The Abidible Podcast
You love God. You want to abide in Him through His Word. But you just don't know where to start. You're in the right place! Be encouraged weekly as you learn to abide in the Bible yourself. Learn alongside your host, Kate, who is just a regular wife and mom (like you?) whose life has been transformed by learning to study the Bible on her own. If she can, you can! You're meant to be here, friend.
Episodes
96 episodes
#095 "God's Devil" (Ephesians 6:12)
"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places" (Ephesians 6:12)What if t...
#094 "Put it On Isn't a Checklist -- It's an Identity" (Ephesians 6:11)
"Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil." (Eph. 6:11)What if the reason you feel unprepared for spiritual battle… isn’t because you don’t know enough—but because you haven’t fully
Put On The Armor Of God (a 4-Minute Daily Prayer)
Do you ever feel unsure how to actually pray through the Armor of God?You know the passage.You’ve read the words.But when it comes to daily life—real battles, real distractions, real exhaustion—it can be hard to know how...
#093 "Stop Trying to Be Strong" (Ephesians 6:10)
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might." (Eph. 6:10)In this powerful first verse episode in our new The Armor series, Kate looks at Ephesians 6:10, inviting you to rethink what it truly means to be “str...
#092 "Wake Up. Suit Up. Stand Up." (Armor of God Intro)
Series Verse: Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. (Ephesians 6:13)In this powerful kickoff episode, host Kate invites you into a brand new 12-we...
#091 "Love Led to Victory" (Into the Wilderness Recap)
After walking verse-by-verse through Matthew 4:1–11, this final recap episode brings us to the heartbeat of it all: Jesus didn’t overcome temptation by sheer willpower—He overcame because of His love for the Father.In this episode, Kate ...
#090 "Then the Devil Left Him: Jesus Wins the Wilderness"
“Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and were ministering to him.” (Matthew 4:11)In this episode, host Kate walks through Matthew 4:11, where the wilderness temptation comes to its decisive end: the devil leaves, angels mini...
#089 "God Alone: Jesus Answers the Third Wilderness Lie" (Matthew 4:10)
"Then Jesus said to him, 'Be gone, Satan! For it is written, "You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve."'" (Matthew 4:10)In this episode of The Abidible Podcast, host Kate looks at Matthew 4:10—the climactic momen...
#088 "Dethroning Satan: The Third Wilderness Lie" (Matthew 4:9)
"And he said to him, 'All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.'" (Matthew 4:9)What is Satan really after in the wilderness?In Matthew 4:9, the tension of Jesus’ temptation story reaches its climactic peak. ...
#087 "High Places: How Satan Goes for Glory" (Matthew 4:8)
"Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory." (Matthew 4:8)Whenever Israel was brought to a new place, they compromised. (Sound familiar?) Whenever Satan brought Jesus t...
#086 "Don't Test God: Jesus Answers the Second Wilderness Lie" (Matthew 4:7)
"Jesus said to him, 'Again it is written, "You shall not put the Lord your God to the test."'" (Matthew 4:7)In this episode, host Kate traces Jesus’ response to Satan in Matthew 4:7 back to the wilderness story at Massah — where Israel d...
#085 "Disarming Satan: The Second Wilderness Lie" (Matthew 4:6)
“And the tempter came and said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, “He will command his angels concerning you,” and “on their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.”’” (Ma...
#084 “The Pinnacle of the Temple: How Satan Uses Setting” (Matthew 4:5)
"Then the devil took him to the holy city and set him on the pinnacle of the temple." (Matthew 4:5)In Matthew 4:5, before Satan tempts Jesus with words—he chooses a place. He takes Him into the holy city and sets Him on the pinnacle of t...
#083 "Not By Bread Alone: Jesus Answers the First Wilderness Lie" (Matthew 4:4)
"But he answered, 'It is written, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God."'" (Matthew 4:4)What if one of the most powerful things you could do in spiritual battle is simply have an answer r...
#082 "Unmasking Satan: The First Wilderness Lie" (Matthew 4:3)
"And the tempter came and said to him, 'If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.'"In Matthew 4:3, a starving Savior stands in a blistering wilderness and faces an invitation that seems reasonable, compas...
#081 "Fasting on Purpose: What Hunger Reveals About Desire" (Matthew 4:2)
"And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry." (Matthew 4:2)Why would the Spirit lead Jesus into hunger—and why is this critical to understand? In this episode, Kate dives into Matthew 4:2, where Jesus’ forty-day fast in...
#080 "Why Was Jesus Sent into the Wilderness?" (Matthew 4:1)
“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.” (Matthew 4:1)Why would the Holy Spirit lead Jesus—God’s anointed Son—straight into the wilderness to face the devil? In this episode, host Kate slows d...
#079 “The Great Duel Foretold in Genesis 3” (Into the Wilderness Intro)
What if the wilderness isn’t where your faith falls apart—but where it’s forged?In this opening episode of our brand new Into the Wilderness series, host Kate invites you into Matthew 4:1–11 to trace Jesus’ temptation in the des...
#078 "This is Where the Cycle Breaks" (Luke 1:54-55)
This week, host Kate slows down at the closing lines of Mary’s Song and uncovers why mercy isn’t just something God feels — it’s something He remembers and acts on. Tracing Luke 1:54–55 back to Abraham’s covenant, this episode shows how God’s f...
#077 "The Upside Down, Revolutionary Kingdom of God" (Luke 1:53)
This week on The Abidible Podcast, host Kate continues walking slowly through Mary’s Song in Luke 1:51–53 and shows why the kingdom of God doesn’t just comfort us — but flips everything upside down so that we can be right side up again.I...
#076 "Magnificat in the Mess Because He Has Done Great Things" (Luke 1:52)
In this unscripted episode, Kate steps into the Magnificat and shows how Mary’s “He has…” declarations become a practical lifeline when life feels overwhelming. You’ll discover how anchoring your praise in God’s proven character can steady you ...
#075 "How God’s 'Omni' Qualities Change Everyday Life" (Luke 1:51)
"He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts."In this episode, Kate returns to Luke 1:51 and Mary’s bold praise to explore three big truths most of us know about—but often forge...
#074 "A Fear to Be Desired" (Luke 1:50)
What comes to your mind when you hear the words fear God? Panic? Confusion? A vague sense of, “I know I’m supposed to…but how?” In this episode, host Kate slows down to look inside Luke 1:50 and help uncover what Mary under...
#073 "How to Have a Scripture-Soaked Testimony" (Luke 1:49)
In this episode of The Abidible Podcast, host Kate takes you into Luke 1:49 to show how Mary—a young girl from Nazareth—knew God so personally that praise naturally poured out of her. You’ll see how her song wasn’t spontaneous emotion ...
#072 "What We Get Wrong About Mary" (Luke 1:48)
In this episode of The Abidible Podcast, host Kate takes listeners deep into Luke 1:48 to uncover what Mary’s song reveals about true greatness. Through the lens of Scripture, Kate shows how Mary’s humility shifts the spotlight away fr...