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

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

36. Living for God Instead of the World

January 21, 2026 • Whitney Gardner • Episode 36

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!

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