Episode 150: Overcoming Addiction and Habitual Sin: A Journey to Freedom with Kirby Kelly

In this episode of the Visibly Fit Podcast, I had the pleasure of hosting Kirby Kelly, a young and inspiring author, influencer, and speaker. Kirby shared her powerful story of overcoming addiction to pornography and finding freedom through faith and discipline. She discussed her journey of struggle, shame, and eventual liberation, highlighting the importance of confession, forgiveness, and spiritual disciplines in breaking free from habitual sin.Kirby's book, "You Can Be Free: Overcoming Temptation and Habitual Sin by the Power and Promises of the Gospel," serves as a guide for those seeking freedom from destructive patterns. She emphasized the significance of living a disciplined life to experience true freedom and fulfillment in Christ.Throughout the episode, Kirby and I delved into the impact of addiction on individuals and families, touching on the themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the transformative power of God's love. Chapters[00:00] Podcast Preview[00:55] Podcast Introduction[02:01] Topic and Guest Introduction[04:53] Kirby's Journey and Early Exposure to Pornography[13:01] Effects of Silence and Shame[15:56] The Power of Confession and Community[20:30] Passion for Helping Others[24:30] Intentional Surrender to God[27:48] Growing Up Quick and Finding Freedom[28:27] Forgiveness and Healing[34:03] Living a Disciplined Life for Freedom[37:50] From Discipline to Desire: Devotion to God[40:23] Conclusion and Book RecommendationResources mentioned:You Can Be Free BookVisibly Fit™ 7-Week Accelerator ProgramConnect with today's guest:Kirby Kelly WebsiteInstagramFacebookKirby Kelly is a speaker, influencer, and podcast host from Dallas, Texas, who has been creating Christian content for over a decade on a multitude of platforms. She graduated with a Master's in theology in 2023 from Dallas Baptist University. Together with her husband, she equips ministries with creative media strategies and creates engaging content to reach the masses with the joy, truth, and message of the gospel on her platforms. Kirby's mission statement reflects her heartbeat in all she does: to equip, empower, and engage individuals in Spirit and in truth. This proves to be true with her Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and podcasting platforms where she creates a variety of content.P.S. If you're just checking out the show to see if it's a good fit for you, welcome!If you're really serious about becoming Visibly Fit, you'll get the best experience if you download the worksheets available at https://wendiepett.com/visiblyfitpodcast.