Walking with Kelley and Kristy

79 | A Challenge To Go Low: Walking Humbly

In this episode Adriana Melendez gives us an update from her recent Mission trip to Tanzania, challenges us to live everyday missionally minded, and even gives us a glimpse into her surprise engagement proposal while on the trip.  Her love for Jesus, Discipleship, and the Maasai in Tanzania is contagious. This episode is full of reminders of what it looks like to walk humbly with the Lord while also remembering & celebrating the many blessings we experience as His children.  We are amazed by God's faithfulness and we continue to stand in Awe & Wonder of His creation. Walking in humility isn't the natural tendency of our flesh, but this challenge to "go low", may have earthly and eternal rewards yet unknown.
Luke 14:7-11 NIV
7 When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable: 8 “When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invited. 9 If so, the host who invited both of you will come and say to you, ‘Give this person your seat.’ Then, humiliated, you will have to take the least important place. 10 But when you are invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all the other guests. 11 For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
Maasai Pastors Project
 

78 | I'll Praise You In This Storm

In this episode Brenda French joins us at the table to remind us of the amazing Love and Faithfulness of God, she has experienced in every season of her own life. Life isn't always good, and this world is full of HARD things. Maybe you are walking through a difficult season today. Brenda encourages us that our personal relationship with the LORD is unique -- and God sees us and knows us right where we are.  As we walk with the Lord, and bear witness to His goodness, God faithfully shows up and proves that His truth and His strength can be made perfect in weakness. As we choose to Believe the TRUTH of God's WORD, and as we posture our Heart towards His, He will show us where HE IS in the storm, and will give us strength to face it.  We can experience FREEDOM in Christ, even while we Praise Him in the midst of the storm TODAY.
Natalie Grant - Praise You In This Storm (Official Music Video)
CeCe Winans - Goodness of God (Official Video)
What is it that God is calling you to "PRACTICE" in your life this week? Is it Gratitude? Is it Prayer or Praise? Is it letting go of control? Whatever it is...He wants to walk and talk with you through the highs and lows you face today. You are never alone! Keep seeking His face, keep showing up and allow The Lord space to grow your faith muscles. We love you and we are praying for you -- and until next time, keep walking!

77 | Pressing On Towards The Prize

In this episode, Anita Cheslek and Sabrina Comps join us at the table to encourage us to keep running the race God has called us to run. In this race of life, there are obstacles we face at almost every turn. As we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus and ask God to help us to see and use those obstacles to grow our own faith while pointing others toward HIM, we experience unexplainable victories day after day. These victories are rarely obtained without pain or struggle, but they can always produce perseverance and help us to keep pressing on toward the goal of the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
 
Philippians 3:13-14
13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
 
If you are in the Charleston area and looking for a resource to help with someone struggling with addiction, please be encouraged that help is out there.
Changed Lives Ministry
https://mercymultiplied.com/
 

76 | A Beautiful LOVE Story : Part 2 - My Redeemer Lives

In this episode Karie Calhoun Smith is back at the table to share a "Part 2" update episode on how God continues to guide and direct her steps, as she walks through this season with Him.  What an amazing season it has been. Today is extra special because Karie is joined by her husband Randy. Together they share a beautiful message of Hope and God's Redeeming Love. 
We praise God for all He is doing through their lives together as husband and wife❤️
Thank you Karie and Randy for giving us a glimpse into your Love story. To God be the glory. We love you both! Congratulations and many blessings over your home and marriage.
 

75 | God's Redeeming Love: Part 1 - The Refiners Fire

In this episode we revisit a conversation we had with our sweet friend, Karie Calhoun, well over a year ago. (This episode was originally recorded at the end of 2023 - Episode 10). During this conversation, Karie encouraged us to keep walking and trusting in God, especially when what we are going through feels uncertain and unexpected. We get a glimpse of Karie's love for interior design, as well as her contagious love for Jesus-- BOTH undeniably overflow from every area of her life. The Refiner's Fire isn't something we may choose to run towards during seasons of struggle and pain - but oh how beautiful is the refinement process of those who have trusted God through it. Karie would say that the Joy of the Lord is her strength, and the Lord is the strength of her life! 
Karie Calhoun, is the co-owner of DesignRefined, and brings a wealth of experience and talent to each of her jobs. Her ability to listen to her clients and to build a deep trust with them allows her to be successful in planning their interior spaces. Karie has over 21 years of commercial, residential, healthcare and government design experience. Her career took off after she graduated with her Interior Design BA degree from Anderson University.
Karie is the co-owner of the Charleston School of Interior Design, LLC. The Charleston School of Interior Design is an educational program designed to prepare students, interested in the design business, with the essential tools and practices necessary to be successful in this career field.
We hope you are encouraged by Karie's testimony, we pray you are challenged to look for examples of God's protection and provision in your life, as she has done in hers. We know and believe, just like our precious friend, that God's Redeeming Love is available to anyone who will receive it! We want to invite you to check back in next week to hear part two, an exciting UPDATE episode, as she shares how God continues to AMAZE her in this current season! You won't want to miss it! GOD has done GREAT things!
Design Refined
About Us - Design Refined
 
 

74 | Are You Amazed By God?

Are you amazed by God?  In this episode Kelley, Kristy, & Adriana share some personal examples of how God is teaching and challenging them to walk in the awe and wonder of who HE is in this season. 
Philippians 3:13-14 NLT - No, dear brothers and sisters, I have - Bible Gateway
Psalm 37:4 NLT - Take delight in the LORD, and he will - Bible Gateway
Philippians 4:6-7 NIV - Do not be anxious about anything, but - Bible Gateway
We pray you are encouraged by these testimonies, and we would love to hear what God has been teaching you in this season. Please feel free to email us at walkingwithkelleyandkristy@gmail.com
Susie Larson with Asherita Ciuciu  https://www.podbean.com/ew/dir-2vhfp-229eb877
Delighting in Jesus - Baker Book House

73 | Experiencing PEACE In the midst of PAIN: A Testimony of God's Power & Presence

In this episode, Pam and Lily Parker join us at the table to share a powerful testimony of God's PEACE & PRESENCE in their lives, in the midst of pain.  Pam's story is one of trauma, a near death experience, and a long journey towards healing --but also one of beauty and an undesribeable PEACE that comes by knowing and walking with the LORD. He is truly a good and loving Father. Together, Pam and Lily walk us through the physical, mental, and neurological struggles caused by trauma -- while also encouraging us, laughing until they cry at times, and pointing us towards the promises of God! What a blessing and picture of beautiful "WARRIORS" they both are!
We pray you see God in their story, and are drawn closer to HIM in yours!
Please join us by praying for Pam this Friday as she undergoes another surgery on her foot.
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."  Isaiah 41:10 
 

72 | A Ride To Remember

In this episode, we are joined by Jacob Shamblin, Noah Schubert, and Ryan Wright, who not only “walk” the walk of faith with us but who have been on an extraordinary “ride” spanning 600 miles up the Southeastern Coast. We wanted to follow up on the FCA ride these guys embarked on and try to understand their “why” and get a glimpse into what life was like as they pedaled for 6 days. The ride was called the n600, which stands for North 600. They biked from Jupiter, Florida, to Charleston, South Carolina.  
Ride along with us as Jacob, Noah, and Ryan share the answers to these questions and why a relationship with Jesus Christ is the best ride of their lives.
 
2 Corinthians 12:9 says, “But he said to me, ‘ My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness’. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 
 
To find out more about FCA in your area, visit fca.org 
 
To support the n600 or to donate to Jacob, visit jshamblin@fca.org and check out the_n600 on Instagram.
 
To connect with Ryan Wright, visit rwright@fca.org and keep track of them at www.fcacycling.org and FCA Cycling on Facebook.
https://fca.regfox.com/2024fcabikeexpedition
 

71 | Ready • Reset • Let's Go!

In this episode, Jacob Shamblin (Kelley's oldest son) returns to the table with Will Macurda (Kelley's son in law). They share how God is at work and growing them in their faith as young adults. They continue to stand in awe and amazement of God's faithfulness. These two young men love the Lord, and their personal walks with Him are not only evident, but impacting others that God chooses to place on their paths. Even though they are in different stages of life regarding vocation, family, and ministry - it is so clear they are right where God has called them to BE in this season! We are so proud of them, and we pray you are encouraged by their testimonies!
Ready • Reset • Let's Go!
Happy New Year & Keep Walking

70 | Happy New Year - Keep Walking!

As we step into a New Year, we want to encourage you to stay focused on God's Word. In this episode we walk through the ABC's of some of our favorite scriptures! We were reminded recently that you can't be anxious and grateful at the same time. When you begin to recognize an anxious thought creeping into your mind, and you choose to take that thought captive and replace it with gratitude for who God is - WOW!  That is the beginning of Freedom.  Freedom that is available in your heart, mind, and soul! This is what we know as Freedom in Christ! Happy New Year friends! Keep Walking!