Baby Steps with Christ

Leigh Trupin
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Baby Steps with Christ is a faith-based podcast hosted by Leigh Trupin—author of the award-winning book Dear New Believer, Love God. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by religious expectations, unsure where to start with God, confused about what it really means to follow Him, or conditioned to believe in religion over relationship—this podcast is for you. Leigh shares her raw, personal journey from spiritual confusion and religious pressure to discovering the freedom of a real relationship with God—outside of church routines, performance, or checklists. Through relatable stories, spiritual insight, and practical encouragement, each episode offers honest, beginner-friendly guidance to help you start and grow your own relationship with God, one small baby step at a time. Whether you're a new believer, spiritually curious, breaking free from religious pressure, or rediscovering God beyond religion—tune in and take baby steps toward personally knowing God for yourself.

  1. 4d ago

    It’s OK If You Don’t Trust God Yet

    Send us Fan Mail Do you feel pressured to trust God immediately? Do you believe you must force feelings of faith even when you don't feel them? In this honest episode of Baby Steps with Christ, host Leigh Trupin shares why building trust in God is a gradual process that cannot be forced by religious pressure or emotional expectations. Many people struggle with trusting God when they don’t yet feel close to Him, and this episode speaks directly to that tension between faith and experience. Instead of demanding instant spiritual performance, Leigh explains how real trust in God develops over time through relationship, consistency, and seeing His character revealed in everyday life. Over the years, she witnessed God keep His specific promises to her and this transformed her heart and built genuine, lasting trust. Rather than relying on rigid religious formulas or advanced teachings, this episode explores how stepping back and starting with a simple foundation helps you actually get to know God personally and grow in real faith. If you’ve ever wondered:  How am I supposed to trust God when I don’t know Him yet? Is it normal to feel resistance or confusion around church expectations? How can I build a real relationship with God at my own pace?This episode offers an honest perspective on building trust with God, releasing the pressure to “feel” trust instantly, and learning how relationship with God grows through small, consistent baby steps. In this episode, you'll hear:  Why it’s okay if you do not fully trust God yet, and why learning to trust God takes time. The difference between believing in God and truly knowing Him through relationship. How stepping away from overwhelming religious expectations can simplify your faith journey. How consistent time with God helps you recognize His voice and understand His character over time.Join the Community: Leigh invites you to her 100% free online community on Skool where you can grow in your relationship with God at your own pace without pressure or religious expectations. Listen to the podcast and access all free resources in one place! Take the Next Step: 👉 Join My 100% Free Community!👉 Listen & Follow on Your Favorite App!Resources & Links: Get the free guide for this episode to take practical baby steps in developing your relationship with God. Website: 👉 BabyStepsWithChrist.comBook: 👉 Dear New Believer, Love God

    8 min

  2. Jun 4

    Why Church and Bible Reading Aren't the First Step to Knowing God

    Send us Fan Mail Are you trying to start your faith journey but feel overwhelmed, confused, or unsure where to begin with God? In this episode of Baby Steps with Christ, host Leigh Trupin talks about a major struggle for new believers: being told to immediately read the Bible and go to church before they even understand who God is or how relationship with Him works. If you’ve ever searched for how to start a relationship with God, what to do first as a new believer, or why the Bible feels confusing at the beginning, this episode breaks it down in a simple and practical way. Leigh shares her own experience of feeling lost and overwhelmed when she was expected to understand spiritual things without first understanding God Himself. Through her journey, she explains that faith is not meant to start with pressure, performance, or religious expectations. Instead, it starts with relationship. Just like any relationship in life, trust and understanding take time to develop through consistent connection. If you’ve ever wondered: Where do I start with faith? Do I have to read the Bible first? Do I have to go to church before I know God?This episode offers a clear and practical look at faith as relationship first, not religion or performance. Everything changes when you stop approaching God like a checklist and start building connection with Him step by step. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why starting with Bible reading and church can feel overwhelming for new believers How faith develops like a relationship over time Why trust in God cannot be forced or rushed Why spiritual growth should not begin with pressure or performance Starting “kindergarten for faith” as a foundation for your relationship with God Why knowing God’s character comes before religious structure How to begin building a simple, personal relationship with God Why faith becomes clearer when relationship comes firstJoin the Community: Leigh invites you to her 100% free online community on Skool where you can grow in your relationship with God at your own pace without pressure or religious expectations. Listen to the podcast and access all free resources in one place! Take the Next Step: 👉 Join My 100% Free Community!👉 Listen & Follow on Your Favorite App!Resources & Links: Get the free guide for this episode to take practical baby steps in developing your relationship with God. Website: 👉 BabyStepsWithChrist.comBook: 👉 Dear New Believer, Love God

    7 min

  3. May 20

    How I Found a Prayer Life That Isn’t Boring: Talking to God Personally

    Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to rethink what prayer actually is—and how it can completely change your relationship with God? In this episode of Baby Steps with Christ, host Leigh Trupin talks about what prayer really is, how to pray, and how to build a personal relationship with God through everyday conversation instead of religious routines or pressure. If you’ve ever searched for how to talk to God, wondered why prayer feels boring or forced, or struggled with how to connect in a real way, this episode breaks it down simply and honestly. Leigh shares how she learned that prayer is not a ritual or performance. It’s just talking to God and learning to recognize how He responds. Through her personal journey, she explains how prayer shifted from something she avoided to something that became part of her everyday life. This episode also explores how to hear God’s voice, how prayer includes listening, and how your connection grows through consistent conversation. If you’ve ever wondered: What is prayer really supposed to look like?  How do I pray in a real and simple way?  How do I hear God when I pray? This episode offers a practical, honest look at prayer as the foundation of a personal relationship with God—not religion, pressure, or performance. Leigh shares how everything changed when she stopped separating prayer from everyday life and started including God in everything she does. In this episode, you’ll hear:   Why Prayer Is Actually a Simple Conversation With God How to Pray Without Overthinking It  Why Prayer Is a Relationship, Not a Ritual  Why Honesty With God (Even Anger or Doubt) Matters The Importance of Learning How God Speaks to You How Prayer Becomes a Natural Part of Everyday Life Why Relationship With God Grows Through Ongoing Conversation How Prayer Shifts From a Ritual Into a Real RelationshipJoin the Community: Leigh invites you to her 100% free online community on Skool where you can grow in your relationship with God at your own pace without pressure or religious expectations. Listen to the podcast and access all free resources in one place! Take the Next Step: 👉 Join My 100% Free Community!👉 Listen & Follow on Your Favorite App!Resources & Links: Get the free guide for this episode to take practical baby steps in developing your relationship with God. Website: 👉 BabyStepsWithChrist.comBook: 👉Dear New Believer, Love God

    6 min

  4. May 13

    How God Changed the Way I Give Advice to Others

    Send us Fan Mail Are you giving advice without including God—and could it be leading someone in the wrong direction?  In this episode of Baby Steps with Christ, host Leigh Trupin shares a powerful personal lesson about Christian advice, spiritual guidance, and why we should seek God before offering advice to others. Through personal experiences involving her daughter, her own spiritual struggles, and conversations with people searching for answers, Leigh explains why giving advice without including God can lead people in the wrong direction, even when our intentions are good. If you’ve ever struggled with knowing how to give godly advice, wondered how to hear God’s voice before making decisions, or found yourself relying more on people than on God, this episode is for you. Leigh discusses the importance of seeking God first, praying before offering advice, and learning how to point people toward a personal relationship with God instead of becoming their source for answers. This episode encourages listeners to become more intentional about both giving and receiving advice and explains why only God can truly heal, guide, and transform someone’s life. You’ll also learn how suffering, hardship, and difficult circumstances can strengthen your relationship with God and teach lessons that people cannot. If you’ve ever wondered: How do I know if I’m giving godly advice? Why should Christians pray before giving advice? How do I stop depending on people instead of God?This episode offers a practical perspective on Christian advice, spiritual discernment, and seeking God first before offering guidance to someone else. Leigh shares how God taught her the importance of directing people to Him rather than becoming dependent on other people's opinions and guidance. In this episode, you’ll hear: The Danger of Giving Advice Without Seeking God First Why Good Intentions Can Still Lead Someone in the Wrong Direction How God Used Leigh’s Spiritual Struggles to Strengthen Her Faith Why Christians Should Point People to God Instead of Themselves How to Pray Before Giving Advice to Others Why Depending on God Brings Clarity Instead of ConfusionJoin the Community: Leigh invites you to her 100% free online community on Skool where you can grow in your relationship with God at your own pace without pressure or religious expectations. Listen to the podcast and access all free resources in one place! Take the Next Step: 👉 Join My 100% Free Community!👉 Listen & Follow on Your Favorite App!Resources & Links: Get the free guide for this episode to take practical baby steps in developing your relationship with God. Website: 👉 BabyStepsWithChrist.comBook: 👉Dear New Believer, Love God

    9 min

  5. Apr 29

    When You Keep Forcing Something That Isn’t God’s Plan

    Send us Fan Mail When God speaks through your circumstances In this episode of Baby Steps with Christ, host Leigh Trupin shares a personal story about the cost of moving ahead of God. Through the experience of her daughter’s attempted move to New York, Leigh explains how God speaks through circumstances and why we often struggle to hear Him when we are focused on our own desires or the opinions of others. If you’ve ever felt like nothing is going right or you’ve wondered why God feels silent during a big decision, this episode is for you. Leigh addresses the common struggle of how to hear God clearly and why relying on people causes confusion rather than clarity. You’ll learn how to discern whether you are moving ahead of God’s timing or simply trying to force a plan that isn’t working. This episode encourages you to pay attention to how God may be guiding you through the circumstances in your daily life and why growing in your personal relationship with Him helps you recognize His voice more clearly. If you’ve ever wondered: How do I know if I’m moving ahead of God? Why does God allow closed doors in my life? How can I become confident in hearing God’s voice for myself?This episode offers a fresh perspective on how God speaks through your circumstances and encourages you to become confident in your own relationship with Him rather than relying on the opinions of others. In this episode, you’ll hear: The Pitfall of Relying on People’s Opinions How to Recognize When God Is Closing a Door The Consequences of Forcing a Plan That Isn't God’s Why God Uses Circumstances to Redirect You How to Become Confident in Hearing God’s VoiceJoin the Community: Leigh invites you to her 100% free online community on Skool where you can grow in your relationship with God at your own pace without pressure or religious expectations. Listen to the podcast and access all free resources in one place! Take the Next Step: 👉 Join My 100% Free Community!👉 Listen & Follow on Your Favorite App!Resources & Links: Get the free guide for this episode to take practical baby steps in developing your relationship with God. Website: 👉 BabyStepsWithChrist.comBook: 👉Dear New Believer, Love God

    6 min

  6. Apr 22

    Why a Relationship with God Isn’t a Gift for a Select Few

    Send us Fan Mail How do you build a personal relationship with God—and is it really available to everyone? In this episode of Baby Steps with Christ, host Leigh Trupin answers one of the most common questions people ask: how to have a relationship with God and how to connect with God personally. After a conversation with someone who grew up in church but never experienced God in a real way, Leigh addresses the truth—a personal relationship with God is not reserved for a select few. It’s available to everyone. If you’ve ever struggled with how to hear God, why you don’t feel close to God, or how to start a relationship with God, this episode breaks it down in a simple, honest way. Leigh shares how her own relationship with God developed outside of religion and explains why you don’t need a middleman to connect with Him. This episode focuses on building a relationship with God in everyday life, not just in church, and shows you how to begin taking small, intentional steps to grow spiritually. If you’ve ever wondered: Is a personal relationship with God really available to me? Why have I never experienced God personally, even though I’ve been in church? How do I actually start building a relationship with God in my everyday life?This episode gives you a clear starting point for developing a relationship with God and learning how to recognize His presence daily.  In this episode, you’ll hear: What It Really Means to Have a Personal Relationship with God Why This Connection Is Not Reserved for a Select Few How Religion Can Cause People to Miss Knowing God Personally The Importance of Inviting God Into Your Everyday Life Simple, Practical Steps to Begin Building Your Relationship with GodJoin the Community: Leigh invites you to her 100% free online community on Skool where you can grow in your relationship with God at your own pace without pressure or religious expectations. Listen to the podcast and access all free resources in one place! Take the Next Step: 👉 Join My 100% Free Community!👉 Listen & Follow on Your Favorite App!Resources & Links: Get the free guide for this episode to take practical baby steps in developing your relationship with God. Website: 👉 BabyStepsWithChrist.comBook: 👉Dear New Believer, Love God

    6 min

  7. Apr 15

    Why I Still Believe in Deliverance (Even When the Church Failed Me)

    Send us Fan Mail Can alcoholism, pain, and a broken past truly be redeemed? In this moving episode of Baby Steps with Christ, host Leigh Trupin shares the powerful and miraculous story of her Uncle Jimmy—a man who transformed from alcohol addiction and being an absentee father into a devout man of faith and deep conviction While Leigh has often shared how she found freedom by going straight to God after traditional religion failed her, this episode explores how God works in unexpected ways—including the very deliverance ministries that didn't work for her. Through her uncle's journey, Leigh illustrates that God’s grace isn't a one-size-fits-all formula, but a personal encounter that can happen when you least expect it. Instead of being defined by his past as an alcoholic, Leigh explains how her uncle’s story serves as proof that addiction recovery, redemption, transformation, and deliverance are available to anyone. This episode highlights how God can work through any circumstance—even a deliverance ministry—to restore what was broken. This episode provides an honest look at the power of forgiveness. If you’ve ever wondered: Is deliverance real, and can God heal addiction?Can God really heal a relationship that feels unforgivable?Is it ever too late to change the course of my life?This episode offers an inspiring perspective on the power of God's redemption. In this episode, you’ll hear:  The Miracle of Quitting Alcohol and Lasting SobrietyRedemption Over ReputationHealing of a Relationship That Seemed Impossible to RepairGod's Radical Transformation of a Broken FamilyThis episode is dedicated in loving memory to my Uncle Jimmy. Your story inspires me to inspire others. Join the Community: Leigh invites you to her 100% free online community on Skool where you can grow in your relationship with God at your own pace without pressure or religious expectations. Listen to the podcast and access all free resources in one place! Take the Next Step: 👉 Join My 100% Free Community!👉 Listen & Follow on Your Favorite App!Resources & Links: Get the free guide for this episode to take practical baby steps in developing your relationship with God. Website: 👉 BabyStepsWithChrist.comBook: 👉Dear New Believer, Love God

    14 min

  8. Apr 8

    How I Found a God Who Isn’t Boring: From Rules to Relationship

    Send us Fan Mail Do you feel following God is boring? Do you believe faith is only about church, Bible reading, and rules? In this honest episode of Baby Steps with Christ, host Leigh Trupin shares how she discovered that a personal relationship with God doesn’t have to be stiff, restrictive, or “all about rules.  Many Christians feel pressured to follow a checklist of religious practices, but Leigh explains why faith is meant to be personal, joyful, and included in every part of your life. Instead of rigid rules, Leigh shares how inviting God into her everyday activities—work, chores, music, movies, and fun—transformed her understanding of faith and made her relationship with God vibrant and real. Rather than trying to follow tradition or perform perfectly, Leigh describes how letting God guide her daily life allows her to enjoy faith in a new, exciting way. If you’ve ever wondered: • Can faith actually be fun?  • Is Christianity just about rules and checklists?  • How can I include God in my daily life? This episode offers an honest perspective on building a personal relationship with God, practical ways to invite Him into your life, and how faith can feel alive instead of boring. In this episode, you'll hear:  How faith can be enjoyable and part of your everyday life.  Why a personal relationship with God matters more than religious performance.  How Leigh includes God in music, movies, work, and daily activities.  How being open to God’s guidance transforms ordinary moments into opportunities to grow closer to Him. Join the Community: Leigh invites you to her 100% free online community on Skool where you can grow in your relationship with God at your own pace without pressure or religious expectations. Listen to the podcast and access all free resources in one place! Take the Next Step: 👉 Join My 100% Free Community!👉 Listen & Follow on Your Favorite App!Resources & Links: Get the free guide for this episode to take practical baby steps in developing your relationship with God. Website: 👉 BabyStepsWithChrist.comBook: 👉Dear New Believer, Love GodContact Leigh: 👉E-mail

    10 min
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Baby Steps with Christ is a faith-based podcast hosted by Leigh Trupin—author of the award-winning book Dear New Believer, Love God. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by religious expectations, unsure where to start with God, confused about what it really means to follow Him, or conditioned to believe in religion over relationship—this podcast is for you. Leigh shares her raw, personal journey from spiritual confusion and religious pressure to discovering the freedom of a real relationship with God—outside of church routines, performance, or checklists. Through relatable stories, spiritual insight, and practical encouragement, each episode offers honest, beginner-friendly guidance to help you start and grow your own relationship with God, one small baby step at a time. Whether you're a new believer, spiritually curious, breaking free from religious pressure, or rediscovering God beyond religion—tune in and take baby steps toward personally knowing God for yourself.

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    Leigh Trupin
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