The ABIDE Podcast With Gretchen Stevenson

Send us Fan Mail In 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 call...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 th...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to today’s episode of the ABIDE podcast. We’re diving into a beautiful and comforting truth—the sufficiency of Christ. Have you ever felt like you’re lacking, like something is missing in your life, or that you’re not enough? I’ve been there too, and it’s in these moments that God’s sufficiency becomes so beautifully clear.   In a world that often tells us we need to striv...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 C...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 com...

Send us Fan Mail Biblically, 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...

Send us Fan Mail Although 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 p...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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...

Send us Fan Mail Patience 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 timi...

Send us Fan Mail Whether 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...

Send us Fan Mail God 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 m...

Send us Fan Mail With 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...

Send us Fan Mail Scripture 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 de...

Send us Fan Mail As 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 s...

Send us Fan Mail "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...

Send us Fan Mail Many 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...

Send us Fan Mail Hunger 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?...

Send us Fan Mail From 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...

Send us Fan Mail As 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 was...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 o...

Send us Fan Mail It 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 w...

Send us Fan Mail This 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...

Send us Fan Mail The 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 f...

Send us Fan Mail Guilt 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 an...

Send us Fan Mail What 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...