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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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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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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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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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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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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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Love, laughter, and longevity. This is what makes a marriage last! But what are the little steps we take to ensure that we are aligned with Christ and our spouse in all of these areas? My friends Jimmy and Irene Rollins just wrote a book all about it, and Irene is joining me today to discuss this on the podcast! BUY IRENE + JIMMY'S BOOK: https://a.…
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"God, what was I made to do? What is my purpose? How do you plan on using me?" I know I've asked this heavy-hitting, life-defining question! Haven't we all? My friends from Coffee and Bible Time are joining me to discuss what the Bible has to say about our purpose and how a relationship with God and His Word will give us clarity and confidence in m…
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Anxiety is debilitating and can leave us feeling overwhelmed, alone, and defeated. But what if there were practical steps and biblical truths that could lessen the load and aid us in our freedom journies with mental health struggles? Pastor and Licensed Professional Counselor, Susan Thomas, joins me to discuss this today! CHECK OUT SUSAN'S PODCAST:…
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What if I told you that God can rewrite your story? The parts of your past that you're most ashamed of, God can do something new! The details of your life you wish you could forget, God can redeem for a beautiful purpose! The moments you're afraid of being defined by, God can give new meaning to! My friend Stephanie joins me to share 26 letters we …
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For some of us, pride is a very obvious issue in our lives. For others, it has become sneaky in the ways it has affected how we view ourselves, others, and even God. Chad Veach joins me on the pod today to discuss what it looks like to go through refinement and to walk in humility rather than ego and pride! GET CHAD'S BOOK HERE:https://a.co/d/4kfRp…
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It's easy to look at the stressors of life that cause us worry, anxiety, and fear, and to question if God is really going to help us get through it. I love how my friend Jonny in his new book, Consider the Lilies, explores how we can have hope and peace because of the person of Christ. God's character gives us the hope and confidence we need to ove…
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After being in Incheon, South Korea for the 4th Lausanne Congress, I have felt so convicted to share this specific message... especially to the Western churches in North America. We can learn a thing or two about boldness, purity, integrity, and fearlessness from the global church when it comes to being disciples and making disciples. Let's talk ab…
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When it comes to reading the Bible, sometimes it can be a bit discouraging when we don't know where to start, what to read, and how to interpret what the Scriptures are saying. Biblical literacy is especially needed today with the rise of false teaching! My friend Mikella joins me to discuss some best practices for our quiet time, as well as her ne…
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So many of us are trying to do it all, be it all, and take the whole world on our shoulders, only to crumble and fall when it gets too much to bear. In that downward spiral, we then believe lies and only "try harder" to "be more"... does this sound familiar and like your story? Alyssa Bethke joins me today to unpack the lies we believe and the pres…
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It is so easy to look around at others and compare where God has us to where God has them. If you feel like you are "behind in life" or failing in any way, I hope this episode with my friend Meghan Asbury encourages you that you are exactly where God has you for a purpose! ORDER MY BOOK HERE: www.kirby-kelly.com/you-can-be-free Discover more Christ…
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Let's talk about Godly Friendships today! Teega Faafa Taylor joins me to discuss how we as believers can navigate conflict in friendships and grow closer to Christ in our friendships. I am so excited for her to be on B+B today and for the upcoming release of her newest book, which you can order here: https://a.co/d/j47YOjS ORDER MY BOOK HERE: www.k…
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If you are a Christian who has ever struggled with backsliding, going back to your old sinful ways, and making excuses to return to bad habits from your former life before Jesus, then I want to provide you with a pathway to get back on track with your relationship with God and freedom journey! ORDER MY BOOK HERE: www.kirby-kelly.com/you-can-be-free…
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To the Christian who is struggling with self-loathing, who is more aware of sin the closer we to draw to God, and who has a Holy discontent with the brokenness of of world and the church/other believers, this episode is for YOU. We need to realize the grace of awareness and the gift of the Holy Spirit as we walk in sanctification and surrender! ORD…
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It's time that we as Christian leaders learn what it means to fight the good fight, hold fast to the faith, and live lives of good conscience like Paul charges Timothy in 1 Timothy! This message has been on my heart, and as much as it may be convicting to hear, I pray it gives you confidence and direction as an ambassador of the Gospel! ORDER MY BO…
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If you have been struggling with fear of man, anxious because you are doing everything you can to be liked by others and feel burdened by this need to perform and be regarded by everyone, then you might be a people pleaser... I am too! And today I want to share what God has spoken over me in this area, and the steps we can take to be free and overc…
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I have had my fair share of broken relationships, overcoming trauma and lies, and learning how to wholeheartedly love someone with the same love Christ has shown me. But it took me YEARS to live it out and learn it! I am so glad my friend and guest, Stephanie Rouse, wrote a book that sets us up for success in our Christian dating and relationships,…
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What do we do when we get to the end of a season and are met with a closed door? What do we do when we are right in the middle of a decision or journey and God interrupts our plans? What do we do when we were promised a specific position or calling from God, but the door is declaring "not yet"? We can have hope, peace, and assurance in God's will e…
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It's time to share your testimony with the world! Our world is broken and desperately in need of the hope and healing power of Jesus. For those of us in Christ, we can share our own Hope Story and point others to the Way, Truth, and Life! But HOW do we do this practically? My friends Ron and Doug Hutchcraft join me in today's episode to discuss jus…
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Boundaries have a beautiful and biblical purpose in every area of our lives! God has given us specific parameters to live within... but why? I want to talk about that today and show you why God's will and way are the best for our lives! ORDER MY BOOK HERE: www.kirby-kelly.com/you-can-be-free Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inq…
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