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The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonGospel of John: In The Beginning Was LoveSend us a textWelcome to a new season of the Abide Podcast.I’m your host, Gretchen Stevenson, and I’m so glad you’re here.This season, we’re focusing our attention on the Gospel of John—a Gospel written not just to inform us, but to invite us into a love that changes everything. John tells us these words were written so that we might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing, we may have life in His name.Through stories, signs, and conver...
2026-02-0421 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonAbide Podcast: Reflection and Christmas DevotionSend us a textWelcome to the final episode of the Abide Podcast for this year. I’m so glad you’re here.Before we step into today’s Christmas devotion, I want to pause and say thank you for listening, for walking with me, and for making space in your life to linger in God’s Word this past year. It has been a gift to journey together, especially through our Nerd in the Word conversations, where we’ve slowed down and explored Scripture—both Old and New Testament—allowing God to meet us there.M...
2025-12-2410 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonNerd In The Word: Building A House of FaithSend us a textWelcome back to Nerd In The Word.I’m Gretchen, and I am here again with my favorite co-nerd — my friend Kristin — as we step into the final episode of our Building a House of Faith series. We have spent the last several weeks laying spiritual lumber, digging deep into Scripture, and watching the framework of a life in Christ take shape piece by piece. And today… we place the final beam and raise the roof.We began this journey with the Foundation — Jesus Christ, the rock beneath ou...
2025-12-1047 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonNerd In The Word: Building A House of FaithSend us a textWelcome back to the Nerd In The Word podcast!I’m Gretchen, and I’m here again with my fellow Scripture-nerd and dear friend, Kristin, as we continue building our “house of faith” in this series.So far, we’ve looked at the foundation, the framework, the beams, and the doorway…and today we step into one of my favorite metaphors yet:The Atmosphere of Faith.Every home has a “feel”—a presence, a tone, an atmosphere. And in the life of a believer, that atm...
2025-11-2653 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonNerd In The Word: Building a House of FaithSend us a textWelcome back to Nerd in the Word! I’m Gretchen, and I’m here again with my good friend and fellow nerd, Kristin.Today we’re stepping into our fourth pillar of faith in our Blueprints of Grace series — The Doorway of Grace. If you’ve been following along, we’ve been building a spiritual house: Christ is the cornerstone, God’s Word frames our life, and faith stands as the beams that hold us steady. But now, we reach the doorway — the point where we enter in.Grace is that...
2025-11-1242 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonNerd In The Word: Building A House of FaithSend us a textWelcome back to Nerd in the Word! We’re so glad you’re here with us for Week 3 of our series, Building a House of Faith. Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve talked about laying the foundation and framing the structure of our faith—and today, we’re turning our attention to the roof beams: faith itself.I’m once again joined by my fellow nerd in the Word and good friend, Kristin. Together, we’re diving into what it really means to live by faith—to trust...
2025-10-2956 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonNerd In The Word: Building a House of FaithSend us a textWelcome back to Nerd in the Word! We’re so glad you’re here for week two of our series, Building a House of Faith. Last week, we laid the foundation—looking at what it means to build our lives on Christ alone. And this week, we’re moving to the next part of the build: the framework.Every strong house needs structure—something that gives it shape, boundaries, and strength. The same is true in our spiritual lives. God’s Word is that framework. It’s the bedrock of knowledge t...
2025-10-1546 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonNerd In The Word: Special GuestSend us a textWelcome back to Nerd in the Word! I’m so glad you’re joining us for today’s episode, because it’s a very special one. Not only are we continuing to explore the richness of God’s Word, but I’m joined by a dear friend and fellow nerd in the Word.Though she’s younger than I am, her walk with the Lord has been such an encouragement to me personally. She has learned, often through some very real challenges, what it means to lean into God at just the right mome...
2025-10-0147 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonNerd In The Word: Building a House of FaithSend us a text“Welcome back to Nerd in the Word! We’re kicking off a brand-new 6-week series called Building a House of Faith.Throughout Scripture, faith is often pictured like a building or a home. Jesus told us in Matthew 7 that the wise person builds their house on the rock. Paul calls Christ the cornerstone of our lives. And Peter reminds us that together, we’re living stones being built into a spiritual house.So for the next six weeks, we’re going to lay down the building...
2025-09-1735 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonNerd In The Word: Lord's Prayer (v13)Send us a textWelcome back to Nerd in the Word! Today we’ve reached the final verse in our series on the Lord’s Prayer—“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”This whole journey through the Lord’s Prayer has been rich and transformative for our own prayer lives, and we pray it’s been the same for you. And what a powerful way to end—with a reminder that every single day, we are in desperate need of God’s strength and deliverance.The truth is, we will never be s...
2025-09-0346 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonNerd In The Word: Lord's Prayer (v12)Send us a textWelcome back to another episode of Nerd in the Word! I’m so glad you’re here. Today, we’re diving into one of the most personal and powerful parts of the Lord’s Prayer — verse 12: ‘Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.’Forgiveness is one of those words that we all know, but when we sit with it, it gets real pretty fast. What does Jesus really mean here? Why does He tie God’s forgiveness of us so closely to how we forgive others? And what does this l...
2025-08-2052 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonNerd In The Word: Special Guest ConversationSend us a textWelcome back to Nerd in the Word! I’m Gretchen, and today I’m joined by a brand-new fellow Bible nerd—and I can’t wait for you to meet her.In this episode, we’re having a rich, real conversation about how diving into Scripture didn’t just grow her knowledge—it completely transformed her understanding of God’s Word and deepened her personal walk with Jesus.What started as a desire to learn more has turned into something so much bigger—her passion for Scripture is now shaping her home...
2025-08-0652 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonNerd In The Word: Lord's Prayer (v11)Send us a textWelcome back to Nerd in the Word! I’m Gretchen, here with my fellow Bible nerd and dear friend Kristin—and today we’re tackling a short verse that packs a surprising punch:Matthew 6:11 – “Give us this day our daily bread.”Now, on the surface, it sounds simple. A basic prayer for food, right? But as we dug into it, we quickly realized—this verse is about way more than carbs.It’s about dependence.It’s about trust.It’s about asking God to meet us right whe...
2025-07-2337 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonNerd In The Word: Lord's Prayer (v10)Send us a textWelcome to another episode of Nerd in the Word—where two Bible-loving friends (yes, self-proclaimed nerds!) crack open Scripture not just to study it, but to savor it. I’m Gretchen, and joining me is my fellow Bible nerd and dear friend Kristin, and today we’re geeking out over one incredibly powerful verse: Matthew 6:10—“Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”Now, let’s be honest. This is one of those verses we’ve probably said a thousand times—but how of...
2025-07-0942 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonNerd In The Word: The Lord's Prayer (verse 9)Send us a textIn this episode of the Nerd in the Word series on the Lord’s Prayer, we slow down and sit with just one verse—Matthew 6:9—a line so familiar that it can be easy to recite but hard to truly absorb:“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.”What does it really mean to call God “Our Father”?This is more than a title—it’s an identity-shaping truth. Jesus invites us to approach the Creator of the universe not with fear or formality, but...
2025-06-2548 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonNerd In The Word: The Lord's PrayerSend us a textIn this Nerd in the Word series, we’re slowing down and digging deep into one of the most beloved and powerful passages in all of Scripture—The Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9–13). Verse by verse, my fellow Bible nerd and I will explore the meaning, context, and heart behind each line of this prayer Jesus gave His disciples.More than just a script to recite, this prayer is a model for how we, as followers of Christ, are invited to approach our heavenly Father—with reverence, surrender, trust, and dependence...
2025-06-1135 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonNerd In The Word: Final Shema episode - You Shall...Send us a textWelcome back to the Abide Podcast. I’m Gretchen Stevenson, and I’m so glad you’re here. Today, we’re diving into one of the most treasured passages in all of Scripture — the Shema from Deuteronomy 6 — with a focus on verses 7 through 9. These verses invite us into something deeply personal and profoundly communal: a life where our love for God shapes every moment, every conversation, and every generation.This is more than a command — it’s a call to relationship, to covenant loyalty, and to passing on the beauty of God’s truth in t...
2025-05-2845 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonNerd In The Word: Meod (Muchness)Send us a textWelcome back to the Abide podcast! I’m your host, Gretchen Stevenson, and I’m joined once again by my fellow word-loving friend Kristin for our Nerd in the Word mini-series on the Shema—that beautiful, foundational declaration of faith found in Deuteronomy 6.In our last episode, we explored what it means to love the Lord with all your heart (lev) and all your soul (nephesh)—not just with our emotions or spiritual selves, but with the whole of who we are—our thoughts, desires, intentions...
2025-05-1449 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonNerd In The Word: Levav (Heart) & Nephesh (Soul)Send us a textWelcome to the Abide podcast. I’m your host, Gretchen Stevenson—and today, I’ve invited my fellow Bible-loving friend and resident word-nerd, Kristin, to join me for a special two-part Nerd in the Word conversation.We’re diving deep into one of the most foundational passages in all of Scripture—the Shema—found in Deuteronomy 6. It begins with this powerful call:“Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and...
2025-04-3041 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonNerd In The Word: Ahavah (Love)Send us a textWelcome to another episode of Nerd in the Word on the ABIDE podcast! I’m your host, Gretchen Stevenson, and today, my good friend and I are continuing our journey through the Shema, one of the most powerful declarations of faith in Scripture.This week, we’re unpacking the word “love” as it appears in Deuteronomy 6:5: “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.”But what does love really mean in this cont...
2025-04-1640 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonNerd In The Word: Special guest episodeSend us a textWelcome to a special Nerd in the Word episode on the ABIDE podcast! I’m your host, Gretchen Stevenson, and I am so excited about today’s conversation because this episode is coming to you all the way from Kenya, where we’ve been teaching the Bible, diving deep into Scripture with incredible men and women, and experiencing first hand how God’s Word is alive and powerful across cultures and continents.Today, I’m joined by my good friends Kevin and Pam, and let me tell yo...
2025-03-261h 00
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonNerd In The Word: YHWHSend us a textWelcome to another episode of Nerd in the Word on the ABIDE podcast! I’m Gretchen Stevenson, your host. Today, my good friend and I are continuing our study through the Shema, one of the most foundational verses in Scripture.This week, we’re taking a deep dive into the Hebrew name YHWH, the covenant name of God that appears right at the start of Deuteronomy 6:4: “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one.”From the burning bush encounter with Moses to the poet...
2025-03-1244 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonNerd In The Word, Part 1 - ShemaSend us a textWelcome to Nerd In The Word, where we dive deep into the Scriptures with enthusiasm and curiosity! I’m here with my good friend Kristin, and today we’re kicking off the first part of a series on the Shema, a foundational passage in Deuteronomy 6. Now, when you hear the word "hear," you might think it’s just about listening. But in the original Hebrew, the word Shema is packed with so much more meaning—it's about actively engaging, understanding, and responding. In today’s episode, we’re going to explore the depth of this powe...
2025-02-2641 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonDevotion: Greatest Love Story Ever ToldSend us a textWelcome to the Abide Podcast—I’m Gretchen Stevenson. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, love is everywhere—cards, chocolates, and grand gestures. But no earthly expression of love compares to the greatest love ever given: God’s love through Jesus Christ. Today, we’re diving into the depths of this unfailing love, exploring the lengths God has gone to pursue, redeem, and call us His own. Whether you feel loved or long for it, this episode is for you. Let’s abide in the truth of His perfect love together....
2025-02-1211 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonDevotion: Anchored In HopeSend us a text"Welcome to the Abide Podcast with me, Gretchen Stevenson. This is a space where we dive deep into the beauty of God’s Word and discover how His truth brings hope, healing, and restoration to every part of our lives. Whether you’re navigating life’s challenges, seeking encouragement, or longing to grow closer to Jesus, I pray that each episode meets you right where you are.In today’s episode, we’re talking about hope—real, unshakable hope that anchors us in the storms of life. Together, we’ll explore how God’s unch...
2025-01-2909 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonNerd In The Word - IntroductionSend us a text"Welcome to a brand-new segment of the Abide Podcast, we’re calling Nerd in the Word! In this space, I’ll be sitting down with my good friend—a fellow self-proclaimed Bible nerd—as we dive into Scripture in a unique way. We’ll explore the meanings behind specific words, unpack their rich layers, and discover how they reveal God’s amazing attributes, His unchanging character, and His boundless love for us.This is more than a study—it’s an invitation. We want to stir your curiosity and passion for God’s Word, show...
2025-01-1529 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonHappy New Year - 2025 Kick-offSend us a textHappy New Year, and welcome back to the Abide Podcast! I’m Gretchen Stevenson, and I am so glad you’re here as we step into this fresh new year together. Whether you’ve been with me from the beginning or are tuning in for the first time, it’s an absolute joy to have you join me on this journey of abiding in Christ.As the calendar turns, there’s something about the start of a new year that stirs hope and anticipation in our hearts. It’s a time to reflect o...
2025-01-0105 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonChristmas Devotion: A Humble Song of PraiseSend us a textWelcome to the Abide podcast. As we approach Christmas, our hearts naturally turn to the story of Jesus—the child born in Bethlehem, the Savior who came to dwell among us. Advent is a time to pause, reflect, and prepare our hearts for the gift of Emmanuel—God with us.In today’s episode, I want to invite you into something deeply personal and sacred: a love letter from God. These are not just words on a page but a reminder of the Creator’s tender affection for you. It’s a letter t...
2024-12-2515 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonChristmas Devotion: Wonder Of God's LoveSend us a textWelcome to the Abide podcast. I’m so grateful you’ve joined me today. As we enter this sacred season of Advent, I invite you to pause for just a moment—to breathe, to rest, and to turn your heart toward the wonder of God’s love.This season can stir so many emotions: joy, excitement, longing, or even deep grief. Yet in the midst of it all, there is a gift—one that speaks directly to the ache and the celebration in our hearts. It’s the gift of God’s love, reachi...
2024-12-1810 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonChristmas Devotion: A Season Of Light And LoveSend us a textWelcome to the Abide podcast. I’m so grateful you’re here as we begin this special Advent series, a time to pause and reflect on the miracle of Christmas. Over the next few weeks, we’ll explore love letters from God—words of hope, peace, joy, and love—straight from His heart to yours.In this first episode, we’ll focus on the wonder of His coming, the Light that broke into the darkness, and the invitation to let His love fill our hearts this season. Wherever you are, whatever this season...
2024-12-0407 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonThanksgiving DevotionSend us a textWelcome to the Abide Podcast. I’m truly thankful you’re here with me today. This isn’t just another episode; it’s an invitation to pause, take a breath, and let your heart be filled with gratitude, even if life feels anything but easy right now.In this special Thanksgiving devotion, we’re making room to reflect together on the blessings God has poured out, especially in those places that may feel hidden under the weight of loss, loneliness, or unanswered prayers. I know that for some, Thanksgiving can be bitterswee...
2024-11-2706 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonFruit of KindnessSend us a textWelcome to the Abide podcast, where we explore how the Gospel shapes every part of our lives. Today, we’re diving into the beautiful fruit of kindness—one of the most tangible ways we reflect Christ’s love to others. Kindness isn’t just an option for believers; it’s a calling that flows from our connection with Jesus. Together, we’ll look at what it means to “clothe ourselves” in kindness, how it changes our hearts, and how even the smallest acts can bring hope and healing to a world in need. May this episode...
2024-11-2008 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonMeditation: God Is WorthySend us a textWelcome to this episode of Abide, where we’ll meditate on a truth that can fill our hearts with reverence and awe: God is worthy. Today, we won’t just talk about it; we’ll let the words of Scripture wash over us, anchoring our souls in the reality of His greatness, holiness, and love. As we reflect on these passages, pause and give space - may they draw us deeper into God’s presence, opening our hearts to recognize that He is worthy of it all - our worship, our trust, our lives!
2024-11-1305 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonPosture of ObedienceSend us a textIn this episode of the Abide podcast, I sit down with a dear friend to explore the transformative power of the posture of obedience. Through her journey in Christ, she learned to surrender her mind, will, and attitude—particularly in her marriage and ministry—to the Lord. By embracing this posture of obedience, God brought greater joy, peace, and confidence into her life and calling. Together, we discuss how this act of surrender reshaped her heart and deepened her walk with Christ, offering a beautiful testimony of grace at work. Join us for an i...
2024-11-0652 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonDevotion: LoveSend us a textIs love a fruit, a person, a divine attribute, or God?"The answer is a resounding YES! Yes, love is at the heart of everything God is and calls us to be. In this episode, we’re diving deep into a four-part look at how love, as a fruit of the Spirit, is the core from which all other fruit gains nourishment. Love is God’s very essence—His character, His presence, His everything summed up in one powerful word.While it’s impossible to capture the fullness...
2024-10-3011 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonDevotion: GoodnessSend us a textIn this devotional episode of the Abide podcast, we reflect on the transformative work of God as our Divine Gardener. John 15:1 reminds us that God lovingly prunes the branches of our lives so that we can bear the spiritual fruit that glorifies Him—love, joy, peace, and, most beautifully, goodness. But this transformation only happens through the work of the Holy Spirit. As we surrender to His leading, allowing Him to prune and shape us, we begin to bear the fruit of His power within us. It’s in our surrender that...
2024-10-1607 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonPosture of RedemptionSend us a textWelcome to this special episode of the Abide podcast, where we explore the power of redemption through the love of Christ. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and today we’re highlighting an incredible ministry called The Dwelling Place, a Christian organization that offers refuge and protection for women and children who have fled from the horrors of domestic violence.Our conversation today is not only about the heartbreaking reality of abuse but more importantly about the redemptive love of God that these brave women experience as they rebuild their lives. We...
2024-10-0937 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonMeditation: God Is OmnipotentSend us a textWe live in a culture where time and productivity are of the highest value. Rarely is being still, pausing for times of reflection or meditation encouraged. For that reason, we place ourselves at risk of fatigue, stress, and misguided perspective.In today's episode of the Abide podcast, we will quiet our busy minds and meditate on one of the most awe-inspiring attributes of God - His omnipotence. The word omnipotence speaks to the all-powerful nature of God- there's nothing He cannot do. As you listen, try to open your heart to t...
2024-10-0204 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonPosture of ForgivenessSend us a textIn today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the transformative power of forgiveness— a gift that, as followers of Christ, we are called to embrace not just occasionally, but as a permanent posture of the heart. I’m sitting down with a dear friend to talk about what it truly means to forgive with the same readiness and grace that Jesus extends to us. We’ll explore how Scripture calls us to release anger, bitterness, and resentment, and instead, incline our hearts toward mercy, grace, and reconciliation. This conversation is all about the freedo...
2024-09-2551 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonDevotion: GentlenessSend us a textIn this episode of the ABIDE podcast, we take a deep dive into the often-overlooked fruit of the Spirit: gentleness. Through the lens of Scripture and vivid examples from creation, we’ll reflect on how God calls us to live with a gentle heart that mirrors Jesus's character. Just as the Grand Canyon was shaped by the slow, persistent flow of water, our hearts are shaped by the quiet strength of gentleness. We'll discuss how our words and actions can either wound or heal, and how true gentleness is not a sig...
2024-09-1807 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonDevotion: PeaceSend us a textIn today’s world, peace often feels elusive—buried beneath layers of stress, anxiety, and uncertainty. But in this episode of the Abide podcast, we will explore the profound truth that God’s peace is not only available to us but it’s a guiding force meant to shape our lives from the inside out. This peace, unlike anything the world offers, is a divine gift from abiding deeply in Christ. We’ll delve into scripture, reflecting on how God’s peace guards our hearts and minds, even amid life’s greatest challenges. In this episod...
2024-09-0407 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonMeditation: God Is PersonalSend us a textIn this episode of the ABIDE podcast, we explore the profound truth that God is deeply personal and intimately involved in our lives. Through meditating on scripture, we’ll listen for the gentle whispers of His love, reflecting on how He speaks to our hearts and draws us closer to Him. Join us as we dive into the depths of God’s love, discovering the peace and reassurance that come from knowing we are cherished by Him in every moment.If you would like to support this ABIDE podcast and the othe...
2024-08-2806 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonPosture Of GraceSend us a textBiblically, grace is defined as God's unmerited favor and kindness towards humanity. It is a gift that cannot be earned by good deeds or human effort but is freely given by God out of His love and mercy. Grace is foundational to the Christian faith, as it is through grace that salvation is offered to sinners. How then are we to live by a posture of grace toward those we love, those we serve, those who are strangers, and most importantly towards ourselves? In this episode, we're going to explore the d...
2024-08-2152 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonDevotion: Self-ControlSend us a textAlthough self-control is listed last among the fruit of the Spirit, it is no less important than the others. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22) - collectively they represent the characteristics of a life rooted in Christ. Each one is vital to the life-shaping & sanctifying process that reflects the character of Christ in us. In this episode, you will see how self-control is not an isolated virtue but interdependent with others. Self-control is foundational in that it s...
2024-08-1410 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonMeditation: God Is LoveSend us a textWelcome to another soul-nourishing episode of the Abide Podcast. Today, we’re exploring one of the most profound truths in Scripture: God is love. The Bible invites us to not just read but to truly contemplate and meditate on God’s Word, allowing it to transform our hearts and minds.It’s easy to skip over this vital practice, not because we don’t want to engage, but often because we’re unsure how to start. But don’t worry, my friend. In this episode, you’ll be gently guided through a series of pa...
2024-08-0705 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonDevotion: PatienceSend us a textPatience is frequently the focus of Bible studies, counseling sessions, and prayers. Life’s challenges often call us to rise above our frustrations and endure long seasons of waiting that can leave us feeling hopeless. Cultivating this virtue requires grit and perseverance.In this episode, you will hear how patience is a virtue developed through steadfastness, trust in God’s timing, and abiding in the Holy Spirit. Patience is not just about enduring the wait but about growing closer to God and allowing His strength to shape us. Embracing patience as part...
2024-07-3107 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonPosture of SurrenderSend us a textWhether you’re grappling with the pain of separation, the confusion of unmet expectations, or the heartache of broken promises, this episode offers a story of faith, resilience, and the transformative power of surrendering our deepest wounds to God’s healing hands.As followers of Jesus Christ, living a life wholly surrendered to God can be one of the hardest things we do. Yet, in Scripture, we find comfort and assurance that amid our deepest pain, God will never forsake us.Join us as we explore how faith can brin...
2024-07-2456 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonMeditation: God Is GodSend us a textGod is beyond description; He is the creator and Sustainer of all things, visible and invisible. He is both infinite and eternal; in all His ways He remains unfathomable, yet He reveals Himself to us day by day through the world He created. His Word is infallible, His power is unmatched, and His love is beyond measure. Scripture invites those who believe to consider, ponder, and meditate on the whole of God’s Word. It’s easy to skip over this essential practice, not because we lack the desire, but...
2024-07-1706 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonDevotion: JoySend us a textWith so much of our daily lives focused on ourselves rather than on God, it’s no wonder we suffer from fatigue, stress, and burnout. By striving to be master and commander of our lives, we often neglect to yield our will and desires to the One who first called us to Himself. When we shift our focus to God and entrust our lives to Him fully, we open ourselves to a profound sense of joy and peace that transcends our circumstances.In this episode, you will learn why joy is no...
2024-07-1009 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonPosture of HumilitySend us a textScripture collectively teaches that humility is a central virtue lived out and marked by a healthy understanding of one's posture towards God and others. Micah 6:8 says, "He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God." In this episode, you will hear how my dear friend came to embrace the beauty of humility through the relinquishing of control and her long fight with humiliation. In it all she has embr...
2024-07-0343 min
The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonDevotion: Invaluableness of TimeSend us a textAs we turn towards summer, it's common for the well-intentioned routines that once kept us faithfully abiding in Christ to be overtaken by the free-formed days of the season. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not suggesting we shouldn’t be spontaneous or indulge a bit in the freedoms and flexibility that come with summer—that’s what makes summer so much fun, right?Yet, Scripture has something to say about time and how we should be stewards of each day God gives us. In this episode, we will unpack five ways...
2024-06-0511 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonDevotion: Psalm 27Send us a text"One thing I have asked of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to inquire in His temple.”This verse has become a cornerstone of my faith. It speaks to the deep longing in my heart to be close to God, to live in His presence, and to find my joy in Him. The desire to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of...
2024-05-2910 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonHow Marriages Shape UsSend us a textMany aspects of life demand hard work, but marriage stands out as one of the most significant. It's easy to settle for a mediocre relationship with your spouse, but what if you aspire to something more meaningful and fulfilling? In this episode, you'll hear candid, real-life stories about the transformative power of God's work in turning an average marriage into an exceptional one. These heartfelt accounts reveal the dedication, effort, and faith that revitalized their relationships, offering inspiration and hope for anyone looking to elevate their own marriage from okay to outstanding.
2024-05-221h 01The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonMeditation: Artos Zoes, Bread Of LifeSend us a textHunger is a sensation familiar to us all. It's that gnawing emptiness in our bellies, the persistent reminder that sustenance is needed. A simple snack can often suffice to quiet this bodily hunger, but the hunger of the soul, ah, that's a different story altogether.What is it that you truly hunger for? What drives you to seek after things that can never truly satisfy? In this episode, you are invited to come and sit at the table with the One who offers Himself freely. He invites you to drink deeply f...
2024-05-1508 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonGiving God Your Yes!Send us a textFrom the moment we draw our first breath the craving for love is ingrained within us, yet some are denied this fundamental need from the outset. Today's story unveils a journey of a young woman, grappling with the absence of her father's affection, seeking comfort and belonging in avenues fraught with darkness. In her relentless pursuit of love, she traversed through the valleys of teenage angst, stumbling through a variety of failed relationships. In this episode, you will be inspired as you hear her tell of the divine grace that interrupted her life...
2024-05-0853 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonDevotion: Psalm 121Send us a textAs a child, I often marveled at the eclectic collection of items tucked away in the corners of our home. My parents seemed to possess an uncanny ability to find value in the seemingly mundane — from old gift boxes to used ziplock bags and even scraps of wood salvaged from past projects. At first, I couldn't understand why they held onto these things with such tenacity. It wasn't until I grew older that I learned the deeper meaning behind their actions. In this episode, Psalm 121 invites us to reflect on...
2024-05-0106 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonPower of Story: A Podcast with GretchenSend us a textIn my journey, the Lord's kindness has been abundantly clear. Yet, His goodness doesn't exempt me from facing difficulties or hardships. Instead, He walks alongside me, unwavering in His support, through every challenge life presents—be it pleasant, distressing, or downright chaotic. It's this enduring presence that fuels my love for storytelling. Through tales of our lives, we witness the remarkable faithfulness of God, even in moments when our own faith wavers. In this segment, I open up about a chapter of my personal journey, aiming to inspire you to discover the...
2024-04-2421 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonMeditation: Matthew 6 (Replay)Send us a textIt is impossible not to worry. Jesus Himself commands us to cast all our cares onto Him. Sounds easy, not so. Worry is one of humanity's greatest challenges when it comes to experiencing true rest in Jesus. In this episode, you will experience the sacredness of rest as you make space to be still with Jesus and surrender all your worries into His hands. Beloved, you are worthy of His rest!If you would like to support this ABIDE podcast and the other resources provided by our ministry, please consider donating at h...
2024-04-1707 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonDevotion: Psalm 1Send us a textThis ancient hymn opens with a poignant reflection on one of life’s enduring challenges: the temptation to compromise. More than 2,000 years have passed, yet the same crossroads persist—the constant choice between matters of the Spirit and the allure of earthly desires. In this episode, you will be encouraged to examine the following questions: Whose wisdom do you seek when facing challenges? Whose path do you follow, and where does it lead? And at whose table do you seek companionship and at what cost do you pay to be there? To shield our h...
2024-04-1008 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonMeditation: El Kanna, God Is A Jealous GodSend us a textThe jealousy referenced by God in this passage differs significantly from the everyday "green-eyed monster" often associated with the term today. When we use the term "jealousy," we typically refer to coveting something possessed by another that we lack ourselves. However, in today's episode, we will see that God's jealousy is not rooted in a desire for something He lacks, but rather in our failure to give Him what rightfully belongs to Him - our worship, praise, adoration, and honor.If you would like to support this ABIDE podcast and the...
2024-04-0308 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonDevotion (Easter): Psalm 32Send us a textGuilt and sin are inseparable companions, akin to bread and butter or cake and ice cream. One hardly exists without the other. Guilt, that internal pang, is Satan's tool that plagues all people. His deceitful whispers echo inside: "You've faltered," "You're unworthy," "You're just like the rest..." Guilt inevitably invites shame and condemnation into our lives. In this episode, you will find hope and healing as you witness the beauty of God's extravagant grace extended freely to all who turn to Him in sincere confession. If you would like to support th...
2024-03-2709 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonMeditation: Yahweh Tsuri, The LORD Is My RockSend us a textWhat better word is there than ‘rock’ to represent God’s permanence, protection, and enduring faithfulness? Rocks have served as markers, monuments, and memorials throughout history that testify and lay claim to stories of both victory and defeat over thousands of years. In this episode, you'll find hope because as you pray to Yahweh Tsuri, you can trust that you are praying to the LORD who sees you, knows you, and will fight to protect you. He can take it whether you need to weep bitterly before the LORD or rid your heart of ange...
2024-03-2007 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonDevotion: Psalm 139Send us a textFor a prolonged period in my life, I harbored the belief that I was unnoticed by God, not due to words spoken, but because of actions taken. In my youth, I regrettably endured an act of violence that cast a shadow over the joy in my heart, leaving it fragile and susceptible to deception. In this episode, I pray you find healing in the life-affirming words of Psalm 139 that God used to communicate His unconditional love toward me.If you would like to support this ABIDE podcast and the other resources pr...
2024-03-1307 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonA Story of Strength and Beauty From KenyaSend us a textImagine being a young girl growing up in rural Kenya where you had to walk miles to collect your own water and wash your clothes in the river. Life in a Kenyan village was not always easy, especially if you were one of twenty-five children in a culture that practices polygamy. In today's episode, you are going to hear how Irene Tongoi was drawn out of humble beginnings, gave her life to Jesus, and became the founder of New Dawn High School in the slums of Huruma outside Nairobi. As you lis...
2024-03-0633 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonMeditation: El Roi, The God Who Sees MeSend us a textEl Roi -A Hebrew name we only see once in the Old Testament. This name applies specifically to a specific conversation that God had with an Egyptian slave, named Hagar. In this episode, I encourage you to take a moment and consider what it truly means to be known and loved by El Roi. Take in the awesomeness of this rich reality and listen to what the Father has to say to you. He sees you and He loves you!For a complete look at all the Abide e...
2024-02-2806 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonBreaking Through BrokennessSend us a textWhat do you do when an unexpected health crisis takes over your life? My guest learned to persevere through pain, setbacks, and disappointment from a young age. In this episode, you will hear how her faith gave her the grit and grace to keep fighting when all hope seemed lost. Her story, breaking through brokenness, will inspire and encourage your faith as she shares her journey and how God is using her story for His glory! If you would like to support this ABIDE podcast and the other resources provided by o...
2024-02-2147 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonDevotion: Psalm 63Send us a textWe live in a world where joy is often commodified, offering an abundance of seemingly "thirst-quenching" styles and alternatives, these variations will never satisfy the soul like God can. Our bodies and souls were not designed to endure prolonged periods without the essential elements of water and love. In this episode, you'll be inspired to take in the living water that saturates our souls and draws our roots deep into the well of Jesus’ love! If you would like to support this ABIDE podcast and the other resources provided by our mi...
2024-02-0705 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonWalking While WeepingSend us a textUnfortunately, no person will escape life without experiencing some trauma. Although this is a sad and true statement, there is hope and His name is Jesus! What are we to do when our grief, pain, and trauma leave us doubting God, feeling forgotten, and alone? In this episode, you will hear how one woman's journey left her asking these same questions. In her fight to find healing, my guest shares how walking while weeping helped her to find renewed hope and healing in Jesus. If you would like to support this AB...
2024-01-311h 00The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonMeditation: Elohim, Mighty CreatorSend us a textElohim, the Hebrew name for God appears in the very first sentence of our Bible. His ancient name holds within it all creative power, authority, and sovereignty. This name of God is used more than 2,500 times to emphasize the majesty of Him as the One True God. In this episode, you will take in the beautiful account of creation and be asked to consider how Elohim, the God of creation created you to bear His image.If you would like to support this ABIDE podcast and the other resources...
2024-01-2408 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonDevotion: Psalm 100Send us a textDoes your worship resonate with joy? Is joy the foundation from which you rise each day to set your affections? If you’re at all like me, these questions pose a challenge to the heart, especially when navigating difficult seasons that might make it seem like there's little to be grateful for, let alone joyful. If you would like to support this ABIDE podcast and the other resources provided by our ministry, please consider donating at https://gretchenstevenson.com/donate/ Thank You! Gretchenhttps://gretchenstevenson.com/Tha...
2024-01-1705 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonNew Year. New Beginnings. New Intentions.Send us a textDo you ever wonder how to compile and process everything from a previous year and then how to integrate it into a new year? Not that we have it all figured out but here's what we've learned. In this episode, you will hear how Mark (my sweetie) and I have sorted through 2023 and captured what was most important to launch into 2024. Through many conversations and prayers, we have identified three value statements we are committed to upholding in our lives, our marriage, our family, and our ministry. If you would like to...
2024-01-1039 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonChristmas Devotion: God With UsSend us a textWoven throughout Christmas are stories that weave through hearts both young and old; yet, there’s one narrative that rises high above them all. It stands resolute, adorned with passion, draped in triumph, marked by beauty, and dances with grace. Its message resounds with joy as God’s Divine words gently extend an invitation of hope, reaching out to all of humanity. In this episode, your heart will once again be drawn to the indescribable gift of God's love wrapped in humanity - Jesus Christ! Hope has come and His name is Imman...
2023-12-2007 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonChristmas Devotion: Dwelling With GodSend us a textDuring the Christmas season, it’s common to drift or feel unsettled by pain, hardships, uncertainties, and memories past. These experiences can leave us fatigued and adrift, akin to travelers without a place to call home. Jesus, the light of the world has arrived to rescue those who live in darkness, inviting all who wonder to return to Him. The account of Christ’s birth as the Savior of the world transcends a mere tale; it’s an epic love story that extends an invitation to you and me...
2023-12-1306 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonChristmas Devotion: A Message Of HopeSend us a textIn the season of Christmas, getting lost in the chaos is easy. However, the promised Messiah invites us to anchor our hope in Him. This message reminds us of the unwavering hope and peace we can have in Christ amidst life’s challenges, pain, and uncertainties. In this episode, you will be encouraged to share a message of hope to others. Whether it's through an act of kindness, extending grace, or sharing the good news of Christ, you too, can be a vessel of hope and peace in a time when it is des...
2023-12-0605 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonThirsting For Living WaterSend us a textWe all know what it’s like to be thirsty to the point of dehydration. But what about desperation to the point of death? To be so thirsty that you set out on a journey in hopes of finding whatever will quench your “thirst” in order to live another day. In this devotional, you will learn of the Living water that Jesus offers to all who come to Him. If you have been on a quest to find thirst-quenching relief, your journey is over. Today Jesus offers you Living water and He promises that i...
2023-11-2907 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonBeing Thankful In A Time When You Are HurtingSend us a textTo my listeners, Happy Thanksgiving! I am grateful for you and for the encouragement you give for the Abide podcast. In today's episode, we will explore how the wisdom and guidance from God's Word can provide solace and encouragement during Thanksgiving, especially when our hearts carry the weight of pain. Join me and my dear friend, as we delve into Scriptures that offer hope, strength, and inspiration, discovering how God's teachings can bring comfort and healing to our hurting hearts during this season of thankfulness. If you would like to support t...
2023-11-2247 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonMeditation: Matthew 6Send us a textIt is impossible not to worry. Jesus Himself commands us to cast all our cares onto Him. Sounds easy, not so. Worry is one of humanity's greatest challenges when it comes to experiencing true rest in Jesus. In this episode, you will experience the sacredness of rest as you make space to be still with Jesus and surrender all your worries into His hands. Beloved, you are worthy of His rest!If you would like to support this ABIDE podcast and the other resources provided by our ministry, please consider donating at h...
2023-11-1507 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonHe Is More Than AbleSend us a textGod is able! Whatever you face today or in the future, you can trust Him. Are you stuck, left spinning your wheels in a situation or relationship and you don't know what to do? God can help. Are you facing uncertainty in your job, fighting to overcome an addiction, or needing strength to stand up against those who oppose you for your faith? God can help! God is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or imagine according to the power at work within you - that is His pr...
2023-11-0822 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonHope In The Midst of AdoptionSend us a textHave you ever noticed how life often doesn't often go as planned? Even when we cover all the details and have the perfect strategy, often our plans don't align with the plans God has for us. In this episode, you will hear a beautiful story of one couple's journey and how God used the blessing of adoption to restore joy and hope in their life and family! If you would like to support this ABIDE podcast and the other resources provided by our ministry, please consider donating at https://gretchenstevenson.com/do...
2023-11-0144 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonMeditation: Colossians 3Send us a textLife in Christ is hard when we look to the things of this world rather than the ways of Christ. In the book of Colossians, we are instructed to, "set our hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God." In this podcast, you will meditate on the beautiful words of the Apostle Paul, who instructs us to set our mind on things above, not on earthly things, and to let the grace of God transform our lives as we "put off" our old ways and "put on" th...
2023-10-2510 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonThe One ThingSend us a textChoosing Jesus over the demands and expectations of family, work, hobbies, worldly gain, and notoriety, exemplifies a posture of surrender and humility, proving our deepest longings are met not through our efforts, but through a surrendered heart that is eager to receive God’s grace, wisdom, and love if we choose. In this devotion, you will be inspired as you hear how one woman chose what was most important, in spite of her culture and the risk of ridicule, judgment, and rejection. If you would like to support this ABIDE podcast and...
2023-10-1809 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonHow God's Love Heals Through Brokenness and SurrenderSend us a textMarriage is the schoolroom from where one learns the hard lessons about love, brokenness, and surrender. What better way to engage in this authentic conversation than with my brave and sweet husband, Mark! In this episode, Mark and I will share some of the most life-shaping moments in our relationship. Throughout the course of our 36 years of life together, we have grown to value the sweetness of surrender and the beauty of restoration as we've yielded our broken lives to Him in faith. It's an honest, imperfect, conversation that we hope you find help...
2023-10-1151 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonMeditation: Matthew 11Send us a textLife's responsibilities and expectations can weigh us down if we aren't careful. You and I are not meant to carry these burdens but there is One who is, and His name is Jesus! In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus invites us to come weary and thirsty from the back-breaking burdens of life. In this episode, I will guide us through a meditation that focuses on our hope in Christ as our burden bearer and as the One who offers rest for our thirsty souls. If you would like to support this AB...
2023-10-0408 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonABIDE DevotionSend us a textEveryone loves a good story. My favorites are ones with heroes, villains sinners, and saints. Actually, these are our stories, yours and mine. God’s relentless pursuit of us as sinners never ceases to amaze me. The labyrinth of sin and flesh that entangles us is impossible to escape, yet by God’s glorious grace Christ enters into our web of chaos and calls us out of darkness and into His glorious light. In this episode, I will share a part of my story and how learning how to abide in Jesus has change...
2023-09-2714 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonThe Tireless Pursuit of God's LoveSend us a textHow and when a person comes to faith in Jesus Christ, is unique and beautiful for every person. In this episode, you will hear how one person describes her faith journey as being hunted down by the "hound of heaven." We are never too old, too lost, or too broken that God can't find us. If you would like to support this ABIDE podcast and the other resources provided by our ministry, please consider donating at https://gretchenstevenson.com/donate/ Thank You! Gretchenhttps://gretchenstevenson.com/Th...
2023-09-2039 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonMeditation: Psalm 46Send us a textWhen was the last time you intentionally slowed down long enough to soak in the comforting words of Scripture? Learning to drink deep from the well of God's Word is a discipline we all could use a little practice in doing. Get comfortable friend, turn off your phone, and dim the lights. Give yourself permission to step away from whatever task you are doing and settle into this beautiful meditation on Psalm 46. Come away with God and be still!If you would like to support this ABIDE podcast and the ot...
2023-09-1310 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonAre You Living In The Basement Or Balcony Of Your Strengths?Send us a textSeason 2 is kicking off strong! In this conversation, you will learn how our strengths, the way we are gifted and wired by God can either play out in the basement or the balcony of our lives. This is an excellent introduction if you are new to understanding what it means to know your strengths. Grab a pen and get comfortable, I am confident you will enjoy this conversation with my friend Mina! If you would like to support this ABIDE podcast and the other resources provided by our ministry, please consider do...
2023-09-0637 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonSeason 2 ABIDE Announcement!Send us a textSeason 2 of the ABIDE podcast comes out of the gate with an announcement that may or may not surprise you. Either way, tune in and celebrate this new season, you won't want to miss it! This episode will uncover the unique components that will foster a richer and more focused season to help you flourish in your faith as you lean into the hope, healing, and redemption that is for all who are in Christ! If you would like to support this ABIDE podcast and the other resources provided by our...
2023-08-2320 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonStepping Out... What Do We Have To Lose?Send us a text Fear or failure can often be the culprits that will override our desire or excitement to step out and try something new. In today's episode, Amanda and Gretchen talk about their decision to launch the Abide podcast. They saw it as an opportunity to get outside their comfort zone and embrace whatever learning they might experience in the process. They reflect on their friendship and how it has evolved (in real-time) and what they have learned about each other and what needs to change. This is their last episode for the sea...
2023-06-2931 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonRefresh and RenewSend us a textWhen was the last time you slowed down or took a day off of work just to rest? Everyone needs time to refresh and renew both physically and spiritually. Life has a way of keeping us over-committed and busy. We often move from one transition in life to the next without even taking a break. Incorporating moments to rest with Jesus is essential. If it was important for Jesus, it must be important for us too. Our minds, our bodies, and our emotions, all need time to catch up, refresh and renew. In th...
2023-06-1447 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonA Mother's HeartSend us a textLet's be honest, being a mom is not for the faint of heart! I am not talking about sleepless nights, constantly changing diapers, or even the refereeing done while driving the car. No, I am talking about the cultivation of deep unconditional love that begins the moment we see the double lines on the pregnancy test. Being a mom is a high calling that comes with little warning. It's a beautiful privilege that shapes us in the process all the while we are seeking God's help in shaping the hearts of those He ha...
2023-05-3154 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonEveryday Gospel LivingSend us a textHave you ever found yourself in the midst of a conversation and soon realized they have their own "insider" language? Awkward, right? If we are not careful, this too can be an obstacle or even a turn-off for newer believers who are a part of our churches. In today's episode, Amanda and Gretchen will talk through some of the Christian "lingo" as they lean into a conversation about what it looks like to live out the Gospel every day. In the church this would be considered "Missional living," but Amanda and Gretchen will in...
2023-05-1750 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonWho Are You, Really?Send us a textAll day long we are surrounded by things that try to shape and recreate our identity, but God wants us to find our identity in Him. Today, Gretchen and Amanda chat with their friend Kaycee about how they have been forever changed by making the shift from finding their identities in the world to finding their identities in Jesus.If you would like to support this ABIDE podcast and the other resources provided by our ministry, please consider donating at https://gretchenstevenson.com/donate/ Thank You! Gretchenhttps://g...
2023-04-2455 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonWild Card!Send us a textThis episode is just that - wild! Amanda and Grethen have set before them random questions that they are going to ask one another. Their intention is to get to know each other in real-time as you join in and listen. Friend, grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and let's see how wild they get! If you would like to support this ABIDE podcast and the other resources provided by our ministry, please consider donating at https://gretchenstevenson.com/donate/ Thank You! Gretchenhttps://gretchenstevenson.com/...
2023-04-1236 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonInternal vs. External ProcessingSend us a textHow we process information as individuals is unique and different. In today's episode, Amanda and Gretchen are going to talk about the different ways in which they each process information in the workplace, in relationships, and in marriage. Understanding the differences in how we process information helps us to learn the ways in which we can either positively or negatively impact our relationships.If you would like to support this ABIDE podcast and the other resources provided by our ministry, please consider donating at https://gretchenstevenson.com/donate/ Thank You!
2023-03-2933 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonHow Scripture Has Shaped My LifeSend us a text2 Timothy 3:16-17 says, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." In today's episode, we are going to share some of our most challenging and favorite life-shaping verses. To live like Jesus is hard and we need His instruction. We hope this episode encourages you to keep on keeping on in the Word. For in it, you will find everything you need for life and godliness!If you would lik...
2023-03-1544 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonThe Inner CriticSend us a textHave you ever stopped to consider the conversations you have with yourself? Are the words you're speaking encouraging or discouraging you? Do you speak life-giving truths or do you utter words of guilt or condemnation? In today's episode, we will talk openly about the different kinds of conversations we have with ourselves, especially the ugly ones we identify as the inner critic. If you would like to support this ABIDE podcast and the other resources provided by our ministry, please consider donating at https://gretchenstevenson.com/donate/ Thank You! G...
2023-03-0158 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonShould I Stay Or Should I Go?Send us a textIn this episode of the Abide podcast, we are going to talk openly and honestly about real-life situations that leave us wondering if we should stay, or if we should go. Where do you go? Who do you turn to when life takes you by surprise? This conversation will inspire you as you learn how our dear friend Julie chose to stay for three years in a relationship because she believed in God for big things. What she received from God, in the end, was more beautiful than anything she could have ever expec...
2023-02-1553 minThe ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen StevensonA New Year, New GrowthSend us a textWelcome to the Abide podcast with Gretchen Stevenson & Amanda Bracklein. By abiding in our relationship with Christ, we are here to discover authenticity and community with each other and you! Join us for our first episode as we look at how our faith can support us as we step into a new year with the expectation of seeing new growth.If you would like to support this ABIDE podcast and the other resources provided by our ministry, please consider donating at https://gretchenstevenson.com/donate/ Thank You! Gretchen...
2023-01-3146 min
Connecting Faith and WorkHow To Make Your Faith Visible [Gretchen Stevenson]Gretchen Stevenson from Gretchen Stevenson Ministries encourages Christians to consider how to share their faith through how they live at work and in their neighborhoods.
Today Gretchen shares parts of the journey that brought her to where she is now in ministry, and how the faithfulness of God and trusted counsel from others guided her. Gretchen has a passion for serving and showing others how being a servant like Jesus increases their witness.
You will leave this conversation with Gretchen with practical ways to consider how your actions appear to others, and encouragement that God...
2021-04-2026 min