It’s Christmas Eve.

Matthew 1:23 reminds us that a child was born, and they called Him Immanuel, meaning “God with us.” This episode invites you to pause in the middle of the season and remember that His presence is here and His comfort is near.

Here’s what you’ll hear in this week’s episode

• What the name Immanuel means and how it traces from Hebrew → Greek → English
• Why Matthew’s use of the prophecy from Isaiah 7:14 is “the essence of Christmas” (Tony Evans)
• Insights from Enduring Word, Charles Spurgeon, and John Wesley on what “God with us” reveals about the miracle of the Incarnation
• Angie’s honest reflection on asking, Where was God for her? Where was God for me?, and the moment she remembered He was still there
• The lie we often believe: “If God is really with me, why am I hurting?” and the truth that His presence is proven by faithfulness, not ease
• The comfort of Romans 8:38–39: nothing can separate us from the love of the God who came near

Resources

When Church Hurts: Finding Truth After Spiritual Wounds is a gentle, Scripture-based resource for anyone healing from church hurt or spiritual disappointment.

Download When Church Hurts here:
https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/churchhurt

The Step By Step Starter Kit is a free bundle of tools designed to help you study Scripture with confidence, one verse at a time.

Get your free Starter Kit here:
https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/starter-kit-fall-25

If you’re ready to take another step toward community, consider joining us for Gather, our upcoming study inside Steady On University. Together we’ll explore worship, community, and the sacred rhythms God gave His people. Classes begin January 8, 2026.

Learn more about SOU here:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/nNuXFKn/sou

Verse of the Week

“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God with us’).”
Matthew 1:23 (NIV)

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Theme Music: Glimmer by Andy Ellison