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362 | When God Does a New Work in Your Heart: The Season of Lent

God creates what we cannot restore on our own. We often think of change as something we need to fix, manage, or work harder at. However, Scripture reminds us that true transformation begins with God. In this episode, Angie continues the journey through the Christian calendar by stepping into the season of Lent. Rooted in Psalm 51:10, this conversation invites us to reflect on the areas of our lives that need surrender and to remember that God’s mercy meets us there. What you’ll hear in this week’s episode •What the season of Lent teaches us about preparation and repentance •Why David’s prayer “create in me a pure heart” is a request for something entirely new •The meaning of the Hebrew word bara and how it connects to God’s power in creation •How God’s mercy restores rather than shames us •How to invite God to reveal the root of our behaviors and lead us in lasting renewal  Resources 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 learning how to study Scripture with confidence. Get yours here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystep [https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystep] Free Bible Study Method Workshop (Live + Replay) Learn the Step By Step method as we study Isaiah 26:3 together. Registrants receive the replay and free Bible study resources. Register here: https://livesteadyon.com/bible-study-method-workshop/ [https://livesteadyon.com/bible-study-method-workshop/] Verse of the Week “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 (NIV)   Connect with Angie & Steady On: https://www.livesteadyon.com [https://www.livesteadyon.com/] Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

361 | Learning to See What God Is Revealing: The Season of Epiphany

God reveals truth to grow our relationship with Him. We often think of revelation as something dramatic or reserved for a select few, but Scripture shows us something much more personal. God is constantly at work, gently uncovering truth, deepening our understanding, and drawing us closer to Him. In this episode, Angie continues the journey through the Christian calendar by stepping into the season of Epiphany, a season of growth and revelation. Rooted in Ephesians 1:17, this conversation invites us to see how God reveals Himself to us through wisdom, insight, and personal understanding. What you’ll hear in this week’s episode * What the season of Epiphany teaches us about growth and discipleship     * What revelation really means in Scripture *  Why revelation is meant to deepen relationship—not just increase knowledge *  How comparison can keep us from receiving what God wants to show us *  Why time spent with God is always shaping us, even when we don’t see it yet   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 learning how to study Scripture with confidence. Get yours here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystep [https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystep] Verse of the Week “I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.” Ephesians 1:17 (NIV)   Connect with Angie & Steady On: https://www.livesteadyon.com [https://www.livesteadyon.com/] Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

360 | Believing in Belonging: How Imposter Syndrome Affects our Faith

Belonging is not earned, it’s given. Imposter syndrome has a quiet way of convincing us that we don’t belong, that our gifts aren’t enough, or that we’re only one step away from being exposed. It whispers that faith communities are for other people. In this episode, Angie pauses the journey through the Jewish Feasts and Christian Calendar to address the deeper question of belonging. Rooted in 1 Timothy 1:12, this conversation invites us to see that our confidence doesn’t come from performance, approval, or outcomes; it comes from the calling of Christ Himself.   What you’ll hear in this week’s episode •What imposter syndrome really is and how it affects our faith •Why feelings of “not belonging” often keep us from community and growth •Four common fears that keep us on the sidelines of faith communities •Why Christ’s trust in us matters more than our self-doubt •How believing what Jesus says about us reshapes our sense of belonging   Resources Step By Step Starter Kit A companion resource for anyone learning how to study Scripture with confidence. Step By Step Starter Kit [https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystep] Free Step By Step Bible Study Method Workshop 📅 May 5 A gentle, no-pressure opportunity to study Scripture alongside Angie and the Step By Step teaching team. You’re welcome to listen quietly, participate as you’re comfortable, and learn at your own pace. Bible Study Method Workshop - Live Steady On [https://livesteadyon.com/bible-study-method-workshop/] Verse of the Week “I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service.” 1 Timothy 1:12 (NIV)   Connect with Angie & Steady On: Steady On Study the Bible. Transform Your Life. [https://www.livesteadyon.com/] Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

359 | The Light That Brings Us Joy: The Season of Christmas

Joy entered the world when God came near. Christmas is more than a familiar story or a single day of celebration; it is the announcement that the long-awaited Messiah has come. Luke 2:11 declares that the Savior, the Messiah, the Lord, was born for you. Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s promise and the turning point from waiting to rejoicing. In this episode, Angie continues the journey through the Christian calendar by stepping into the season of Christmas. Together, we explore the meaning of Jesus as the Messiah.   What you’ll hear in this week’s episode •Why Christmas is a season of joy rooted in fulfillment, not sentiment •What the word Messiah reveals about Jesus’ identity and authority •How the announcement in Luke 2:11 fulfills centuries of waiting •How faith holds steady even when the story feels difficult to grasp •Why God’s promises are trustworthy—even when fulfillment looks unexpected   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 “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” Luke 2:11 (NIV)   Connect with Angie & Steady On: https://www.livesteadyon.com [https://www.livesteadyon.com/] Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

358 | Hope for the Waiting Heart: The Season of Advent

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