Life Exchange: Recent Episodes
Giving Light
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 & culture. For more about us and our ministry, visit www.givinglight.org.
Greetings from Dr. Melodye Hilton, Joel Hilton, and Katie Stansfield--your Life Exchange co-hosts. As the holiday season draws near, we are bringing season 2 of Life Exchange to a close as we hone in on some local planning here at our Central Pennsylvania home base. Our plan is to return in 2024 with a new season and fresh content for you. Be sure to follow the show so you'll be notified when the next episodes release. We love you and look forward to sharing conversations with you again soon!
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The book of James tells us that if we, as followers of Jesus, lack wisdom that we should ask Him for it and that He will give it generously and He won’t be disappointed that we asked. In this episode, we talk about what wisdom is and what it isn’t. We also talk about the effects of utilizing wisdom as well as the reality of not using wisdom.
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Today we’re talking about the topic of freedom. Is there a difference between God’s idea of freedom and our own? What is the responsibility of freedom? What does freedom mean for followers of Jesus? We take some interesting twists and turns along the way and as always, we hope you enjoy the conversation.
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Today’s topic is no small undertaking. We’re talking about God Himself–the Holy Spirit. There can sometimes be some elusive or mysterious ideas surrounding this Divine member of the Holy Trinity and while we are no experts or Theologians, we do know Him personally. We’ll share some of the Holy Spirit’s characteristics and His role in our lives according to Scripture as well as debunk some thoughts that might get mixed in within conversations on this subject. We hope you enjoy the episode!
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It’s our 100th episode!!! To mark this special occasion, today we’re talking about our namesake topic: LIFE EXCHANGE. We share what this concept means to us, what it looks like for us and what it can look like for others, and the ingredients to build this kind of culture as well as ones that tear it down. Thanks for celebrating this milestone episode with us!
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Anger is one of the basic emotions that we all have. It is a natural feeling and we know that even God gets angry so does anger sometimes get a bad wrap as being wrong or inherently destructive? In today’s episode, we ask the questions, “Is anger bad?” “Why do we get angry?” and “What is the difference between God’s anger and human anger?” We also talk through where the Bible tells us to “Be angry and not sin.” We hope you enjoy the conversation!
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Today, we’re talking about maturity: what it is, what it isn’t, why it’s important, when the process is complete. The Bible consistently reminds us that we are to grow up and mature into strong, solid Believers, but it also says that we should remain childlike in our faith. What does this tell us about what maturity looks like in the Kingdom of God? We hope you enjoy our conversation as we cover this topic from various perspectives and angles.
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This week, we talk about the good that comes from being a resilient person and how to gain that grit that helps the tough get going when the going gets tough. On the other hand, we also talk about when resiliency can actually be to our detriment and cause us undue harm on our path towards success. We hope you enjoy today’s episode!
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Choice is a powerful thing and a gift that we’ve been given by our Creator. We know that along with the agency to choose for ourselves comes a series of effects or consequences that can lead our lives in any number of directions–good, bad, and anywhere in between. In this episode, we talk about what having the power of choice means for us, how it affects others, and the responsibility that it carries.
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Every person has an internal personal codebook of standards, ethics, preference, and perspective. Each codebook is uniquely shaped by our individual life experience and makeup and most often, we don’t even realize we have one. When it comes to relationships, we usually naturally assume that other people have the same codebook as we do…but they never do. This can easily create relational conflict and discomfort and cause breaks in connection big and small. In this episode, we’re explaining personal codebooks, how to recognize them, and how to navigate them with the people closest to us with the goal of optimal relational health.
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Jesus talks to His followers a ton about the topic of forgiveness. His final words on earth included forgiveness and He even includes it as part of His model prayer. Clearly, this topic is of big importance to Him and therefore, it’s probably one we should take some time to consider in our own lives. In this episode, we talk about what forgiveness is and what it isn’t, some roadmap from Scripture to walk us through the steps of forgiveness, and we discuss some other aspects, benefits, and dynamics of following the way of Jesus in this valuable area of the Gospel.
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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 lifeexchangepodcast@gmail.com.
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The Bible tells us to seek first the Kingdom of God, but this is language that we aren’t really familiar with in our modern day lives. How do you seek a kingdom? What is the kingdom of God? How does this work? In this episode, we’re talking about what it can look like for us to seek Him first and how this can present practically in our everyday 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 lifeexchangepodcast@gmail.com.
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Honor seems to be a dying concept in the modern world and can sometimes be a distorted one even in the church. In this episode, we talk about what honor is, whether or not it is still relevant, where it comes from, and what it looks like. We hope you enjoy the conversation and as always, if you have any questions or comments, please let us know at the email address below.
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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 lifeexchangepodcast@gmail.com.
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“Calling” can be a popular word in the American church as we individually work to discover our important role in the body of Christ and in the world. In this episode, we talk to demystify and depressurize the topic of personal purpose and calling. A listener asks if there is ever a time when you can miss your calling in terms of timing and we speak to our thoughts on this as well as what to do if you feel like it might be too late.
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Doubt can be a scary concept for a lot of people. What do you do when you start to question what you used to believe or doubt the things you were taught were true? In this episode, we talk about it: doubt, uncertainty, questioning and how to approach these things with open hands and to use them as healthy tools to learn and grow instead of swinging the pendulum to the extreme in either direction. We hope you enjoy our conversation and if this one resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you at the email address below.
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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 lifeexchangepodcast@gmail.com.
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As a church member or member of any group of people, how can we take part in empowering the whole? In this episode, we talk about being a team player and what we can do to work with the leadership and with one another to advance the corporate mission and not just be a lone ranger in it only for ourselves.
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We all came from a family of some kind and that origin story may be happy, sad, good, bad, or anything in between. In today’s episode, we touch on how our early years shape us and the choices we have as we grow and move away from those experiences and create lives and families of our own.
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When three pastors talk about not wanting to go to church…you get some really interesting conversation. Today, we talk about some reasons why we can sometimes feel disconnected from the local church. We discuss some of the original purpose of the local church, the value that it holds, and how our modern mindsets can be challenged around the topic.
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The Lord often asks things of us far before we know what the outcome of our obedience will be. Today, we talk about times when God asks something of us and what it looks like to walk it out. We talk about the value, the cost, and the journey of our obedience to the Lord.
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Leadership has always been an emphasis for us as a team and in our collective mission. In today’s episode, we talk about what makes a good leader and recognizing those attributes in those around us.
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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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Get 20% off our Double Honor: Uprooting Shame in Your Life eCourse with Dr. Melodye Hilton by using code LIFEEXCHANGE at https://classes.givinglight.org/p/doublehonor.
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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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Get 20% off our Validation Quotient eCourse with Dr. Melodye Hilton by using code LIFEEXCHANGE at classes.givinglight.org/p/validationquotient.
Explore all of our online classes at www.classes.givinglight.org.
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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 lifeexchangepodcast@gmail.com.
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If you're enjoying our podcast, we'd be so grateful if you'd rate and review the show!
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In this episode, we get personal. We take a pause from listener questions and share a little more about our own lives, what God has been speaking to us, areas of struggle, advice for our younger selves and more. We hope you enjoy our conversation!
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Get 20% off our Powerful: Life Without Fear eCourse with Dr. Melodye Hilton by using code LIFEEXCHANGE at classes.givinglight.org/p/lifewithoutfear.
Explore all of our online classes at www.classes.givinglight.org.
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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 lifeexchangepodcast@gmail.com.
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Today, we have two more listener questions that we’re working through including one person who asks about living authentically even when it’s scary and another listener who asks how to avoid the temptation to be judgmental of those who themselves are being judgmental and negatively critical of others.
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Get 20% off our Powerful: Life Without Fear eCourse with Dr. Melodye Hilton by using code LIFEEXCHANGE at classes.givinglight.org/p/lifewithoutfear.
Explore all of our online classes at www.classes.givinglight.org.
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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 lifeexchangepodcast@gmail.com.
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If you're enjoying our podcast, we'd be so grateful if you'd rate and review the show!
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We’re back! After a (more than) slight incident with a skateboard and a whole lot of physical therapy, our full team is back in the swing of things and ready to answer your questions. In this episode, we talk through creating healthy rhythms in life and one listener asks how to handle a fear of ever progressing technology without getting left behind.
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Get 20% off our Validation Quotient eCourse with Dr. Melodye Hilton by using code LIFEEXCHANGE at classes.givinglight.org/p/validationquotient.
Explore all of our online classes at www.classes.givinglight.org.
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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 lifeexchangepodcast@gmail.com.
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If you're enjoying our podcast, we'd be so grateful if you'd rate and review the show!
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Well, for the first time since we started this podcast, we are going to have to take a little break. Unfortunately, our third musketeer, Joel Hilton, is down for the count after an accident that led to some broken bones. :( He is currently on the road to recovery, but is not quite up to par to get back into the swing of things just yet.
We appreciate your prayers for him and his family as they navigate his healing process. He is going to be okay, but it is going to take some time for the pain to subside, the bones to heal, and to get his mobility back up to speed.
On this podcast, we talk a lot about valuing one another for who they are and what they bring to the table. For us, Joel brings not only such wisdom and perspective and levity to this show, but he is also our producer/engineer extraordinaire so rather than trying to piece together some episodes without him, we are going to press a short pause on weekly episodes and we’ll be back as soon as everyone is ready.
In the meantime, it’s a great time to catch up with past episodes if you haven’t already. You can still submit questions in advance to lifeexchangepodcast@gmail.com and as always, it means so much to us when you rate and review the podcast for us.
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Today’s Q&A’s include: When is it okay to compromise when I have such strong convictions? One listener asks about their tendency to catastrophize situations. And lastly, we respond to a parent who is navigating the lying habits of their child. Happy New Year and all the best from us here at Life Exchange!
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With three unique questions, in today’s episode we’re talking about how to find purpose in the mundane, whether the traditional church model is still valid, and when it’s the right time to take a calculated risk. We hope you enjoy this episode of Life Exchange and as always, we’d love to hear from you at the email below!
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With so much talk of social unrest and end times, one listener wants to know how to keep hope alive in the midst of seemingly dark times. Another listener asks for effective ways to facilitate change and lastly, we talk through some ways to navigate pain.
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With several questions submitted on the subject, today we centralize around the topic of prayer. Why should we pray? What is prayer? What about unanswered prayer? In this episode, we share some of our perspectives on prayer and what it means to us.
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Today’s questions talk about how to lead people into greater hunger, growth, and maturity. We all know the old adage, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink.” If that’s the case, what are some ways that we can encourage and foster those we lead to pursue greater advancement in their lives? That’s what we’re talking about today and we hope you enjoy this episode of Life Exchange.
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With three unique questions this week, we’re talking about the importance of values and how to discover yours, whether or not we should set spiritual goals, and how to make a complex lifestyle more simple. We’ve got a lot to cover this episode, but we’re up for the challenge and we hope you enjoy the conversation!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Whether you’re the one feeling criticized or you’re the one being critical, today’s episode is for you! We’ll talk about how to set boundaries when someone is picking you apart. We also speak to the one who finds themselves always being critical of others and lastly, we talk through how to silence the inner critic that always seems to be looming within.
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This week, we have three unique questions that we’re excited to share. First up, we discuss the correlation between personal purpose and being community minded and how interconnected the two really are. We talk about how to tell the difference between our own inner voice and knowing the voice of God. And lastly, we answer the question: how can you learn to accept change and finally move on from a painful situation? It’s a packed episode and we hope you enjoy!
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Today’s episode is focused around decisions. How do we know what is the right decision to make? How do we stick with a decision after we’ve made it? How do we decide to keep going when we want to give up? These are our points of discussion for today and we hope you enjoy this episode of Life Exchange!
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Theodore Roosevelt wasn’t wrong when he said that comparison is the thief of joy. When we compare ourselves with others, we often miss out on our own grand adventure that God has for us. In this episode, we’re talking about ways to stay out of comparison mode and celebrate the life that we have today. We’ll also answer the question of how to not make it awkward when trying to minister in the workplace and lastly, we share a few things that we think the church at large needs to hear today.
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When does loyalty become toxic? This week, we’ll touch on how codependency and tribalism can hinder a healthy exchange of life. In another loyalty-focused question, we work through how to know when to steady the course and stay consistent and when it’s actually just time to move on. Finally, one listener asks how to be more effective in their productivity, rather than just being busy all the time. It’s a packed episode and we hope you enjoy our thoughts on today’s questions on Life Exchange.
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In this episode, we talk through how to stop choosing relationships that are not healthy or life giving. We also explore how to rebuild trust when either you yourself have broken trust or when someone else has violated your trust. Lastly, we discuss ways to start partnering with others and stop doing everything on your own. We hope you enjoy this episode and remember, you can email us your questions and comments at lifeexchangepodcast@gmail.com or direct message us on Instagram @givinglightig.
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In this episode, we ask the questions: What is the difference between self-improvement and spiritual maturity?, Is it possible to create healthy boundaries with your parents?, and How do I know when to give when I’m already stretched so thin? We hope you enjoy this episode and remember, you can email us your questions and comments at lifeexchangepodcast@gmail.com or direct message us on Instagram @givinglightig.
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Today we talk to Dr. Melodye about her journey to healing after childhood abuse and how she became so free to talk about it today. This leads us into a discussion on how we know if we’re actually receiving the emotional healing that we’re pursuing. In essence, is it working? We also delve into the balance between spiritual and natural thinking. Can there be such a thing? We hope you enjoy today’s episode and remember, if you have any questions you’d like us to tackle, you can email us at lifeexchangepodcast@gmail.com or direct message us on Instagram at givinglightIG.
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In this episode, we’re answering the questions: Is everyone called to do great things? What is the balance between loving yourself and denying yourself? And when is it okay to move on from a relationship? These are big topics that we hope to bring some unique perspectives and perhaps some levity to as we talk things through.
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Do you ever feel like you’re on the verge of burnout? How do you avoid hitting that point? That is one of the questions we’re working through in today’s episode. We also help a listener to help people to see how awesome they really are. (We think you're awesome:) Lastly, we talk about the value and benefits that come from serving in a local church and why being someone’s hireling will never produce the same results as a generous spirit.
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This week, we’re reaching into the mail bag again and are back at it answering some of your questions. We talk through how to identify whether you are dealing with a spirit or just a natural consequence. One listener asks for advice on how to handle the pressure of everything that’s happening in the world around us without getting crushed by it. We also share some of our favorite worship songs and tackle the “Is counseling necessary for a Believer?” question. We cover a lot of ground in this episode and we hope you enjoy it!
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We’re back with another Q&A episode this week answering questions from our listeners. This time, we’re talking about personal prophecy and what weight we should give it in our lives. We also respond to one listener who struggles with trying to fix all their friend’s and family's problems. We give a few tips on how to steer clear of this relational trap.
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In our very first Q&A episode, we’re answering some listener questions and getting to know your hosts a little better (yep, that means me too). We share our unique experiences of how we each came into full-time ministry and how to know if you’re called there too. We also speak into how to keep a good attitude when nothing seems to go right. This is a fun one and we hope you enjoy it too.
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We know that God loves everyone and He wants us to love them too. He also sees them as inherently valuable all of the time. Today we’re asking, is it possible for imperfect human beings to actually see the value in everyone? We’ll also look at devaluation, what that means, and what it is doing to our culture. We believe that as we see people as God sees them, we will be able to influence our world in the right direction. We’ll also look at some practical ways to do just that.
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Depending on your spheres of interaction, covenant may either be a foreign word to you or one that’s used quite often. But what is it? And is it still relevant today? Relationships are often complex and can be really tricky to navigate, especially in a society where commitment and trust are such rare commodities. We hope this episode helps you to see the value in relational equity as we explore the different sides of this thing called covenant.
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With nearly 8 billion people on the planet, there are not two of them out there that would agree on absolutely everything. Our culture can be so explosive towards these differences. We often take a disagreement as a personal attack and therefore fight back to protect our own opinion or beliefs. But is there actual value in disagreement? If so, how do we learn to disagree and still maintain healthy, life-giving relationships? That’s what we’re getting into in today’s episode. We hope you enjoy this conversation and take something from it that will add value and life to your life.
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Every single person has come up against discouragement at some point in their lives, us included. It can be a scary place and lead to hopelessness and despair–not exactly a dream destination. The Bible says that hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when it is restored again, it is like a tree of life. Today we want to talk about some warning signs to watch out for that tell us we may be headed down a path of discouragement; we’ll also share some ways for how to re-route, how to access hope and courage, and how to become like that tree of life again.
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Our culture seems to always be speaking to us in the competing narratives of: DO MORE vs. DO LESS. On one hand, we should all be doing our part of contributing and have dreams and goals we are reaching towards and wanting to make the world a better place. On the other hand, we’re taught the importance of rest and contentment and being present and enjoying where we are right now. So how do these two streams of thought reconcile? That’s what we’re talking about in today’s episode.
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We believe what the Bible says about God: that every good and perfect gift comes from Him. But does He only give gifts when we’ve earned them? When He’s feeling generous? When we are growing? When we are perfect? And does He take them away from us to teach us lessons? Today, we’re talking about God’s abundant nature, what it says about Him and what it means for us and how we relate to Him.
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Is there a place for pessimism in the Kingdom of God? As Believers, is there such a thing as too much optimism? These are questions we’re tackling today. In general, we are a pretty solutions-oriented team, but we’ll get into some of the benefits of seeing problems and talk through the higher perspective of hope in Jesus, even when circumstances try to lead us to believe a different narrative.
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Our world is ever changing, unpredictable, and highly distracted. Not to mention our emotions are constantly swinging us into exaggerated highs and lows. So how can we ride this roller coaster of life and still live steady and stable lives? Is it even possible? In today’s episode, we’re talking about consistent living in an inconsistent world. What are the advantages of a consistent lifestyle? How do we achieve such a thing? As always, we’re here to share our thoughts and experience on the topic and we hope that these things add value and practical takeaways to your life.
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Last week we talked about how God’s will for our lives is to carry the nature of thanksgiving as part of our daily character. We were on such a role that we never around to sharing with you some of the benefits of a thankful life. That’s what we’re here for today. Gratitude is more than just a good idea or an act of politeness or respect. When God instructs us to do something, it’s because it’s good for us; it actually benefits our lives in important ways. That’s what we hope for you in this conversation, that you hear more than just some good ideas but actual tools and principles that enrich and empower your life and relationships for good.
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We all know that we are supposed to be thankful. It’s one of the first behaviors that we learn as children when the magic words are “please and thank you.” But is thankfulness actually more than just a polite practice or a good thing to do? We think so…and so does God. In today’s episode, we’re talking about more than just surface level gratitude and looking at what the Scriptures say about actually taking on thankfulness as part of our very nature.
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The very definition of vulnerability is to put yourself in a position to be attacked. Nobody wants to be attacked, so why are we even talking about this subject?! Vulnerability does come with an inherent risk, that’s true. But the risk can be very worth the reward that it brings. We all have an innate core need to be seen and known and loved. That need cannot be met without first doing the brave work of vulnerability
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Bravery is a big word for us in our culture. It’s one of our core values at Giving Light so for us, it’s in our DNA. Today we’ll talk about what living bravely means to us. Sometimes bravery is exactly what you think it is: a big showy display of courage in the face of fear. And sometimes it is a lot more subtle, not obvious, but very profound act of obedience. We hope this episode leaves you wanting to live a more brave life, but maybe even more so, that you recognize the bravery that you are already living in
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Not a single one of us enjoys being manipulated or taken advantage of and yet, we're pretty sure that we have all experienced it at some point in our lives. In today’s episode, we’re talking about identifying manipulation when it’s happening to us and when it’s happening in us. That’s right, manipulation is not just an “everybody else” topic, we can also fall prey to the trap of using it to meet our needs in an exploitative way–even and often unconsciously. We hope that as you listen in on this conversation that it helps you to both heal from past experiences and to give you tools to walk in greater freedom and clarity within yourself and with others. Enjoy!
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What are the benefits of living for a cause higher than ourselves? Is it worth the effort? What does the Bible say about this topic? These are all questions we’ll explore in today’s episode. Living for ourselves will earn us some level of fulfillment, security, and for some, even prestige, but will that be enough to satisfy us in the long run? Perhaps the cost and benefits of generosity and service yield a much higher reward. We hope you enjoy our conversation and that it leaves you feeling connected with purpose and ready to live for a higher cause.
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Personality assessments and conversations seem to be everywhere these days. Today, we want to explore this topic a little more and talk about what personality actually is, when it’s developed, how it does and doesn’t serve us, and ask if it’s something we may put a little too much stock in sometimes. Understanding our motivations and proclivities and the reasons for them can be a helpful tool for sure, but let’s make sure to keep personality and identity in the right lanes.
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We all love when we know a person who is responsible and we can count on. It creates a sense of safety and trust and we often look up to them. But actually BEING that responsible person is a whole new ball game. Responsibility requires work and a lot of it. It’s not the easy work of life and rarely is it fun, but is it worth it? We think so and that’s what we’re talking about in today’s episode. Some people will stay content to do the bare minimum in life and that is their choice, but as leaders, we want to raise the bar. No one person is responsible for it all, but every person is responsible for what is theirs.
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We are thinking machines. Our minds are constantly, consciously and unconsciously processing information and forming thoughts. The thoughts that we accept begin to shape the way that we live. We know from Matthew 12:34 that “out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Put simply, what we allow in will affect what comes out. In this episode, we’ll be exploring our thought lives, how much power we have over our thoughts, and how to think about what we’re thinking about. If we really can be transformed by the renewing of our mind, this topic is an important one.
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Let’s face it: we don’t know what we don’t know. We’ve all had times in our lives when we realized that ignorance isn’t bliss after all. In today’s episode, we’re talking through our spin on the cycle that psychology calls, “The Four Stages of Competence.” Moving through a state of unconscious incompetence, conscious incompetence, development, and ultimately conscious competence. Each of us are always moving through this process of discovery, awareness, learning, and growth. It isn’t always comfortable, but it’s good for us.
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We can spend a lot of time and thought and energy focused on the future and what’s to come down the road for us. We can also get tripped up looking backwards to the good ole days, or beating ourselves up with regrets and slip ups of the past. Both the past and the future do have their importance and in fact we’ll touch on that here today. But this episode is especially focused on the space in between them: the value of today. The present is what we have right now and the way that we think about it can determine what we do with it and the current moments that make up the story of our lives.
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Today we are asking the question: should we care what other people think? and exploring both sides of this paradoxical coin. On one hand, there are times when we need to turn off the opinions of others so that we can live out our own purpose and calling and on the other hand, sometimes we need other people’s thoughts and perspectives to help us to grow in that purpose and calling. That’s what we’re tackling in this episode and we hope it gets you thinking in the best and balanced way.
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Like many things in the Kingdom of God, authority is a subject that often looks much different to God than it looks to the world. For example, while the disciples argued over greatness, Jesus taught us to be a servant of all. Today we’re tackling the topic of positional authority vs. moral authority. We’ll talk about the differences and explore the upside and downside of both. Moral authority may not come with the status or titles that we sometimes seek after, but we’ll see how it can actually create more influence and impact for good than climbing the world’s ladder of success.
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We all know that walking in offense is not a healthy way to live. But sometimes we take on the offense of another and it feels like we’re fighting a cause of justice on their behalf. They got hurt and now we step into the position of an emotional vigilante to protect ourselves and others. In actuality, if it isn’t our realm of influence or responsibility, that false sense of justice may just be us walking in secondhand offense. That’s what we’re talking about in today’s episode: what happens when we pick up an offense that was never ours to begin with and how do we make the choice to put it down. So without further ado, here is today’s episode on secondhand offense.
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Shame is a topic we often like to avoid. That avoidance comes with the territory of shame. But today, we’re going there and we’ll talk about what shame can look like, where it comes from, and ways to walk in freedom from it. None of us were created to remain hidden under a cloud of false identity or to be controlled by a false reality. We were created to be free in who God made us to be. That’s our goal in this episode: that the truth would make us free to embrace our true identity and walk in the abundant life that God has for us.
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Remember the days of playing Oregon Trail? Today, we’re talking about pioneering. Maybe not the wild west kind of pioneer, but those who chart new courses and forge new paths. Pioneering can look different for different people but no matter what, it does require some key essentials to keep you moving forward when life gets inevitably tough. Whether you are an entrepreneur starting your own business, a creative innovating something new, or a mom wanting to pave a better path for her kids, we hope this episode speaks courage to your heart to keep going and pioneer for the better future that is to come.
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Disappointments are hard pills to swallow and unfortunately, we all face them in life. Since they are inevitable, the question becomes: what are we going to do with our disappointment? In today’s episode we’ll talk through why this topic is important, how to recognize disappointments when they happen, and how to process through them for peace and growth. We hope you are encouraged and strengthened as we share.
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All of us have to make decisions every single day, but we don’t all share the same trajectory on how we make those choices. Some of us tend to make decisions based upon an intuitive gut feeling and some of us rely more on facts and processes. So which way is better? This is what we’re tackling today as we talk about our differences in the deciding process and what lends best to certain situations. We hope that by the end of this episode you see the value in your decision making style AND that you would see the value in those who think differently.
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“If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” Most of us have heard this phrase but in our culture, it is rarely put into practice. In this episode, we talk about the power of the prophetic to pull out the gold in people to validate their identity and worth. Not subscribing to cruelty or cancel culture trends is one thing, but as Believers, we can also ask the Holy Spirit to help us to counter that culture and be voices of Heaven to the people around us.
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Today we’re talking about chaos. Are you excited yet? The reality is that no healthy person loves living in chaos all the time. The reality also is that we all experience a state of chaos at some point in our life. In our conversation today, we get into what chaos is, the opposite of it, and how to live according to our divine design of order and peace.
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Not all relationships are created equal. So, what makes partnerships a unique type of relationship? In this episode, we’ll be talking about what makes a good partnership, what qualities to look for in partner relationships, and how to be a good partner. We also get into the dynamics of what happens when partnerships change and start to look different and how to transition well. We’re excited for you to hear our conversation today so let’s get started!
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Today’s topic comes from a quote that one of our hosts, Dr. Melodye Hilton, often says which is: powerful people change what they can and choose peace in what they cannot change. In our conversation, we’ll be breaking down this phrase and talking about what it means to be a powerful person, the areas we can and cannot change in life, and what it means to truly walk in peace.
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There can be this idea that the higher you go in leadership, the lonelier it gets...but does it have to be that way? Today we’ll be talking about leadership that isn’t lonely, what to do when it does feel lonely and how to avoid the trap of isolation along the way. We know through our God-given design that it isn’t good for man to be alone. We’ll also talk about three specific types of relationships that we all need in order to thrive. We hope our conversation will help you to push into connection as you lead so that you can be an even happier and healthier influence in your world.
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Today’s topic is a fun one as we tackle the big scary word of conflict. We often lump all conflict together into one category, but we’re going to break this down a little further and talk about different types of conflict and how to navigate them well. Whether you’re in current situations of conflict or just want to have some handy tools in your toolbelt for when these situations might arise, we hope this conversation will be helpful for your life and relationships.
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Science has confirmed that our brains have been wired with a distinct hierarchy of value. If you don’t know what that means, don’t worry, that’s what we’re going to talk about today. We’ll share about avoiding emotional suffering by keeping our values in the right order of importance and why this matters.
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Purpose and calling are topics that are often highly emphasized in the church world. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about this topic from different angles and encourage you to connect with your purpose right where you are today.
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God made us threefold beings in that we are a spirit, with a soul, and we live in a body. All three of these areas work together and are often more connected than we realize. In this episode, we’ll talk about what happens physically when our emotions overtake logic and what we can do when this happens to prevent future hijacks, repair past ones, and walk in overall health.
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Justice is a word that can mean many things to many people. Today, we discuss justice through our most commonly used definition: power used for good. The truth is that all of us hold the capacity to influence our world in either a good or bad direction and that is something we should take seriously.
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We often get asked our secret for successful generational partnership. The reality is, when you break through stereotypes and just celebrate what every person carries, it’s better for everyone of every age. Today, we’ll talk about how we work together as a team, our leadership dynamics, our need for one another, and a whole lot more.
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We know from the very beginning that God said it isn't good for man to be alone, but the quality of our connection with others can vary big time based on what we take into a relationship. Today, we're talking about the connection killer of assumption. Assumption creates a trap for us within relationships and builds walls to keep others out. We'll talk through this and how curiosity and generosity are much more fulfilling and expansive options for us. We hope this episode helps you to become better connectors with the people around you, starting today.
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In today's episode, we're talking about trust. How do we become better trust builders? Can you love someone and not trust them? Can you trust someone in one area but not another? If trust has been broken, can it be repaired? We'll talk through what trust means in business, church, and family, and as always, we hope to leave you with some practical ways to put this topic into practice that will benefit your life and relationships.
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The fear of man leads us down a path of shaping our identity in the wrong direction and in the process creates emotional chaos. Today, we're talking about three aspects of fear and how they influence our life, relationships, and calling. Thankfully, God has a better way of life for us and we can start living it right now.
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On today’s episode, we're talking about what it takes to create a culture of validation. We'll get into the motive behind true validation, how it's different from flattery, and why it's important to create this kind of culture in your environments of influence.
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Gossip can feel good, but it is a sneaky and toxic behavior that is harmful for everyone involved. In this episode, the crew talks about why they've made their church a "no-gossip zone" and why making this a personal habit can benefit your life and those you influence.
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Welcome to Life Exchange! We're your co-hosts Melodye Hilton, Joel Hilton, and Katie Stansfield and we represent three generations working together in life, ministry, and leadership. Pull up a chair and listen in on our real conversations on how to exchange life in a healthy way in all of your multi-faceted relationships and roles.