Today we talk about how to grow to love where you are. When God has called us to a particular location or community, sometimes it takes time, intention, and effort to really develop a heart for that place. In this episode, we’ll talk about these dynamics and how to cultivate connection with the community that you’re in.

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People are going through it. We all are to some extent–going through some form of hardship or struggle or pain somewhere in our lives or relationships. It can be a real challenge to know how to navigate empathy and compassion and how to best care for others while still caring for ourselves. In this episode, we talk about walking with others who are going through hard things and some of our thoughts on how to walk beside them well as a caregiver, as a pastor, and as a friend. We hope you enjoy the conversation!

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We believe that knowing our identity in Christ opens our eyes to the abundant life that Jesus offers us. Today, we’ll talk about what this means to us, how it affects our worldview, and how to live as new creations through Him. We also share some thoughts on what we would say to the person who feels like their world is falling apart. Maybe you’ve been there–we know we have. Thanks for listening and enjoy the episode!

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There can be a lot of talk in the church about denying oneself, which seems totally at odds with a world that loves all things self-centered. Where is the balance? As Believers, is it always “right” to deny ourselves? Is self-flagellation "holy"? Did God create us to be full or to be empty? We’ll discuss the subject in this week’s episode as well as speaking to a listener asking for help on their journey towards freedom.

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Do you have things in your life that you believed in years past but your belief in that area has since changed? We know we do. In this episode, we talk about our own changing and evolving belief structures while serving a God Who does not change. We also talk about how to identify a victim mentality and how to break free from victim thinking and believing.

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In this episode, we have a LOT to say about when Believers in Jesus try to push their own traditions on other Believers. We may be similar in many things but for some of us, the nuances of our specific way of practicing our faith become the hill we die on rather than focusing on what Jesus Himself gave His life for–people. It’s a loaded topic and we cover it from many angles. We hope you enjoy the conversation!

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In this episode, we’re talking all things marriage. We’ll speak to someone who is contemplating taking the big step forward towards marriage. We’ll tackle “the in-laws” situation and the dynamics of merging two completely separate family codebooks and what this can look like. And lastly, we’ll talk about some principles to help solidify a healthy marriage. With a range of thoughts, perspectives, and experience from the married and the not married, there’s a little something for everyone so stick around and say “I do” to joining us for another conversation on Life Exchange.

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It’s amazing how unique every person really is. We each see the world in different ways, find beauty in different things, and learn from different people. In this episode, we share some of our own personal answers on what we admire in other people, some of those specific people who have impacted our lives, and how we’re working on being better relational connectors.

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If you’re listening to this episode, you either have kids, are around kids, or were once a kid. That makes this one for you! We hear from a newly single dad wanting to help his kids navigate the new dynamics, a mom who is tired of the “loud” environment of her family home, and from a parent asking about how to lead their children towards Jesus without stuffing religion down their throats. It’s a packed episode and we hope you enjoy!

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Gossip seems to run rampant in our world and is often even promoted and encouraged. It is a seemingly harmless way to blow off steam and get that dopamine rush of feel good chemicals when we know something about someone and get to share it with others. But in reality, gossip is far from harmless. In this episode, we revisit why we have set a standard of being a “no-gossip zone”. We also talk about the difference between actual needful communication and idle, unnecessary sharing. We hope you are encouraged to stand guard against gossip and instead choose to validate and uplift people by speaking what is good, true, lovely, and of good report.

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