In this second installment of our "Bible in a Year" recap, we continue our journey through the heart of the Old Testament and the expansion of the early Church. As we move from the silence of Ruth and Esther into the chaotic reigns of the kings and the steadfastness of the apostles, a central theme emerges: finding the strength to stay in the Word when life gets loud, quiet, or complicated.
We explore the danger of "spiritual back-up plans," the hidden legacy of women found in the genealogies, and the sobering reality that behind every Jezebel is an Ahab. Whether you are navigating a season of God’s silence or facing the "persecutions" of a world growing worse, this episode is an encouragement to remain steadfast, anchored in the only Book that is truly breathed out by God.
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I Have Decided / Jesus Paid It All x David’s Harp
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In this episode, we dive into the first leg of Kaley’s "Bible in a Year" journey, reflecting on the profound lessons found in the first few months of last year. From the ancient covenants of Genesis to the challenging teachings of Jesus in Matthew and Luke, we explore a recurring theme: God doesn’t want our "work"—He wants our hearts.
We discuss the "Graves of Craving" in the wilderness, why God whittled down Gideon’s army to empty hands, and what it truly means to walk through the "narrow door." If you’ve ever felt like you aren’t enough or that you’re carrying too much, this recap will remind you that God’s provision is exact and His faithfulness is true.
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https://bit.ly/490SGgg (PDF)
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Laura Geller Baked Color Correcting Powder
Renovation of the Heart x Dallas Willard
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How do you find freedom from offense when you've been truly and deeply wronged? Following up on Part 1, this episode offers a path to healing by focusing on surrender and forgiveness. We dive into the difficult, but necessary, connection between dealing with offense and submitting to authority (Romans 13 & 1 Peter 2:19-25).
The key to enduring lies in following Christ's example: when we offended Him, He didn’t pay us back. Learn practical steps for releasing resentment, laying down your right to be right, and taking your hurt to the Rock (Isaiah 8:11-15).
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Called Creatives Coaching Community
The Bait of Satan x John Bevere
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Letting Go Of Resentment: A 7-Day Biblical Workbook for Healing Deep Offense
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Have you ever felt stalled in your faith because you’re holding onto a deep hurt? This is the topic I've been avoiding for a while: offense. The reality is that we are an offended people. We talk about why we hold onto the past, and explore the reasons why we want to avenge ourselves.
Learn how resentment and bitterness become the enemy's most effective tool—a stumbling block and a trap for Jesus followers. Drawing from a personal journal entry and scriptures like Ephesians 4:26-27 and Romans 12:17-19, we see how holding onto anger creates a door for the devil to enter, ultimately hindering your walk with God. This episode challenges the notion that being wronged gives you the right to take revenge and shows you the high cost of the offense trap.
Stop holding onto offense because it’s holding you back.
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Letting Go Of Resentment: A 7-Day Biblical Workbook for Healing Deep Offense
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Are we making idols out of our pastors? This episode dives into the intense cultural chaos surrounding church leadership. We talk about both the tendency to put leaders on pedestals and the widespread "witch-hunting" happening online. Using foundational truths from the book of Hebrews, we prove that Jesus is the better pastor, superior to every human system and every earthly leader.
In this episode, we contrast the human pastor (the shadow) with Christ (the reality):
When you recognize Jesus as the perfect priest, it frees you to approach human pastors and leaders with grace and discernment. We share 5 practical takeaways for establishing a healthy, non-idolatrous view of leadership in your life.
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Called Creatives Coaching Community
Church Hurt Is Real - Healing Is Too: Chris Durso Shares His Story
Gentle and Lowly x Dane Ortlund
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What does it really mean to love your enemies?
In this episode, we dive into one of the hardest teachings of Jesus: loving those who hurt, betray, or misunderstand us. Drawing from Luke 6 and Romans 12, we’ll unpack what sets Christian love apart from every other kind of love.
This isn’t about pretending everything’s okay or ignoring pain. It’s about becoming more like Jesus and letting His character shape our response when it would be easier to isolate or retaliate.
You’ll hear practical ways to:Pray for people who’ve hurt youTake your pain to God instead of carrying it alonePractice kindness and generosity with no strings attached
Because real love—the kind that changes hearts—starts with how we love the hardest people. If you’ve ever wrestled with forgiveness, boundaries, or what “loving like Jesus” really looks like, this episode is for you.
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God Is Not Against Me x Elevation Worship
Forgiving What You Can’t Forget x Lysa Terkeurst
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We all know the feeling: you’re working hard at your job, serving your family, or pursuing a ministry dream, and it feels completely pointless. This episode is a candid peek into my own journal, where I wrestle with the doubt that what I’m doing isn't "working" or isn't "big" enough.
We need daily encouragement (Hebrews 3:13) to fight the lie that faithfulness must be visible to matter. If God called you to it, it matters—not because it's changing the world, but because it's changing you.
Hebrews 11 shows us a paradox: through faith, heroes conquered kingdoms, but through faith, others were tortured and killed. True faithfulness is about running with endurance when it’s hard, messy, and slow—keeping your eyes focused on Jesus. You can do this!
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Called Creatives Coaching Community
The Biggest Story Advent: 25 Lift-The-Flap Devotions for Families
Discerning God’s Will For Your Life x Preston Morrison + Tim Ross
The Narrow Path x Rich Villodas
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Lately, I've been wrestling with what it truly means to be a Jesus follower, especially when observing the current climate among Christians online. Is it possible that we are so focused on being right or being loud that we're missing the single, defining mark of discipleship?
We dive into John 13:35—the commandment Jesus gave His disciples just hours before His betrayal and arrest: "By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."
We explore what love one another meant in the Upper Room and what it means for us today. We challenge the mindset "It's just me and God" by looking at Peter's passionate but misguided pledge to die for Jesus (John 13:36-38).
This episode is a call to broaden our definition of love from being sweet or hospitable to being truly sacrificial—slowing down, listening intentionally, and being willing to be uncomfortable for the comfort of others (John 15:12-13).
Let's be known by our love.
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New Worship You’ll Love Playlist
The Last Supper on The Moon x Levi Lusko
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Do you know your calling, but feel derailed by busyness, comparison, or inadequacy? That is exactly where the enemy wants you. This week, we dive into the truth that God has called each of us to a unique "lane"—not just a job, but a specific way of stewarding our personality, gifts, and circumstances for His glory.
We identify the three major enemies of your unique calling: distraction, comparison, and shame.
But ultimately, many of us have one specific struggle: the fear of man. We break down what the fear of man really is (it’s more than people-pleasing!) and why seeking man's approval over God’s is the most dangerous trap to your purpose. We look at powerful Old and New Testament scripture to show why it is truly safer to fear God than to fear man, and how that one shift can free you to boldly pursue your calling.
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Dolphin Hem High Waisted Running Shorts (Soothfeel)
I Never Expected That Backlash x Sadie Robertson Huff + The Perrys
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Grief is an inevitable part of the human experience, but how do followers of Jesus navigate its complexity? This week, we dive into a listener-submitted topic that is timely and deeply personal, exploring the path from just tolerating pain to practicing Good Grief.
We look directly at the biblical model of lament, and spend time dissecting the raw, honest, and often dark honesty found in the book of Lamentations. We wrestle with knowing our pain was allowed, or even caused, by God's hand—yet this is where true breakthrough happens.
Grief is not just something we endure. It's a tool God uses to shape our faith. Join us as we uncover a 5-step biblical guide to bringing your whole, honest self and deepest pain to the feet of God.
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Called Creatives Coaching Community
Pull Me Close / Because He Lives x Lizze Morgan + Ryan Ofei
It’s Not Supposed To Be This Way x Lysa TerKeurst
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This week, we are replaying Kaley’s personal story from her conversation with Danielle Danver on the But God: Son-Kissed Stories podcast. In this episode, we talk about how to stay connected to God during seasons of pain, find beauty that comes from brokenness, and an encouragement for women when life doesn’t go as planned. This is for you if you’re navigating divorce, working in ministry, or starting over in life. Check out the But God podcast for more stories of redemption!
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www.tiktok.com/@thissonkissedlife
https://open.spotify.com/show/1zd7hp6vWsZ7exfOqAIv8f?si=8ad6f31ef7a44cca
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Many of us are asking the question: Is what I'm doing making a difference? In a world that measures success in numbers, titles, and influence, it's easy to wonder if our lives truly matter. In this episode, we challenge our modern understanding of purpose and success by looking at the biblical story of Mary of Bethany, a woman who chose to be "wasted" on Jesus.
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The Normal Christian Life x Watchman Nee
Hand Him The Plan x Steven Furtick (Apple Podcast)
Nothing To Prove x Jennie Allen
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Have you ever found yourself in a spiritual or emotional funk that you just can’t seem to shake? In this incredibly vulnerable and personal episode, Kaley shares journal entries from a difficult season and reveals the powerful biblical tool that helped her get through it. This is a story about the grace and courage it takes to be honest with God and the redemptive power of remembering His faithfulness in the past.
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Called Creatives Coaching Community
THROWING PAINT x Abbie Gamboa + Aodhan King
Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools x Tyler Staton
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What happens when the very people we're meant to walk with are shaming each other online? This can’t be the way. In this raw and unfiltered episode, Kaley gets honest about the public Christian division she's seeing on social media. She talks through her own frustrations and shares biblical principles for how to handle conflict—not just online, but in our real-life relationships, too. Can we all agree to quit fighting each other for the world to see???
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Fasting is a word that can make many of us uncomfortable. Between cultural pressures and a misunderstanding of its purpose, many Christians have abandoned this key spiritual discipline. But Jesus expected us to fast, and in this episode, Kaley dives into the challenging, yet rewarding, practice of fasting, cutting through the modern noise to reveal its true biblical purpose: to cultivate a hunger for God's presence. Even if you’re not ready to start a fasting practice just yet, give this episode a listen and be encouraged.
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Called Creatives Coaching Community
Let’s Talk Fasting and Prayer x The Perrys
Offering | Fasting E1 x John Mark Comer
Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life x Donald S. Whitney
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We’ve all been sold the idea that Christian community should be easy and that our small groups should be filled with our best friends. But what if that very comfort is what’s keeping us from spiritual growth? In this episode, Kaley shares her experience working in groups ministry and her newfound perspective that true discipleship happens when we do life with people who are different from us—not in spite of our differences, but because of them.
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When Provision Becomes a Distraction From The Provide x The Basement With Tim Ross
The Normal Christian Life x Watchman Nee
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Does prayer feel hard or intimidating? Do you ever wonder if you're "doing it right"? In this episode, Kaley gets honest about her own struggles with prayer and why she believes the enemy doesn't want us talking to God. Using the Lord's Prayer as a simple, powerful framework, she demystifies prayer, breaking down each part of Jesus' model and reminding us that prayer is communication with the God of the universe—and it's a privilege we have because of Jesus. This is a practical, encouraging guide to making prayer a foundational practice in your life.
If this episode helped you, what's one thing you've learned that has transformed your prayer life? Let us know in the comments!
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Called Creatives Coaching Community
Show Me Your Face / Yahweh x Red Worship
The Valley Of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions x Arthur Bennett
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Ever feel like your life is built around avoiding inconvenience? We crave comfort, shortcuts, and anything that makes life easier—but what if that’s what's keeping us from a deeper relationship with God? In this episode, Kaley gets real about her own struggles with an uncomfortable life and dives into why chasing comfort cannot be the goal of a follower of Jesus. She challenges the easy, cultural Christianity we often see and points to the biblical truth that a hard road is precisely where we find God's comfort.
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Beth Moore On All Manner Of Good Things x The Russell Moore Show
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What if what you want most from God is really just to make you feel better about yourself? For Kaley, this episode is a brutally honest look at how God started working on her pride after she quit her job. She shares her personal journey from wanting to "prove them wrong" to uncovering a secret desire to be "somebody great."
Join Kaley as she dives into the story of Simon the Sorcerer from Acts 8 and unpacks how his craving for power, fame, and a platform mirrors our own struggle with control and validation. It's a conviction-filled conversation about what happens when our motives are revealed, and we're forced to confront the gross reality of our own hearts.
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Called Creatives Coaching Community
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The first episode of the ✨NEW✨ Go With God podcast with Kaley Hollingsworth !! Kaley shares the “why” behind the name change, her intentions to honor the history of the No One Told Me podcast, and what God is teaching her about the cost of discipleship.
Navigating the Christian life is harder than it looks, especially when balancing relationships, spiritual growth, and living a life of purpose. Go With God is for the curious and the committed, the one with a dusty bible and the theologian, the busy believer and the deconstructing evangelical. You can expect in-depth bible teaching, practical guidance, and real-life perspective to equip you for every step of the faith journey.
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NOTM Episode: Navigating Seasons and New Beginnings + A Podcast Update
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