Week #5 – SteadyOn (with Angie Baughman)
In Episode #5 we interviewed Angie Baughman – a pastor, podcaster, and persistent creator out of Southern Illinois. Most significantly, Angie is a trauma survivor who has learned to keep a few key tools, techniques, and her closest team members at the ready for those moments when rejection, criticism, or confusion threaten to knock her off balance on her creative journey.
“It’s that tension that we’re living in all the time.”
This is where Angie dropped a wisdom-bomb so keen, I had to meme it:
What a perfect description of the tightrope we creatives walk every day…and the tension necessary to make our journey both spectacular AND safe!
Is your rope tight enough?
The tension Angie can endure is a result of years of practice, training, (probably) falling short, and then trying again. It is exactly by pushing her limits that she finds her edge…that space with slack enough to be creative, but tension enough to be manageable!
In addition to the many ways Angie balances creating, collaborating, and the inevitable criticism that comes her way, we talked about:
- 4:22 – Prioritizing Projects – We asked Angie how she decides what projects to work on, and learned the two frameworks she uses to filter her “yesses.”
- 7:30 – Making Time – Angie explained how she makes time in her busy and demanding day to process those decisions, which includes a very early morning routine, regular quiet time, and even time away.
- 10:00 – Deadlines – Angie talks about how she uses OTHER people’s schedules to set deadlines for herself
- 11:00 – Collaborating – We ask Angie how she feels about collaborating with so many different people (at church, at home, in her work, in her writing) and how she navigates those obligations
- 12:45 – Saying No – Jim asks Angie how she processes saying “no.” Angie goes into detail about her background as a trauma survivor and how she has learned to differentiate her “yes” space and her “no” space, and how she processes disappointment from others.
- 15:00 – Techniques – Angie talks about the tools she uses to process uncomfortable feelings and get back into agreement with who she knows she is, including breathing techniques, physical movement, and serious self-talk.
- 21:30 – Rejection – Angie opens up about how she responds to rejection, and how she employs her inner circle to support her.
- 27:00 – Giving Up – Angie confesses there are days when she wonders, “What am I even doing?” And she drops that wisdom-bomb above…that the thing we most want and the thing that scares us most might be one and the same!
- 30:00 – SteadyOn – we talk about Angie’s podcast, SteadyOn, and other books/podcasts she’s currently listening to (and I have my Godfather IV moment):
– “So Much More” podcast, Jodi Niznik
– “Writing at the Red House” podcast, Kathi Lipp
– “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” podcast, Mark Driscoll
– “This Whole Life” book, Eliza Huie
– “The Blue Book” for bible study
What about you?
We would love to talk with you about your experiences with content creating, collaborating, and keeping fun company for the journey! Join us in our private Facebook group where we break these discussions down each week, share tools and techniques, and hold each other accountable to the work we have been called to create.
Because we know it’s hard…we want to talk about how!
Up next: Tune in to our Facebook page this Monday when we talk with Megan Faulkner — another female speaker, writer, and fearless creator! Come on, guys…the ladies are really stepping up!
Until then, set your alarm for whatever time YOU feel most creative and productive, and then…
Rise and Write!
Grace
10/10/21 by Grace Church
© 2021 Rise and Write with Grace & James
riseandwritewithgrace@gmail.com
About Our Guest:
Angie Baughman is a pastor, Bible teacher, author, podcaster, founder of Steady On ministries, and creator of the Step By Step Bible study method.
The mission of Steady On is to identify the lies we believe, the places we are stuck, and to find Biblical application that helps us move forward.
Angie is a trauma and abuse survivor and speaks openly about her ongoing journey towards deeper healing.
When she’s not working, Angie loves planning trips to Walt Disney World, sipping cups of hot tea, and watching medical or crime dramas. She lives in Southern Illinois with her husband, Matt, and two sons, Alex (17) and Josh (11).
Where to Find/Follow:
Website: LiveSteadyOn.com
Facebook: @livesteadyon
Instagram: @angiebaughman421
Steady On podcasts are available most anywhere you listen to podcasts
Bible Studies Available on Amazon:
A Journey Worth Taking: Exploring the Significance of the Gifts the Wise Men Brought to Jesus
Strong Hearts: Increasing Our Trust in Jesus through Examining the Lines of the Lord’s Prayer