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Angie Baughman | Pastor, Bible Teacher, Author
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Are you ready to make Bible study a priority? Would you love to be more familiar with the stories and passages in scripture? Do you long to connect with God and strengthen your faith?Friend, you are in the right place. This podcast will help you understand your Bible, apply verses to your life, and become more confident with the who, where, and why in scriptureHi, I’m Angie. I’m a pastor and Bible teacher. For years, even though I knew God loved me, I still dealt with defeating doubts about my value and purpose.  It wasn’t until I began deeply studying the Bible that I experienced a heart transformation that allowed me to recognize the lies of the enemy that kept me stuck in shame and defeat. Studying scripture allowed me to stand firm on God’s promises that offer peace, joy, hope, and rest. I created a Step By Step Bible study method that teaches you to find life application in one word of scripture, and I will share it with you in these episodes.If you crave a deep dive into scripture…Bible study tools you can trust… And a method designed to equip you to study with confidence… Then, pull up a seat at our table, open your heart, and prepare to hear God speak directly to you. 

  1. 353 | Listening for the Sound of God’s Voice

    2H AGO

    353 | Listening for the Sound of God’s Voice

    The Feast of Trumpets is a call to live awake. Marked by the sound of the shofar, this sacred day called God’s people to pause, pay attention, and prepare their hearts for what was coming next. In this episode, Angie continues the Gather series by exploring Leviticus 23:24 and how the trumpet blast interrupted ordinary life and summoned God’s people to listen.   What you’ll hear in this week’s episode How the Feast of Trumpets functioned in Israel’s worship calendar as a day of rest, remembrance, and readinessThe meaning of terûwʿâh and how it carries themes of alarm, joy, worship, and responseWhy the sound of the trumpet was meant to awaken God’s people, not frighten themHow the Feast of Trumpets points forward to the return of Christ and calls us to live alert and hopeful  Resources Jewish Feasts & Festivals (Free Guide) - A simple overview of each biblical feast: what it meant then, how it points to Jesus, and why these rhythms still anchor our worship today. Download the guide: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/feasts Gather (SOU Study) A 14-week journey inside Steady On University exploring worship, community, and the sacred patterns that steady our lives. Learn more: https://livesteadyon.com/steady-on-university/ Step By Step Starter Kit (Free) A two-part masterclass + downloadable workbook teaching the Step By Step method Angie uses in every study episode. Includes the Winter Study Guide for the Gather series. Get your Starter Kit: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/starter-kit-winter-26 Verse of the Week “Say to the Israelites: ‘On the first day of the seventh month you are to have a day of sabbath rest, a sacred assembly commemorated with trumpet blasts.’” Leviticus 23:24 (NIV)   Connect with Angie & Steady On: http://www.livesteadyon.com Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

    17 min
  2. 352 | The God Who Provides Enough

    FEB 4

    352 | The God Who Provides Enough

    Pentecost is a feast rooted in trust. Celebrated fifty days after Firstfruits, Pentecost was Israel’s annual pause to remember that every good thing, from gathered grain to God’s guiding Word, comes from His generous hand. In this episode, Angie continues the Gather series with Acts 2:1 and explores how the Feast of Pentecost teaches us to notice God’s provision, receive His instruction, and rest in the truth that He is both the One who supplies and the One who guides.   What you’ll hear in this week’s episode How Pentecost celebrated the completion of the harvest and reminded Israel of God’s dependable provisionWhy the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai became intertwined with this feast as a moment of spiritual formation and covenantThe meaning behind the two loaves and how they symbolized fullness, gratitude, and the wide welcome of God’s careA personal story from Angie’s college years revealing God’s right-on-time provision and how it has shaped her trust ever sinceA common lie we face—God isn’t taking care of you—and the truth of Psalm 121  Resources Jewish Feasts & Festivals (Free Guide) — A simple overview of each biblical feast: what it meant then, how it points to Jesus, and why these rhythms still anchor our worship today. Download the guide: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/feasts Gather (SOU Study) — A 14-week journey inside Steady On University exploring worship, community, and the sacred patterns that steady our lives. Learn more: https://livesteadyon.com/steady-on-university/ Step By Step Starter Kit (Free) — A two-part masterclass + downloadable workbook teaching the Step By Step method Angie uses in every study episode. Includes the Winter Study Guide for the Gather series. Get your Starter Kit: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/starter-kit-winter-26   Verse of the Week When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. Acts 2:1 (ESV)   Connect with Angie & Steady On: http://www.livesteadyon.com Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

    17 min
  3. 351 | When the People of God Disagree

    JAN 28

    351 | When the People of God Disagree

    When Believers Don’t See Eye to Eye Disagreement among Christians can feel unsettling, especially when it stirs old wounds or makes us question our place in community. In this episode, Angie shares a personal story from her early ministry years and turns to Acts 15 to explore how God met the early church in a moment of deep tension. Whether you’re walking through a disagreement right now or carrying tender memories from the past, this conversation will meet you gently and remind you that God is present even in the places we’d rather avoid.   What You’ll Hear in This Episode Angie’s personal story of navigating disagreement in her first pastorate and how the Holy Spirit steadied herWhy Acts 15 (“The Circumcision Decision”) is one of Scripture’s most honest, hope-filled pictures of conflict in Christian communityThe three invitations God offers when believers disagree: discernment, formation, and reflectionWhy conflict doesn’t have to be a threat to unity but can actually become a place of spiritual maturityA fresh look at Romans 12:18 and what it really means to “live at peace… as far as it depends on you”Gentle encouragement for anyone who feels misunderstood, weary, or wary of church community  Resources When Church Hurts: 5 Common Struggles and How Scripture Helps Us Heal This free companion resource will help you process spiritual wounds with truth and tenderness. Download here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/churchhurt Step By Step Starter Kit This free resource gives you simple, gentle tools to hear God’s voice more clearly in His Word — especially helpful in seasons of emotional or relational strain. Get your Starter Kit: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/starter-kit-winter-26   Verse of the Week If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 (NIV)   Connect with Angie and Steady On: http://www.livesteadyon.com Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

    18 min
  4. 350 | What Needs to Be Cleared Out?

    JAN 21

    350 | What Needs to Be Cleared Out?

    God often begins renewal with removal. The Festival of Unleavened Bread is a weeklong invitation to learn how to live as people set free. Removing every trace of yeast from their homes became a powerful picture of the quiet compromises, old patterns, and familiar fears God longs to clear out of our hearts. In this episode, Angie continues the Gather series with Leviticus 23:6 and explores how the Feast of Unleavened Bread shows us that salvation delivers us, holiness forms us, and God gently guides us to make room for the freedom He’s already given.   What you’ll hear in this week’s episode How Unleavened Bread invited Israel to step into a new way of lifeWhy yeast (leaven) became a biblical picture of sin, pride, and subtle corruption that quietly spreads if left aloneA personal story about how a simple Hallmark movie scene nudged Angie to slow down, see clearly, and notice where God is still bringing freedomA common lie we believe, You can’t get rid of all the sin in you, so why try?, and the hopeful truth of Psalm 103:8Practical ways to “watch for the leaven” in everyday life and invite God to gently show what needs to be cleared out  Resources Jewish Feasts & Festivals (Free Guide) — A simple overview of each biblical feast—what it meant then, how it points to Jesus, and how its rhythms still speak into our worship today. Download the guide: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/feasts Gather (SOU Study) — A 14-week journey inside Steady On University exploring worship, community, and the sacred rhythms that steady our faith. Learn more: https://livesteadyon.com/steady-on-university/ Step By Step Starter Kit (Free) — A two-part masterclass + downloadable workbook teaching you the Step By Step method Angie uses in every study-focused episode. Includes the Winter Study Guide for the Gather series. Get your Starter Kit: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/starter-kit-winter-26 Verse of the Week On the fifteenth day of that month the Lord’s Festival of Unleavened Bread begins; for seven days you must eat bread made without yeast. Leviticus 23:6 (NIV)   Connect with Angie & Steady On: http://www.livesteadyon.com Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

    20 min
  5. 349 | Why God Asks Us to Remember

    JAN 14

    349 | Why God Asks Us to Remember

    Passover teaches us about remembering God’s faithfulness. From the earliest pages of Scripture, God repeatedly calls His people to remember. Remember His covenant. Remember His miracles. Remember the stories that shaped their faith so they could trust Him in the present. In this episode, Angie continues the Gather series with Luke 2:41 and explores how the annual rhythm of Passover invited God’s people, including Jesus Himself, to rehearse the story of deliverance again and again. What you’ll hear in this week’s episode Why Passover is was a testimony of God’s rescue, provision, and steadfast loveHow first-century Jewish families traveled to Jerusalem each year, creating a worship rhythm Jesus grew up participating inCommentary insights about the significance of Jesus’ family observing PassoverA moving story about Angie’s son, Alex, and how God showed His presence in an unexpected moment at an airport gateA lie we often believe about God “not showing up like He used to,” and the grounding truth found in Psalm 77:11–15How remembrance becomes an act of worship that strengthens our confidence in God todayResources Jewish Feasts & Festivals (Free Guide) — A simple overview of each biblical feast—what it meant then, how it points to Jesus, and how its rhythms still speak into our worship today. Download the guide: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/feasts Gather (SOU Study) — A 14-week journey inside Steady On University exploring worship, community, and the sacred rhythms that steady our faith. Learn more: https://livesteadyon.com/steady-on-university/ Step By Step Starter Kit (Free) — A two-part masterclass + downloadable workbook teaching you the Step By Step method Angie uses in every study-focused episode. Includes the Winter Study Guide for the Gather series. Get your Starter Kit: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/starter-kit-winter-26 Verse of the Week Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover. Luke 2:41 (NIV) Connect with Angie & Steady On: http://www.livesteadyon.com Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

    18 min
  6. 348 | What It Means to Worship in Spirit and in Truth

    JAN 7

    348 | What It Means to Worship in Spirit and in Truth

    What does it really mean to worship “in spirit and in truth”? As we step into a new year, many of us are longing for worship that feels real. Not routine. Not performance. Not something we do because the calendar says Sunday. In this episode, Angie opens the Gather podcast series with Jesus’ words from John 4:24 and unpacks how true worship begins with posture, not place. What you’ll hear in this week’s episode Why Jesus’ conversation with the Samaritan woman reframes worship from where we gather to how we bow our heartsInsight from 2 Kings about counterfeit worship and why institutionalized religion still tempts us todayA warm, vulnerable story from Angie about a worship moment that marked her spiritual journeyWhat the Greek word proskyneō reveals about worship as affection, surrender, and aweCommentary insights from trusted voices like Tony Evans and Craig Blomberg on worship that is biblically anchored and spiritually authenticA common lie the enemy whispers about “following the rules” and the freeing truth of Galatians 2:16 Resources Gather (SOU Study) — A 14-week journey inside Steady On University exploring worship, community, and the sacred rhythms that steady our faith. Classes begin January 8, 2026. Learn more: https://livesteadyon.com/steady-on-university/ Step By Step Starter Kit (Free) — A two-part masterclass + downloadable workbook that teaches you the Step By Step method Angie uses in every study-focused episode. Includes the Winter Study Guide for the Gather series. Get your Starter Kit: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/starter-kit-winter-26  Verse of the Week God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth. John 4:24 (NIV)  Connect with Angie & Steady On: http://www.livesteadyon.com Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

    17 min
  7. 347 | God’s Promise for the Year Ahead Isn’t Success—It’s Peace

    12/31/2025

    347 | God’s Promise for the Year Ahead Isn’t Success—It’s Peace

    Do you ever wonder what God’s plan to “prosper” you really means? Maybe you’re stepping into the new year with mixed emotions. You feel hopeful in some ways, weary in others. In this episode, Angie shares encouragement from Jeremiah 29:11 to remind you that God’s plans are never about pressure or performance. They’re about peace. What you’ll hear in this week’s episode A fresh look at what “I know the plans I have for you” really means when life doesn’t go as plannedThe difference between the kind of success the world promises and the kind of security only God can giveWhy God’s definition of prosperity (shalom) isn’t about getting more, but becoming wholeWisdom from trusted voices like Tony Evans and Charles Spurgeon reminding us that God is always at work, even when we can’t see itAngie’s honest story of enrolling in a costly program that felt all wrong in the moment, but how God used it to grow peace and purpose on the other sideA closing reflection to help you start 2026 trusting the Planner more than the planResources Free Bible Study Method Workshop (Live + Replay) — Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 6:00 pm CST. Learn the Step By Step method as we study Isaiah 43:19 together. Registrants receive the replay and a free devotional guide. Register: https://livesteadyon.com/bible-study-method-workshop/ Gather (SOU Study) — A 14-week journey inside Steady On University exploring worship, community, and the sacred rhythms that steady our faith. Classes begin January 8, 2026. Learn more about SOU: https://livesteadyon.com/steady-on-university/ Step By Step Starter Kit (Free) — A two-part masterclass + downloadable workbook to help you study Scripture one verse at a time and find personal life application. Get your Starter Kit: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/starter-kit-fall-25 Verse of the Week “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) Connect with Angie and Steady On: http://www.livesteadyon.com Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

    16 min
  8. 346 | Immanuel: He Is With You Right Where You Are

    12/24/2025

    346 | Immanuel: He Is With You Right Where You Are

    It’s Christmas Eve. Matthew 1:23 reminds us that a child was born, and they called Him Immanuel, meaning “God with us.” This episode invites you to pause in the middle of the season and remember that His presence is here and His comfort is near.   Here’s what you’ll hear in this week’s episode What the name Immanuel means and how it traces from Hebrew → Greek → EnglishWhy Matthew’s use of the prophecy from Isaiah 7:14 is “the essence of Christmas” (Tony Evans)Insights from Enduring Word, Charles Spurgeon, and John Wesley on what “God with us” reveals about the miracle of the IncarnationAngie’s honest reflection on asking, Where was God for her? Where was God for me?, and the moment she remembered He was still thereThe lie we often believe: “If God is really with me, why am I hurting?” and the truth that His presence is proven by faithfulness, not easeThe comfort of Romans 8:38–39: nothing can separate us from the love of the God who came near  Resources When Church Hurts: Finding Truth After Spiritual Wounds is a gentle, Scripture-based resource for anyone healing from church hurt or spiritual disappointment. Download When Church Hurts here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/churchhurt The Step By Step Starter Kit is a free bundle of tools designed to help you study Scripture with confidence, one verse at a time. Get your free Starter Kit here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/starter-kit-fall-25 If you’re ready to take another step toward community, consider joining us for Gather, our upcoming study inside Steady On University. Together we’ll explore worship, community, and the sacred rhythms God gave His people. Classes begin January 8, 2026. Learn more about SOU here: https://livesteadyon.com/steady-on-university/   Verse of the Week “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God with us’).” Matthew 1:23 (NIV)   Connect with Angie and Steady On: http://www.livesteadyon.com Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

    15 min
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Are you ready to make Bible study a priority? Would you love to be more familiar with the stories and passages in scripture? Do you long to connect with God and strengthen your faith?Friend, you are in the right place. This podcast will help you understand your Bible, apply verses to your life, and become more confident with the who, where, and why in scriptureHi, I’m Angie. I’m a pastor and Bible teacher. For years, even though I knew God loved me, I still dealt with defeating doubts about my value and purpose.  It wasn’t until I began deeply studying the Bible that I experienced a heart transformation that allowed me to recognize the lies of the enemy that kept me stuck in shame and defeat. Studying scripture allowed me to stand firm on God’s promises that offer peace, joy, hope, and rest. I created a Step By Step Bible study method that teaches you to find life application in one word of scripture, and I will share it with you in these episodes.If you crave a deep dive into scripture…Bible study tools you can trust… And a method designed to equip you to study with confidence… Then, pull up a seat at our table, open your heart, and prepare to hear God speak directly to you. 

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