Wholeheartedly with Kelsey Lee

What the Garden Teaches Us about God

It's the gardening time of year! I've grown to love gardening over the past six years, and today I'm sharing five lessons from Scripture the Lord has taught me through spending time working the soil. I also announce the launch date for my upcoming devotional study, Mindset: Learning to Live with the Mind of Christ.   Subscribe to my newsletter here [https://kelseyleewritesllc.ck.page/256f6d1216]to stay up-to-date on my upcoming devotional study, Mindset! Get your copy of A Woman of Excellence Bible Study: https://www.kelseyleewrites.com/a-woman-of-excellence/ [https://www.kelseyleewrites.com/a-woman-of-excellence/]  Get your copy of Grandpa’s Comrade today! https://www.kelseyleewrites.com/grandpas-comrade [https://www.kelseyleewrites.com/grandpas-comrade]   Check out the Truth Squad Trilogy: Amazon.com : kelsey gjesdal [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=kelsey+gjesdal&i=audible&crid=375FMSQHTI2F2&sprefix=%2Caudible%2C132&ref=nb_sb_ss_recent_2_0_recent]  Shop our Bible study PDF resources here: Shop Kelsey Lee Writes Resources [https://www.kelseyleewrites.com/shop/] www.kelseyleewrites.com [http://www.kelseyleewrites.com] www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites [http://www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites] www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes [http://www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes]  www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor [http://www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor] Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com [https://www.silvermansound.com]

My Messy Thoughts on AI

In today's episode, we're diving into the topic of AI and the importance of having a biblical worldview and theology for technology. We'll discuss how the gospel applies to technology, my personal concerns with AI technology as a writer, and whether AI is the antichrist. May this episode be a springboard for you to dive deeper into this topic and to build your worldview on the unchanging truth of God's Word.  Resources mentioned in today's episode: https://answersingenesis.org/technology/effects-of-artificial-intelligence/ [https://answersingenesis.org/technology/effects-of-artificial-intelligence/] https://justthinking.me/ep-135-ai-and-the-gospel/ [https://justthinking.me/ep-135-ai-and-the-gospel/] https://www.equip.org/bible_answers/what-is-the-meaning-of-666/ [https://www.equip.org/bible_answers/what-is-the-meaning-of-666/] Get your copy of A Woman of Excellence Bible Study: https://www.kelseyleewrites.com/a-woman-of-excellence/ [https://www.kelseyleewrites.com/a-woman-of-excellence/]  Shop our Bible study PDF resources here: Shop Kelsey Lee Writes Resources [https://www.kelseyleewrites.com/shop/] Get your copy of Grandpa’s Comrade today! https://www.kelseyleewrites.com/grandpas-comrade [https://www.kelseyleewrites.com/grandpas-comrade]   Subscribe to my newsletter and get your 3-day devotional, All In, today for FREE! (ck.page) [https://kelseyleewritesllc.ck.page/256f6d1216] Check out the Truth Squad Trilogy: Amazon.com : kelsey gjesdal [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=kelsey+gjesdal&i=audible&crid=375FMSQHTI2F2&sprefix=%2Caudible%2C132&ref=nb_sb_ss_recent_2_0_recent]  www.kelseyleewrites.com [http://www.kelseyleewrites.com] www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites [http://www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites] www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes [http://www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes]  www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor [http://www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor] Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com [https://www.silvermansound.com]

Friendship Seasons: A Theology of Friendship and Loneliness

In today's episode, I'm sharing a talk I recently gave at a ladies' retreat on friendship and loneliness. We'll dive into the loneliness epidemic in America, why friendship matters, biblical examples of friendship, God's purpose in loneliness, and more.  To take today's episode deeper, check out the PDF download A Theology of Friendship [https://payhip.com/b/C85jv].  Works cited in today's episode:  Bruckmann, Carolyn. “The Leadership & Happiness Laboratory.” The Leadership & Happiness Laboratory, 28 Feb. 2025, www.happiness.hks.harvard.edu/february-2025-issue/the-friendship-recession-the-lost-art-of-connecting. Elliot, Elisabeth (1998).  The Path of Loneliness: Finding your Way through the Wilderness to God.  Revell: Grand Rapids, MI. Kim, E S et al. “United we thrive: friendship and subsequent physical, behavioural and psychosocial health in older adults (an outcome-wide longitudinal approach).” Epidemiology and psychiatric sciences vol. 32 e65. 15 Nov. 2023, doi:10.1017/S204579602300077X Lamour, Joseph. “Chef Saves Customer, 78, When He Doesn’t Show up for Daily Gumbo.” TODAY.com, TODAY, 19 Dec. 2025, www.today.com/food/people/chef-saves-customers-life-shrimp-basket-pensacola-florida-rcna250104. Pezirkianidis, Christos et al. “Adult friendship and wellbeing: A systematic review with practical implications.” Frontiers in psychology vol. 14 1059057. 24 Jan. 2023, doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1059057 ‌“U.S. Adults Have Few Friends—and They’re Mostly Alike.” Barna Group, barna.com/research/friends-loneliness/ Shop our Books and Bible study PDF resources here: Shop Kelsey Lee Writes Resources [https://www.kelseyleewrites.com/shop/]  Subscribe to my newsletter and get your 3-day devotional, All In, today for FREE! (ck.page) [https://kelseyleewritesllc.ck.page/256f6d1216] www.kelseyleewrites.com [http://www.kelseyleewrites.com] www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites [http://www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites] www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes [http://www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes]  www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor [http://www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor] Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com [https://www.silvermansound.com]

Seeing Jesus in Habakkuk: Interview with Shante Grossett O’Neal from Daily She Pursues

Today on the podcast I am joined by Shante Grossett O’Neal from Daily She Pursues to talk about her latest Bible study, Habakkuk: Living By Faith in a Broken World. Shante shares with us her heart behind starting Daily She Pursues, why Habakkuk matters to us today, how we can see Jesus in Habakkuk, and more. You’ll not want to miss this episode!   Get the Habakkuk Bible study: https://dailyshepursues.com/habakkuk-study/ [https://dailyshepursues.com/habakkuk-study/] Check out the Daily She Pursues blog: https://dailyshepursues.com/ [https://dailyshepursues.com/] Follow Shante on social media:  Substack: https://shantegrossettoneal.substack.com/ [https://shantegrossettoneal.substack.com/] Instagram: https://instagram.com/dailyshepursues [https://instagram.com/dailyshepursues] Facebook: https://facebook.com/dailyshepursues [https://facebook.com/dailyshepursues]   Get your copy of A Woman of Excellence Bible Study: https://www.kelseyleewrites.com/a-woman-of-excellence/ [https://www.kelseyleewrites.com/a-woman-of-excellence/]  Shop our Bible study PDF resources here: Shop Kelsey Lee Writes Resources [https://www.kelseyleewrites.com/shop/] Get your copy of Grandpa’s Comrade today! https://www.kelseyleewrites.com/grandpas-comrade [https://www.kelseyleewrites.com/grandpas-comrade]   Subscribe to my newsletter and get your 3-day devotional, All In, today for FREE! (ck.page) [https://kelseyleewritesllc.ck.page/256f6d1216] Check out the Truth Squad Trilogy: Amazon.com : kelsey gjesdal [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=kelsey+gjesdal&i=audible&crid=375FMSQHTI2F2&sprefix=%2Caudible%2C132&ref=nb_sb_ss_recent_2_0_recent]  www.kelseyleewrites.com [http://www.kelseyleewrites.com] www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites [http://www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites] www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes [http://www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes]  www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor [http://www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor] Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com [https://www.silvermansound.com]

Are All Christians Called to Evangelize?

Today on the podcast we're diving into the topic of evangelism. Are all Christians called to evangelize? What if I don't have the gift of evangelism? Can't my actions just tell people I love Jesus? We'll tackle all these questions and more as we dive into what Scripture says about sharing the gospel.  Get your copy of A Woman of Excellence Bible Study: https://www.kelseyleewrites.com/a-woman-of-excellence/ [https://www.kelseyleewrites.com/a-woman-of-excellence/]  Shop our Bible study PDF resources here: Shop Kelsey Lee Writes Resources [https://www.kelseyleewrites.com/shop/] Get your copy of Grandpa’s Comrade today! https://www.kelseyleewrites.com/grandpas-comrade [https://www.kelseyleewrites.com/grandpas-comrade]   Subscribe to my newsletter and get your 3-day devotional, All In, today for FREE! (ck.page) [https://kelseyleewritesllc.ck.page/256f6d1216] Check out the Truth Squad Trilogy: Amazon.com : kelsey gjesdal [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=kelsey+gjesdal&i=audible&crid=375FMSQHTI2F2&sprefix=%2Caudible%2C132&ref=nb_sb_ss_recent_2_0_recent]  www.kelseyleewrites.com [http://www.kelseyleewrites.com] www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites [http://www.instagram.com/kelseyleewrites] www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes [http://www.tiktok.com/@kelsey.lee.writes]  www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor [http://www.facebook.com/kelseygjesdalauthor] Music: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com [https://www.silvermansound.com]