Wholeheartedly with Kelsey Lee

Wholeheartedly with Kelsey Lee

Hello, friend, and welcome to Wholeheartedly with Kelsey Lee. This podcast is dedicated to studying God’s Word together, knowing why we believe what we believe, and letting the Word of God impact every aspect of our lives. Join the challenge, GenZ, and let’s live wholeheartedly for Christ!

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December 1, 2025 26 mins

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 ho...

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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. 

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November 3, 2025 31 mins

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! 

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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!)...

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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! 

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September 15, 2025 22 mins

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. 

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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! 

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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 Rut...

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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 

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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! 

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July 7, 2025 26 mins

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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 toget...

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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, ...

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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! 

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 everythi...
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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 B...

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March 17, 2025 26 mins

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 ...

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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? 

 

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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!

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