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Anger may begin with something that truly is wrong, but wrath can take root when we start believing it’s our job to make it right. There are times when our desire for justice is completely understandable. But when we hold tightly to the outcome and take responsibility for fixing what only God can handle, that anger can begin to weigh heavily on our hearts. In this episode, Angie steps into Proverbs 15:1 for a closer look at wrath and what happens when our desire for justice becomes a need to make things right ourselves. We’re reminded that we can acknowledge what is wrong, use our voices when needed, and still choose gentle responses while trusting God with the justice and outcomes that belong to Him. What you’ll hear in this week’s episode Why wrath is about more than explosive angerHow a healthy desire for justice can turn into a need to make things right ourselvesWhat the original Hebrew word for “wrath” reveals about the effect anger can have on our hearts and mindsWhy our words and responses can either cool anger or add fuel to itHow trusting God helps us release burdens we were never meant to carry  Resources Bible Study Sessions A new round of Bible Study Sessions begins October 22. Over four weeks, Angie will guide you through the Step By Step Bible study method in a simple, supportive environment designed to help you grow in clarity, confidence, and consistency as you study Scripture. You can register using this link: Learn a Simple and Repeatable Bible Study Method Verse of the Week “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Proverbs 15:1 (NIV)   Connect with Angie & Steady On Bible Teacher Angie Baughman | Steady On Ministries Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

Envy tells us someone else’s blessing means there is less available for us. Gratitude reminds us that God has been generous all along. Comparison can make another person’s success feel like evidence that our own life is smaller or less significant. But Proverbs warns that envy does more than steal a moment of joy. It quietly poisons our peace, contentment, and ability to celebrate what God is doing in someone else’s life. In this episode, Angie opens Proverbs 14:30 to explore how envy takes root, why scarcity fuels it, and how practicing gratitude helps loosen its grip. Through an honest personal story, she reminds us that God never measures our obedience against someone else’s assignment, and His generosity toward others does not diminish His goodness toward us. What you’ll hear in this week’s episode What Scripture reveals about the destructive nature of envyHow comparison can make someone else’s success feel like your lossWhy the lie of scarcity keeps envy aliveA personal story about gratitude overcoming resentmentHow remembering God’s generosity leads us toward peace, contentment, and restResources Free Live Bible Study Workshop Join Angie on September 24 for a free, one-hour Bible study workshop using the Step By Step method. Together, you’ll study James 1:5, focus on the word generously, and discover what it reveals about God’s character and His invitation to seek wisdom. You can register at this link: https://livesteadyon.com/bible-study-method-workshop/ 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 Angie mentioned her podcast with Matt: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/282-love-is-not-jealous-with-matt-baughman/id1530478791?i=1000669667227 Verse of the Week “A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.” Proverbs 14:30 (NIV) Connect with Angie & Steady On https://www.livesteadyon.com Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

Comparison doesn't reveal your worth. It only distracts you from the One who gave it to you. Pride rarely announces itself with arrogance. More often, it quietly slips into our hearts through comparison, self-reliance, and the subtle belief that our value is something we have to earn or prove. In this episode, Angie opens Proverbs 16:18 to explore how pride distorts our identity, why it leads us away from God's wisdom, and how true freedom is found when we release self-exaltation and remember who we are in Christ. What you'll hear in this week's episode What Scripture reveals about the true nature of prideWhy comparison quietly fuels pride and steals our peaceHow pride shifts our focus from God's glory to our own performanceWhat God's mercy looks like when He exposes pride in our heartsThe freedom that comes from finding your identity in Christ instead of your achievementsResources Free Live Bible Study Workshop Join Angie on September 24 for a free, one-hour Bible study workshop as she teaches the Step By Step Bible study method through James 1:5. Together, you'll practice slowing down, studying one word in Scripture, and discovering what it reveals about God's character. Register here ––> https://livesteadyon.com/bible-study-method-workshop/ 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 Verse of the Week "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall." Proverbs 16:18 (NIV) Connect with Angie & Steady On https://www.livesteadyon.com Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

Christ didn't set you free just to remove your chains. He set you free so you could live differently. It's surprisingly easy to grow comfortable with the things that keep us bound. But Galatians reminds us that true freedom isn't earned through rules or striving, but rather is found in Christ and lived out by walking closely with Him. In this episode, Angie explores Galatians 5:1, unpacking what it means to live in the freedom Christ purchased for us. You'll discover how subtle patterns can quietly keep us stuck, why grace is stronger than legalism, and how God lovingly invites us to experience the life of freedom He intended all along. What you'll hear in this week's episode What biblical freedom really means according to Galatians 5:1Why we often adapt to spiritual bondage without realizing itThe difference between living by grace and living by man-made rulesHow to recognize the subtle lies that keep us entangledWhy God calls us to stand firm in the freedom Christ has already given usResources Free Live Bible Study Workshop Join Angie on September 24 for a free, one-hour Bible study workshop as she teaches the Step By Step Bible study method through James 1:5. Whether you're new to studying Scripture or have been doing it for years, you'll practice slowing down, focusing on one word, and discovering God's character together. You can register using this link: https://livesteadyon.com/bible-study-method-workshop/ 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 Verse of the Week "Christ has liberated us to be free. Stand firm then and don't submit again to a yoke of slavery." Galatians 5:1 (HCSB) Connect with Angie & Steady On https://www.livesteadyon.com Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

Sometimes the clearest picture of God's work only comes when you look back. In the middle of a difficult season, it's often impossible to see what God is doing. But with time, healing, and His gentle guidance, we begin to recognize how He was at work all along. In this encouraging conversation, Angie welcomes back Christian life coach and author Natalie Hixson to share the story behind her new book, Lord, Why Did You Give Me These Children? Together, Angie and Natalie discuss shame, healing, emotional maturity, repentance, God's restoring grace, and the hope that comes when we allow the Lord to reveal what we couldn't see before. What you'll hear in this week's episode Natalie's turning point that began her journey toward healingWhy destructive anger isn't the end of your storyThe difference between conviction, guilt, and shameThe small, everyday choices that became part of lasting transformationEncouragement for anyone who feels stuck and can't yet see what God is doingResources Steady On University Join Angie for The Path to Freedom, a new Bible study designed to help you identify the patterns that keep you stuck and discover the freedom God desires for your life. Study alongside a supportive community of women through live Bible studies, encouragement, and meaningful discussion. Learn more here: https://www.livesteadyon.com 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 Verse of the Week "My eyes are ever on the Lord, for only he will release my feet from the snare." Psalm 25:15 (NIV) Connect with Angie & Steady On https://www.livesteadyon.com Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

Big life change rarely begins with one big decision. It begins with one small, faithful choice. It's easy to believe our daily decisions don't matter very much. But Proverbs reminds us that the direction of our lives is shaped far more by ordinary, repeated choices than by dramatic moments. In this episode, Angie begins a brand-new series from her upcoming Bible study, The Path to Freedom, by exploring Proverbs 1:7. This conversation invites us to consider how the fear of the Lord becomes the foundation for wisdom, and how small acts of obedience, repeated over time, can completely change the direction of our lives. What you'll hear in this week's episode Why our lives are shaped by small, repeated choicesWhat Proverbs 1:7 teaches about the fear of the Lord and true wisdomHow everyday habits quietly determine the direction we're headingLessons from Moses and the lifelong transformation of faithful obedienceAn introduction to The Path to Freedom and the power of ordinary obedience Resources Steady On University Continue the journey with The Path to Freedom inside Steady On University. We are a Christ-centered community where women study Scripture together through live Bible studies, encouragement, and loving accountability. Learn more here: https://www.livesteadyon.com 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 Verse of the Week "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge." Proverbs 1:7a (NIV)   Connect with Angie & Steady On https://www.livesteadyon.com Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

The rhythm of peace isn't found in carrying more. Anxiety has a way of convincing us that if we don't hold everything together, everything will fall apart. But God never asked us to carry what He has already promised to carry Himself. In this episode, Angie concludes the Cast Your Cares study and the Talk to Your Triggers series by exploring Isaiah 46:4. This conversation reminds us that peace isn't achieved by trying harder, but instead is found by repeatedly returning our fears, worries, and burdens to the faithful God who sustains, carries, and rescues His people. What you'll hear in this week's episode What it means that God promises to "carry" His peopleThe powerful contrast between the idols we carry and the God who carries usWhy anxiety requires us to repeat the rhythm of trust again and againA personal story about overloaded arms and the burdens we were never meant to holdThe encouragement that God faithfully sustains, strengthens, and rescues us throughout every season of life Resources 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 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 Verse of the Week "Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you." Isaiah 46:4 (NIV) Connect with Angie & Steady On https://www.livesteadyon.com Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

Peace is something we receive from Christ, not something we manufacture. When anxiety rises, our instinct is often to work harder, worry more, or search for a way to regain control. But Jesus reminds us that peace is not found in our circumstances; it's found in His presence. In this episode, Angie continues the Cast Your Cares study and the Talk to Your Triggers framework by stepping into John 14:27 and the fourth "R": Receive. This conversation reminds us that even when our hearts are troubled, Jesus offers a peace the world cannot give. What you'll hear in this week's episode What it means to have a troubled heart and why Jesus speaks directly to itHow anxiety stirs and unsettles our minds like water being shakenA powerful illustration of receiving a gift we don't feel worthy ofWhy Jesus offers peace instead of promising easier circumstancesHow running to Christ brings calm and stability when fear begins to rise 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: 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 Verse of the Week "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27 (NIV) Connect with Angie & Steady On https://www.livesteadyon.com Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

Remembering God's faithfulness changes how we walk through fear. When anxiety shows up, it often isn't because we don't know what's true. It's because we've forgotten what we already know about God's character. In this episode, Angie continues the Cast Your Cares study by stepping into Psalm 36:5 and the third step of the Talk to Your Triggers framework: Remember. This conversation reminds us that peace often begins when we intentionally remember the faithfulness, love, and reliability of God in the middle of uncertainty. What you'll hear in this week's episode What biblical faithfulness means and why it matters when anxiety risesHow fear causes us to forget what we already know about God's characterWhy God's faithfulness is best understood as consistency under pressureA simple illustration of trusting God to carry the weight we were never meant to bearThe reminder that God's love and faithfulness are constant, even when circumstances feel uncertain 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 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 Verse of the Week "Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies." Psalm 36:5 (NIV) Connect with Angie & Steady On https://www.livesteadyon.com Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

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 fearWhy anxiety is often connected to deeper beliefs and assumptionsHow John 1:5 reminds us that darkness cannot overcome the light of ChristWhy God's truth is stronger than the fears we are afraid to faceThe 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 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 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 Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

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 healingWhat it means to pray the brave prayer, “Search me, God”How God’s testing is more like a loving examination than a harsh judgmentThe connection between anxious responses and deeper heart issuesThe reminder that God reveals truth to heal us, not shame usResources 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 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 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 Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

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 studyHow unrealistic expectations can create intimidation and discouragementThe difference between consuming content and personally engaging with ScriptureA personal story about learning and growing in Bible study over timeThe reminder that slow growth is still growthResources 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/ 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 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 Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

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 studyHow overwhelm and comparison can make Scripture feel intimidatingThe difference between conviction and condemnationWhy Bible study is more about relationship than performanceHow 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/ 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 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 Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

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 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 Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

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 GodHow pride and self-reliance quietly fuel anxietyWhy humility is a posture of surrender, not shameHow God’s grace meets us when we stop striving in our own strengthThe 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 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. Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison