Step Into Bold Faith: Grow closer to God & Walk with Jesus

Whitney Gardner
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Welcome to Step Into Bold Faith — a podcast for young women who are ready to grow closer to God through building a real relationship with Him, and walk confidently with Jesus!I'm your host, Whitney Gardner, a fellow wife, girl mama X2, podcaster, & your Christian bestie. I share real-life reflections, practical resources, and answer honest questions that don't require you to be further ahead or advanced in your knowledge of Scripture. You will leave each episode feeling educated, inspired, and motivated on your spiritual journey! Join the Step Into Bold Faith Collective now to grow close to God, understand the Bible, and walk confidently with Jesus. Inside, you’ll get devotional-style videos, monthly challenges, Bible study plans, & so much more - plus the Christian besties you’ve been praying for! Join before 2/1/26 to get 4 months FREE. The link to join us is in the show notes! Psalm 16:11 – “You reveal the path of life to me; in your presence there is abundant joy; at your right hand are eternal pleasures.”This show is partnered with Five Thirteen Media, a Kingdom-driven media company built on Matthew 5:13.

  1. JAN 25

    37. Honoring the Sabbath and Keeping Sundays Holy

    In this episode of Step Into Bold Faith, Whitney shares about honoring the Sabbath and why Sundays were never meant to feel rushed, chaotic, or filled with pressure to “get things done.” Whitney opens up about her own realization that although she believed in rest, she wasn’t truly practicing it. Through Scripture, prayer, and intentional change, she began to see the Sabbath not as another rule, but as a gift from God. This episode is an invitation to slow down, unplug, and rediscover Sundays as a holy day, a time for worship, rest, connection, and spiritual renewal.  If you’ve been asking questions like: Why do I still feel tired even when I have a “day off”?How do I slow down without feeling guilty?What does God actually want Sundays to look like?Why does rest feel so hard in this season of life?How can honoring the Sabbath bring more peace into my week?Then this episode is for you! Here's how you can continue to "step into bold faith": 1. Join the Step Into Bold Faith Collective now: Grow close to God, understand the Bible, and walk confidently with Jesus. Inside, you’ll get devotional-style videos, monthly challenges, Bible study plans, & so much more - plus the Christian besties you’ve been praying for! Join before 2/1/26 to get 4 months FREE. 2. Follow Whitney on TikTok @stepintoboldfaith to get daily reminders and faith-based encouragement to grow closer to God & walk with Jesus! 3. Subscribe to the Step Into Bold Faith YouTube channel to watch the video version of these episodes!

    12 min

  2. JAN 21

    36. Living for God Instead of the World

    In this episode of Step Into Bold Faith, Whitney shares a heartfelt conversation about what it actually looks like to live for God in a world that constantly pulls us in the opposite direction. So many women love God, yet still feel anxious, dissatisfied, or spiritually disconnected, not because they don’t have faith, but because they’re unknowingly chasing approval, comfort, success, and validation the way the world defines it.  Drawing from her own experiences, Whitney walks through ten simple, practical ways to begin shifting your focus back to God in everyday life. If you’ve been asking questions like: Why do I love God but still feel anxious or unfulfilled?How do I stop living for approval, comfort, or success defined by the world?What does it actually look like to live for God in everyday life?Why do I feel spiritually scattered even though I have faith?How do I realign my priorities and truly put God first?Then this episode is for you! Here's how you can continue to "step into bold faith": 1. Join the Step Into Bold Faith Collective now: Grow close to God, understand the Bible, and walk confidently with Jesus. Inside, you’ll get devotional-style videos, monthly challenges, Bible study plans, & so much more - plus the Christian besties you’ve been praying for! Join before 2/1/26 to get 4 months FREE. 2. Follow Whitney on TikTok @stepintoboldfaith to get daily reminders and faith-based encouragement to grow closer to God & walk with Jesus! 3. Subscribe to the Step Into Bold Faith YouTube channel to watch the video version of these episodes!

    12 min

  3. JAN 18

    35. Transform Your Life by Putting God First

    In this episode of Step Into Bold Faith, Whitney shares very real and personal examples about what it actually looks like to prioritize God in daily life and the transformation it brings.  This episode is for the woman who loves God, believes in Him, but knows deep down that her faith has sometimes been shared with other influences, distractions, or comforts. I open up about my own journey of being a “partly devoted” believer, how my faith was mixed with things like meditation, energy work, and worldly pursuits, and how choosing to fully put God first changed everything.  If you’ve been asking questions like: How do I truly put God first in my daily life?Why do I feel spiritually distracted or inconsistent?What does obedience actually look like for me?How do I realign my faith without feeling overwhelmed?Can I experience real transformation through a relationship with God?Then this episode is for you! Here's how you can continue to "step into bold faith": 1. Join the Step Into Bold Faith Collective now: Grow close to God, understand the Bible, and walk confidently with Jesus. Inside, you’ll get devotional-style videos, monthly challenges, Bible study plans, & so much more - plus the Christian besties you’ve been praying for! Join before 2/1/26 to get 4 months FREE. 2. Follow Whitney on TikTok @stepintoboldfaith to get daily reminders and faith-based encouragement to grow closer to God & walk with Jesus! 3. Subscribe to the Step Into Bold Faith YouTube channel to watch the video version of these episodes!

    13 min

  4. JAN 14

    34. Push the Spiritual Reset Button

    In this episode of Step Into Bold Faith, Whitney talks about what it looks like to press the spiritual “reset button” and realign your heart, habits, and priorities with God. If you’ve been feeling spiritually scattered, disconnected, or like you need a fresh start on your faith journey, this episode is an invitation to slow down and reset. I walk you through five essential steps that have helped me reconnect with my faith during seasons when life felt busy, noisy, or overwhelming, and why this particular order matters.  I also share about the free five-day challenge, Prioritize Your Faith in 2026, where we walk through each of these steps together. Register now to join us through the link in the show notes! If you’ve been asking questions like: How do I push the spiritual reset button?How do I realign my faith without feeling overwhelmed?What steps actually help me grow closer to God?How do I stay consistent on my faith journey when life feels busy?Where do I even begin again with my faith?Then this episode is for you! Here's how you can continue to "step into bold faith": 1. Join the Step Into Bold Faith Collective now: Grow close to God, understand the Bible, and walk confidently with Jesus. Inside, you’ll get devotional-style videos, monthly challenges, Bible study plans, & so much more - plus the Christian besties you’ve been praying for! Join before 2/1/26 to get 4 months FREE. 2. Follow Whitney on TikTok @stepintoboldfaith to get daily reminders and faith-based encouragement to grow closer to God & walk with Jesus! 3. Subscribe to the Step Into Bold Faith YouTube channel to watch the video version of these episodes!

    12 min

  5. JAN 11

    33. God Is Still Writing Your Story with Chelsea

    In this episode of Step Into Bold Faith, Whitney is joined by Chelsea for a powerful and perspective-shifting conversation about faith, hardship, and what it really means to walk with God through every season of life.  Together, we explore the idea of the hero’s journey and how this familiar storytelling framework shows up not only in movies and books, but throughout the Bible and our own personal faith journeys. This episode is an encouragement for the woman who feels stuck in the middle of her story and may be feeling unsure, weary, or questioning where God is in it all.  We talk honestly about suffering, growth, and why hardship doesn’t mean God has abandoned you, but often means He’s still actively working in your life. If you’ve been asking questions like:  Why does my faith journey feel so hard right now?Where is God in the middle of my struggles?Is hardship part of God’s plan for growth?How do I trust God when I don’t understand the season I’m in?What if this difficult chapter isn’t the end of my story?Then this episode is for you! Follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseafainwrites. Purchase Chelsea's book: The Divine Plotline here.  Here's how you can continue to "step into bold faith": 1. Join the Step Into Bold Faith Collective now: Grow close to God, understand the Bible, and walk confidently with Jesus. Inside, you’ll get devotional-style videos, monthly challenges, Bible study plans, & so much more - plus the Christian besties you’ve been praying for! Join before 2/1/26 to get 4 months FREE. 2. Follow Whitney on TikTok @stepintoboldfaith to get daily reminders and faith-based encouragement to grow closer to God & walk with Jesus! 3. Subscribe to the Step Into Bold Faith YouTube channel to watch the video version of these episodes!

    49 min

  6. JAN 7

    32. Prioritize Your Faith in 2026

    In this episode of Step Into Bold Faith, Whitney talks about making your faith a priority as you step into a new year, especially if life has felt busy, distracting, or spiritually draining. This episode is an encouragement for the woman who loves God but feels like her relationship with Him often gets pushed to the back burner. We dive into why the start of a new year is such a powerful opportunity to realign your heart, reset your priorities, and choose God intentionally. I also share about my own faith journey, why prioritizing God changed everything for me, and why you are not failing if your faith hasn’t looked the way you hoped it would so far. Join the Prioritize Your Faith in 2026: Free 5-Day Challenge now, starting Monday, January 19th, linked in the show notes! If you’ve been asking questions like: How do I actually make my faith a priority this year?Why do I feel disconnected from God even though I love Him?What does it look like to grow spiritually in a busy season?How can I build faith habits that last?Where can I find real accountability on my faith journey?Then this episode is for you! Here's how you can continue to "step into bold faith": 1. Join the Step Into Bold Faith Collective now: Grow close to God, understand the Bible, and walk confidently with Jesus. Inside, you’ll get devotional-style videos, monthly challenges, Bible study plans, & so much more - plus the Christian besties you’ve been praying for! Join before 2/1/26 to get 4 months FREE. 2. Follow Whitney on TikTok @stepintoboldfaith to get daily reminders and faith-based encouragement to grow closer to God & walk with Jesus! 3. Subscribe to the Step Into Bold Faith YouTube channel to watch the video version of these episodes!

    9 min

  7. JAN 4

    31. Setting Faith Goals for the New Year

    In this episode of Step Into Bold Faith, Whitney talks about why faith goals matter, how small intentional choices lead to deep spiritual growth, and what it actually looks like to prioritize your relationship with God in everyday life.  This episode walks through what faith goals should look like in your current season, reminding you that consistency matters more than intensity, and that small steps taken can lead to powerful transformation. I also introduce Prioritize Your Faith in 2026: Free 5-Day Challenge, starting Monday, January 19th. Join us now through the link in the show notes! If you’ve been asking questions like: How do I make my faith a priority this year?What should my faith goals actually look like?How do I stay consistent when life feels busy?Where do I even begin with spiritual growth?How can I grow closer to God without overwhelm?Then this episode is for you! Here's how you can continue to "step into bold faith": 1. Join the Step Into Bold Faith Collective now: Grow close to God, understand the Bible, and walk confidently with Jesus. Inside, you’ll get devotional-style videos, monthly challenges, Bible study plans, & so much more - plus the Christian besties you’ve been praying for! Join before 2/1/26 to get 4 months FREE. 2. Follow Whitney on TikTok @stepintoboldfaith to get daily reminders and faith-based encouragement to grow closer to God & walk with Jesus! 3. Subscribe to the Step Into Bold Faith YouTube channel to watch the video version of these episodes!

    12 min

  8. 12/31/2025

    30. Host a Worship Gathering for Your Fellow Sisters in Christ

    In this episode of Step Into Bold Faith, Whitney is talking about the power of hosting worship gatherings and why these moments of coming together matter more than ever for women walking their faith journey. This episode is meant to encourage the woman who has felt the nudge to gather other sisters in Christ, but maybe hasn’t felt confident enough to actually do it yet. We talk about why God designed us for community, how worship creates space for the Holy Spirit to move, and how meaningful connection doesn’t require perfection, leadership experience, or elaborate planning. Whether you’ve been craving deeper connection, longing for more spiritual growth, or feeling called to bring women together in some way, this conversation will remind you that God meets us when we make room for Him. If you’ve been asking questions like: How do I bring Christian women together in a meaningful way?What does hosting a worship gathering actually look like?What if I don’t feel confident enough to host something like this?How can a worship gathering help deepen my faith and community?Is God calling me to create this space for others?Then this episode is for you! Here's how you can continue to "step into bold faith": 1. Join the Step Into Bold Faith Collective now: Grow close to God, understand the Bible, and walk confidently with Jesus. Inside, you’ll get devotional-style videos, monthly challenges, Bible study plans, & so much more - plus the Christian besties you’ve been praying for! Join before 2/1/26 to get 4 months FREE. 2. Follow Whitney on TikTok @stepintoboldfaith to get daily reminders and faith-based encouragement to grow closer to God & walk with Jesus! 3. Subscribe to the Step Into Bold Faith YouTube channel to watch the video version of these episodes!

    13 min
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Welcome to Step Into Bold Faith — a podcast for young women who are ready to grow closer to God through building a real relationship with Him, and walk confidently with Jesus!I'm your host, Whitney Gardner, a fellow wife, girl mama X2, podcaster, & your Christian bestie. I share real-life reflections, practical resources, and answer honest questions that don't require you to be further ahead or advanced in your knowledge of Scripture. You will leave each episode feeling educated, inspired, and motivated on your spiritual journey! Join the Step Into Bold Faith Collective now to grow close to God, understand the Bible, and walk confidently with Jesus. Inside, you’ll get devotional-style videos, monthly challenges, Bible study plans, & so much more - plus the Christian besties you’ve been praying for! Join before 2/1/26 to get 4 months FREE. The link to join us is in the show notes! Psalm 16:11 – “You reveal the path of life to me; in your presence there is abundant joy; at your right hand are eternal pleasures.”This show is partnered with Five Thirteen Media, a Kingdom-driven media company built on Matthew 5:13.

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