Stephologie Podcast

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Singer-songwriter Stephanie Staples reflects on rediscovering faith, music, Scotland, George MacDonald, and Coffee. stephologie.substack.com

  1. Jul 27

    PREVIEW a Brand New Song!

    Hey friends! I am releasing a brand new song on Friday, July 31st. It’s my birthday so seemed an appropriate day to release a song about letting go of the past. Since I am giving YOU, my faithful subscribers a preview, I would love it if you could take a moment to pre-save this on Apple Music or Spotify. It takes two seconds and makes all the difference in the world! Pre-Save Here About the song: “Water under the bridge” is a phrase that means, “what’s done is done.” The chorus: When water’s under the bridge When holding on takes all of your courage Hold on, hold on Let love win Culture tells us to abandon relationships when things get tough, to weed out “toxic” or difficult people so we can have peace. But what if peace is found not in letting go of relationships but in letting go of the hurt and showing the Grace we so often need ourselves? While there are certainly times where walking a way from another human relationship is necessary, but more often than not, some sort of repair is possible. Psalm 133 says blessing is found when brothers (and sisters) live together in harmony. How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! For harmony is as precious as the anointing oil that was poured over Aaron’s head . . . Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon that falls on the mountains of Zion. And there the LORD has pronounced his blessing, even life everlasting. And our Lord taught us to pray, “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.” The Apostle Paul wrote, “Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace” Colossians 3:13-15 Sometimes relationships need to change—but change does not have to mean “the end.” A healthy boundary is just that—a boundary. Our world is fractioned—but that’s not new. Choosing to “let love win” reveals the truth of God’s ever-present-help in times of trouble (Psalm 46). Jesus said that our unique love for one another would show the world we are his. Verse 2 Darlin’, my arms will stay wide open Your heart is safe with mine God heals what’s broken Musically this song is a viiiiiibe. I hope you love it. I am so thankful for the incredible team who collaborated with me to make it what it is: Mitch Dane, Caitlin Anselmo, Nate Dugger, Byron House, Paul Eckberg, David Davidson, David Angel, Betsy Lamb, and Austin Hoke. You guys crushed it. I hope that you pre-save it and that on July 31st you’ll give me the gift of sharing it with everyone you know. Or maybe with someone you hope to repair relationship with—again, a repair doesn’t always involve complete restoration to the way things were before—but it fixes what’s broken. God wants us whole. Have a great day! Stephanie P.S. Scotland mini tour info coming soon. Still booking. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephologie.substack.com/subscribe

    PREVIEW a Brand New Song!

  2. 11/10/2025

    Grace

    It is incredibly empowering to understand what it means to live in Grace. This episode talks about how Grace is so much more than unmerited favor—it is the gift of God to enable us to live how we were intended to live. All scripture used is in the New Living Translation. Featured on this podcast is Stephanie’s song, “Grace.” Instagram: StephanieStaples This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephologie.substack.com/subscribe

  3. 11/07/2025

    “Missing Christmas” Out Today!

    “Missing Christmas” is available on all streaming platforms! Please share it with all of your family and friends and add it to your holiday playlists! Apple Music Amazon Music YouTube: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephologie.substack.com/subscribe

  4. 11/05/2025

    Nightlight

    Earlier this week I had it on my heart to share some scripture about LIGHT along with an over ten year old recording of a song I covered by 2nd Chapter of Acts called, “Nightlight.” “Nightlight” was written by Annie Herring (a phenomenal songwriter), recorded by 2nd Chapter of Acts and produced by Buck Herring. Buck passed away this past week so it seems even more appropriate to share these scriptures and this song. All scripture today is read from the New Living Translation. Guitar by Nate Dugger Produced & Engineered by Andy Hunt Instagram: StephanieStaples Listen to Nightlight on Apple Music : Nightlight on Spotify: 2nd Chapter of Acts epic version: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephologie.substack.com/subscribe

  5. 11/03/2025

    Missing Christmas

    ”Missing Christmas” is a brand new song set to be released on Friday, November 7th. “Missing Christmas” is for anyone who carries the ache of loss into the holiday season. Thanks for reading Stephanie’s Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephologie.substack.com/subscribe

    Missing Christmas

  6. 10/02/2025

    Another Jesus

    The fact that the Church in North America is so deeply divided right now says less about our political views and more about our understanding of Christ: his character and requirements, and our calling and purpose. At the very least, we should all be on the same page in our understanding good and evil—but we aren’t. We seem to be unable to even come to a unified understanding of the words of our Savior. It is almost as if we aren’t even reading from the same pages we claim to honor as inspired. Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” (Matthew) Jesus talked about a day when “those who kill you will think they are doing God a service.” Remember when Stephen was stoned, many religious people, thinking they were doing God a service, laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul. Who was looking on with approval. That same young man was knocked off of his high horse soon after, Christ revealed himself in power, and he spent the rest of his days fighting for the cause he had spent so much time and effort and passion fighting against. God might just be asking us the same questions he asked the first disciples. Who do we say God is? Are we serving the one true God or one we have created of our own imaginations or one who has been created for us by people who do not have eyes to see or ears to hear? This episode features a lot of scripture (again). The Holy Spirit says it best. We must return to the “ancient paths” to find rest for our souls. Featured song: Something More https://music.apple.com/us/album/something-more/1837133541?i=1837133543 Instagram: StephanieStaplesStephanieStaples.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephologie.substack.com/subscribe

  7. 09/23/2025

    Awake, O Sleeper

    There is no doubt that God is doing a mighty work in America right now. This episode talks about the importance of ensuring we “seek who we say we’re believing” so the work God has begun will take deep root. We must be grounded in truth so we can withstand the inevitable resistance every move of God faces. It also addresses the need to guard against being carried away or distracted by movements vs true moves of God. The enemy will always try to undermine or distract us from what is good and right and true. “You will know them by their fruits.” This episode is filled with scripture. Features Stephanie’s song, “Awake, O Sleeper.” StephanieStaples.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephologie.substack.com/subscribe

  8. 09/19/2025

    “Eye to Eye” Song Release

    “Eye to Eye” is a call to choose to maintain relationships in spite of differences of opinion. “I can’t pretend to understand the way you think but I will try to. You think I’m wrong, I think you’re right, I do not see all that I want to.” Our nation has been deeply divided for quite some time. I wrote “Eye to Eye” almost a year ago, not knowing how much deeper that divide would become. The world tells us to cut each other off when the divisions get too deep. To stay within our own echo chambers so we don’t have to struggle and be uncomfortable. But Christ calls us into unity—with himself. Jim Elliot was a missionary who ended up paying the ultimate price for trying to share his faith. He wrote (paraphrasing), “We (Christians) should never say, ‘come out where we are!’ We should say, ‘let us run together where he is.’” This song is inspired by that sentiment. Spotify: Apple Music Amazon Music 🎵 StephanieStaples.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stephologie.substack.com/subscribe

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Singer-songwriter Stephanie Staples reflects on rediscovering faith, music, Scotland, George MacDonald, and Coffee. stephologie.substack.com

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    Music & Faith
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
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