Welcome to the ABIDE podcast with Gretchen Stevenson. Each episode is an invitation to experience the profound impact of the Gospel, revealing how its truth brings hope, healing, and redemption to those who abide in Christ. Whether through heartfelt conversations with guests or meaningful reflections on Scripture, this podcast aims to inspire and encourage you in your walk with Jesus.
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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…
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…
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,…
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 y…
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 …
"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…
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 t…
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 b…
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 you…
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 m…
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 Hi…
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 experienc…
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 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 typ…
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 al…
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 tha…
For 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 o…
Imagine 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 …
El 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 episod…
What 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 wi…