Life Exchange

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. If you have thoughts or questions about this...

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...

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! ____ Our co-host, Dr. Melodye Hilton, is launching a 6-week online mentorship course this October...

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 workp...

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....

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 questio...

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...

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...

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. ____ If you have thoughts or questions about this or any episode, or if y...

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 produc...

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...

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. ____ If you have thoughts or questions a...

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. ____...

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...

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 th...

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...

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...

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 tw...

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. ____ If...

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. ___...

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...

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 go...

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 actual...

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 w...

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 want...