LifeTalk Podcast

LifeHouse Church
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LifeTalk is the official podcast of LifeHouse Church MOT. Our heart for this podcast is to help our church grow and to go deeper here at LifeHouse. We’ll be interviewing staff members & hearing their testimonies. We’ll be discussing various topics such as parenting, marriage, day-to-day functions of the ministry and so much more from a biblical perspective. Our goal is to help equip our church to glorify JESUS in every area of life.

  1. 6D AGO

    Love With Intent; Marriage Without Masks

    Send us a text If love feels slippery or one-sided, this conversation brings it down to earth. We sit with Chris and Kathy Daly, they learned in their marriage to trade performance, guilt, and quiet resentment for something sturdier: a Christ-shaped love that chooses, forgives, and serves even when the feelings lag. Their story doesn’t hide the hard parts—blended family tensions, baggage from previous marriages, and the temptation to keep a perfect mask—but it shows how faith and community can turn pain into purpose. We walk through the moment their guard dropped at church and what changed when they realized love isn’t a mood but a decision. Kathy shares how freedom from shame unlocked the capacity to give and receive affection again. Chris frames marriage with the “triangle” model: as each spouse looks to Jesus, they naturally draw closer to each other. Together, they unpack the difference between selfish and selfless love, why pride blocks repair, and how practical encouragement fills your partner’s “bucket” so there’s actually something in reserve when conflict hits. Forgiveness is the hinge in their approach. You’ll hear a simple but unforgettable exercise that makes bitterness feel as heavy as it is, and a freeing reminder to trust God’s justice rather than play judge. We also get into communication that actually works—naming expectations, speaking love languages, and asking questions like “How do you know I love you?” These aren’t big gestures; they’re daily investments that keep you off the “crazy cycle” and build a resilient, affectionate bond. We also introduce Re:Engage, our 14-week marriage pathway at Lifehouse Church. Each spouse completes a weekly chapter on their own, then talks through it together before group, creating space for deep conversations that busy couples often skip. The result: shared vocabulary, honest testimony, and a safe community where isolation loses its grip. Whether you feel steady or stuck, there’s room to grow—and real people ready to walk with you. If this resonated, subscribe, share it with a couple who needs hope, and leave a review so more listeners can find these conversations. Then tell us: what one loving action will you choose today? New episodes every Monday www.lifehousemot.com info@lifehousede.com Join us Sundays at 9 & 11 AM Intro music by Joey Blair

    46 min

  2. DEC 15

    Love that Adopts

    Send us a text What if the love you need isn’t a feeling at all? We sat down with Rob and Stephanie to unpack a winding adoption journey that began on mission trips and led to a Thai orphanage, a handful of miracles, and a daily practice of surrender. The story starts with simple compassion for children overseas, grows through years of closed doors and waiting, and arrives at a moment in Haiti when a small hand and a sharper question from God changed everything. You’ll hear how “anchor moments” confirmed their path—an agency email from Bangkok, their daughter serving nearby, and an orphanage only a mile and a half away—culminating in a yes on a little girl’s seventh birthday. Bringing Mali home didn’t match the warm picture they imagined. Cerebral palsy wasn’t the biggest hurdle; navigating grief, fear, and rejection was. Stephanie speaks candidly about the trenches, the day she wrote “God, I hate this,” and the shift that came when she asked God to love through her instead of chasing feelings. That prayer marked the start of a steady, durable love that held when nothing else did. This conversation is a field guide to agape: letting go of expectations, practicing surrender when comfort collapses, and remembering the gospel when love isn’t returned. We talk about how journaling anchors your memory, why joy is different from happiness, and how adoption mirrors the heart of God—He loved us when we resisted Him. If you’re discerning adoption, wrestling with a hard yes, or simply trying to love better at home, these stories and takeaways offer clarity and courage. Listen, share with someone who needs hope, and if the message resonates, subscribe and leave a review to help others find the show. New episodes every Monday www.lifehousemot.com info@lifehousede.com Join us Sundays at 9 & 11 AM Intro music by Joey Blair

    47 min

  3. DEC 8

    Love That Acts

    Send us a text Love that never costs you isn’t love at all. We press into agape—the biblical love that acts, gives, and endures—and connect December’s focus to the whole arc of a faithfully different life. From the birth of Jesus to his determined walk toward the cross, we see how God’s love moves first, tells the truth, and changes how we live with family, friends, and even enemies. We unpack the difference between eros, phileo, storge, and agape, and explain why that clarity matters for modern relationships. Then we get practical: what does “love in deed and truth” look like in a home, a marriage, a church? We talk about praying on the spot, serving without fanfare, and choosing presence over performance. We also wrestle with boundaries and stewardship—helping real needs quickly and generously while refusing to enable destructive patterns. Love isn’t silent when harm is near, and it isn’t harsh when truth must be said. Along the way, we keep the focus on the Spirit who empowers what the flesh can’t. The Great Command calls for our whole selves; the Spirit supplies the strength. Unity becomes visible when a church greets the stranger, cares for the vulnerable, and speaks truth with humility. In a divided culture, that kind of love becomes a credible witness. If you’ve wondered how to make love more than a slogan—how to move from sentiment to sacrifice—this conversation gives you handles you can use today. If this resonated, subscribe, share with a friend who needs courage to love well, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Then tell us: what’s one tangible way you’ll practice agape this week? New episodes every Monday www.lifehousemot.com info@lifehousede.com Join us Sundays at 9 & 11 AM Intro music by Joey Blair

    37 min

  4. DEC 1

    Elder; Cody Hall

    Send us a text What if the turning point of your life arrived the moment you finally ran out of ways to cope? That’s where Cody’s story begins to change—at the end of self-reliance and the start of grace. We walk through a childhood marked by divorce and distance, the learned art of compartmentalizing pain, and the slow magnetism of church that didn’t fully land until years later. The drift into rebellion felt inevitable; the way out did not. Then came an unexpected school pivot, a steady love in Brittany, and the painful realization that even good gifts can become idols when asked to do what only God can. The conversation opens up on addiction, relapse, and the quiet questions that make or break transformation. Cody shares how Scripture and sermons moved from background noise to a lifeline, and how the daily fight against sin shifted once he asked, “Is Christ not enough?” We talk through the humility of waiting for calling instead of chasing titles, the joy and risk of serving youth and young adults, and the power of a local church that looks you in the eye, knows your name, and invites you into real community. We also go where many avoid: miscarriages, the loneliness of grief, and carrying a son with anencephaly to term. You’ll hear about costly faith that chooses presence over convenience, two radiant hours with a child who changed everything, and a church that showed up with letters, meals, and a love that felt like oxygen. It’s a tender, unhurried look at suffering that refines, marriage that matures, and leadership that grows out of repentance, not performance. If this story gives you courage, share it with someone who needs hope. Subscribe for more conversations like this, leave a review to help others find the show, and tell us: where do you need a second chance right now? New episodes every Monday www.lifehousemot.com info@lifehousede.com Join us Sundays at 9 & 11 AM Intro music by Joey Blair

    1h 3m

  5. NOV 24

    We Came For A Dishwasher, Stayed For Discipleship

    Send us a text A broken dishwasher led to a breakthrough. When an appliance repairman asked, “What church do you go to?” Jeremy and Cathy realized their biggest barrier wasn’t the lack of options—it was a lack of surrender. From that honest moment, their marriage and family took a different path: rooting in a Bible-preaching church, serving with their hands, and reframing parenting as their first ministry. We share how expository teaching lit a fire for Scripture, why serving in AV and children’s ministry became a joy rather than a chore, and how daily habits like prayer and open conversations changed the tone of their home. Jeremy talks about discovering his role as a family shepherd and redefining work as provision, not identity. Cathy explains how a sticky-note Bible, small acts of presence, and steady discipleship formed trust—especially during the teen years. You’ll hear practical, hard-won lessons on raising kids who face the world with conviction and grace: modeling before mandating, building foundations before the storms arrive, and keeping the home anchored in God’s Word. We unpack how to align your calendar with your calling, use everyday service to train your loves, and cultivate a family culture where “we get to” beats “we have to.” Whether you’re weary, drifting, or eager to go deeper, this conversation offers a clear map for turning work and home into worship. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a review to help more families find practical, hope-filled guidance. Your next faithful step might be simpler than you think. New episodes every Monday www.lifehousemot.com info@lifehousede.com Join us Sundays at 9 & 11 AM Intro music by Joey Blair

    57 min

  6. NOV 17

    Faith, Service, And The Quiet Work Of Church Safety

    Send us a text A green shirt in the lobby can mean more than a friendly hello—it might be the quiet promise that you can worship in peace. We sit down with Gus and Gary, longtime law enforcement pros turned church servants, to explore how God redeems our work and how practical vigilance can coexist with deep, joyful faith. Gus traces his journey from a mixed religious upbringing to a Bible-centered church that shifted him from checking boxes to building a living relationship with Christ. Gary’s doorway was unexpected: Friday jiu-jitsu classes with a pastor who rolls on the mat and opens Scripture on Sunday. Together they explain how a safety ministry grew from instinct to intentionality—SOPs, training, and a calm presence—so families can focus on the Word while a thoughtful team watches the room. The stories go deeper than procedures. Gus recalls a chase and a sudden, unexplainable stop at the woods—later learning the suspect waited with a gun. That pause, he says, was God’s protection. Both men share regrets about missed moments to point people to Jesus and how Scripture, mentors, and community have made them bolder and kinder. We talk about serving without fear, letting God lead our careers, and seeing setbacks as protection or redirection. We also widen the lens beyond Sunday: coaching Special Olympics, volunteering in the city, and living so visibly that people ask, Why are you different? If you’ve ever wondered how your weekday skills could matter in a church, or how to balance vigilance with worship, this conversation offers hope, clarity, and next steps. Join us to learn how availability becomes ministry, why community shapes courage, and how God uses ordinary work to guard, guide, and grow His people. Enjoyed this conversation? Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review to help others find it. New episodes every Monday www.lifehousemot.com info@lifehousede.com Join us Sundays at 9 & 11 AM Intro music by Joey Blair

    50 min

  7. NOV 10

    From Parade To Purpose: How Service Transformed A Family And A Church

    Send us a text A small-town parade and a kids’ choir on a float changed everything. That’s the unlikely doorway where Gelsie’s story turns—from church hurt and distance to a clear encounter with the gospel, repentance, and a next-day baptism. From there, her life took on a new rhythm: serve where God is moving and watch him work up close. We walk through the layers of that calling. Gelsie shares how children’s ministry taught her to see with tenderness, how student ministry forged deep trust over the years, and how the connection team became a hub of redemption stories—newcomers drawn in by a livestream, a roadside flag, or a cross-country move. She also opens up about being appointed a deaconess, the humility it requires, and the quiet, crucial work of caring at funerals, baptisms, and holiday outreaches. The thread through it all is simple and strong: saved people serve, not to earn favor, but because grace compels action. Beyond Sundays, we explore what faith looks like at work. As an executive assistant at JPMorgan, Gelsie treats her desk as a mission field—befriending colleagues, praying for families, showing steady joy on hectic days, and letting excellence speak before words do. Her story makes a practical case for seeing work as worship, where integrity, patience, and presence become a living witness. We also dig into small groups as spiritual neighborhoods, where vulnerability replaces performance and leaders learn as much as they teach. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to step in, this is it. There’s room for your gifts—kids, students, hospitality, parking, ushering, AV, worship, or a connect group. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help others find these stories. Where will you serve next? New episodes every Monday www.lifehousemot.com info@lifehousede.com Join us Sundays at 9 & 11 AM Intro music by Joey Blair

    29 min

  8. NOV 3

    From Genesis To Your 9–5: Redeeming How We Work

    Send us a text What if your job—loved or loathed—could become worship? We pull back the curtain on a bigger, better story of work, starting with Genesis 2 where God places humanity in the garden “to work and keep” it. Before the fall, work is a gift; after the fall, it’s harder; through Christ, it’s redeemed. That shift reframes how we see our careers, chores, parenting, and church service. We talk about telling a truer story over our work so our attitude, effort, and integrity reflect God’s character rather than our fluctuating feelings. Cody Hall joins us to trace a path away from two traps: work-as-identity and work-avoidance. If your worth rides the waves of promotion and performance, time and fear will betray the idol beneath the surface. If apathy has you doing the bare minimum, love for neighbor calls you higher. We dive into practical diagnostics—follow your hours, inventory your anxieties—and a gospel remedy: rest your identity in Christ so you can labor with freedom. That means you can be promoted without pride, laid off without despair, and steady in the ordinary tasks that keep your world running. We also get honest about the home as our first field of labor. Paychecks don’t replace presence. We share simple practices for starting the “second shift” at the front door—prayer for strength, undistracted attention, small acts of service that say “I see you.” From pushing carts to leading teams, from engineering safer streets to sweeping hallways, every task can love your neighbor and honor God when done with excellence and joy. And beyond personal vocation, we aim our energy at the body of Christ, building up the church by the Spirit as we wait with hope. Listen in, reimagine your daily work, and take one step toward worship-filled labor today. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review—what’s the first change you’ll make this week? New episodes every Monday www.lifehousemot.com info@lifehousede.com Join us Sundays at 9 & 11 AM Intro music by Joey Blair

    31 min
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About

LifeTalk is the official podcast of LifeHouse Church MOT. Our heart for this podcast is to help our church grow and to go deeper here at LifeHouse. We’ll be interviewing staff members & hearing their testimonies. We’ll be discussing various topics such as parenting, marriage, day-to-day functions of the ministry and so much more from a biblical perspective. Our goal is to help equip our church to glorify JESUS in every area of life.

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  • Creator
    LifeHouse Church
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 LifeTalk Podcast
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