse of the Week “He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber.” Psalm 121:3 (NIV)   Connect with Angie & Steady On Steady On Study the Bible. Transform Your Life. [https://www.livesteadyon.com/] Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

368 | What Pressure Reveals About Our Faith

What pressure reveals doesn’t have to define you; it can remind you what’s true. When pressure rises, it has a way of exposing what we believe. Fear, accusation, and doubt can feel loud and convincing, making it seem like what we’re facing has more power than it actually does. In this episode, Angie continues the Cast Your Cares study by stepping into Revelation 12:11. This conversation reminds us that the enemy’s accusations don’t have the final say because the victory has already been won through the blood of Jesus and the truth of our testimony.   What you’ll hear in this week’s episode * How pressure can reveal what we believe in moments of fear and anxiety * How remembering God’s work in your life protects you from deception * Why your personal story with God is powerful, even when it feels simple * How the enemy uses accusation and how truth disarms those lies * The reminder that victory comes through Jesus, not through our own strength   Resources Step By Step Starter Kit A simple, guided resource to help you open Scripture with confidence and study one verse at a time alongside the podcast. Download it for free here: Step By Step Starter Kit [https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystep] Verse of the Week “They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.” Revelation 12:11a (NIV)   Connect with Angie & Steady On Steady On Study the Bible. Transform Your Life. [https://www.livesteadyon.com/] Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison