Understand Your Bible | Bible Verses, Inductive Bible Study, Biblical Encouragement, Bible Study Method, Scripture Study Tools
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 scripture
Hi, 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.
Understand Your Bible | Bible Verses, Inductive Bible Study, Biblical Encouragement, Bible Study Method, Scripture Study Tools
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 → English
- Why 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 Incarnation
- Angie’s honest reflection on asking, Where was God for her? Where was God for me?, and the moment she remembered He was still there
- The 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 ease
- The 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