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Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com The Cultivate Podcast is all about deepening our understanding of Scripture for a deeper love of Jesus. That’s my simple hope. Yet we live in a crazy busy culture that makes it hard to prioritize Bible study. Not to mention, for many of us the Bible can be plain confusing or intimidating. That’s why I’m so excited about this podcast! We’ll get to study God’s Word together. Absolutely nothing has gone after every crevice of my heart like Scripture. It’s the most relevant and alive book on earth and I can’t wait for God to meet you exactly where you’re at as we open the Bible together. I also happen to love cooking, gardening, having people over, and deep relationships. So I’ll always do my best to keep it real, practical, and personal. Whether you’re brand new to the Bible or a seasoned student of Scripture, I hope you’ll join me on this hopeful journey.New episodes air every Tuesday. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. About Kelly MinterHi There. My name is Kelly Minter and I’m a Bible study author and teacher. I’ve written several Bible studies for Lifeway, including Finding God Faithful, All Things New, No Other Gods, Ruth, and a few others. I love to teach the Bible at my Cultivate Events across the country and also locally at my home church. I have a passion for missions, which is why I also work in the Amazon jungles of Brazil and the Eastern European country of Moldova with Justice & Mercy International. I wrote a book about my work in the Amazon called Wherever The River Runs. It’s dear to my heart. I also love cooking, gardening, and having people to my house. It turns out, I pretty much wanted to write about that too, so a cookbook called A Place at the Table was born. Mostly, I love engaging with people as we study God’s Word together, which is why I’m especially excited about the Cultivate Podcast. For a free monthly devo written exclusively for Kelly's mailing list, visit me at Kellyminter.com and sign up for the newsletter. Also, I'd love to connect with you on Instagram and Facebook.

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Answering God's Call On Your Life

2023/08/01

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com We’re back in the book of Ezra, walking with the exiles who answered the call to return to Jerusalem. For most of them, staying would have been easier. Just like the Jews in the Old Testament it’s easy to stay in our comfort zones, forgetting the privilege of sacrificing for God's call on our lives. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the high call of studying and obeying God’s word, living a life worthy of our call, and giving our all for Christ. And we’ll remember that nothing can be accomplished without the grace of God in our lives. Episode Points You can only obey what you know, and you can only teach what you’ve obeyed. God’s call on your life will require sacrifice. But it’s worth it! Since we’re called to handle holy things, we must live holy lives. Your calling can only be accomplished by God’s grace. Scripture References Ezra 7:1-6, 10 Ezra 7:13, 27-28 Ezra 8:15 Ezra 8:28-29 Ezra 9:8-9

When God Is Doing A New Thing

2023/07/04

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com It’s all too easy to hang on to the old when God is doing a new thing. In today’s episode, we’re looking at the exiles’ return to Jerusalem to rebuild God’s temple. Some had hoped God would help them rebuild what they had before. What the people didn’t understand is that God was doing a new thing. Like the exiles, sometimes we look around at what’s broken-down or overgrown in our lives, and we can’t imagine that God wants (and is able) to do something new. Today’s episode will encourage you to embrace “the day of small things,” to get going with what God wants you to do even if things aren’t “just right,” and to remember that just because we face opposition, it doesn’t mean God’s call on our lives has ceased.

The Power of Forgiveness (And Why It's So Hard)

2023/06/06

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com Today we’re talking about the power—and challenge—of forgiveness, and why it’s so essential. Unforgiveness causes division in our relationships, is a strategy of the enemy, and disrupts our intimacy with Christ. On the positive side, Jesus empowers us to forgive, desires that we’re free from bitterness and anger, and loves reconciliation. Also, He is able to bring about justice. If forgiveness is essential, why is it so hard? In this episode, we’ll examine three reasons that make it challenging, as well as several benefits. Ultimately we’ll discover that forgiving others isn’t only a gift to the person who hurt us, but it’s one of God’s gifts to us.

When Healing Is Disruptive

2023/05/02

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com Today we’re looking at the liberating healing of Jesus, and how that healing can sometimes be disruptive. Be encouraged, if the healing Jesus is bringing you is uncomfortable or even painful, you’re on the right path. If we’re honest, we often want His healing, but we want it on our terms. In this episode, we’ll confront the ways our unhealthy habits keep us from the good work He wants to do in our lives. Are we willing to abandon our own plans and comforts so that He can fully lead and have authority in our lives? Will we offer up all areas of our lives so that we can most experience His abundant life? We’re going to challenge ourselves to answer these difficult questions and find true freedom in giving it all over to Jesus, the One who is worth our all. I hope this episode will encourage you to surrender more fully to Him.

The Hope Of The Cross

2023/04/04

Fund conversations that matter: donate.accessmore.com Today we’re looking at the significance of the cross and what it means for us. What specifically did the cross accomplish? Why was it necessary? And what hope does it offer for the present? We’re going to dive in deep (get ready for some big words!) as we talk about how Jesus acted as our substitute, not only taking our sin upon Himself on the cross, but wiping it out completely. And by doing so, freely bringing us into relationship with Himself. You’ll be blessed by this closer look at Jesus’s death on the cross and His love for you.

Lessons From The Jungle

2023/03/07

I just returned from the Amazon jungle, where I spent a week with jungle pastors who serve along the Amazon river. I’ll talk about some of the lessons I learned from them in today’s episode. And how they helped me better understand Paul’s encouragement to run our race for the ultimate prize. Their encouragement to us will help us step out of our comfort zones and into the boat with Jesus (something the people on the Amazon River do literally). I hope today’s episode encourages you to run the race that Jesus has for you. He will lead you if you’re willing to follow Him. Episode Points 1. If we’re reaping spiritually, we should be giving generously. 2. We will only live spiritually disciplined lives if our prize is in focus. 3. “Following Jesus was worth it then, it’s worth it now, it’s worth it all.” Pastor Gioval Kelly’s first devotional book is available now! 'The Blessed Life' is for anyone willing to take a thoughtful, 90-day journey through the mind, heart, and work of Jesus. Check it out here. Scripture References 1 Corinthians 9:9-12 1 Corinthians 9: 24-27 Quote Kelly Mentioned: “In context, the overall argument has to do with putting others before self in order to maximize one’s effectiveness for the gospel, which requires rigorous self-discipline.” Mark Taylor, New American Commentary, 1 Cor. How Do We Cultivate This in Our Lives? Take some time to reflect on these questions after you read the passage and listen to the podcast: What are some areas in your life God may be asking you to make sacrifices? How can you support those who are impacting your spiritual walk? Are you living for the ultimate prize or focusing on more temporal rewards? Stuff We Think You’ll Like In this episode, Kelly reads Day 59, “The New and Greater Moses,” from her brand new book, The Blessed Life: A 90-Day Devotional Through the Teachings and Miracles of Jesus. Order yours here. Kelly’s most recent Bible study release on the book of Ruth called: Ruth: Loss, Love & Legacy.

When God Wants To Do More Than You Hope For

2023/02/07

In today’s episode, we’re looking at the story of a woman in Luke 8 who was healed of a physical illness. But Jesus did more than heal her physically. We’ll leave the details for the podcast, but Jesus stopped (in the middle of a pressing situation) and gave this woman more than she even knew to hope for. Jesus loved her too much to let her settle for mere physical healing. He wanted to take away her shame. Sometimes we ask Jesus for too little. Sometimes we come to Him for one thing but what we really need is something totally different. I hope today’s episode will encourage you to let Him have His way in your life. He knows what you need. Episode Points 1. God’s grace is not bound by time or location. 2. God’s grace can handle your whole truth. 3. God’s grace does more than we think we need. 4. The enemy comes to shame; Jesus comes to restore. Kelly’s first devotional book releases today, February 7th! The Blessed Life is for anyone willing to take a thoughtful, 90-day journey through the mind, heart, and work of Jesus. Check it out here. Scripture References Luke 8:40-48 Mark 5:33 1 John 1:9 How Do We Cultivate This in Our Lives? Take some time to reflect on these questions after you read the passage and listen to the podcast: • Are your expectations of God too low? • Does Jesus want to do more in your life than you want Him to? • Are you resisting Him? • Have you allowed Him to tend to all of you (your whole truth?) Stuff We Think You’ll Like In this episode, Kelly reads Day 81, “Taking Away Our Shame,” from her brand new book, The Blessed Life: A 90-Day Devotional Through the Teachings and Miracles of Jesus. Order yours here.

Positioning Your Heart For The New Year

2023/01/03

A new year comes with much to do, plan for, and be excited about. But, at the start of these 365 days, it’s important that we take time to position our hearts before the Lord. It’s easy to focus on all of the doing, but what if we focus on the being—being at the feet of Jesus and listening to what He has to say to us? When we spend time with Him, our serving and productivity will flow out of that time. In this episode, we’re looking at Mary and Martha’s encounter with Jesus in Luke 10:38-42. He called them to a place of discipleship and a posture of choosing quality time with Him as superior to being anxiously busy for Him. Jesus invited these two sisters, as he invites us, to a deeper communion with Him. He said that this is the better choice because time spent with Him can never be taken away. Don’t we want to be about the things that can never be taken away from us? We don’t know what the year ahead holds, the hard times and the good times, but the quality time we invest with Jesus today is treasure stored for tomorrow. At the end of these 365 days, I want to have stored up something special. I want Jesus to look at our lives—our love for Him and for others, the time that we spend with Him and the time that we give to others—and say, “That is a treasure.” January is the perfect time to start a Bible study. Check out Kelly’s newest study, Ruth: Loss, Love & Legacy (video access included with study),and also her study, Encountering God, which is about the spiritual disciplines—a great focus for the new year. Cultivate is brought to you in part by the Dwell Bible App. Save 30% at dwellapp.io/Cultivate. Cultivate is sponsored in part by "When You Pray." Find out more at Lifeway.com/WhenYouPray Check out Kelly's new book "The Blessed Life" at TheBlessedLifeBook.com or search for it on Amazon.

Surrendering Your Holiday Expectations

2022/12/06

It’s Christmas time, and we all have expectations this season. Some are material—what gifts are we going to receive? What experiences are we going to have? Some are relational—will we finally get engaged? Will the grandbabies be visiting? Expectations are fine as long as we manage them instead of letting them manage us. If we’re not careful, unmet expectations can turn us into people we don’t want to be. Who do you want to be during the holidays? In this episode, two women–Elizabeth and Mary–are going to give us an incredible, real-life, non-sugar-coated example of who we can be this holiday season. We find them in Luke chapter 1, right before the first Christmas. At their meeting, we see their mutual joy in being in each other’s presence because of God’s work in their lives. These women show us it’s a gift to be in community without jealousy, to bless other people with our words and welcome them into our hearts. When we remember Christmas isn’t about us, we find enduring joy. There’s nothing better than going into this season with Jesus as Savior and Lord of our lives. It exceeds any and all of our expectations. If you’d like to go deeper in the Word, Kelly has a brand new Bible study on the book of Ruth! You can even download the first week for free. Check out Ruth: Loss, Love & Legacy at www.lifeway.com/Ruth Cultivate is brought to you in part by the Dwell Bible App. Save 30% at dwellapp.io/Cultivate.

Which Way Will You Weep

2022/11/01

During difficult seasons, we can be tempted to turn back to our old ways of numbing pain. We can begin to question if God is actually good and if he cares about us. But these are not the times to forfeit what we have with Him. These are the times to struggle and weep with our faces pointed toward the Lord, trusting who he is when we can’t see what lies ahead. I can hardly wait to start studying the book of Ruth with you in today’s Cultivate podcast. As we look at the first chapter, we’ll see three women showing us different ways of weeping. One goes back to her old life, the second turns toward God with bitterness, and the third turns toward Him with total commitment amidst the unknown. Her story–the story of Ruth–is a beautiful picture of how God is not limited by our impossible circumstances. Weeping will come for all of us, but the direction we weep in is what makes the difference. I hope this episode will encourage you to turn toward Jesus, continuing with the things he has called you to do. There will be a day that your tears will reap shouts of joy (Ps. 126:5-6). Scripture References Ruth 1:1-18; Psalm 126:5-6 How do we cultivate this in our lives? Determine the direction you want to go. Ask God to help you move toward him in these times of weeping. Don’t walk alone. We need a godly community walking with us. Join a local or virtual Bible study group. Remember this is a season. You can sow seeds right now in your tears, trusting that there is a joyful harvest coming. Stuff we think you’ll like: Cook the delicious grilled salmon with lemon sauce recipe Kelly mentioned in this episode! It’s included in the first week of her Ruth Bible study. Or, check out her full cookbook, A Place at the Table. Cultivate is brought to you in part by Kelly's Ruth Bible Study. Find out more by visiting this link. Cultivate is brought to you in part by the Dwell Bible App. Save 30% at dwellapp.io/Cultivate.

Created For A Life Of Goodness

2022/10/04

We’re looking at a life of goodness in today’s Cultivate podcast. If you already feel disqualified or like you’ve totally missed that “good” mark you’re exactly who I hope will join me. Scripture is really interesting on the topic of goodness because in Romans Paul quotes the Old Testament by saying that no one is good, not even one. And yet he’s also the one who teaches us that we’re to display the fruit of goodness and that we’re created for good works. So which is it? In today’s episode we’re going to find out that it’s both. While we’re not saved by our good works, we’re definitely saved for good works. And the very grace that saves us is the same grace that fuels a life of goodness that doesn’t always come naturally to us. You were created for good works, and not only that, God prepared certain good works for you to do! I’m so excited about this episode as we dive into Ephesians 5:8-9, Ephesians 2:1-5, and Ephesians 2:8-10. My prayer is that you’ll find freedom from guilt and discouragement, and lean into God’s grace for the all the good He has in store for you. If you’d like to go deeper into Bible study, check out Kelly’s brand new study releasing Nov 1, 2022 on the book of Ruth called Ruth: Loss, Love & Legacy. Cultivate is brought to you in part by the Dwell Bible App. Save 30% at dwellapp.io/Cultivate.

The Hope and Renewal of God's Word

2022/09/06

The Cultivate Podcast is back! I’m so excited to be in my living room walking through 2 Timothy 3:16-17 with you. In this fresh episode, we’ll look at 4 ways God’s Word uniquely impacts our lives. One of my deepest hopes is to help you see how Scripture connects to the everyday challenges we face and the internal struggles we deal with. God’s Word has renewed my life, given me hope, and redirected me when I needed it—and He longs to do the same for you! In this episode, we’ll get to make these practical and hope-filled connections as we reflect on the encouragement that the Apostle Paul gave his younger friend Timothy. No matter where you are in your faith journey, today’s episode about the power of Scripture will be an inspiring listen. To go deeper, you can order Kelly’s "Encountering God" bible study. Cultivate is brought to you in part by the Dwell Bible App. Save 30% at dwellapp.io/Cultivate.

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kmil9110 2024/02/23

Please record more 💜

This is my favorite Christian podcast. I love Kelly Minter’s teaching and ministry work, and her podcast has been the one Christian podcast I’ve consi...

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Emily Grace 0028 2023/11/06

Packed with Encouragement and Truth

I always walk away feeling so refreshed and encouraged. Thanks for the great podcasts!!

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Hajielise 2023/09/07

Encouraging and deep!

Kelly goes in to the Word in such depth and always reveals something fresh from God

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Taynix22 2023/08/10

Love love love

So encouraging and so centered around what God’s Word says rather than just opinions/experiences (although I love to hear that too)!! ❤️

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Mel3225 2023/08/04

Very encouraging!!!!

The Lord has used this podcast so much in my life!! I have a whole new passion for hearing the stories of God’s great compassion on us! I feel like I’...

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daughterof the king 2023/06/06

Love listening

Kelly is such a gentle teacher, and always gives me an insightful perspective. Thank you Kelly!

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AshleyMay27 2023/05/19

Incredible, authentic, relatable, impactful!

Incredible, authentic, relatable, impactful! I can’t begin to put into words how amazing this podcast is! It has definitely helped me in my journey to...

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alotanoyes 2023/05/04

Thankful

This helps me on my walk with Jesus to understand more. I love listening to this in the morning while I get ready for work. I found Kelly through list...

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Currin1989 2023/03/31

The best podcast

I recently learned about the Cultivate Podcast and now that I’ve listened to every episode, I’m listening to them again. Kelly has such a beautiful wa...

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Ren_A519 2023/02/09

Cultivate Podcast

I love Kelly’s podcasts!! One of my top favs! I’ve been listening to them for a few years now and I’m sad that the time between new episodes is longer...

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