Today's Kus Word
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!
Episodes
27 episodes
Time Doesn’t Equal Transformation
“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 automaticall...
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Episode 27
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4:55
Proximity Doesn’t Equal Transformation
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 tr...
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Episode 26
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4:37
The Myth of Automatic Growth
“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...
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Episode 25
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30:54
What’s So Good About Good Friday?
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 reexamin...
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Episode 24
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32:31
Unmasking the False Self
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 su...
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Episode 23
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20:38
New Creation Meditation
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 knowi...
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Episode 22
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You Have Divinity in Your DNA
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 Co...
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Episode 21
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10:50
The Brand New You!
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...
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Episode 20
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11:05
Slave to Saint: The Life & Legacy of St. Patrick
Watch the video of St. Patrick’s Breastplate here! Cutting through the noise of green beer and shamrocks lies t...
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Episode 19
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7:16
Friday Flashback!
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 s...
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Episode 18
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7:21
Strength in the Struggle
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 so...
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Episode 17
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8:58
Train Your Brain to Think Like Jesus
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 s...
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Episode 16
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8:08
I Choose to Speak Life!
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...
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Episode 15
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9:00
Your Words Are Powerful
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 fo...
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Episode 14
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5:12
Why Yes, I Did Rebrand Again!
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!...
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Episode 13
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6:16
Break the Cycle of Perfectionism
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 lighthea...
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Episode 12
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8:22
You Don’t Have to Be Perfect
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 anecdot...
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Episode 11
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7:05
You Have Permission to Begin Again
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...
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Episode 10
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4:57
You Have Permission to Honor the Season You’re In
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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Episode 9
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10:26
You Are Invited to the Throne Room
Imagine a world where divine majesty transcends daily chaos. In today’s episode, we journey into that sacred space, offering us a higher perspective and a deeper awareness of Who and what we were made for! In this meditation, we gaze at the awe...
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Episode 8
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10:21
A Meditative Memorization of John 14:20
In our previous episode, “You Are In Union with Him,” I taught on John 14:20 and emphasized its importance in the life of a believer. In this episode, you’ll have an opportunity to commit that verse to memory. Each time we repeat the verse, ”On...
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Episode 7
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3:16
You Are In Union with Him
Explore the sacred intersection of God and you, a place where you are intimately woven into union with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. If God feels distant, separate, or like He’s turned His back on you, this episode is for you. ...
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Episode 6
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8:44
You Are a Kainos Creation
Discover your true identity in Christ as we unpack the layers of 2 Corinthians 5:17. Together, we will meditate on what it means to be a new creation and the profound transformation that Jesus has accomplished in us. We have an intimate, insepa...
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Episode 5
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