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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It's no surprise to me that so many Christians feel discouraged and hopeless because of everything going on in the world. There is division everywhere, unrest everywhere, injustice everywhere, and corruption everywhere. How do we as Christians hold onto hope and live out our callings when it feels like the world is burning down and we are too afrai…
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Do You Love God The Way He Deserves? Pt. 2
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In this part 2 episode, I am concluding our dive into the book of Mark, where Jesus gives us the Greatest Command of loving God with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Specifically speaking to the mind and our strength, we will explore how God can redeem our negative thoughts, restore our imaginations to glorify Him, and what it looks like…
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Do You Love God The Way He Deserves? Pt. 1
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In the book of Mark, Jesus instructs us to love the Lord with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength, but what does this practically look like in our day-to-day lives? In part 1, I am diving into the heart and the soul, and how faithfulness speaks more than our feelings, and how loving Him with our everything is more than just a nice phrase. Be…
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The approval trap is ensnaring way too many of us... what do I mean by this? We are drawn into the need for man's approval and applause, for everyone to love us or, at the very least, like us, and to never fail anyone's assumptions about us. But this is unrealistic. Friends, we are now living for an audience of One when we become Christians, and Go…
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Finding Godly Community in Hard Seasons ft. Toni Collier
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The temptation to hide when we hurt and isolate when we go through shameful seasons is doing a lot more harm to us than healing for us. It's in stepping out into the light, seeking to be known by a healthy community, that we can move out of our pain into a posture of real connection and direction. My friend Toni Collier has lived this, written abou…
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What even is gossip? Is it going too far with the facts? Is it speaking behind someone’s back? What does the Bible actually have to say about it, and how can we start speaking life and honoring people with our speech instead of slandering and tearing them down? That's what we are diving into in this week's episode! ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://a.co/…
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Burnout, Rest, and Stewarding Your Yes ft. Tara Sun
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Some of us have been going and going, filling up our schedules, and leaning into business, only to feel like we have lost our purpose and connection with Christ. In my good friend, Tara Sun's, new book, she talks about how we can cultivate rhythms of rest, resetting with God, and organizing our commitments to honor God and not end up in burnout! I …
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Whether you are struggling with apathy, consistency, or laziness in your walk with God today, I want you to know that you can break free from the lukewarm cycle you might be stuck in today! Jesus wants you to experience the fullness of life in relationship with Him, so it's time to turn away from simple routines and passivity and unlock a fresh, ex…
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Trusting God’s Timing in a Hurried World ft. Rebecca George
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Take a deep breath today, friend, because you are not too late! I know we can think that we have missed out on God's best for us, or that our past disqualifies us, but God, in His gracious, perfect, and sovereign will, will accomplish His plans and purposes for our lives! Whatever it is you are longing for and hoping for, God's plans for your life …
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Creating Kingdom Impact for Trafficking Victims ft. Jenny Barber
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What if one cup of coffee could bring freedom to a person who was previously caught up in human exploitation and trafficking? Today, survivor and co-founder of Talitha Coffee, Jenny Barber, joins me as she shares her own personal story of finding faith and fighting for the freedom of others who are also being trafficked. To support everything she i…
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Exchange Your Shame For Freedom in Christ
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I know too many people who are stuck living in a cycle of shame, believing that the mistakes and sins they have made will define who they are forever. But Jesus not only forgives us of our sins; He also takes away our shame! In this episode, I break down the shame cycle many of us are still stuck in, and how we can actually release that burden full…
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How to Study Different Books of the Bible with Zach Windhal
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The Bible doesn't have to be a complicated book that feels distant, irrelevant, and unapproachable. My friend, Zach Windhal, has created one of my favorite new Bible study resources, and today, we are going to dive into the beauty and diversity of Scripture, and how we can approach reading the Bible contextually, hermenutically, and theologically s…
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Does God Still Do Miracles? With Billy Hallowell
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There is a lot of skepticism around the supernatural and God doing miracles, even though the Bible clearly shows the signs and wonders of Christ in His ministry. Today, journalist, podcast host, and documentary creator Billy Hallowell joins me to talk about the testimonies and evidence he has witnessed and compiled that prove that our God is still …
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PART 2: Are YOU Believing This False Teaching? with Melissa Dougherty
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In last week's episode, Melissa Dougherty joined me in discussing the definitions of the New Thought movement that has been sweeping through the global church, revealing how it is, in fact, a false teaching. We continue this episode here in Part 2, so be sure to go back and listen to Part 1 if you haven't yet! ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE…
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PART 1: Are YOU Believing This False Teaching? with Melissa Dougherty
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Many of us have heard of New Age, but not as many Christians have heard about New Thought. This is a FALSE TEACHING running rampant in the global church, and it's about time we bring this spiritual deception to light. My friend Melissa is joining me in this 2 Part episode to speak on this issue truthfully and lovingly. I pray you don't feel condemn…
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Perfectionism is Hurting You, Not Helping You! ft. Bethany Broderick
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What if instead of trying to be enough and prove our worth, we could rest in Christ's perfection instead of trying to prove our own? My friend Bethany Broderick joins me on the podcast today to remind us that freedom from performance is our portion as sons and daughters of God! ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES:…
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Jesus invites all of us to come to Him, to take upon His yoke, and in doing so, we will receive rest. I know I am also in need of that kind of spiritual refreshment! But here is the thing... we need to surrender the yoke we are carrying, the heavier burden, for the ways of Christ. Yes, they are different, and sometimes it can be uncomfortable, but …
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Joy Depends on Jesus, Not Your Circumstance ft. Tauren Wells
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I don't blame you for feeling downcast, defeated, and depressed because of how hard life can get, but joy can coexist even in the hard times because Jesus is always present! He is where the joy is at and where our joy comes from! Tauren Wells and I went deep into this topic today, and I pray it blesses you. ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cj…
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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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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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