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

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

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