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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 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 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.

Take the Next Step:

• 👉 Listen & Follow on Your Favorite App!
• 👉 Follow on Facebook and Instagram

Resources & Links:

• Get the free guide for this episode to take practical baby steps in developing your relationship with God.
• Website:
  👉 BabyStepsWithChrist.com
• Book:
  👉Dear New Believer, Love God
• Contact Leigh:
  👉E-mail

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Is tithing mandatory for Christians? Do believers really have to give 10 percent of their income to the church?

In this honest episode of Baby Steps with Christ, host Leigh Trupin talks openly about the fear, guilt, and confusion many people feel around tithing. Many churches teach that giving 10 percent is required, but Leigh explains why financial giving should never come from pressure, obligation, or fear.

Instead, she shares how asking God directly about giving changed her perspective on tithing, generosity, and relationship with God.

Rather than following any rules, Leigh describes how she began allowing God to guide when, how and even IF she gives.

If you’ve ever wondered:

• Do Christians have to tithe?
• What happens if you don’t tithe?
• Is giving 10 percent really mandatory?

This episode offers an honest perspective on faith, money, and generosity, while encouraging listeners to focus first on building a real relationship with God.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Whether tithing is mandatory for Christians.
• Why many believers feel fear or guilt about tithing.
• Why Leigh stopped treating tithing like a rule.
• Why relationship with God should come before financial giving.

Take the Next Step:

👉 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.com
• Book:
  👉Dear New Believer, Love God
• Social Media:
  👉 Follow on Facebook and Instagram

Why does God correct judgmental thinking instead of condemning us?

In this deeply personal episode of Baby Steps with Christ, host Leigh Trupin shares how God corrected her judgmental thinking after she questioned whether helping someone whose lifestyle she did not agree with was spiritually right. Through prayer and reflection, she discovered that God’s correction is often gentle, relational, and focused on transformation rather than condemnation.

This episode explores the difference between religious judgment and a personal relationship with God, encouraging listeners to move away from fear-based faith and toward compassion, kindness, and spiritual growth. Leigh also shares testimony from her own life, including struggles with lust and how God slowly changed her over time without anger, pressure, or harsh correction.

If you have ever felt confused about how to respond to people living lifestyles you disagree with, or if you are searching for a more personal understanding of God, this episode offers honest insight and encouragement drawn from real spiritual experience found in her award-winning book Dear New Believer, Love God

In this episode, you'll hear:

• How a personal relationship with God is different from fear-based faith.
• The story of how Leigh questioned helping someone whose lifestyle she disagreed with.
• How God corrected her thinking without shame or harsh conviction.
• Personal testimony about transformation through relationship with God.

Take the Next Step:

• 👉 Listen & Follow on Your Favorite App!
• 👉 Follow on Facebook and Instagram

Resources & Links:

• Get the free guide for this episode to take practical baby steps in developing your relationship with God.
• Website:
  👉 BabyStepsWithChrist.com
• Book:
  👉Dear New Believer, Love God