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358 | Hope for the Waiting Heart

Hope is often formed in the waiting, not the fulfillment. Advent opens the Christian year by inviting us into sacred waiting. It is a season where God’s promises feel close, yet still unfolding. Rather than rushing toward celebration, Advent slows us down and teaches us how to wait with expectation, trust, and hope. It reminds us that we live between two advents: the promise fulfilled in Christ’s birth and the promise still to come when He returns as King. In this episode, Angie begins the journey through the Christian calendar by grounding Advent in Jeremiah 33:14. Together, we explore what it truly means when God says He will fulfill His promises, not vaguely or symbolically, but actively and completely.   What you’ll hear in this week’s episode •Why Advent marks the beginning of the Christian year and the posture of waiting •What the word fulfill really means in Jeremiah 33:14 •How God actively rises to establish His promises, not passively watches them unfold •How to recognize God’s faithfulness in seasons of silence •Why waiting does not mean abandonment and delay does not mean denial   Resources Gather (SOU Study) A 14-week journey inside Steady On University exploring worship, community, and the sacred patterns God uses to form His people. Learn more: https://livesteadyon.com/steady-on-university/ [https://livesteadyon.com/steady-on-university/] Gather Bundle Includes the Jewish Feasts & Festivals, a Christian calendar, and a simple year-at-a-glance guide that helps you see how both unfold together throughout the calendar year. Grab the bundle here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/bundle [https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/bundle] Step By Step Starter Kit A companion resource for anyone new to studying Scripture alongside the podcast. https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystep [https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystep] Verse of the Week “‘The days are coming,’ declares the Lord, ‘when I will fulfill the good promise I made to the people of Israel and Judah.’” Jeremiah 33:14 (NIV)   Connect with Angie & Steady On: https://www.livesteadyon.com [https://www.livesteadyon.com/] Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

357 | Celebrating the God Who Stays Faithful

God’s presence is found even in temporary places. So many of us assume that God’s faithfulness should feel comfortable, stable, and settled. But real life doesn’t always look that way. Seasons shift. Circumstances change. Some days feel more like wilderness than harvest. And yet, Scripture reminds us that God does not wait for permanence to show up. He dwells with us right in the middle of what’s unfinished. In this episode, Angie explores the Feast of Tabernacles, one of the most joy-filled gatherings on God’s calendar. Rooted in Leviticus 23:34, this conversation invites us to see how God’s people were called to step into temporary shelters as a living reminder of divine covering, protection, and His faithful presence.   What you’ll hear in this week’s episode * Why the Feast of Tabernacles was designed to be joyful, not somber * How temporary shelters taught God’s people to trust His covering * How remembrance and celebration work together in God’s rhythms * Why discomfort does not mean God is absent * How ancient feasts point us forward to Christ and the Christian calendar   Resources Gather (SOU Study) A 14-week journey inside Steady On University exploring worship, community, and the sacred patterns God uses to form His people. Learn more: https://livesteadyon.com/steady-on-university/ [https://livesteadyon.com/steady-on-university/] Gather Bundle Includes the Jewish Feasts & Festivals, a Christian calendar, and a simple year-at-a-glance guide that helps you see how both unfold together throughout the calendar year. Grab the bundle here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/bundle [https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/bundle] Verse of the Week “On the fifteenth day of the seventh month the Lord’s Festival of Tabernacles begins, and it lasts for seven days.” Leviticus 23:34 (NIV)   Connect with Angie & Steady On: https://www.livesteadyon.com [https://www.livesteadyon.com/] Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

356 | Worship in the Mundane Moments

What if worship doesn’t require more time, better routines, or a different schedule? So many of us long to worship God faithfully, but everyday life feels full, busy, and ordinary. Laundry piles up. Work demands attention. Schedules move quickly. And worship can start to feel like something reserved for special moments instead of lived throughout the week. In this episode, Angie explores how worship can be woven into the mundane moments of everyday life. Rooted in Colossians 3:17, this conversation invites us to notice how ordinary activities can gently prompt our awareness of God’s provision, care, renewal, presence, and calling right where we already are.   What you’ll hear in this week’s episode * Why worship doesn’t have to be added to our lives, but can be noticed within them * How everyday activities can become prompts for worship rather than distractions from it * Five simple categories that help us recognize God’s work in ordinary moments: * How Colossians 3:17 expands our understanding of worship beyond sacred spaces * Personal reflections on finding worship in routines like cleaning, resting, traveling, and daily work   Resources Step By Step Starter Kit (Free) A two-part masterclass + downloadable workbook teaching the Step By Step Bible study method Angie uses throughout the Understand Your Bible podcast. Get your Starter Kit: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/starter-kit-winter-26 [https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/starter-kit-winter-26] Gather (SOU Study) A 14-week journey inside Steady On University exploring worship, community, and the sacred patterns God uses to form His people. Learn more: https://livesteadyon.com/steady-on-university/ [https://livesteadyon.com/steady-on-university/] Verse of the Week “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17 (NIV)   Connect with Angie & Steady On: http://www.livesteadyon.com [http://www.livesteadyon.com/] Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

355 | 3 Reasons Gathering In Person Still Matters

Gathering in person still matters. In a world where connection is easier than ever from a distance, it can be tempting to believe that showing up physically no longer holds the same weight. Technology allows us to learn, worship, and communicate from almost anywhere, and in many seasons, that accessibility is a gift. But there are still moments, movements, and transformations that only happen when we gather face-to-face. In this episode, Angie is joined by her longtime friend Kassie Wrase to talk about why gathering in person continues to hold a unique and irreplaceable value. Drawing from years of hosting Steady On Live events together, they reflect on the simple but powerful ways God works when people show up, sit side by side, and share space with one another.   What you’ll hear in this week’s episode * Why being physically present creates shifts that cannot always happen from a distance * Why some of the most meaningful moments happen outside the schedule * How shared experiences, like worship and prayer, build lasting connections * A biblical reminder of why Scripture encourages believers to keep gathering together   Resources Steady On LIVE Gatherings In-person gatherings designed to foster connection, worship, and encouragement among believers. Each event begins with a conversation and grows from there. Find out more here: https://livesteadyon.com/live/ [https://livesteadyon.com/live/] Gather (SOU Study) A 14-week journey inside Steady On University exploring worship, community, and the sacred patterns God uses to form His people. Learn more: https://livesteadyon.com/steady-on-university/ [https://livesteadyon.com/steady-on-university/] Step By Step Starter Kit (Free) A two-part masterclass plus a downloadable workbook teaching the Step By Step Bible study method Angie uses throughout the podcast. Get your Starter Kit: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/starter-kit-winter-26 [https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/starter-kit-winter-26] Verse of the Week “Don’t stop meeting together with other believers, which some people have gotten into the habit of doing. Instead, encourage each other, especially as you see the day drawing near.” Hebrews 10:25 (CEB)   Connect with Angie & Steady On: http://www.livesteadyon.com [http://www.livesteadyon.com/] Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

354 | When Repentance Brings Renewal

The Day of Atonement is an invitation to be restored. In ancient Israel, the Day of Atonement was the most sacred day of the year. It was a solemn pause set apart for repentance, reconciliation, and renewal before a holy God. In this episode, Angie continues the Gather series by exploring Leviticus 23:27 and the meaning of atonement, helping us see how this sacred day shaped Israel’s worship and ultimately points us to Jesus, our great High Priest and perfect sacrifice.   What you’ll hear in this week’s episode * How the Day of Atonement functioned in Israel’s worship calendar as a day of fasting, humility, and reconciliation * What atonement means across Scripture and why it always involved sacrifice, mediation, and mercy * Why repentance is not about shame or fear, but about making space for God’s healing presence * How Jesus fulfills the meaning of the Day of Atonement once and for all * A personal reflection on how repentance leads to renewal, refreshment, and deeper intimacy with God   Resources Jewish Feasts & Festivals (Free Guide) A simple overview of each biblical feast—what it meant then, how it points to Jesus, and why these rhythms still shape our worship today. Download the guide: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/feasts [https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/feasts] Gather (SOU Study) A 14-week journey inside Steady On University exploring worship, community, and the sacred patterns God uses to form His people. Learn more: https://livesteadyon.com/steady-on-university/ [https://livesteadyon.com/steady-on-university/] Step By Step Starter Kit (Free) A two-part masterclass + downloadable workbook teaching the Step By Step Bible study method Angie uses in every study episode. Get your Starter Kit: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/starter-kit-winter-26 [https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/starter-kit-winter-26] Verse of the Week The tenth day of this seventh month is the Day of Atonement. Hold a sacred assembly and deny yourselves, and present a food offering to the LORD. Leviticus 23:27 (NIV)   Connect with Angie & Steady On: http://www.livesteadyon.com [http://www.livesteadyon.com/] Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison