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“Time Doesn't Equal Transformation” cuts through one of the most pervasive myths in our spiritual journeys — that simply getting older means we're growing more spiritually mature. Sorry, but nope! 

Time doesn’t automatically grow your soul, but grace-filled participation does. In this punchy episode of Today’s Kus Word, we’re busting the myth that spiritual maturity just happens with the passing of time. Spoile...

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Ever felt stuck spiritually even after years of church sermons, Bible study, and worship? You're not alone. In today’s micro-episode, we tackle a sneaky truth: proximity to the truth doesn’t mean formation by the truth. We’re trying out a new micro-learning format — short, powerful reviews and reflections to help the teachings sink deeper, reframe your thinking, and spark real transformation, not just information o...

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“Time doesn’t equal transformation.” Just because you’ve been near the truth, even for years, doesn’t mean it’s been formed in you. In this kickoff episode of her Rule of Life series, Michele Kus exposes the myth that more time passing and more Bible studies and more sermons and more books automatically lead to spiritual growth. With wisdom drawn from her seminary course (a work in progress!), Michele explores why so ma...

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Good Friday invites us to pause and reconsider the dominant narratives we’ve inherited about the cross. Did Jesus die as the object of God’s wrath — or as the Victorious One who forever conquered sin and death? 

This episode reexamines the popular Penal Substitutionary Atonement (PSA) theory, which frames salvation as a legal transaction where Jesus absorbs our punishment and pays the penalty for our sin. In contrast, th...

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Ever feel like you're wearing a mask, exhausted from performing, pleasing, or playing small? That’s your false self talking—and this episode is about gently unmasking it without guilt. The false self isn’t evil; it’s who you had to become to survive. But what helped you then is draining you now—especially in your walk with God. Join your host, Michele Kus, as we explore how true spiritual maturity isn’t about becom...

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Ever learned something life-changing, only to forget it days later? Transformation doesn’t happen at the speed of information — it takes immersion. Marinating in that truth! In this powerful meditation episode, we move beyond intellectual knowing into deep, personal encounter. Step into a guided experience where a supernatural mirror reveals your true divine identity — radiant, wise, and overflowing with life. This is y...

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You have divinity in your DNA, and that’s no April Fool’s joke! Yet most Christians live unaware of this mind-blowing reality. Today, we dive into a moment when Paul walked into a church and was shocked to find... mere humans. He rebuked the Corinthians, not for being bad, but for being merely human when they carried God’s divine nature. The gospel isn’t a behavior management program; it’s a radical exchange, the old fo...

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Ever wish you could wake up free from your past mistakes, shame, and guilt? The good news is—you can! In Christ, you’re not just a slightly improved version of yourself—you’re an entirely new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17). In this first episode of a special series on identity, Michele unpacks the revolutionary truth of your new creation identity, diving into the Greek word kainos to reveal why this transformation is mor...

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Watch the video of St. Patrick’s Breastplate here! 

Cutting through the noise of green beer and shamrocks lies the extraordinary life story of St. Patrick — an enslaved British teenager who found his faith in captivity, escaped through divine guidance, and later returned to Ireland as a missionary priest. Patrick’s life was marked by miraculous power, including eyewitness accounts of raising 33 people from the dead! He l...

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What if five minutes a day could transform your spiritual life? On this special Pi Day episode, we’re dishing out a Friday Flashback packed with powerful declarations to reshape your mind and your spiritual journey. From Zechariah’s lesson on speaking faith over doubt to unlocking the science of neuroplasticity and rewiring your mind to think like Jesus, we offered plenty of revelation and practical exercises to get you...

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Spiritual breakthroughs rarely happen immediately — just ask John Wimber, who prayed for 10 months before witnessing a healing, or Todd White, who persisted for over four years before seeing results. Their stories reveal a powerful truth: we sometimes have to engage in spiritual resistance training. Just as muscles grow through resistance, our faith can be strengthened through doubts, delays, and disappointments. Even J...

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Words shape our reality. Today’s episode dives into the powerful connection between spiritual transformation and neuroplasticity, showing how speaking God’s truth about us rewires our brains to think more like Christ. What if the words you’re speaking aren’t true of the real you? Romans 12:2 calls us to renew our minds, not by clinging to old self-perceptions, but by embracing heaven’s perspective. As Bill Johnson says,...

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Today, we dive into the supernatural power of words and how they shape reality. From Zechariah’s silence to prevent doubt from derailing God’s plan to God’s “Let there be light” in Genesis 1, words have always been vessels of creative power. As Dan McCollam says, “Your experience will rise to the level of your declaration.” Speaking faith-filled words isn’t about ignoring reality but aligning your speech with heaven’s p...

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Your words shape spiritual reality. Every self-condemning statement or expression of doubt isn’t just frustration — it’s power in action. The story of Zechariah reveals this truth: when he doubted Gabriel’s promise of a son, God silenced him for nine months, not as punishment but as protection, preventing his words from hindering God’s divine plan. In contrast, Mary embraced her miracle with faithful words, saying, “Let...

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Host Michele Kus shares the story behind rebranding her podcast twice in one week, revealing how a spontaneous conversation with Bill Vanderbush led to the perfect podcast name that was always waiting to happen. Welcome to Today's Kus Word!

Check out Bill Vanderbush's podcast & TV show here and Bill's discipleship group, The Table, here.

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Step into a transformative conversation that connects the dots between perfectionism and procrastination. While many of us strive for perfection, we often find that the very standards we set can lead to delays and avoidance. In today's lighthearted discussion, Michele points out how perfectionism and procrastination are linked in a vicious cycle, and then she offers two simple strategies to break that cycle.

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Have you ever felt like you’re not quite good enough or the things you do don't quite measure up? Join me, Michele Kus, as we explore some of the tricky aspects of perfectionism, an internal battle many of us quietly face. With personal anecdotes and powerful truths, we shine a light on how perfectionism often prevents us from stepping into our true potential and how we can confront it head on with humor and self-c...

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Welcome to an exciting new chapter of our podcast! We’ve rebranded from “New Creation Meditations” to “Rise and Reign,” marking a shift toward creating a space filled with authenticity, joy, and daily encouragement with just the right amount of snark mixed in. (But don’t worry, we’ll still have some meditations for you!)

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The seasons in our lives can look very different, and that's okay. In this episode, Michele leads you through a simple meditation and declaration that acknowledges and honors your current season of life.

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Today’s Kus Word is spiritual growth with a touch of snark! Join author and spiritual formation prof, Michele Kus, as she serves up short, powerful teachings, immersive meditations, bold declarations...