Understand Your Bible | Bible Verses, Inductive Bible Study, Biblical Encouragement, Bible Study Method, Scripture Study Tool

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. 363 | Resurrection for Your Everyday Struggles: The Season of Easter

    4D AGO

    363 | Resurrection for Your Everyday Struggles: The Season of Easter

    He is risen,  and that changes your everyday. We often think of resurrection as a future promise, something waiting for heaven. But Easter reminds us that resurrection power is not only for someday. It is for today. In this episode, Angie continues the journey through the Christian calendar by stepping into the season of Easter, a 50-day celebration of resurrection, renewal, and new life. Rooted in Matthew 28:6, this conversation invites us to see that when Jesus rises, He awakens us into purposeful, forward-moving life.   What you’ll hear in this week’s episode What the season of Easter celebrates in the Christian calendarThe difference between resuscitation and resurrection, and why it mattersWhy we often long for what was, while God invites us into what will beThe three responses to resurrection hope: believe, share, and rejoiceHow the same power that raised Jesus is alive and working in you today  Resources Gather Bundle Includes the Jewish Feasts & Festivals, a Christian calendar, and a simple year-at-a-glance guide that helps you see how both unfold together throughout the calendar year. Grab the bundle here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/bundle Step By Step Starter Kit A companion resource for anyone learning how to study Scripture with confidence. Get yours here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystep Free Bible Study Method Workshop (Live + Replay) Join us May 5 as we study Isaiah 26:3 together and practice slowing down with one word using the Step By Step method. Register here: https://livesteadyon.com/bible-study-method-workshop/ Verse of the Week “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” Matthew 28:6 (NIV)   Connect with Angie & Steady On: https://www.livesteadyon.com Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

    18 min
  2. 362 | When God Does a New Work in Your Heart: The Season of Lent

    APR 15

    362 | When God Does a New Work in Your Heart: The Season of Lent

    God creates what we cannot restore on our own. We often think of change as something we need to fix, manage, or work harder at. However, Scripture reminds us that true transformation begins with God. In this episode, Angie continues the journey through the Christian calendar by stepping into the season of Lent. Rooted in Psalm 51:10, this conversation invites us to reflect on the areas of our lives that need surrender and to remember that God’s mercy meets us there. What you’ll hear in this week’s episode •What the season of Lent teaches us about preparation and repentance •Why David’s prayer “create in me a pure heart” is a request for something entirely new •The meaning of the Hebrew word bara and how it connects to God’s power in creation •How God’s mercy restores rather than shames us •How to invite God to reveal the root of our behaviors and lead us in lasting renewal  Resources Gather Bundle Includes the Jewish Feasts & Festivals, a Christian calendar, and a simple year-at-a-glance guide that helps you see how both unfold together throughout the calendar year. Grab the bundle here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/bundle Step By Step Starter Kit A companion resource for anyone learning how to study Scripture with confidence. Get yours here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystep Free Bible Study Method Workshop (Live + Replay) Learn the Step By Step method as we study Isaiah 26:3 together. Registrants receive the replay and free Bible study resources. Register here: https://livesteadyon.com/bible-study-method-workshop/ Verse of the Week “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 (NIV)   Connect with Angie & Steady On: https://www.livesteadyon.com Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

    15 min
  3. 361 | Learning to See What God Is Revealing: The Season of Epiphany

    APR 8

    361 | Learning to See What God Is Revealing: The Season of Epiphany

    God reveals truth to grow our relationship with Him. We often think of revelation as something dramatic or reserved for a select few, but Scripture shows us something much more personal. God is constantly at work, gently uncovering truth, deepening our understanding, and drawing us closer to Him. In this episode, Angie continues the journey through the Christian calendar by stepping into the season of Epiphany, a season of growth and revelation. Rooted in Ephesians 1:17, this conversation invites us to see how God reveals Himself to us through wisdom, insight, and personal understanding. What you’ll hear in this week’s episode What the season of Epiphany teaches us about growth and discipleship    What revelation really means in Scripture Why revelation is meant to deepen relationship—not just increase knowledge How comparison can keep us from receiving what God wants to show us Why time spent with God is always shaping us, even when we don’t see it yet  Resources Gather (SOU Study) A 14-week journey inside Steady On University exploring worship, community, and the sacred patterns God uses to form His people. Learn more: https://livesteadyon.com/steady-on-university/ Gather Bundle Includes the Jewish Feasts & Festivals, a Christian calendar, and a simple year-at-a-glance guide that helps you see how both unfold together throughout the calendar year. Grab the bundle here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/bundle Step By Step Starter Kit A companion resource for anyone learning how to study Scripture with confidence. Get yours here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystep Verse of the Week “I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.” Ephesians 1:17 (NIV)   Connect with Angie & Steady On: https://www.livesteadyon.com Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

    19 min
  4. 360 | Believing in Belonging: How Imposter Syndrome Affects our Faith

    APR 1

    360 | Believing in Belonging: How Imposter Syndrome Affects our Faith

    Belonging is not earned, it’s given. Imposter syndrome has a quiet way of convincing us that we don’t belong, that our gifts aren’t enough, or that we’re only one step away from being exposed. It whispers that faith communities are for other people. In this episode, Angie pauses the journey through the Jewish Feasts and Christian Calendar to address the deeper question of belonging. Rooted in 1 Timothy 1:12, this conversation invites us to see that our confidence doesn’t come from performance, approval, or outcomes; it comes from the calling of Christ Himself.   What you’ll hear in this week’s episode •What imposter syndrome really is and how it affects our faith •Why feelings of “not belonging” often keep us from community and growth •Four common fears that keep us on the sidelines of faith communities •Why Christ’s trust in us matters more than our self-doubt •How believing what Jesus says about us reshapes our sense of belonging   Resources Step By Step Starter Kit A companion resource for anyone learning how to study Scripture with confidence. Step By Step Starter Kit Free Step By Step Bible Study Method Workshop 📅 May 5 A gentle, no-pressure opportunity to study Scripture alongside Angie and the Step By Step teaching team. You’re welcome to listen quietly, participate as you’re comfortable, and learn at your own pace. Bible Study Method Workshop - Live Steady On Verse of the Week “I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service.” 1 Timothy 1:12 (NIV)   Connect with Angie & Steady On: Steady On Study the Bible. Transform Your Life. Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

    20 min
  5. 359 | The Light That Brings Us Joy: The Season of Christmas

    MAR 25

    359 | The Light That Brings Us Joy: The Season of Christmas

    Joy entered the world when God came near. Christmas is more than a familiar story or a single day of celebration; it is the announcement that the long-awaited Messiah has come. Luke 2:11 declares that the Savior, the Messiah, the Lord, was born for you. Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s promise and the turning point from waiting to rejoicing. In this episode, Angie continues the journey through the Christian calendar by stepping into the season of Christmas. Together, we explore the meaning of Jesus as the Messiah.   What you’ll hear in this week’s episode •Why Christmas is a season of joy rooted in fulfillment, not sentiment •What the word Messiah reveals about Jesus’ identity and authority •How the announcement in Luke 2:11 fulfills centuries of waiting •How faith holds steady even when the story feels difficult to grasp •Why God’s promises are trustworthy—even when fulfillment looks unexpected   Resources Gather (SOU Study) A 14-week journey inside Steady On University exploring worship, community, and the sacred patterns God uses to form His people. Learn more: https://livesteadyon.com/steady-on-university/ Gather Bundle Includes the Jewish Feasts & Festivals, a Christian calendar, and a simple year-at-a-glance guide that helps you see how both unfold together throughout the calendar year. Grab the bundle here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/bundle Step By Step Starter Kit A companion resource for anyone new to studying Scripture alongside the podcast. https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystep Verse of the Week “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” Luke 2:11 (NIV)   Connect with Angie & Steady On: https://www.livesteadyon.com Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

    20 min
  6. 358 | Hope for the Waiting Heart: The Season of Advent

    MAR 18

    358 | Hope for the Waiting Heart: The Season of Advent

    Hope is often formed in the waiting, not the fulfillment. Advent opens the Christian year by inviting us into sacred waiting. It is a season where God’s promises feel close, yet still unfolding. Rather than rushing toward celebration, Advent slows us down and teaches us how to wait with expectation, trust, and hope. It reminds us that we live between two advents: the promise fulfilled in Christ’s birth and the promise still to come when He returns as King. In this episode, Angie begins the journey through the Christian calendar by grounding Advent in Jeremiah 33:14. Together, we explore what it truly means when God says He will fulfill His promises, not vaguely or symbolically, but actively and completely.   What you’ll hear in this week’s episode •Why Advent marks the beginning of the Christian year and the posture of waiting •What the word fulfill really means in Jeremiah 33:14 •How God actively rises to establish His promises, not passively watches them unfold •How to recognize God’s faithfulness in seasons of silence •Why waiting does not mean abandonment and delay does not mean denial   Resources Gather (SOU Study) A 14-week journey inside Steady On University exploring worship, community, and the sacred patterns God uses to form His people. Learn more: https://livesteadyon.com/steady-on-university/ Gather Bundle Includes the Jewish Feasts & Festivals, a Christian calendar, and a simple year-at-a-glance guide that helps you see how both unfold together throughout the calendar year. Grab the bundle here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/bundle Step By Step Starter Kit A companion resource for anyone new to studying Scripture alongside the podcast. https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystep Verse of the Week “‘The days are coming,’ declares the Lord, ‘when I will fulfill the good promise I made to the people of Israel and Judah.’” Jeremiah 33:14 (NIV)   Connect with Angie & Steady On: https://www.livesteadyon.com Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

    17 min
  7. 357 | Celebrating the God Who Stays Faithful: The Feast of Tabernacles

    MAR 11

    357 | Celebrating the God Who Stays Faithful: The Feast of Tabernacles

    God’s presence is found even in temporary places. So many of us assume that God’s faithfulness should feel comfortable, stable, and settled. But real life doesn’t always look that way. Seasons shift. Circumstances change. Some days feel more like wilderness than harvest. And yet, Scripture reminds us that God does not wait for permanence to show up. He dwells with us right in the middle of what’s unfinished. In this episode, Angie explores the Feast of Tabernacles, one of the most joy-filled gatherings on God’s calendar. Rooted in Leviticus 23:34, this conversation invites us to see how God’s people were called to step into temporary shelters as a living reminder of divine covering, protection, and His faithful presence.   What you’ll hear in this week’s episode Why the Feast of Tabernacles was designed to be joyful, not somberHow temporary shelters taught God’s people to trust His coveringHow remembrance and celebration work together in God’s rhythmsWhy discomfort does not mean God is absentHow ancient feasts point us forward to Christ and the Christian calendar  Resources Gather (SOU Study) A 14-week journey inside Steady On University exploring worship, community, and the sacred patterns God uses to form His people. Learn more: https://livesteadyon.com/steady-on-university/ Gather Bundle Includes the Jewish Feasts & Festivals, a Christian calendar, and a simple year-at-a-glance guide that helps you see how both unfold together throughout the calendar year. Grab the bundle here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/bundle Verse of the Week “On the fifteenth day of the seventh month the Lord’s Festival of Tabernacles begins, and it lasts for seven days.” Leviticus 23:34 (NIV)   Connect with Angie & Steady On: https://www.livesteadyon.com Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

    19 min
  8. 356 | Worship in the Mundane Moments

    MAR 4

    356 | Worship in the Mundane Moments

    What if worship doesn’t require more time, better routines, or a different schedule? So many of us long to worship God faithfully, but everyday life feels full, busy, and ordinary. Laundry piles up. Work demands attention. Schedules move quickly. And worship can start to feel like something reserved for special moments instead of lived throughout the week. In this episode, Angie explores how worship can be woven into the mundane moments of everyday life. Rooted in Colossians 3:17, this conversation invites us to notice how ordinary activities can gently prompt our awareness of God’s provision, care, renewal, presence, and calling right where we already are.   What you’ll hear in this week’s episode Why worship doesn’t have to be added to our lives, but can be noticed within themHow everyday activities can become prompts for worship rather than distractions from itFive simple categories that help us recognize God’s work in ordinary moments:How Colossians 3:17 expands our understanding of worship beyond sacred spacesPersonal reflections on finding worship in routines like cleaning, resting, traveling, and daily work  Resources Step By Step Starter Kit (Free) A two-part masterclass + downloadable workbook teaching the Step By Step Bible study method Angie uses throughout the Understand Your Bible podcast. Get your Starter Kit: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/starter-kit-winter-26 Gather (SOU Study) A 14-week journey inside Steady On University exploring worship, community, and the sacred patterns God uses to form His people. Learn more: https://livesteadyon.com/steady-on-university/ Verse of the Week “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17 (NIV)   Connect with Angie & Steady On: http://www.livesteadyon.com Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison

    17 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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