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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 left us his “Lorica” or “Breastplate,” a timeless shield-of-faith prayer for spiritual protection that is still recited widely today. What if you prayed St. Patrick’s Breastplate every day for 30 days? How could it transform your life in Christ? Discover the real meaning behind today’s holiday, and share the story of St. Patrick with someone who has never heard it!
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1. Happy St. Patrick's Day! (00:00:00)
2. The Story of St. Patrick (00:01:16)
3. St. Patrick's Lorica or Breastplate (00:04:51)
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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 left us his “Lorica” or “Breastplate,” a timeless shield-of-faith prayer for spiritual protection that is still recited widely today. What if you prayed St. Patrick’s Breastplate every day for 30 days? How could it transform your life in Christ? Discover the real meaning behind today’s holiday, and share the story of St. Patrick with someone who has never heard it!
Spiritual growth with a touch of snark! Today’s Kus Word is your weekly dose of spiritual wisdom, teaching, coaching, and encouragement. Join author, musician, and spiritual formation prof, Michele Kus, who serves up short, powerful teachings, immersive meditations, bold declarations, and freedom-bombs to fuel your faith and get you laughing. Episodes drop every Friday morning! #TodaysKusWord
*There is no actual cussing on Today's Kus Word. We keep it squeaky clean!
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Follow Today’s Kus Word on your favorite podcast platform here!
Follow our meditation podcast on Apple: New Creation Meditations
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1. Happy St. Patrick's Day! (00:00:00)
2. The Story of St. Patrick (00:01:16)
3. St. Patrick's Lorica or Breastplate (00:04:51)
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Text Michele 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, the much older Christus Victor view tells a very different story — the story of a heavenly rescue mission where the Trinity conspires together to heal our soul sickness and set us free from sin and death. Here’s what we unpack: Penal substitution didn’t emerge until the 1500s with John Calvin’s legal framework The early church saw sin as a sickness of the soul to be healed, rather than a crime to be punished Jesus wasn’t punished by God; he willingly entered our suffering in order to overcome it His cry from the cross, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” was a quote from Psalm 22 and not a cry of abandonment The Trinity was never broken apart, but God was always in Christ, reconciling the world to Himself Jesus didn’t “pay for” our sins; he forgave them Jesus didn’t die to change God’s mind about us, but to change our minds about God The cross reveals love, not wrath — a rescue, not a retribution Buckle up because this episode is PACKED and might challenge some long-held beliefs and assumptions! If this episode brought clarity or challenged something that never quite sat right in your spirit, share it with someone who might need that same freedom. And I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway! Just text me using the link in the show notes. Support the show Spiritual growth with a touch of snark! Today’s Kus Word is your weekly dose of spiritual wisdom, teaching, coaching, and encouragement. Join author, musician, and spiritual formation prof, Michele Kus, who serves up short, powerful teachings, immersive meditations, bold declarations, and freedom-bombs to fuel your faith and get you laughing. Episodes drop every Friday morning! #TodaysKusWord *There is no actual cussing on Today's Kus Word. We keep it squeaky clean! Connect with Michele here! Find us online at TodaysKusWord.com Follow Today’s Kus Word on your favorite podcast platform here! Follow our meditation podcast on Apple: New Creation Meditations Follow our meditation podcast on Spotify: New Creation Meditations…
Text Michele 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 becoming a shinier version of yourself, but about unbecoming everything you’re not. Through story, scriptures, and a guided meditation, we’ll thank those old protective patterns and then let them go. Because the real you—the one God already loves and adores—isn’t lost. The real you is hidden with Christ, waiting to be revealed. Support the show Spiritual growth with a touch of snark! Today’s Kus Word is your weekly dose of spiritual wisdom, teaching, coaching, and encouragement. Join author, musician, and spiritual formation prof, Michele Kus, who serves up short, powerful teachings, immersive meditations, bold declarations, and freedom-bombs to fuel your faith and get you laughing. Episodes drop every Friday morning! #TodaysKusWord *There is no actual cussing on Today's Kus Word. We keep it squeaky clean! Connect with Michele here! Find us online at TodaysKusWord.com Follow Today’s Kus Word on your favorite podcast platform here! Follow our meditation podcast on Apple: New Creation Meditations Follow our meditation podcast on Spotify: New Creation Meditations…
Text Michele 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 your invitation to embody the truth that Christ lives in you. So throw on your headphones, close your eyes, and sink deep into this encounter, designed to help you rewire not just what you think, but who you become. Support the show Spiritual growth with a touch of snark! Today’s Kus Word is your weekly dose of spiritual wisdom, teaching, coaching, and encouragement. Join author, musician, and spiritual formation prof, Michele Kus, who serves up short, powerful teachings, immersive meditations, bold declarations, and freedom-bombs to fuel your faith and get you laughing. Episodes drop every Friday morning! #TodaysKusWord *There is no actual cussing on Today's Kus Word. We keep it squeaky clean! Connect with Michele here! Find us online at TodaysKusWord.com Follow Today’s Kus Word on your favorite podcast platform here! Follow our meditation podcast on Apple: New Creation Meditations Follow our meditation podcast on Spotify: New Creation Meditations…
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Text Michele 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 for the new. It’s a co-crucifixion and a co-resurrection. Sin isn’t about bad behavior but about mistaken identity. You’re not a sinner. You’re a saint infused with God’s divine nature. Walking in this truth isn’t prideful—it glorifies the One who gave you his very own spirit. So today, you can boldly declare: I have divinity in my DNA! Support the show Spiritual growth with a touch of snark! Today’s Kus Word is your weekly dose of spiritual wisdom, teaching, coaching, and encouragement. Join author, musician, and spiritual formation prof, Michele Kus, who serves up short, powerful teachings, immersive meditations, bold declarations, and freedom-bombs to fuel your faith and get you laughing. Episodes drop every Friday morning! #TodaysKusWord *There is no actual cussing on Today's Kus Word. We keep it squeaky clean! Connect with Michele here! Find us online at TodaysKusWord.com Follow Today’s Kus Word on your favorite podcast platform here! Follow our meditation podcast on Apple: New Creation Meditations Follow our meditation podcast on Spotify: New Creation Meditations…
Text Michele 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 more than a mere spiritual makeover. This week, we’ll explore personality types, spiritual gifts, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence—all through the lens of who you truly are in Christ. So, if you’re tired of striving for some distant sense of worthiness, let Romans 6:11 remind you: your old self is dead and buried. Spiritual growth isn’t about earning a new identity—it’s about aligning with the one that’s already yours. That’s real freedom! Check out Dr. Lila Cook's new book here ! Support the show Spiritual growth with a touch of snark! Today’s Kus Word is your weekly dose of spiritual wisdom, teaching, coaching, and encouragement. Join author, musician, and spiritual formation prof, Michele Kus, who serves up short, powerful teachings, immersive meditations, bold declarations, and freedom-bombs to fuel your faith and get you laughing. Episodes drop every Friday morning! #TodaysKusWord *There is no actual cussing on Today's Kus Word. We keep it squeaky clean! Connect with Michele here! Find us online at TodaysKusWord.com Follow Today’s Kus Word on your favorite podcast platform here! Follow our meditation podcast on Apple: New Creation Meditations Follow our meditation podcast on Spotify: New Creation Meditations…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedText Michele 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 left us his “Lorica” or “Breastplate,” a timeless shield-of-faith prayer for spiritual protection that is still recited widely today. What if you prayed St. Patrick’s Breastplate every day for 30 days? How could it transform your life in Christ? Discover the real meaning behind today’s holiday, and share the story of St. Patrick with someone who has never heard it! Support the show Spiritual growth with a touch of snark! Today’s Kus Word is your weekly dose of spiritual wisdom, teaching, coaching, and encouragement. Join author, musician, and spiritual formation prof, Michele Kus, who serves up short, powerful teachings, immersive meditations, bold declarations, and freedom-bombs to fuel your faith and get you laughing. Episodes drop every Friday morning! #TodaysKusWord *There is no actual cussing on Today's Kus Word. We keep it squeaky clean! Connect with Michele here! Find us online at TodaysKusWord.com Follow Today’s Kus Word on your favorite podcast platform here! Follow our meditation podcast on Apple: New Creation Meditations Follow our meditation podcast on Spotify: New Creation Meditations…
Text Michele 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 thinking and speaking in the right direction! We explored how persistence fuels breakthrough, why your experience will rise to the level of your declaration, and how simple declarations like “I am getting stronger every day” can spark real change over time. And we clarified that, no, there’s no actual cussing on Today’s Kus Word — just squeaky clean, five-minute FREEDOM-bombs to keep deception at bay. Remember to keep saying those Kus Words over the weekend, and I’ll see you on Monday! Support the show Spiritual growth with a touch of snark! Today’s Kus Word is your weekly dose of spiritual wisdom, teaching, coaching, and encouragement. Join author, musician, and spiritual formation prof, Michele Kus, who serves up short, powerful teachings, immersive meditations, bold declarations, and freedom-bombs to fuel your faith and get you laughing. Episodes drop every Friday morning! #TodaysKusWord *There is no actual cussing on Today's Kus Word. We keep it squeaky clean! Connect with Michele here! Find us online at TodaysKusWord.com Follow Today’s Kus Word on your favorite podcast platform here! Follow our meditation podcast on Apple: New Creation Meditations Follow our meditation podcast on Spotify: New Creation Meditations…
Text Michele 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 Jesus prayed twice to fully heal a blind man, showing that sometimes miracles unfold step by step. So, if you feel stuck, don’t give up — you’re building spiritual muscle! Declare this: “I am getting stronger every day in the spirit and I won’t back down.” Share this episode with someone battling discouragement, and let’s push through resistance together. Listen: Tom Petty — I Won’t Back Down Support the show Spiritual growth with a touch of snark! Today’s Kus Word is your weekly dose of spiritual wisdom, teaching, coaching, and encouragement. Join author, musician, and spiritual formation prof, Michele Kus, who serves up short, powerful teachings, immersive meditations, bold declarations, and freedom-bombs to fuel your faith and get you laughing. Episodes drop every Friday morning! #TodaysKusWord *There is no actual cussing on Today's Kus Word. We keep it squeaky clean! Connect with Michele here! Find us online at TodaysKusWord.com Follow Today’s Kus Word on your favorite podcast platform here! Follow our meditation podcast on Apple: New Creation Meditations Follow our meditation podcast on Spotify: New Creation Meditations…
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Text Michele 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, “You know your mind is renewed when the impossible looks logical.” Ready to rewire? Start with this: “I am deeply and completely loved by God, just as I am, and there’s nothing I can do about it.” Speak it. Believe it. Because it’s true! Support the show Spiritual growth with a touch of snark! Today’s Kus Word is your weekly dose of spiritual wisdom, teaching, coaching, and encouragement. Join author, musician, and spiritual formation prof, Michele Kus, who serves up short, powerful teachings, immersive meditations, bold declarations, and freedom-bombs to fuel your faith and get you laughing. Episodes drop every Friday morning! #TodaysKusWord *There is no actual cussing on Today's Kus Word. We keep it squeaky clean! Connect with Michele here! Find us online at TodaysKusWord.com Follow Today’s Kus Word on your favorite podcast platform here! Follow our meditation podcast on Apple: New Creation Meditations Follow our meditation podcast on Spotify: New Creation Meditations…
Text Michele 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 perspective — rewiring your brain toward faith through neuroplasticity. When you declare life, you actively participate in God’s creative process, transforming your mind and circumstances. Ready to unleash that power? Your words are more powerful than you think! Support the show Spiritual growth with a touch of snark! Today’s Kus Word is your weekly dose of spiritual wisdom, teaching, coaching, and encouragement. Join author, musician, and spiritual formation prof, Michele Kus, who serves up short, powerful teachings, immersive meditations, bold declarations, and freedom-bombs to fuel your faith and get you laughing. Episodes drop every Friday morning! #TodaysKusWord *There is no actual cussing on Today's Kus Word. We keep it squeaky clean! Connect with Michele here! Find us online at TodaysKusWord.com Follow Today’s Kus Word on your favorite podcast platform here! Follow our meditation podcast on Apple: New Creation Meditations Follow our meditation podcast on Spotify: New Creation Meditations…
Text Michele 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 it be to me according to your word.” Proverbs reminds us, “Life and death are in the power of the tongue.” Speak faith, and you align with heaven; speak doubt, and you resist it. Join us for today’s powerful episode! Support the show Spiritual growth with a touch of snark! Today’s Kus Word is your weekly dose of spiritual wisdom, teaching, coaching, and encouragement. Join author, musician, and spiritual formation prof, Michele Kus, who serves up short, powerful teachings, immersive meditations, bold declarations, and freedom-bombs to fuel your faith and get you laughing. Episodes drop every Friday morning! #TodaysKusWord *There is no actual cussing on Today's Kus Word. We keep it squeaky clean! Connect with Michele here! Find us online at TodaysKusWord.com Follow Today’s Kus Word on your favorite podcast platform here! Follow our meditation podcast on Apple: New Creation Meditations Follow our meditation podcast on Spotify: New Creation Meditations…
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Text Michele 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 . Support the show Spiritual growth with a touch of snark! Today’s Kus Word is your weekly dose of spiritual wisdom, teaching, coaching, and encouragement. Join author, musician, and spiritual formation prof, Michele Kus, who serves up short, powerful teachings, immersive meditations, bold declarations, and freedom-bombs to fuel your faith and get you laughing. Episodes drop every Friday morning! #TodaysKusWord *There is no actual cussing on Today's Kus Word. We keep it squeaky clean! Connect with Michele here! Find us online at TodaysKusWord.com Follow Today’s Kus Word on your favorite podcast platform here! Follow our meditation podcast on Apple: New Creation Meditations Follow our meditation podcast on Spotify: New Creation Meditations…
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Text Michele 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. Support the show Spiritual growth with a touch of snark! Today’s Kus Word is your weekly dose of spiritual wisdom, teaching, coaching, and encouragement. Join author, musician, and spiritual formation prof, Michele Kus, who serves up short, powerful teachings, immersive meditations, bold declarations, and freedom-bombs to fuel your faith and get you laughing. Episodes drop every Friday morning! #TodaysKusWord *There is no actual cussing on Today's Kus Word. We keep it squeaky clean! Connect with Michele here! Find us online at TodaysKusWord.com Follow Today’s Kus Word on your favorite podcast platform here! Follow our meditation podcast on Apple: New Creation Meditations Follow our meditation podcast on Spotify: New Creation Meditations…
Text Michele 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-compassion. Support the show Spiritual growth with a touch of snark! Today’s Kus Word is your weekly dose of spiritual wisdom, teaching, coaching, and encouragement. Join author, musician, and spiritual formation prof, Michele Kus, who serves up short, powerful teachings, immersive meditations, bold declarations, and freedom-bombs to fuel your faith and get you laughing. Episodes drop every Friday morning! #TodaysKusWord *There is no actual cussing on Today's Kus Word. We keep it squeaky clean! Connect with Michele here! Find us online at TodaysKusWord.com Follow Today’s Kus Word on your favorite podcast platform here! Follow our meditation podcast on Apple: New Creation Meditations Follow our meditation podcast on Spotify: New Creation Meditations…
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Text Michele 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!) Support the show Spiritual growth with a touch of snark! Today’s Kus Word is your weekly dose of spiritual wisdom, teaching, coaching, and encouragement. Join author, musician, and spiritual formation prof, Michele Kus, who serves up short, powerful teachings, immersive meditations, bold declarations, and freedom-bombs to fuel your faith and get you laughing. Episodes drop every Friday morning! #TodaysKusWord *There is no actual cussing on Today's Kus Word. We keep it squeaky clean! Connect with Michele here! Find us online at TodaysKusWord.com Follow Today’s Kus Word on your favorite podcast platform here! Follow our meditation podcast on Apple: New Creation Meditations Follow our meditation podcast on Spotify: New Creation Meditations…
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