374 | 3 Obstacles to Bible Study and How to Overcome Them

377 | Talk to Your Triggers: Revealing the Lie Beneath the Fear

Darkness cannot overcome the light. Sometimes anxiety is not only connected to what is happening around us. Sometimes it is connected to what is happening underneath our reactions, such as hidden assumptions or beliefs we have unknowingly accepted as true. In this episode, Angie continues the Cast Your Cares study by stepping into John 1:5 and the second step of the "Talk to Your Triggers" framework. What you'll hear in this week's episode * What it means to reveal the lie beneath the fear * Why anxiety is often connected to deeper beliefs and assumptions * How John 1:5 reminds us that darkness cannot overcome the light of Christ * Why God's truth is stronger than the fears we are afraid to face * The encouragement to bring hidden fears into the light and trust God's process of healing Resources Bible Study Sessions A four-week guided experience designed to help women study the Bible with more clarity, confidence, and consistency using the Step By Step method. Learn more here: Learn a Simple and Repeatable Bible Study Method [https://livesteadyon.com/bible-study-sessions/] 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 "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." John 1:5 (NIV) Connect with Angie & Steady On https://www.livesteadyon.com [https://www.livesteadyon.com/] Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

376 | Talk to Your Triggers: Recognizing Your Inner Alarm

Recognizing anxiety begins with recognizing what’s happening underneath it. So often, our anxious reactions feel sudden and unexplained. But beneath the surface, they are often connected to fears, wounds, beliefs, or patterns we may not even realize are shaping our responses. In this episode, Angie begins the five-part "Talk to Your Triggers" framework by stepping into Psalm 139:23. This conversation reminds us that peace starts with honesty before God and the courage to invite Him to search our hearts and reveal what may be fueling our anxiety.   What you’ll hear in this week’s episode * Why recognizing anxiety is the first step toward healing * What it means to pray the brave prayer, “Search me, God” * How God’s testing is more like a loving examination than a harsh judgment * The connection between anxious responses and deeper heart issues * The reminder that God reveals truth to heal us, not shame us 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] Bible Study Sessions A four-week guided experience designed to help women study the Bible with more confidence and less overwhelm using the Step By Step method. Learn more here: Learn a Simple and Repeatable Bible Study Method [https://livesteadyon.com/bible-study-sessions/] Verse of the Week “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.” Psalm 139:23 (NIV)   Connect with Angie & Steady On https://www.livesteadyon.com [https://www.livesteadyon.com/] Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

375 | Why Small Steps in Bible Study Still Count

Confidence in Bible study doesn’t come from mastering everything at once. It grows through small, faithful steps over time. So often, we expect ourselves to immediately understand Scripture in a way we would never expect with any other skill. When confidence doesn’t come quickly, it’s easy to feel intimidated, discouraged, or spiritually behind. In this episode, Angie steps away briefly from the Cast Your Cares series and dives into Zechariah 4:10. This conversation is a reminder that growth is often built through repetition, practice, and simply showing up. What you’ll hear in this week’s episode * Why small beginnings matter in Bible study * How unrealistic expectations can create intimidation and discouragement * The difference between consuming content and personally engaging with Scripture * A personal story about learning and growing in Bible study over time * The reminder that slow growth is still growth Resources Bible Study Sessions A new four-week guided experience designed to help women begin studying Scripture in a simple, approachable, and supportive environment. Find details and registration here: https://livesteadyon.com/bible-study-sessions/ [https://livesteadyon.com/bible-study-sessions/] 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 "Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin." Zechariah 4:10a (NLT) Connect with Angie & Steady On https://www.livesteadyon.com [https://www.livesteadyon.com/] Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

374 | 3 Obstacles to Bible Study and How to Overcome Them

Most women don’t avoid Bible study because they don’t love God. Often, something just feels in the way. Fear, overwhelm, insecurity, and even the vulnerability of being known by God can quietly keep us from opening Scripture consistently. But what if Bible study was never meant to feel like a performance? What if confidence in God’s Word grows slowly? In this episode, Angie pauses the Cast Your Cares series for a heartfelt conversation about three common obstacles that keep women from studying the Bible deeply. She reminds listeners that Bible study is learned, not inherited. What you’ll hear in this week’s episode * Why fear of “getting it wrong” keeps many women from Bible study * How overwhelm and comparison can make Scripture feel intimidating * The difference between conviction and condemnation * Why Bible study is more about relationship than performance * How confidence in Scripture grows through consistent, supported practice Resources Bible Study Sessions A brand-new four-week guided experience beginning in August, designed to help women study the Bible with more confidence and less overwhelm in a simple, supportive environment. Sign up at this link: https://livesteadyon.com/bible-study-sessions/ [https://livesteadyon.com/bible-study-sessions/] 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 “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.” — Psalm 119:18 (ESV) Connect with Angie & Steady On https://www.livesteadyon.com [https://www.livesteadyon.com/] Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

373 | Resting in God’s Love When You Feel Overwhelmed

God’s love isn’t hidden from you. It’s already been declared over your life. When life feels overwhelming, one of the first things we begin to question is whether God sees us, cares for us, or is still near. Anxiety grows louder in uncertainty. But in this episode, Angie continues the Cast Your Cares study by guiding us through Song of Songs 2:4, which is a beautiful reminder that God’s love is a banner over your life, inviting you to stop striving for reassurance and begin resting in what He has already declared.   What you’ll hear in this week’s episode •What Scripture means when it says, “His banner over me was love”•How God’s love is openly declared, not hidden or reserved •Why overwhelm can make us question where we stand with God •A personal story about learning to hold onto the truth of being deeply loved •The reminder that you can confidently live under what God has already spoken over you   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 “He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love.” — Song of Songs 2:4 (ESV)   Connect with Angie & Steady On https://www.livesteadyon.com [https://www.livesteadyon.com/] Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison