Believing in God Is Not the Same as Knowing Him Personally

Believing in God Is Not the Same as Knowing Him Personally

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2571428/fan_mail/new] Do you know God—or do you just know about Him? In this episode of Baby Steps with Christ, host Leigh Trupin explores the difference between believing in God and knowing Him personally. Many people have beliefs about God, attend church, read the Bible, and learn information about Him, yet still feel disconnected from Him and unsure what a personal relationship with God actually looks like. Leigh explains why gathering information about God is not the same as developing a relationship with Him. Using relatable examples from everyday life, she shows the difference between knowing facts about God and truly knowing Him through personal interaction and connection. This episode offers a simple, pressure-free perspective for anyone who believes in God but wants to move beyond information and begin building a personal relationship with Him at their own pace. If you've ever wondered: • What is the difference between believing in God and knowing Him personally? • Why do I believe in God but still feel disconnected from Him? • How do I move from knowing about God to actually knowing Him personally? This episode will help you understand why knowing God is relational, not informational, and how a personal relationship with Him develops over time through consistent interaction, not just information. In this episode, you'll hear: • Why believing in God and knowing God personally are not the same thing. • The difference between learning about God and having a personal relationship with Him. • Why information alone does not create a connection with God. • How a personal relationship with God grows through daily interaction over time. • Why moving from belief of God to a relationship changes how you experience 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! [https://www.skool.com/baby-steps-with-christ-3168/about] * 👉 Listen & Follow on Your Favorite App! [https://babystepswithchrist.buzzsprout.com/2571428/follow] Resources & Links: * Get the free guide [https://irp.cdn-website.com/c26eace3/files/uploaded/Free+Guide_Believing+in+God+Is+Not+the+Same+as+Knowing+Him+Personally.pdf] for this episode to take practical baby steps in developing your relationship with God. *  Website: 👉 BabyStepsWithChrist.com [https://www.babystepswithchrist.com/] * Book: 👉 Dear New Believer, Love God [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1977273467/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&cr]

It’s OK If You Don’t Trust God Yet

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2571428/fan_mail/new] 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! [https://www.skool.com/baby-steps-with-christ-3168/about] * 👉 Listen & Follow on Your Favorite App! [https://babystepswithchrist.buzzsprout.com/2571428/follow] Resources & Links: * Get the free guide [https://irp.cdn-website.com/c26eace3/files/uploaded/Free+Guide+%282%29.pdf]for this episode to take practical baby steps in developing your relationship with God. *  Website: 👉 BabyStepsWithChrist.com [https://www.babystepswithchrist.com/] * Book: 👉 Dear New Believer, Love God [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1977273467/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&cr]

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

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2571428/fan_mail/new] 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 first 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! [https://www.skool.com/baby-steps-with-christ-3168/about] * 👉 Listen & Follow on Your Favorite App! [https://babystepswithchrist.buzzsprout.com/2571428/follow] Resources & Links: * Get the free guide [https://irp.cdn-website.com/c26eace3/files/uploaded/Free+Guide_Why+Church+and+Bible+Reading+Aren-t+the+First+Step+to+Knowing+God.pdf] for this episode to take practical baby steps in developing your relationship with God. *  Website: 👉 BabyStepsWithChrist.com [https://www.babystepswithchrist.com/] * Book: 👉 Dear New Believer, Love God [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1977273467/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&cr]

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

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2571428/fan_mail/new] 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 Relationship 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! [https://www.skool.com/baby-steps-with-christ-3168/about] * 👉 Listen & Follow on Your Favorite App! [https://babystepswithchrist.buzzsprout.com/2571428/follow] Resources & Links: * Get the free guide [https://irp.cdn-website.com/c26eace3/files/uploaded/Free+Guide_How+God+Changed+the+Way+I+Give+Advice+to+Others.pdf] for this episode to take practical baby steps in developing your relationship with God. *  Website: 👉 BabyStepsWithChrist.com [https://www.babystepswithchrist.com/] * Book: 👉Dear New Believer, Love God [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1977273467/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&cr]

How God Changed the Way I Give Advice to Others

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2571428/fan_mail/new] 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 Confusion 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! [https://www.skool.com/baby-steps-with-christ-3168/about] * 👉 Listen & Follow on Your Favorite App! [https://babystepswithchrist.buzzsprout.com/2571428/follow] Resources & Links: * Get the free guide [https://irp.cdn-website.com/c26eace3/files/uploaded/Free+Guide_How+God+Changed+the+Way+I+Give+Advice+to+Others.pdf] for this episode to take practical baby steps in developing your relationship with God. *  Website: 👉 BabyStepsWithChrist.com [https://www.babystepswithchrist.com/] * Book: 👉Dear New Believer, Love God [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1977273467/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&cr]