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Sloth isn’t always about doing nothing. Sometimes we can be busy, productive, and working hard while still avoiding the work God is actually calling us to do. It can be easy to put something off because the timing feels inconvenient, the work feels uncomfortable, or there always seems to be a good reason to wait. But when we continually resist God’s invitation to move, we may also miss the harvest He wants to cultivate through our obedience. In this episode, Angie steps into Proverbs 20:4 for a closer look at sloth and why it’s about more than physical laziness. We’re reminded that spiritual sloth can sometimes hide beneath busyness, and faithful living means learning to recognize when God is calling us to rest and when He is asking us to roll up our sleeves and act. Pasted markdown   What you’ll hear in this week’s episode Why sloth can show up even when we’re busy and productiveHow spiritual sloth can look like resisting or delaying what God is asking us to doWhat the original Hebrew word for “slothful” reveals about purposeful work and responding to wisdomHow putting off action can keep us from experiencing the harvest God desires to cultivate in our livesWhy faithful rest and faithful action both begin with listening to what God is asking of us Pasted markdown Pasted markdown  Resources Step By Step Starter Kit Want to dig deeper into Scripture using the same Step By Step Bible study method Angie uses on the podcast? Download the free Step By Step Starter Kit, which includes a two-part video masterclass, downloadable workbook and study sheet you can use with any passage of Scripture, and a weekly study guide to help you follow along with current podcast episodes. Grab Your Kit Here ---> Step By Step Starter Kit Verse of the Week “The slothful will not plow, because of winter. Therefore, he shall beg in summer but have nothing.” Proverbs 20:4 (RGT | Revised Geneva Translation) Pasted markdown   Connect with Angie & Steady On Live Steady On Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

Greed isn’t only about wanting more. Sometimes it shows up in how tightly we hold onto what we already have. We can cling to our money and possessions, but we can also hold tightly to our time, opportunities, comfort, or even good things God has given us. Sometimes we don’t realize how firmly we’re gripping something until God asks us to open our hands and let it go. In this episode, Angie steps into Colossians 3:5 for a closer look at greed and why Paul connects it with idolatry. We’re reminded that greed can be more than wanting to acquire more; it can also be an unwillingness to release what we have and trust God to provide what we need. What you’ll hear in this week’s episode Why greed is about more than simply wanting or acquiring moreHow greed can show up in the things we’re unwilling to releaseWhat the original Greek word for “greed” reveals about holding tightly to what we haveWhy Paul connects greed with idolatryHow even good things can become something we cling to more tightly than we cling to GodWhy opening our hands requires trusting God as our providerResources 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: https://livesteadyon.com/bible-study-sessions/ Step by Step Starter Kit Learn how to study the Bible for yourself using the Step By Step Method Angie teaches on the Understand Your Biblepodcast. This free Starter Kit includes: A two-part video masterclass that teaches the Step By Step inductive Bible study methodA downloadable workbook and study sheet you can use alongside any passage of ScriptureA weekly study guide companion for following along with current Understand Your Bible podcast episodesGet the free Starter Kit here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystep Verse of the Week “Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.” Colossians 3:5 (NIV) Connect with Angie & Steady On https://www.livesteadyon.com Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

Gluttony isn’t only about food. It can show up anywhere in our lives where having enough still leaves us reaching for more. We live in a world that constantly encourages us to consume more, experience more, and surround ourselves with more. But when overindulgence becomes a substitute for the satisfaction only God can provide, we can find ourselves moving farther away from the life He has for us. In this episode, Angie steps into Proverbs 28:7 for a broader look at gluttony and the ways overindulgence can quietly take hold in our lives. We’re reminded to recognize where we may be lacking restraint, pay attention to what our choices are costing us, and trust God to lead us toward the kind of abundance that truly satisfies.   What you’ll hear in this week’s episode Why gluttony reaches far beyond our relationship with foodHow overindulgence can reveal places of dissatisfaction in our livesWhat the original Hebrew word for “glutton” teaches us about excess and treating lightly what mattersHow a lack of restraint can keep us from fully living as God created us to liveWhy following God’s direction leads us toward deeper satisfaction and contentment 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: Bible Study Sessions Step By Step Bible Study Starter Kit Want a simple way to begin studying Scripture with more confidence? The Step By Step Bible Study Starter Kit gives you practical tools to help you slow down, dig into God’s Word, and better understand what you’re reading. It’s a great place to start if you’re new to the Step By Step method or want some extra support as you study. Grab your kit here → Step By Step Starter Kit Verse of the Week “Intelligent children follow Instruction, but those who befriend gluttons shame their parents.” Proverbs 28:7 (CEB) Connect with Angie & Steady On https://www.livesteadyon.com Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

Lust isn’t only about sexual temptation. Sometimes it looks like wanting something so deeply that we begin to believe we need it to be satisfied. We all have things we long for. Maybe it’s a different season, recognition, an answered prayer, or an opportunity we’re waiting for God to provide. The struggle begins when that desire pulls our hearts toward what God isn’t giving us, rather than trusting that He knows what we truly need. In this episode, Angie steps into 1 John 2:16 for a broader look at lust and the cravings that can quietly compete for our hearts. We’re reminded that lasting contentment isn’t found in chasing after more, but in trusting God’s wisdom, timing, and provision. What you’ll hear in this week’s episode Why lust reaches far beyond sexual temptationHow good desires can become unhealthy when we set our hearts on having themWhat the original Greek word for “lust” teaches us about longing and cravingWhy the things we chase in our own strength can never provide lasting satisfactionHow self-control and contentment reflect God’s work within us 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: https://livesteadyon.com/bible-study-sessions/ Step By Step Starter Kit (Free) Learn how to study the Bible for yourself using the Step By Step Method Angie teaches on the Understand Your Bible podcast. This free Starter Kit includes: A two-part video masterclass that teaches the Step By Step inductive Bible study methodA downloadable workbook and study sheet you can use alongside any passage of ScriptureA weekly study guide companion for following along with current Understand Your Bible podcast episodesGet the free Starter Kit here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystep Verse of the Week “For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.” 1 John 2:16 (NIV) Connect with Angie & Steady On https://www.livesteadyon.com Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

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