The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen Stevenson

Send us Fan Mail In 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 fo...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 conversati...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 cult...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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:...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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...

Send us Fan Mail "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. I...

Send us Fan Mail "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,...

Send us Fan Mail Happy 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...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Abide podcast, where we pause in the busyness of life to reflect on the life-giving truth of God’s Word. As we begin this Advent season, our hearts are drawn to a powerful theme: Hope. Christmas is often celebrated with joy and wonder, but for many, this season can also stir deep longing—a longing for peace, restoration, and the assurance that God has not forgotten...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 dar...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 pla...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 prese...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 calli...

Send us Fan Mail Is 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 everythin...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this episode of the Abide podcast, where we will meditate on one of the most awe-inspiring attributes of God—His holiness. In this sacred time together, we will reflect on what it means to encounter a holy God, to stand in awe of His purity, majesty, and perfection. God's holiness sets Him apart, yet through Christ, He invites us to draw near. As we enter this mome...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 su...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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....

Send us Fan Mail We 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 G...