Life Exchange

Life Exchange

By Giving LightReligion & Spirituality
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Life Exchange episodes

  • 65. My Kids Say I Don’t Know How to Have Fun

    If you’ve ever wanted to hear Dr. Melodye laugh hysterically at something, this is your episode! We talk about the importance of fun, how to relate to different perspectives, and what to do when we are being perceived differently than we’re wanting to come across to people. It’s a good one and we hope you enjoy!

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    1 hr 11 min
  • 64. I’m Happy for my Friend (and Secretly Sad for Myself)

    Today a listener asks why it’s harder for them to have feelings of enthusiasm when their friends seem to get excited about everything. Another listener asks about reading the Bible even when it doesn’t seem to make sense. Finally, we talk about the tension of feeling genuine joy for another while simultaneously feeling sadness over a similar situation in our own life.

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    1 hr 7 min
  • 63. I Don’t Agree with My Pastor. What Do I Do?

    In today’s episode, one listener asks, “How do I calm myself in stressful situations?” We also talk through why it is so difficult to open up to people sometimes, even when we know that they love and support us. Lastly, we talk about what to do when we disagree with our pastor and some ways to navigate through this dilemma.

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    1 hr 7 min
  • 62. Is Happiness a Dirty Word in the Church?

    Today we have three unique questions we’re exploring. 1) Is social media helping or hurting the church today? 2) How do I break free from the cycle of addiction? And 3) Is happiness a dirty word in the church? We have a lot to say this week and we hope you enjoy the conversation!

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    If you have thoughts or questions about this or any episode, or if you have a topic suggestion for a future episode, email us at [email protected].

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    For more information on us and our ministry: https://www.givinglight.org.

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    1 hr 13 min
  • 61. Can You Be a Friend of God?

    61. Can You Be a Friend of God?: In today’s episode, we ask the question: can you be a friend of God? We also look at how to sustain a good balance between personal purpose and personal responsibility. Lastly, a young pastor asks advice on how to create a culture of healthy life exchange within their church.

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    For more information on us and our ministry: https://www.givinglight.org.

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    1 hr 2 min
  • 60. Finding Peace in Anxiety

    This week, we talk about the importance of the local church still gathering today. We also delve into finding peace in the midst of anxiety and how to navigate stress in our lives.

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    If you have thoughts or questions about this or any episode, or if you have a topic suggestion for a future episode, email us at [email protected].

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    For more information on us and our ministry: https://www.givinglight.org.

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    1 hr 6 min
  • 59. Tips for Making New Friends

    On today’s episode, one listener asks for some tips on making new friends when you’re starting out in a new place. Another listener wants to know how to love and value people who don’t share the same religious beliefs as they do. Lastly, we talk through how to transition well from one place into another with vision and honor.

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    If you have thoughts or questions about this or any episode, or if you have a topic suggestion for a future episode, email us at [email protected].

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    For more information on us and our ministry: https://www.givinglight.org.

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    1 hr 13 min
  • 58. How Can I Generate Value Wherever I Go?

    We talk a lot about validation here at Giving Light/Life Exchange. Today we’re giving some space to discussing what this looks like in our day to day lives. A listener asks about what characteristics to look for when adding a new team member and finally, we give some tips for breaking free from feeling “stuck” in life.

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    For more information on us and our ministry: https://www.givinglight.org.

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    1 hr 8 min
  • 57. Is it Okay to Avoid Conflict?

    We set out to answer three questions and only made it to number one. Conflict is such a big topic with many facets and we come at this conversation from many different angles today. Whether you hate conflict and avoid it at all costs or run towards it to fight for resolve, we’ve got something for everybody today.

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    56 min
  • 56. Why is it Important to Have Encounters with God?

    In this episode, we’re taking on four big questions. In the charismatic Christian world, we hear a lot about “encounters with God,” but what does that really mean? We also talk about the importance of our thought life, how to deal with lack of motivation, and the dynamics of self-help within relationship with the Holy Spirit. It’s a packed episode and we hope you enjoy it!

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    For more information on us and our ministry: https://www.givinglight.org.

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    1 hr

About Life Exchange

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Life Exchange is a podcast of authentic conversations from a multi-generational team on God, life, relationships, and leadership. Our goal is to bring you practical solutions for self, community &…