Meet Dana Phillips! Dana is a pastor's wife, mama to two boys, and queen of organizing and decluttering spaces. She and her husband Bryant live in Clinton, MS with their boys, Luke and Ben. In this episode, we talk about:How God called Dana and her family to move to Mississippi without promise of a jobTips and tricks for organizing spacesWhen and how to declutter areas of your homeFamily vision statement and valuesParenting principles for teaching kids responsibility at an early ageThe Takeaway: You can organize your spaces, but let God organize your life!Resources:The Minimal Mom on YouTubeReminders: You can find us on Instagram @517lifepodcast and Facebook. Use the hashtag #517lifepodcast when you share this episode with other women in your life! Follow The Exchange on Instagram @theexchange_, Facebook, or on our website www.theexchange.cc. Watch The Exchange gatherings LIVE on our website or Facebook every Sunday at 9:30 & 11 AM CT.  Make sure you subscribe to The 5:17 LIFE Podcast so you don't miss a minute of LIFE!

Meet Celeste Jordan! Celeste is a wife, mom, and occupational therapist. She and her husband Josh lead worship at The Exchange in Pearl, MS. They have three children, Piper (7), Judah (6), and Brooks (almost 3). With 3 kiddos, and being in ministry, they like to say they have front row tickets to the circus, and it's the best show on earth! In this episode, we talk about:How God used an entire soccer team's love for Jesus to call Celeste to live for HimThe amazing journey of faith Celeste has been on for the last 2 years Why comfort and faith are often in opposition to each otherSpeaking the truth in love to friends who are living in opposition to God's WordThe importance of Sabbath and rest in Scripture and how that applies to our lives todayThe Takeaway: You can believe He is able and cease striving. Resources:Ten Words to Live By by Jen Wilkin (recommended by Celeste, not mentioned in final edit)Jen Wilkin (recommended by Celeste, not mentioned in final edit)The Glow Wand by Tarte The Chosen SeriesReminders: You can find us on Instagram @517lifepodcast and Facebook. Use the hashtag #517lifepodcast when you share this episode with other women in your life! Follow The Exchange on Instagram @theexchange_, Facebook, or on our website www.theexchange.cc. Watch The Exchange gatherings LIVE on our website or Facebook every Sunday at 9:30 & 11 AM CT.  Make sure you subscribe to The 5:17 LIFE Podcast so you don't miss a minute of LIFE!

Meet Lauren Compere. Lauren is an advocate for those with disabilities. She is also one of the founders of One Shred of Hope, a non-profit ministry in Clinton, MS that provides jobs and housing communities for people with disabilities. Most importantly, Lauren does not let her circumstances define her, but she shares her faith and sets out to glorify God with her life, no matter her limitations. In this episode, we talk about: What it's like to have a physical disabilityBeing creative when sharing the gospel with those with disabilitiesNot being defined by any disability or limitationUnderstanding the gospel, and not adding to itHow to build community among those with physical disabilities and those without within the churchHow you can be a part of Team LCThe Takeaway: We all have some kind of disability, but that doesn't define who we are.Reminders: If you're interested in being a part of Team LC, learn more here. To support or promote One Shred of Hope, click here!If you'd like to connect with Lauren, you can find her on Instagram. You can find us on Instagram @517lifepodcast and use the hashtag #517lifepodcast when you share this episode with other women in your life!Follow The Exchange on Instagram @theexchange_, Facebook, or on our website www.theexchange.cc. Watch The Exchange gatherings LIVE on our website or Facebook every Sunday at 9:30 & 11 AM CT.  Make sure you subscribe to The 5:17 LIFE Podcast so you don't miss a minute of LIFE!

Meet Shelby Hennessy! She's a baker turned entrepreneur, owner of The Blue Feather in Pearl, MS. She is married to Joseph, and they have two children, Hawkins and Annie. In this episode, we talk about: Starting a business during the COVID-19 pandemicJuggling being a mom and a business ownerHow to know if you're depressed and what to do about itCommunication in relationshipsHow every Jesus-follower  has a God-story of being brought from death to lifeThe Takeaway: Life can be difficult, but that doesn't mean you give up.Reminders: Check out The Blue Feather here!You can find us on Instagram @517lifepodcast and use the hashtag #517lifepodcast when you share this episode with other women in your life! Follow The Exchange on Instagram @theexchange_, Facebook, or on our website www.theexchange.cc. Watch The Exchange gatherings LIVE on our website or Facebook every Sunday at 10 AM CT.  Make sure you subscribe to The 5:17 LIFE Podcast so you don't miss a minute of LIFE!

Meet Lively Hawkins! She's a Chicago-native who made her way to Mississippi in an unlikely way, but that's where she met her husband Joe. They live in Byram, Mississippi with their 3 children, Asher, Joyous, & Josiah. In this episode, we talk about: How God orchestrates the details of our life before we even know He's at workGod's Word being the primary way He speaks to usHow and why we should hide God's Word in your heartWhy every word in the Bible mattersWhere you can find cute jeans - Adeline ClothingThe Takeaway: God's Word matters for your lifeReminders: You can find us on Instagram and Facebook. Use the hashtag #517lifepodcast when you share this episode with other women in your life!Follow The Exchange on Instagram @theexchange_, Facebook, or on our website www.theexchange.cc. Watch The Exchange gatherings LIVE on our website or Facebook every Sunday at 9:30 & 11 AM CT. Make sure you subscribe to The 5:17 LIFE Podcast so you don't miss a minute of LIFE!

Meet Trina Urbina! She is a wife, mom, and owner of Sweet Bliss Cakes! You can find her delicious treats at The Market House in Pearl, MS or special order through her website sweetblisscakes.com. More than her amazing baking and decorating skills, we want you to hear the WHY behind her WHAT. In this episode, we talk about: How she got into the cake businessHow difficult it was to leave her full-time job to pursue her passionHer foster care journey of faithHow everyone can care for orphans through fostering or supporting families who fosterHer dream to own bakery with a purposeThe Takeaway: Give God your "Yes" and watch Him do the rest!Reminders:You can find us on Instagram and Facebook. Use the hashtag #517lifepodcast when you share this episode with other women in your life!Follow The Exchange on Instagram @theexchange_, Facebook, or on our website www.theexchange.cc. Watch The Exchange gatherings LIVE on our website or Facebook every Sunday at 9:30 & 11 AM CT. Make sure you subscribe to The 5:17 LIFE Podcast so you don't miss a minute of LIFE!

Meet Morgan Stevens! She is passionate about LIFE! She is passionate about her career as a preschool teacher, and about living her life in genuine worship to God. In this episode, we talk about:What preschoolers can teach us about approaching God and His WordWays comparison and insecurities can keep us from being obedience to God's callingHow to make everything we do an act of worship to GodWhy our perspective on any situation can be a game changerThe Takeaway: Don't let insecurities and comparison keep you from being used by God!Resources:The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd JonesAnn VoskampAcme Oyster House in New Orleans, LADrago's Seafood Restaurant in Jackson, MSReminders: If anyone you know is looking to make a move to Clarke County in Mississippi, send us a DM! We'd love to introduce you to Morgan's home for sale.You can find us on Instagram @517lifepodcast and Facebook. Use the hashtag #517lifepodcast when you share this episode with other women in your life! Follow The Exchange on Instagram @theexchange_, Facebook, or on our website www.theexchange.cc. Watch The Exchange gatherings LIVE on our website or Facebook every Sunday at 9:30 & 11 AM CT.  Make sure you subscribe to The 5:17 LIFE Podcast so you don't miss a minute of LIFE!

Woo Hoo! We're excited to kickoff season 2 of The 5:17 LIFE Podcast! In today's episode, you'll hear some of what's planned for season 2 (without any spoilers!) and Virginia, Heather, & Kerri share about some resources that are helping them draw closer to God in 2021. We want to hear from you! Send us a DM on Instagram or Facebook and let us know:  Who do you know with a God story to share? (Even if she doesn't think she has a story to share!)What are some resources you're loving that are helping you connect with God?Here are links to resources discussed in today's episode: Val Marie Paper Prayer JournalThe Simple Study Binder by @writercarolineThe Bible RecapThe Life Journal Reading Plans Follow The Exchange on Instagram @theexchange_, Facebook, or on our website www.theexchange.cc. Watch The Exchange gatherings LIVE on our website or Facebook every Sunday at 9:30 AM & 11 AM CST.  Use the hashtag #517lifepodcast when you share this episode with other women in your life!Make sure you subscribe to The 5:17 LIFE Podcast so you don't miss a minute of LIFE!

Today's guest on the podcast is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Rebecca Turner. Author of two books, Mind Over Fork, and Enjoy Good Health, Rebecca's mission is to challenge the world's view of wellness, and to beg women to let go of superficial numbers that don't define their self-worth or their salvation. We think you'll love Rebecca's no-nonsense approach to food, and we pray you'll be able to surrender your disordered eating to the Lord and exchange it for freedom and joy found in Jesus!You can also listen to Rebecca each week on her SuperTalk Mississippi  show, Good Things with Rebecca Turner,  and on her podcast, Rebecca Turner Nutrition. Follow Rebecca on Instagram and Facebook, and on her website. You can find us on Instagram @517lifepodcast and Facebook. Remember to use the hashtag #517lifepodcast when you share this episode with other women in your life! Follow The Exchange on Instagram @theexchange_, Facebook, or on our website www.theexchange.cc. Watch The Exchange gatherings LIVE on our website or Facebook every Sunday at 10 AM CT.   Make sure you subscribe to The 5:17 LIFE Podcast so you don't miss a minute of LIFE!

In today's episode, we’re talking about waiting on God and we get to hear from Sherilyn Marks, LittleLIFE Director at The Exchange, about a season of her life where she had to wait on God and it ended up changing the course of her whole life. If you’re in a season of waiting right now - waiting on anything - you are going to be encouraged by this episode!If you’re in a season of waiting on God right now, find someone you trust to walk through this season with you. We all need encouragement, especially in times of waiting and when life doesn’t make sense. When we surrender our desires to the Lord, we can live in peace knowing that He is working things out for our good and for HIs glory. If this episode encouraged you, let us know! You can find us on Instagram @517lifepodcast and use the hashtag #517lifepodcast when you share this episode with other women in your life! We’d also like to ask you to take 2 minutes and rate this podcast on iTunes. Of course, we’d love for you to give us 5 stars - and leave a review letting people know why you enjoy the show!  Follow The Exchange on Instagram @theexchange_, Facebook, or on our website www.theexchange.cc. Watch The Exchange gatherings LIVE on our website, YouTube, or Facebook every Sunday at 9:30 & 11 AM CT.   Make sure you subscribe to The 5:17 LIFE Podcast so you don't miss a minute of LIFE!