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

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, and 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 feeling educated, inspired, and motivated on your spiritual journey!

I'm also inviting you to join a community of Christian besties who are ready to grab their Bibles, open their hearts, & live a Christ-centered life inside the Collective linked 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.”

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

3. How to Grow Closer to God Every Day

September 24, 2025 • Whitney Gardner • Episode 3

In this episode of Step Into Bold Faith, I share how I’ve been learning to grow closer to Him through prayer, reading the Bible, worship music, community, and more.

I think of it like building a friendship; it takes time, effort, and a willingness to show up daily. Just like you don’t become best friends overnight, you won’t instantly feel close to God without being intentional.

I’ll walk you through how spending quiet moments in His presence can create a deeper, more intimate connection and strengthen your faith.

If You’ve Been Asking Questions Like…

How do I actually start building a relationship with God?
How can I make prayer feel like a natural conversation?
What can I start doing to feel closer to God?
What small steps can I take to deepen my faith today?
How can my relationship with God feel personal, practical, and rooted in everyday life?

Then this episode is for you!

Here's how you can continue to grow closer to God & walk with Jesus:

1. Join the Step Into Bold Faith Collective: A community membership for women where you’ll get monthly themes, devotional-style videos, challenges, Bible study, & the Christian besties you’ve been praying for! Black Friday sale ends on 12/1/25 - don't miss out!

2. Subscribe to the YouTube channel @stepintoboldfaith to watch the video version of these episodes.

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