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questions worth sitting with

Two voices. One old story. A question you can't put down.
New conversations every day at 1pm and 11pm on TikTok.

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Tonight's conversation

the thorns

Swipe through it the way it plays on TikTok. 28 slides, about three minutes.

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Read it yourself

  • Genesis 3:17-19 - the curse: thorns, sweat, dust
  • Matthew 27:29 - the crown of thorns
  • Luke 22:44 and John 18:1 - sweat in a garden
  • Galatians 3:13 - being made a curse for us
  • John 19:41 and 20:15 - the garden tomb, and the gardener
  • Revelation 22:3 - no more curse
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Guided journals and short books built from the series. Every quotation checked against its source.

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A guided journal

30 Nights

Questions Worth Sitting With

Thirty illustrated conversations, one for each night. Each one comes with its sources, three questions to sit with, and a page to write on.

Cover of Steady: 40 Days of Stoicism and Scripture

For men

Steady

40 Days of Stoicism and Scripture

Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus beside the Bible, one day at a time. An honest look at where the two meet, and where they part.

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12 connections

Hidden in Plain Sight

12 Bible Connections Nobody Taught You

Two fires. A crown of thorns. A gardener in a garden. Twelve places where the Bible quietly echoes itself, and why it matters.

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FAQ

What is steadyword?

Short two-voice conversations that reread old stories - scripture, Greek myth and philosophy - and end on a question worth sitting with. New ones go out on TikTok every day at 1pm and 11pm (UK time).

Are the quotes accurate?

Scripture is quoted word for word from the King James Version, and the Stoic passages from George Long's public-domain translations. Every quotation in our books is checked against the source text before it is published.

Is steadyword religious?

Many conversations are built on the Bible; others on Greek myth and philosophy. They are written for believers, doubters and the curious alike.

What format are the books?

PDFs that read well on a phone, tablet or e-reader and print cleanly at home. Your download link appears straight after payment and is emailed to you.

How do I get the free 3 nights?

Pop your email into the Free nights section below and three conversations from 30 Nights land in your inbox, each with its sources, three questions and a page to write on.

What if something is wrong with my download?

Email hello@steadyword.app and we will put it right - a fresh link, a fixed file, or your money back if we can't.