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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We 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 c…
Unfortunately, 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 g…
Elohim, 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 use…
Does 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, …
Do 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 lea…
Woven 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,…
During 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 tra…
In 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 pea…
We 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 findin…
To 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…
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…
God 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…
Have 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 f…
Life 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 …
Choosing 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…
Marriage 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…
Life'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 Go…
Everyone 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 sinner…
When 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…