Have you ever worried that following God might take you somewhere you don’t want to go, or that you wouldn’t be able to keep up if you tried?

In Psalm 23:3b, David writes, “He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.” The Hebrew word nachah means to guide, to govern, to lead forth. It’s not just about pointing out the path. It’s about walking with us, rerouting us when we wander, and strengthening us to keep moving forward.

Here’s what you’ll hear in this week’s episode:

• What synonyms and antonyms of “guide” reveal about God’s trustworthy leadership
• How translations like The Passion Translation and The Voice paint vivid pictures of God steering us off worn, hard paths and into places of life and beauty
• Insights from commentaries, including the reminder that obedience isn’t about knowing every option, it’s about staying close to the Shepherd
• Tony Evans’ GPS comparison and what it means for God to lovingly reroute us
• The characteristics of God revealed in this verse: Guide, Righteous, Strong Tower
• Angie’s story of preparing for a young woman’s funeral and how God miraculously guided her, not because she figured it out, but because He was faithful

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Verse of the Week:
He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
(Psalm 23:3b, NASB1995)

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Have you ever felt like Bible study is just out of reach? Maybe you’ve told yourself you’re not smart enough, you’re too busy, or you’ve failed too many times before to try again.

In John 17:17, Jesus prayed, “Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth.” His Word is not meant to weigh us down with guilt—it’s meant to lift us up in freedom.

In this episode, we’ll uncover 3 common lies that keep us from Bible study and the truth that sets us free.

Here’s what you’ll hear in this week’s episode:

• Why Bible study isn’t for the spiritually elite, it’s for the spiritually hungry
• How even five minutes in Scripture can shape your day in powerful ways
• Why failure doesn’t disqualify you, and how God’s mercy meets you every single time you open His Word
• Reflection questions to help you identify which lie has been whispering in your ear and the truth you need to cling to

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Verse of the Week:
Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth. (John 17:17, NASB1995)

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Have you ever prayed for God to give you something back, only to find He gave you something completely different instead?

In Psalm 23:3a, David writes, “He restores my soul.” That little word “restores” is rich with meaning. In Hebrew, it’s shoob, to turn back, to renew, to repent, to be brought to life again. Restoration doesn’t mean business as usual. It means being welcomed into something greater than before.

Here’s what you’ll hear in this week’s episode:

• How synonyms and translations of “restore” reveal wholeness, renewal, and even catching our breath
• Biblical pictures of restoration: the prodigal son, Peter’s restoration, and Judah’s return from exile
• Insights from commentaries that remind us God restores both when we’ve strayed and when we’re simply spent
• How the enemy twists restoration into striving, and how God’s Word in 1 Corinthians 12:9 frees us with grace
• Angie’s story of recovery from a head-on car crash and how God used it to bring restoration deeper than she ever imagined

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Verse of the Week:
He restores my soul; (Psalm 23:3a, NASB1995)

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Have you ever felt guilty for slowing down?

In a culture that glorifies hustle, rest can feel like weakness. But Psalm 23:2a says something different. This week, we’re looking at the word “makes” and discovering how God’s insistence on rest is an act of love.

Here’s what you’ll hear in this week’s episode:

• How the Hebrew meaning of “makes” deepens our understanding of God’s care
• Why true rest isn’t something we earn, but something we receive from the Shepherd
• The story of how Sabbath led to a new family tradition, Sunday Linner, and the unexpected ways God used it to knit our hearts together
• How to replace the enemy’s lie that rest is weakness with the truth that Jesus invites the weary to come to Him

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Verse of the Week: Psalm 23:2a (NASB1995)
He makes me lie down in green pastures.

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What If Failure Isn’t What You Think It Is?

Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try, you’re still falling short? In this episode, we’re digging into Psalm 23:1, the Hebrew word for “want,” and how it might mean more than you think it means.

Here’s what you’ll hear in this week’s episode:

• How the Hebrew word chaser deepens the meaning of “I shall not want”
• Why success is found in following the Shepherd, not performing for the crowd
• A personal story about our newly adopted rescue dog, Sadie, and how God used her to remind me I’m not failing when I’m following
• How to replace the enemy’s lie of “you have to take care of yourself” with the truth that the Lord will care for you

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Verse of the Week: Psalm 23:1 (NASB1995)
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.

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Big changes are coming to Understand Your Bible!
In this short episode, I’m sharing why we’re shifting to a shorter, more focused format, what God’s been teaching me, and how you can follow along with the brand-new Step By Step Starter Kit.

What’s New on the Podcast—and How You Can Shape What’s Next

Big changes are coming to Understand Your Bible—and I want you to be part of it!

In this short but important episode, I’m sharing:

• Why I’m shifting the podcast to a shorter, more focused format
• How God has been refining me through Steady On and this ministry
• The heart behind the Step By Step Bible study method
• How this change will help you grow in your own study of God’s Word

If you’ve been here for a while, you’ll hear a more personal side of me. If you’re brand new, you’ll get the inside scoop on where we’re headed—and how you can join in.

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Verse of the Week: Proverbs 3:6 (NIV)

In all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.

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Jesus doesn’t say, try not to worry. He says, Don’t.

In this week’s episode, Susie and Angie sit down for one last conversation in our current season to explore what Jesus meant in Matthew 6:34 when He told us not to be anxious about tomorrow. Together, we unpack the meaning behind the word “worry,” discover the freedom that comes from contentment, and share the ways God is gently helping us trust Him with the future one day at a time.

If you’ve ever struggled to stay grounded in the present or felt pulled apart by imagined future threats, this conversation is for you. You’ll hear biblical encouragement, personal stories, and honest reflections on how worry distracts us from the peace and provision Jesus offers right now.

This episode also marks a turning point as we prepare to shift into a new season of the podcast. Don’t miss this tender send-off and powerful reminder that God’s care is steady, even when everything else feels uncertain.

Matthew 6:34 (NIV)
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

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Rudolf Bultmann, “Μεριμνάω, Προμεριμνάω, Μέριμνα, Ἀμέριμνος,” in Theological Dictionary of the New Testament, ed. Gerhard Kittel, Geoffrey W. Bromiley, and Gerhard Friedrich (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964–), 589.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 2 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 29.

William Barclay, The Gospel of Matthew, Third Ed., The New Daily Study Bible (Edinburgh: Saint Andrew Press, 2001)

The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Php 4:6–7.

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Sometimes obedience leads to open doors. Other times, it leads straight into hardship. But Acts 5:41 reminds us that when we suffer for the sake of Christ, it’s not a sign we’re off course. It’s evidence we’re walking in step with Him.

In this episode, Angie and Susie explore what it means to be counted worthy of suffering for the name of Jesus. They unpack the surprising joy the apostles found in persecution, and how we can anchor our hearts to that same joy when obedience feels costly.

This conversation is about recognizing God’s presence in suffering and discovering that even our pain can be purposeful when we remember who we’re walking with.

Acts 5:41 (NIV)
The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.

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John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible.%0a5%3a41+++~Intimidation+and+phy "‌") (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016), Ac 5:41.

Stanley E. Porter, “Acts,” in CSB Study Bible: Notes, ed. Edwin A. Blum and Trevin Wax (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2017), 1727.

William Barclay, The Acts of the Apostles, 3rd ed. fully rev. and updated., The New Daily Study Bible (Louisville, KY; London: Westminster John Knox Press, 2003), 57.

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