Step Into Bold Faith: Bible Study Made Simple for Christian Women

Whitney Gardner

Welcome to Step Into Bold Faith: A podcast for Christian women who are ready to learn about the Bible in a way that’s simple to understand! If you’ve ever opened the Bible and felt confused, overwhelmed, intimidated, or like you weren’t really getting anything out of what you read, this podcast is for you.This isn’t a high-level theology class where someone else tells you what you should know. The goal is to teach you how to read, study, understand, and apply the Bible so you can transform your life and grow your faith! Psalm 119:105 - "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."This show is partnered with Five Thirteen Media, a Kingdom-driven media company built on Matthew 5:13.

  1. 4d ago

    56. Staying consistent being in the Bible every day

    Even when you're busy, unmotivated, overwhelmed, or just don't feel like it... In this episode, Whitney discusses the common struggle of maintaining consistency in Bible reading among Christian women. Whitney encourages taking actionable steps towards building a consistent Bible study habit, offers practical strategies to help, and invites you to join a supportive community for accountability. If you have been asking questions like: How do I stay consistent in reading the Bible?What can I do to make the Bible a priority even if I'm really busy?Why does reading the Bible even matter?What routine can I start doing to stay consistent?How do I prioritize the Bible when I have so much to do?How do I set realistic goals for Bible study that I can actually stick to?Where can I find accountability to stay consistent?Then this episode is for you! Take the Next Step on Your Bible Study Journey: 1. Bible Study Made Just for You is a 6-week 1:1 coaching program with Whitney where you connect deeply with the Bible, so it relates to your life as a Christian woman. 2. The Bible Study Made Simple community is where you learn about the Bible and stay consistent in it, so your faith grows as a Christian woman. 3. The Bible Study Made Simple guide is where you learn what to do every time you read the Bible, so you actually understand it. 4. These are the best Bible study tools on Amazon that will help you start reading the Bible with confidence. 5. Follow Whitney on TikTok or Instagram @stepintoboldfaith for simple Bible study tips, encouragement, and practical help to grow in your faith.

    17 min
  2. May 20

    55. What to do if the Bible feels boring

    If you’ve ever struggled to stay focused, connected, or interested in the Bible, you are definitely not alone. In this episode, Whitney talks about why the Bible can sometimes feel boring and what may actually be causing it. She walks through practical ways to make Bible study feel more personal, engaging, and transformational as a Christian woman. You will feel encouraged to stop striving for perfection in Bible study and instead focus on building a real relationship with God through consistency and intentionality.  If you have been asking questions like: Why does the Bible feel boring sometimes? How do I stay interested while reading the Bible?How can I make Bible study feel more personal?What if I do not understand what I am reading?Do I need to deep-study every chapter?How can I enjoy reading the Bible more?How do I apply scripture to my everyday life?Then this episode is for you! Take the Next Step on Your Bible Study Journey: 1. Bible Study Made Just for You is a 6-week 1:1 coaching program with Whitney where you connect deeply with the Bible, so it relates to your life as a Christian woman. 2. The Bible Study Made Simple community is where you learn about the Bible and stay consistent in it, so your faith grows as a Christian woman. 3. The Bible Study Made Simple guide is where you learn what to do every time you read the Bible, so you actually understand it. 4. These are the best Bible study tools on Amazon that will help you start reading the Bible with confidence. 5. Follow Whitney on TikTok or Instagram @stepintoboldfaith for simple Bible study tips, encouragement, and practical help to grow in your faith.

    19 min
  3. May 13

    54. How to see what God wants to show you through the Bible

    If you have ever opened your Bible and felt unsure what God was trying to show you, this episode is for you.  Whitney shares how to approach Bible study in a way that helps it feel more personal, meaningful, and transformative in your everyday life by seeing what God wants to show you through His Word.  If you are ready to stop just reading the Bible and start letting it shape your mindset, decisions, habits, and everyday life, it can become the best mirror God can use to grow and transform you as a Christian woman. If you have been asking questions like: How do I know what God is trying to show me through the Bible?How can I make Bible study feel more personal?What can I do to make it feel like God is talking to me?What questions should I ask to see what God is showing me?How do I notice themes or patterns that apply to me in the Bible? How do I apply what I read in the Bible to my everyday life? How can the Bible actually transform my life and grow my faith?Then this episode is for you! Take the Next Step on Your Bible Study Journey: 1. Bible Study Made Just for You is a 6-week 1:1 coaching program with Whitney where you connect deeply with the Bible, so it relates to your life as a Christian woman. 2. The Bible Study Made Simple community is where you learn about the Bible and stay consistent in it, so your faith grows as a Christian woman. 3. The Bible Study Made Simple guide is where you learn what to do every time you read the Bible, so you actually understand it. 4. These are the best Bible study tools on Amazon that will help you start reading the Bible with confidence. 5. Follow Whitney on TikTok or Instagram @stepintoboldfaith for simple Bible study tips, encouragement, and practical help to grow in your faith.

    20 min
  4. May 6

    53. What questions should you ask while reading the Bible?

    Let's dig deeper into the Bible and move past just reading it and staying "surface level"... Using Bible journaling is also super helpful as you are asking these questions to become more engaged with the Bible. Starting small, even with just asking one of the right questions every time you read the Bible or writing down a takeaway, can significantly improve your understanding of the Bible and grow your faith. If you have been asking questions like: What questions should I ask during Bible study?How can I use Bible journaling?How can I dig deeper into the Bible?Why is asking the right questions during Bible study helpful?What process should I follow when I am reading the Bible?Then this episode is for you! Take the Next Step on Your Bible Study Journey: 1. Bible Study Made Just for You is a 6-week 1:1 coaching program with Whitney where you connect deeply with the Bible, so it relates to your life as a Christian woman. 2. The Bible Study Made Simple community is where you learn about the Bible and stay consistent in it, so your faith grows as a Christian woman. 3. The Bible Study Made Simple guide is where you learn what to do every time you read the Bible, so you actually understand it. 4. These are the best Bible study tools on Amazon that will help you start reading the Bible with confidence. 5. Follow Whitney on TikTok or Instagram @stepintoboldfaith for simple Bible study tips, encouragement, and practical help to grow in your faith.

    15 min
  5. Apr 29

    52. The best Bible study tools you need to buy on Amazon

    These Bible study tools really helped me learn and understand the Bible on my own, and now I want to share them with you! In this episode, Whitney shares her favorite Bible study tools that help women deepen their understanding of the Bible. From choosing the right physical Bible to books to read, learn how to make Bible study simple and effective by buying these tools on Amazon right now. If you have been asking questions like: What Bible study tools do I need to buy?Why are Bible study tools so important?Who needs to use Bible study tools?Where can I buy the right Bible study tools?When do I need to use Bible study tools?How do I use Bible study tools?This episode is for you! Take the Next Step on Your Bible Study Journey: 1. Bible Study Made Just for You is a 6-week 1:1 coaching program with Whitney where you connect deeply with the Bible, so it relates to your life as a Christian woman. 2. The Bible Study Made Simple community is where you learn about the Bible and stay consistent in it, so your faith grows as a Christian woman. 3. The Bible Study Made Simple guide is where you learn what to do every time you read the Bible, so you actually understand it. 4. These are the best Bible study tools on Amazon that will help you start reading the Bible with confidence. 5. Follow Whitney on TikTok or Instagram @stepintoboldfaith for simple Bible study tips, encouragement, and practical help to grow in your faith.

    17 min
  6. Apr 28

    51. What should you do before you open the Bible?

    Did you know getting the most you can out of the Bible starts before you even open it?! In this episode, Whitney discusses three important things to do or consider before you even open the Bible, to help you understand and connect with it. Whitney also shares her personal experiences and insights on how these practices have transformed her Bible study journey, encouraging you to approach your Bible reading with prayer, patience, and the right perspective. If you have been asking questions like: What should I do before I even open my Bible?Why is it important to invite God into my Bible study?How can I stop feeling in a rush to read my Bible?How can I enjoy the Bible reading process?How can I move past spending time in God's Word feeling like another checklist task I have to accomplish?How can I make the most out of my Bible study time?Then this episode is for you! Take the Next Step on Your Bible Study Journey: 1. Bible Study Made Just for You is a 6-week 1:1 coaching program with Whitney where you connect deeply with the Bible, so it relates to your life as a Christian woman. 2. The Bible Study Made Simple community is where you learn about the Bible and stay consistent in it, so your faith grows as a Christian woman. 3. The Bible Study Made Simple guide is where you learn what to do every time you read the Bible, so you actually understand it. 4. These are the best Bible study tools on Amazon that will help you start reading the Bible with confidence. 5. Follow Whitney on TikTok or Instagram @stepintoboldfaith for simple Bible study tips, encouragement, and practical help to grow in your faith.

    15 min
  7. Apr 8

    50. How to start reading the Bible

    If you’ve ever opened the Bible and felt confused, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, this episode will help you stop overthinking and start taking action in a way that feels simple and doable.  In this episode of Step Into Bold Faith, Whitney walks you through a simple, beginner-friendly approach to help you start reading the Bible with confidence.  Whitney shares practical tools, mindset shifts, and an easy step-by-step method to help you get started today. You’ll walk away knowing exactly where to start, how to stay consistent, and how to make your time in the Word meaningful. If you’ve been asking questions like: Where do I start in the Bible? How do I actually read the Bible? Why don’t I understand what I’m reading in the bible? Should I start in Genesis (the first book of the Bible) or somewhere else? What Bible version should I use? How do I study the Bible, not just read it? How do I get something out of the Bible every time I read it? This episode is for you! Take the Next Step on Your Bible Study Journey: 1. Bible Study Made Just for You is a 6-week 1:1 coaching program with Whitney where you connect deeply with the Bible, so it relates to your life as a Christian woman. 2. The Bible Study Made Simple community is where you learn about the Bible and stay consistent in it, so your faith grows as a Christian woman. 3. The Bible Study Made Simple guide is where you learn what to do every time you read the Bible, so you actually understand it. 4. These are the best Bible study tools on Amazon that will help you start reading the Bible with confidence. 5. Follow Whitney on TikTok or Instagram @stepintoboldfaith for simple Bible study tips, encouragement, and practical help to grow in your faith.

    21 min
  8. Apr 1

    49. Introducing Bible Study Made Simple for Christian Women

    Ready to come along the journey with me as we start learning about the Bible in a way that's actually simple to understand?! In this episode of Step Into Bold Faith, Whitney shares her personal journey and why she has decided to switch the direction of her platforms to focus specifically on Bible study made simple for Christian women. She also begins to explain the practical strategies for Bible study, emphasizing the "5 things you need to truly understand the Bible", which goes along with a FREE guide linked in the show notes.  This episode introduces her new focus on helping beginners and seasoned believers alike to study the Bible effectively and confidently. If you have been asking questions like: What is the right mindset to have for Bible study?What effective study tools and methods should I be using for Bible study?Why is building consistency in Bible reading so important?How can I deepen my understanding and application of scripture?What does the role of community play in Bible study?Then this podcast is for you! Take the Next Step on Your Bible Study Journey: 1. Bible Study Made Just for You is a 6-week 1:1 coaching program with Whitney where you connect deeply with the Bible, so it relates to your life as a Christian woman. 2. The Bible Study Made Simple community is where you learn about the Bible and stay consistent in it, so your faith grows as a Christian woman. 3. The Bible Study Made Simple guide is where you learn what to do every time you read the Bible, so you actually understand it. 4. These are the best Bible study tools on Amazon that will help you start reading the Bible with confidence. 5. Follow Whitney on TikTok or Instagram @stepintoboldfaith for simple Bible study tips, encouragement, and practical help to grow in your faith.

    17 min

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Welcome to Step Into Bold Faith: A podcast for Christian women who are ready to learn about the Bible in a way that’s simple to understand! If you’ve ever opened the Bible and felt confused, overwhelmed, intimidated, or like you weren’t really getting anything out of what you read, this podcast is for you.This isn’t a high-level theology class where someone else tells you what you should know. The goal is to teach you how to read, study, understand, and apply the Bible so you can transform your life and grow your faith! Psalm 119:105 - "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."This show is partnered with Five Thirteen Media, a Kingdom-driven media company built on Matthew 5:13.