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Wholeheartedly with Kelsey Lee
Kelsey Lee Writes LLC
30 episodes
3 weeks ago
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Wholeheartedly with Kelsey Lee
10 Reasons Gen-Z can have Hope in 2026
As we’re looking to a new year, there can be excitement but also fear over what the future holds. Maybe you’re worried about your financial future or the unrest in culture. Maybe you’re feeling discouraged because you’re not where you thought you would be at this point in your life. In today's episode, I want to encourage us with the truth of why we can have hope for the future. We'll countdown the top ten reasons Gen-Z can have hope in 2026. I hope this episode encourages you as much as it did me!  You can read the blog post about Psalm 91 here: https://www.kelseyleewrites.com/what-goslings-taught-me-about-god-my-protector/  You can listen to my previous episode on sanctification here: https://kelseyleewrites.podbean.com/e/sanctification-and-grace/  Get your copy of Grandpa’s Comrade today! https://www.kelseyleewrites.com/grandpas-comrade   Get your copy of A Woman of Excellence Bible Study: https://www.kelseyleewrites.com/a-woman-of-excellence/  Shop our Bible study PDF resources here: Shop Kelsey Lee Writes Resources Subscribe to my newsletter and get your 3-day devotional, All In, today for FREE!​ (ck.page) Check out the Truth Squad Trilogy: Amazon.com : kelsey gjesdal  www.kelseyleewrites.com www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes  www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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3 weeks ago
26 minutes

Wholeheartedly with Kelsey Lee
5 Biblical Truths about Giving Thanks
Today on the podcast we're diving into the importance of practicing gratitude! We'll dive into why practicing thanksgiving is good for us, as well as five biblical truths regarding thanksgiving.  Get your copy of Grandpa’s Comrade today! kelseyleewrites.com/grandpas-comrade Get your copy of A Woman of Excellence Bible Study: kelseyleewrites.com/a-woman-of-excellence Shop our Bible study resources here: Shop Kelsey Lee Writes Resources Subscribe to my newsletter and get your 3-day devotional, All In, today for FREE!​ (ck.page) Check out the Truth Squad Trilogy: Amazon.com : kelsey gjesdal  www.kelseyleewrites.com www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes  www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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1 month ago
15 minutes

Wholeheartedly with Kelsey Lee
Behind the Scenes of Grandpa's Comrade
Today's episode is a little different from usual as I take you behind-the-scenes in the making of Grandpa's Comrade. We'll talk about my writing process, the major themes in this book and why I'm passionate about them, and you'll even get to hear a teaser from the book! I hope you enjoy this more free-style episode. Grandpa's Comrade is now available for pre-order on Amazon and launches November 11, 2025!  Preorder your copy of Grandpa's Comrade:  https://www.amazon.com/Grandpas-Comrade-Kelsey-Gjesdal-ebook/ Shop our Bible study resources here: Shop Kelsey Lee Writes Resources Subscribe to my newsletter and get your 3-day devotional, All In, today for FREE!​ (ck.page) Check out the Truth Squad Trilogy: Amazon.com : kelsey gjesdal  www.kelseyleewrites.com www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes  www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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1 month ago
31 minutes

Wholeheartedly with Kelsey Lee
Should Christians Enlist in the Military? With Veteran Shane Gjesdal, M.D.
Today on the podcast, I have a very special guest, veteran Shane Gjesdal (aka my dad!). We sit down to discuss what the Bible says about military service. Can Christians join the military? Is there ever a just reason for war? Aren't we supposed to just turn the other cheek? All of these questions and more are answered in today's episode as we prepare for the launch of my upcoming fiction book, Grandpa's Comrade (launching Nov. 11!).    Get your copy of A Woman of Excellence Bible Study: https://www.amazon.com/Woman-Excellence-Four-Week-through-Proverbs/dp/B0FKJR7DGX/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1 Shop our Bible study resources here: Shop Kelsey Lee Writes Resources Subscribe to my newsletter and get your 3-day devotional, All In, today for FREE!​ (ck.page) Check out the Truth Squad Trilogy: Amazon.com : kelsey gjesdal  www.kelseyleewrites.com www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes  www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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2 months ago
51 minutes

Wholeheartedly with Kelsey Lee
Does Older Always Mean Wiser? What the Bible Says about Intergenerational Relationships
Today we're diving into the topic of intergenerational relationships. What does the Bible say about how we should relate to those older than us? Does older always mean wiser? Can we correct an older Christian? Why should I build relationships with those older than me? All these questions and more are tackled in today's episode as we lead up to the launch of my new fiction book, Grandpa's Comrade, coming November 11, 2025!  Get your copy of A Woman of Excellence Bible Study: https://www.kelseyleewrites.com/a-woman-of-excellence/  Subscribe to my newsletter to stay up-to-date on the release of Grandpa's Comrade: https://kelseyleewritesllc.ck.page/256f6d1216  Shop our Bible study resources here: Shop Kelsey Lee Writes Resources Check out the Truth Squad Trilogy: Amazon.com : kelsey gjesdal  www.kelseyleewrites.com www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes  www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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2 months ago
23 minutes

Wholeheartedly with Kelsey Lee
Can Christians Read Fiction?
Do you love hearing/telling stories? I do! But have you ever stopped to ask what the Bible says about storytelling? In today's podcast episode, we're diving into what the Bible says about fiction. I'll also be sharing some of my favorite books (and one movie) that have made an impact on my life.  Get your copy of Your Story Matters PDF download: kelseyleewrites.com/shop Stay up-to-date on all the writing/podcasting news and be notified about all the book launch happenings for Grandpa's Comrade: Subscribe to my newsletter and get your 3-day devotional, All In, today for FREE!​ (ck.page) Check out the Truth Squad Trilogy: Amazon.com : kelsey gjesdal  www.kelseyleewrites.com www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes  www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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3 months ago
22 minutes

Wholeheartedly with Kelsey Lee
What the Bible Says about Seasons and Change
We're heading into fall, and while most of us love the changes in seasons, most of us are a little less enthusiastic about life changes. In today's episode, we're digging into changing seasons, both in the weather and in life. Why do seasons change? What does the Bible say about seasons? And, most importantly, what do seasons teach us about God? Grab your coffee and Bible and let's dig into God's Word together!  Get your copy of A Woman of Excellence Bible Study: https://www.amazon.com/Woman-Excellence-Four-Week-through-Proverbs/dp/B0FKJR7DGX/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1 Shop our Bible study resources here: Shop Kelsey Lee Writes Resources Subscribe to my newsletter and get your 3-day devotional, All In, today for FREE!​ (ck.page) Check out the Truth Squad Trilogy: Amazon.com : kelsey gjesdal  www.kelseyleewrites.com www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes  www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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3 months ago
26 minutes

Wholeheartedly with Kelsey Lee
Does My Reputation Matter as a Christian?
In today's episode, we're diving back into the book of Ruth and discussing the topic of reputation. As a Christian, does it matter what other people think of me? What reputation did Ruth have? And what does it mean to be an ambassador for Christ? We're tackling all of these questions in today's episode!  Looking for a fall Bible study for yourself or your small group? A Woman of Excellence: A Four-Week Study through the book of Ruth and Proverbs 31 is now available to order! Get your copy today: https://www.amazon.com/Woman-Excellence-Four-Week-through-Proverbs-ebook/dp/B0FHC1PNGY/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1   Shop our Bible study resources here: Shop Kelsey Lee Writes Resources Website: www.kelseyleewrites.com Subscribe to my newsletter and get your 3-day devotional, All In, today for FREE!​ (ck.page) Check out the Truth Squad Trilogy: Amazon.com : kelsey gjesdal  www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes  www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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4 months ago
19 minutes 29 seconds

Wholeheartedly with Kelsey Lee
A Kinsman Redeemer: Seeing Jesus in the Book of Ruth
In today's episode, we're diving into the book of Ruth to learn about a kinsman redeemer and discuss how the story of our redemption in Jesus is powerfully displayed in Ruth's story.  My new Bible study, A Woman of Excellence, Launches August 10th! Available for preorder in paperback or e-book now! You can check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/Woman-Excellence-Four-Week-through-Proverbs-ebook/dp/B0FHC1PNGY/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1  For anyone who preorders or orders during launch week (Aug. 10-16), I am offering a free online Bible study (ladies only)! How to join: buy your copy of A Woman of Excellence and DM me a picture of the receipt (see social media links below). Then I'll add you to the email list for the fall Bible study!  Shop our Bible study resources here: Shop Kelsey Lee Writes Resources Website: www.kelseyleewrites.com Subscribe to my newsletter and get your 3-day devotional, All In, today for FREE!​ (ck.page) Check out the Truth Squad Trilogy: Amazon.com : kelsey gjesdal  www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes  www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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4 months ago
34 minutes 20 seconds

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Using Free Bible Study Resources to Go Deep in Scripture + A Commentary on Psalm 136
In today's episode, we're going through step-by-step how to do an inductive Bible study using free resources available to us for study, like Blue Letter Bible, Bible Gateway, and Study Light. I'll wrap it up sharing a commentary I wrote on Psalm 136 as an example of how this type of studying works. I hope that this episode encourages you to get into the Word for yourself!  Also, be on the the lookout for the paperback release of A Woman of Excellence: A Four-Week Study through the Book of Ruth and Proverbs 31 this August! Follow me on social media or sign up for my email list to be notified about book launch happenings and a Bible study group opportunity!  www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes  www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor Shop our Bible study PDF resources here: Shop Kelsey Lee Writes Resources Website: www.kelseyleewrites.com Subscribe to my newsletter and get your 3-day devotional, All In, today for FREE!​ (ck.page) Check out the Truth Squad Trilogy: Amazon.com : kelsey gjesdal  Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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5 months ago
56 minutes 5 seconds

Wholeheartedly with Kelsey Lee
Is Patriotism Biblical?
Free Prayer Strategy Download: https://payhip.com/b/1RF8W  Today on the podcast we’re talking about patriotism. We just finished celebrating Independence Day here in the United States, celebrating our freedoms and patriotism in this nation. But is patriotism biblical? Does being citizens of heaven mean we shouldn’t care about our nations or what happens in government? Let’s dive into what the Bible has to say about this topic together!   Related blog articles: https://www.kelseyleewrites.com/a-psalm-122-prayer-for-america/  https://www.kelseyleewrites.com/3-christian-misconceptions-about-the-government/  Shop our Bible study resources here: Shop Kelsey Lee Writes Resources Website: www.kelseyleewrites.com Subscribe to my newsletter and get your 3-day devotional, All In, today for FREE!​ (ck.page) Check out the Truth Squad Trilogy: Amazon.com : kelsey gjesdal  www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes  www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor All Scripture quotations taken from the NASB95 translation. Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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5 months ago
26 minutes 55 seconds

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Cancel Culture, the Gospel, and Assurance of Salvation
Get a copy of our new PDF download, Will God Cancel Me? here: https://payhip.com/b/iY6dC How should we respond to cancel culture as Christians? Will God cancel me? How can I have assurance of my salvation? We dive into all of these topics in today's episode! Come join me as we talk about the holiness of God, the best canceling that ever happened in history, a book of the Bible we should study to learn about assurance of salvation, and two steps we can take to respond to cancel culture as followers of Christ.  Shop our Bible study resources here: Shop Kelsey Lee Writes Resources Website: www.kelseyleewrites.com Subscribe to my newsletter and get your 3-day devotional, All In, today for FREE!​ (ck.page) Check out the Truth Squad Trilogy: Amazon.com : kelsey gjesdal  www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes  www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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6 months ago
33 minutes 54 seconds

Wholeheartedly with Kelsey Lee
Q&A: Relationships, Parents, Submission, and Trusting God with the Future
Today's episode is the first Q&A episode on the Wholeheartedly with Kelsey Lee podcast! We're talking about encouraging friends in their single seasons, whether or not submission applies to dating relationships, honoring your parents as an adult, trusting God with the unknowns of the future, and more!  Shop our Bible study resources here: Kelsey Lee Writes LLC - Payhip Website: www.kelseyleewrites.com Subscribe to my newsletter and get your 3-day devotional, All In, today for FREE!​ (ck.page) Check out the Truth Squad Trilogy: Amazon.com : kelsey gjesdal  www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes  www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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6 months ago
50 minutes 43 seconds

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Relationship Series Part 4: Marriage Advice from 58 Years of Marriage
Today on the podcast, I'm excited to interview my grandparents, David and Betty Gjesdal! They have been married for fifty-eight years, and I am excited for you to listen in as they share what the Lord has taught them through their marriage. Tune in to hear my grandparents share how they met and knew that this was the one; the importance of the vows we make; what they learned about marriage through different seasons of life; advice for singles and young marrieds; and more! I was so blessed to chat with my grandparents about godly marriage, and I know you will be, too!    Shop our Bible study resources here: Kelsey Lee Writes LLC - Payhip Website: www.kelseyleewrites.com Subscribe to my newsletter and get your 3-day devotional, All In, today for FREE!​ (ck.page) Check out the Truth Squad Trilogy: Amazon.com : kelsey gjesdal  www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes  www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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7 months ago
45 minutes 42 seconds

Wholeheartedly with Kelsey Lee
Relationship Series Part 3: Healing After Heartbreak with Christina Marlowe
Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Christina Marlowe, the creator behind the Instagram account, The Pursuit of His Heart, to discuss breakups. How do we walk through the grief of a breakup as a Christian? How do we initiate a breakup in a God-honoring way? How do we stop overanalyzing, and how do we support a friend who’s walking through a breakup? We cover all this and more in today’s episode. I was so blessed by this discussion with Christina, and I know you will be too! Christina M. Marlowe is an author, digital creator and founder of The Pursuit of His Heart, a ministry for single Christians. Her desire is to see men and women pursue their purpose in every season. She resides in Southern California, where a few of her favorite things include writing music, candle making and banana bread therapy. You can follow Christina on Instagram: @thepursuitofhisheart Check out Chrstina’s e-books:   Healing After Heartbreak (free!): https://payhip.com/b/CYgKo Dear Single Sister: https://payhip.com/b/yScoT Shop our Bible study resources here: Kelsey Lee Writes LLC - Payhip Website: www.kelseyleewrites.com Subscribe to my newsletter and get your 3-day devotional, All In, today for FREE!​ (ck.page) Check out the Truth Squad Trilogy: Amazon.com : kelsey gjesdal  www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes  www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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7 months ago
57 minutes 30 seconds

Wholeheartedly with Kelsey Lee
Relationship Series Part 2: Godly Dating with Nakia Keim
Today on the podcast, I'm joined by Nakia Keim to talk all things dating! We dive into whether dating is a biblical concept (or should we have arranged marriages instead?), non-negotiables, how to discern someone's true character, the importance of accountability, and more!  Nakia Keim is passionate about her relationship with Jesus and seeks to help others feel that passion as well. She writes a blog where she talks about everything in life: faith, relationships, hot topics in society, personal growth, mindset, and so much more. Her goal with that is to get people thinking about the deep stuff. If you want to get her excited then talk about scripture, health and wellness, and bread! Nakia currently works as a Chiropractic Assistant. She also serves as a leader for the young adult and youth programs at her church. Apart from that she loves to bake, shoot, cook, hang out with family and read, along with building her own ecommerce platform for health and wellness. Her passion is Jesus and she's on a mission to help her fellow believers with their walk. Check out Nakia's blog series below:  Relationship Series: https://deepthoughtswithnakia.com/category/relationship-advice/ Countering Culture with Scripture series: https://deepthoughtswithnakia.com/category/countering-culture-with-scripture/ Connect with Nakia on Facebook at Deep Thoughts with Nakia and Instagram at deepthoughtswith_nakia   Shop Kelsey Lee Writes Bible study resources here: Kelsey Lee Writes LLC - Payhip Website: www.kelseyleewrites.com Subscribe to my newsletter and get your 3-day devotional, All In, today for FREE!​ (ck.page) Check out the Truth Squad Trilogy: Amazon.com : kelsey gjesdal  www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes  www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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8 months ago
55 minutes 28 seconds

Wholeheartedly with Kelsey Lee
Relationship Series Part 1: Singleness
This spring, we're going through a relationship series. Part one is all about singleness. What does the Bible say about singleness? Does Paul say that singleness is better than marriage? Or is marriage better than singleness? All these questions and more will be answered in today's episode!  Also, coming up in June will be a Q&A episode! If you have any relationship questions you want answered (or any questions about what the Bible says about different topics!), leave a comment on this episode or send me a DM on Instagram so I can answer them!   Shop our study resources here: payhip.com/kelseyleewritesllc Website: www.kelseyleewrites.com Subscribe to my newsletter and get your 3-day devotional, All In, today for FREE!​ (ck.page) Check out my books: Amazon.com : kelsey gjesdal  www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes  www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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8 months ago
30 minutes 35 seconds

Wholeheartedly with Kelsey Lee
Sanctification and Grace
Have you ever felt discouraged about your walk with the Lord? Do you ever feel like it’s three steps forward and one step back—or one step forward and three steps back when it comes to growing in Christ? I know exactly how that feels! The answer lies with understanding the process of sanctification. In today’s episode, we’re going to unpack what sanctification is and how the grace of God works in our lives. I hope you’ll walk away encouraged! Shop our study resources here: payhip.com/kelseyleewritesllc Website: www.kelseyleewrites.com Subscribe to my newsletter and get your 3-day devotional, All In, today for FREE!​ (ck.page) Check out my books: Amazon.com : kelsey gjesdal  www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes  www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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9 months ago
26 minutes 13 seconds

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The Proverbs 31 Woman Vs. The Judges 4 Woman
Today on the podcast, we're discussing a trend I recently learned about on Tiktok contrasting the Proverbs 31 and Judges 4 woman and asking the questions: can we really compare the Proverbs 31 woman and the Judges 4 woman, is it really an either-or situation, and what does it look like to be a godly woman?    Get your copy of 3 Bible Study Methods for Beginners: 3 Bible Study Methods for Beginners: A How-To Guide - Payhip Website: www.kelseyleewrites.com Subscribe to my newsletter and get your 3-day devotional, All In, today for FREE!​ (ck.page) Check out my books: Amazon.com : kelsey gjesdal  www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes  www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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9 months ago
24 minutes 54 seconds

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Why Friendship Matters (Even When It's Hard)
Today on the podcast, we’re diving into the topic of friendship! Gen Z is one of the loneliest generations in history, despite all the technology that was supposed to help us feel more connected than ever. What does the Bible say about friendships? What about friendships that are difficult? And how do I find a good friend? We’ll be diving into all those questions in today’s episode! Get your copy of A Theology of Friendship here: A Theology of Friendship - Payhip Website: www.kelseyleewrites.com Subscribe to my newsletter and get your 3-day devotional, All In, today for FREE!​ (ck.page) Check out my books: Amazon.com : kelsey gjesdal  www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes  www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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10 months ago
30 minutes 16 seconds

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