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Welcome to the Bought + Beloved podcast with Kirby Kelly. I find so much joy in teaching the Word of God and pouring truth into the world - that is what this podcast is all about! This is more than short social media content - I am writing content like crazy to share with you all about faith and life. I will be answering questions and teaching on topics that matter most to our generation. And please take a second to subscribe and review this channel to help me share this podcast with more pe ...
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In Hebrews 10, believers are encouraged and exhorted to continue on in three specific things: drawing near to God, holding fast to hope, and stirring up the church. But how many of us lack confidence in doing these things? I want us to look to the cross and the words found in Hebrews 10, and to be moved in doing these things. Let us carry on this c…
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Loving Your Neighbor Biblically ft. Jada Edwards
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Listen, I know that there are some people in our lives, and in our world, that we classify as hard to love, yet God gives us the mandate as Christians to love our enemies and our neighbors. But in order to do that, we need to know what Biblical love is and receive a redeemed love from God Himself! Jada Edwards joins me on the podcast this week to d…
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Desperate Problems Call For Desperate Prayers ft. Rachel Wojo
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Some of us treat prayer as if it were a last resort when it should be the first thing we run to when we face desperation, suffering, and confusion. God wants us to call out to Him, even if it is with just a few words of honest faith! Rachel Wojo is a living testimony of the power of prayer, and she is joining me today to talk about how to cultivate…
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How To Fight Right in Marriage ft. Rebekah and Gabe Lyons
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Is there a biblical way to fight with your spouse without falling into sin? How do we fight right and make progress rather than fall into the devil's trap of division? ThinkQ Media founders and authors Gabe and Rebekah Lyons join me in today's episode to talk about biblical and practical ways to have healthy disagreements, compromise and communicat…
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God Won't Burn You, But He Will Refine You
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We will eventually have to walk through the fire, the trials, the suffering, the season of loss or barrenness, and it's so easy from our limited perspective and point of view to believe God is the one burning us. But as we will discuss today, God will not burn His people. He will repurpose the fire and the flames to refine us, to become more resili…
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This week's episode goes out to everyone who feels like they are in a constant downward spiral. Whether it be anxiety, doubt, depression, fear, or purposelessness, you don't have to go down the rabbit hole into despair and apathy. What if we could go on an upward spiral instead to find freedom, hope, and peace of mind? Levi Lusko joins me today to …
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Fear of Man vs Fear of God ft. Jinger Duggar Vuolo
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This episode goes out to all the chronic people pleasers out there who are looking to find freedom from fear of man, their own unrealistic expectations, and the need to be it all for everyone. Jinger Duggar Vuolo joins me to discuss this and unpack how God has been healing her from this as she grew up in reality TV stardom, the dangerous teachings …
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Beholding, Becoming, and Belonging in Christ ft. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
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I see so many Christians living in insecurity, living in anxiety, and living in loneliness, but it doesn't have to be this way. God invites us to be with Him. In a world where we often work, strive, and seek to earn our place at the table, Jesus gives us an invitation to simply arrive. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith joins me in today's episode to unpack …
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Church Hurt, Spiritual Manipulation, and Fallen Leaders ft. Hannah Williamson
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It seems as though every time we turn on the news, we hear about another pastor in a "moral failure" or caught in sin. Another day, another fallen leader. This can be so discouraging to Christians and unbelievers alike. Can we trust the church? How do we go about handling this and healing form this? My friend Hannah Williamson and I dive into this …
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Jesus Is The Safest Person & Safest Place ft. John Eldredge
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We can experience every wonder with Jesus. We can experience safety and refuge with Jesus. We can experience strength and power through Jesus. In such a disconnected and discontent world where anxiety swarms us, things fight for our attention, and real help is needed in the craziest of season, Jesus is the real answer, and is healing and interventi…
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The heart is deceptive, our feeling fades, and we do not have a full understanding of how clouded judgment can get. Scripture warns us about this and encourages us to trust in God's heart, God's plans, and God's will and way. I want to discuss why God is trustworthy today and how He can begin to transform our hearts to reflect His -- His good and p…
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Don't Waste Your Valley Season ft. Jonathan McReynolds
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What if the valley had just as much to offer as the mountain? I think that because of certain poetic language in the Bible about the valley, we forsake it and idolize the mountaintop moments alone; my friend Jonathan McReynolds agrees! But God might be calling some of us off of the mountain to meet Him in the valley to develop our character, grow u…
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How Christians Can Grow In Unity ft. Kyle Worley
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I have noticed the unfortunate trend of disunity amongst believers. I think it stems from our lack of unity over Christ Himself! When we share true communion with God, this affects how we perceive ourselves, links arms with the Church, and enables us to reach the world through the love and power of the Gospel! My friend Kyle Worley has noticed this…
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For Those Who Feel Uncertain, Inadequate, and Disqualified with Britt Maher
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Are you feeling like a letdown? Maybe like you've missed your moment to do great things for God and fulfill your purpose? What if right here, right now, God could do a new thing and show you how you've been purposed for the place and season you're in today? Britt Maher joins me to discuss how we can each discover new meaning in Christ and rely on H…
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Cultivating Culture as "Outsiders" with Patrick Miller
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As believers, we are called to be in the world and not of the world. I know that sometimes I have been left feeling like an outsider because of that. When we join Jesus and follow Him, though, there is joy in being on the "outside" where He is! That is what my friend Patrick Miller is joining me to discuss today in a culture of rising tension where…
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Faith, Hope, and Resilience Amidst Oppression with Elizabeth Tabish
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Elizabeth Tabish, who plays Mary Magdalene in The Chosen, joins me on today's episode to discuss the new movie, Between Borders. In this true story of faith, community, and relicense amidst oppression, we can take away how to endure with hope but also how to have empathy for those in hardships they never imagined for themselves. I hope you all get …
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Courageously Conquer Your Fear with Riley Kehoe
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Tragedy, trauma, and tsunamis... this was the life of Riley Kehoe. A survivor of one of the world's worst tsunami disasters in 2004, she had to make a choice right then and there: will I live in fear my whole life, or honor my gift of life by courageously helping others? We all have fears, traumas, and our own things to overcome, and Riley's testim…
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FOMO Is Keeping You from God’s Best with Hope Reagan Harris
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I know I am not the only one who has FOMO... the fear of missing out OR the fear of missed dreams, opportunities, and achievements. But what if letting go and following God's will for your life will lead to the real fulfillment you're chasing? That's what me and my friend Hope Reagan Harris talk about in today's episode! ORDER MY BOOK HERE: www.kir…
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2025 is here, just like that! And with a new year come new goals, dreams, resolutions, and holy habits. If you want to live a life devoted to Christ, establish Godly routines, and make the most out of your calling and purpose in the Kingdom, get ready to listen up and take some notes! ORDER MY BOOK HERE: www.kirby-kelly.com/you-can-be-free Discover…
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Grief is hard to go through and a heavy burden to carry... especially around the holidays. I am not a stranger to it, and neither is my friend Steve Carter, author of Grieve, Breathe, Receive. Whether you're missing a loved one, hurt by the failures of friends and leaders, or trying to make sense of the sudden change in your life, I know this episo…
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Tear Down Your Idols to Find TRUE FREEDOM
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Whether we realize it or not, many of us have idols in our lives fighting for our attention, affection, time, resources, and our hearts. That kind of worship belongs to God alone! But how do we identify idols in our lives, tear them down, and set ourselves up for success so that we don't set them back up in our lives? Let's talk about it in today's…
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Childlike Whimsy, Joy, and Love with Bob Goff
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I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Bob Goff and hear some of his incredible stories of trusting in God's will, leaning into the whimsy that comes with a life of obedience to God, and the childlike joy and love we can all exude as Christ followers. Enjoy! ORDER MY BOOK HERE: www.kirby-kelly.com/you-can-be-free ORDER BOB'S DEVO HERE: h…
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This episode is for the Christians and those exploring the faith who are wrestling with doubt. Whether it's genuine concern and curiosity or a real wrestle to trust God and have faith in the unseen things, doubt doesn't have to lead to abandonment of the faith... in fact, Scripture shows us how when we put our doubts into Christ's hands, we get to …
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You’re Qualified and Called with Jordan Whitmer
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Comparison can cloud our confidence in our calling. Insecurity can keep us stagnant in moving forward with our purpose. The shame of our past and the lack of certain skills can easily stop us from making the difference God wants us to make. My friend Jordan Whitmer is joining me on the podcast today to remind everyone that we each are called, chose…
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Revival is Happening, Don’t Miss It! with Jennie Allen
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I am so honored to have Jennie Allen guesting on my podcast today! We both had the chance to go to Korea and feel extremely burdened for revival in the global church. Today, we discuss what revival is, how we can unify as a global church, and the power of prayer! CHECK OUT GATHER25 HERE: https://www.gather25.com/ ORDER MY BOOK HERE: www.kirby-kelly…
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