The Jamie & Donna Winship Podcast

Identity Exchange

The Jamie and Donna Winship Podcast | Identity Exchange Welcome to the Jamie and Donna Winship Podcast, brought to you by Identity Exchange—a leading training and coaching company helping individuals, teams, and organizations discover their true identity and unlock greater creativity, resilience, and purpose. In each episode, Jamie and Donna Winship share powerful stories, practical tools, and transformative conversations that challenge you to live fearlessly in your true identity. Learn how to navigate life’s uncertainty, build authentic relationships, and bring peace and clarity to every environment you influence. Because when you live from who you truly are, transformation happens from the inside out—and transformed individuals transform individuals. Join the movement to awaken courage and freedom. Start your journey to true identity today: https://identityexchange.com

  1. 3D AGO

    How to Help Your Kids Hear God's Voice

    Jamie and Donna Winship answer one of the most common questions they receive: How do you help kids discover their true identity in God? How do you teach them to hear from Him and live fearlessly? In this heartfelt conversation, Jamie and Donna share practical, life-changing insights drawn from raising their own children and decades of ministry. Discover why children's natural imagination is a superpower for perceiving God's voice (through images, feelings, music, and more)—and how traditional education often trains it out of them. Learn the #1 way to teach kids: model it yourself by receiving from God daily, overflowing with His love instead of striving to "serve" Him out of guilt.Key takeaways include: Using the free Daily Affirmation Prayer from Identity Exchange to build truth-filled neural pathways (simplify it for kids!)Making transformation organic—talk about your own growth openly as you walk through life (inspired by the Shema in Deuteronomy 6)Integrating faith into everyday moments, not just "family devotions"Helping kids process fears, bullying, or tough days by taking thoughts captive and asking Jesus, "What do You want me to know?"The powerful "Favorite Place" exercise for bedtime fears—building safety in Jesus' presenceExchanging lies (fear, shame, "not good enough") for God's truth in real time The younger kids learn to live connected to their true identity, the less healing they'll need later. This is the secret to raising resilient, creative children who trust God deeply.Resources mentioned: Free Daily Affirmation Prayer & more at https://www.identityexchange.com/storeCheck out Jamie's book Living Fearless for deeper transformation. If you're a parent, grandparent, or anyone investing in the next generation, this episode will equip you to guide kids into a vibrant, fear-free life with God. Drop a comment: What's one fear or lie you've seen in your kids that you'd love to see exchanged for truth? Identity Exchange is a training agency that helps individuals and teams discover new levels of creativity and resiliency within the framework of true identity. Live fearlessly in your true identity. For resources, courses, coaching, and training. Visit https://www.identityexchange.com  ORDER Jamie Winship’s Book, Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the Liberating Truth of God | Preorder Jamie's New Book: The War of Worldviews → https://amzn.to/3WE29E3 Follow Jamie Winship on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thejamiewinshipFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejamiewinship Follow Donna Winship on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedonnawinshipFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedonnawinship

    18 min
  2. MAR 3

    From Conflict to Peace: Why Peacemakers Are Called Children of God – Beatitudes Pt 4

    We are challenged to move beyond reptilian, fear-driven responses—conflict, control, violence—and step into the prefrontal cortex of nonviolent, creative thinking, just as Jesus, the Prince of Peace, demonstrated. Profound insights emerge when we consider how to confront violence without using force (as seen, for example, in the story of the demoniac), why the world so often resists genuine peace, and how peacemakers come to be identified with God Himself. The journey leads us to face persecution for righteousness’ sake—not because we are troublemakers, but because we are undivided peacemakers who can even rejoice in suffering. We do so having overcome the fear of death through Christ’s invitation. In this way, everything comes full circle into kingdom living: we create innovative solutions, live fearlessly, and begin to experience resurrection life right here and now. Identity Exchange is a training agency that helps individuals and teams discover new levels of creativity and resiliency within the framework of true identity. Live fearlessly in your true identity. For resources, courses, coaching, and training. Visit https://www.identityexchange.com  ORDER Jamie Winship’s Book, Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the Liberating Truth of God | Preorder Jamie's New Book: The War of Worldviews → https://amzn.to/3WE29E3 Follow Jamie Winship on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thejamiewinshipFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejamiewinship Follow Donna Winship on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedonnawinshipFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedonnawinship

    13 min
  3. FEB 24

    Stay Undivided: Mercy, Purity, and Seeing God – Beatitudes Pt 3

    In Part 3 of this transformative series on the Beatitudes, Jamie Winship continues unpacking Jesus' blueprint for living as Kingdom people right now—on earth as it is in heaven. Building on getting empty (Part 1) and channeling compassionate sadness into meek, hunger-driven action (Part 2), Jamie explores meekness leading to mercy and purity of heart.Discover how mercy acts as the "oil" or lubricant in God's Kingdom—constantly receiving God's endless mercy for our failures, mistakes, and wanderings, while extending that same mercy to others (even enemies, resisters, or those who hurt us). This keeps everything moving without friction, turning fear and wounds into opportunities for forgiveness and grace. As mercy flows, your heart becomes pure—not moralistic perfection (no bad thoughts or emotions), but undivided and single-minded. Your true identity in God informs everything you do, corralling passions back to what's real. The evidence? You start to see God—His presence, movement, and work in your life and pursuits. Jamie shares powerful insights: When distractions, discouragement, or plateaus hit (like in the creative process), jump back to emptying and refocus on Jesus. Stay the course with undivided imagination—seeing the unseen by faith (like biblical heroes, Einstein's breakthroughs, or Jamie's own multi-year pursuits). Pure in heart means you won't give up; you'll see God break through. This progression—empty → mourn → meek/hungry → merciful → pure—unlocks innovation, resilience, and fearless living as you give your identity as a gift to the world.If you're in a plateau, feeling divided, or longing to see God's hand more clearly, this teaching will inspire you to receive mercy, extend it, and stay pure in heart. Part of the Beatitudes & creative process series—watch Part 1 & 2 for the full foundation! Identity Exchange is a training agency that helps individuals and teams discover new levels of creativity and resiliency within the framework of true identity. Live fearlessly in your true identity. For resources, courses, coaching, and training. Visit https://www.identityexchange.com  ORDER Jamie Winship’s Book, Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the Liberating Truth of God | Preorder Jamie's New Book: The War of Worldviews → https://amzn.to/3WE29E3 Follow Jamie Winship on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thejamiewinshipFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejamiewinship Follow Donna Winship on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedonnawinshipFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedonnawinship

    12 min
  4. FEB 17

    Blessed Are the Meek - Channel Your Passion & Inherit the Earth - Beatitudes Pt 2

    Dive into Part 2 of Jamie Winship's powerful series on the Beatitudes as a dynamic process for living fully in God's Kingdom—right here, right now.Discover how Jesus invites us to move from emptiness and mourning into meekness: not weakness, but a Spirit-directed passion that's tamed, aimed, and unleashed toward what grieves your heart (conflict, injustice, brokenness in your family, neighborhood, church, or world). Jamie explains meekness as domesticating a wild stallion—channeling all your energy with guardrails from Christ so you can pursue change with everything you've got. The result? The meek inherit the earth! Then comes the hunger and thirst for righteousness: a daily, relentless pursuit to see things made right, just like collecting fresh manna each morning. God doesn't remove your thirst—He redirects it from destructive things (fame, addiction, escape) to peace, reconciliation, and His will. You'll be filled day by day, but the hunger returns to keep you moving forward in creativity, innovation, and resilient Kingdom living.This isn't about waiting for heaven—it's about becoming whole, motivated by love, and bringing real solutions to real problems. Perfect for anyone feeling complacent, misdirected, or ready to step into their true identity and purpose. Identity Exchange is a training agency that helps individuals and teams discover new levels of creativity and resiliency within the framework of true identity. Live fearlessly in your true identity. For resources, courses, coaching, and training. Visit https://www.identityexchange.com  ORDER Jamie Winship’s Book, Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the Liberating Truth of God | Preorder Jamie's New Book: The War of Worldviews → https://amzn.to/3WE29E3 Follow Jamie Winship on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thejamiewinshipFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejamiewinship Follow Donna Winship on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedonnawinshipFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedonnawinship

    11 min
  5. FEB 10

    What Blocks You from Hearing God? Empty Yourself First

    In this powerful Part 1 teaching, Jamie Winship dives deep into the Beatitudes as the preamble to living in God's Kingdom—right here, right now. Jesus begins with a stunning invitation: "Blessed are the poor in spirit" (or "the empty ones"), for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Discover why true innovation, creativity, and hearing God's voice start with emptying yourself of fear, guilt, shame, anxiety about money, reputation, control, and self-protection. Jamie explains how these blocks prevent us from receiving from God and giving the unique gift of our identity to the world.Through contemplative prayer and the identity exchange process, learn to ask the Lord: "What blocks me from receiving from You?"Once empty, "What did You make me to be sad about?" (Because godly sadness is rooted in love and compassion—leading to passion, comfort, and action.) Jamie shares personal insights as a "militant peacemaker" who unravels knots in stuck situations, and how mourning for injustice becomes the doorway to comfort and purpose. This is the foundation for becoming fully yourself—resilient, whole, and ready to live fearlessly in the Kingdom.If you're feeling stuck, trapped by fear, or searching for your true calling, this message will challenge and inspire you to get empty, embrace godly mourning, and step into the life Jesus describes.Part of a series on the Beatitudes and the creative process.  Identity Exchange is a training agency that helps individuals and teams discover new levels of creativity and resiliency within the framework of true identity. Live fearlessly in your true identity. For resources, courses, coaching, and training. Visit https://www.identityexchange.com  ORDER Jamie Winship’s Book, Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the Liberating Truth of God | Preorder Jamie's New Book: The War of Worldviews → https://amzn.to/3WE29E3 Follow Jamie Winship on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thejamiewinshipFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejamiewinship Follow Donna Winship on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedonnawinshipFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedonnawinship

    13 min
  6. FEB 3

    Discover a Creative Process for Real Innovation & Freedom

    In this powerful teaching, Jamie Winship reveals the universal creative process that God has wired into every human being—whether you're a parent, scientist, artist, entrepreneur, or anyone longing to break free from repetitive patterns and fear. Drawing from Scripture (including Habakkuk 2), Arthur Koestler's "The Act of Creation," and real-life breakthroughs like Newton's physics or the birth of Uber, Jamie walks through the essential steps: Ask the right question (rooted in your God-given identity)Search relentlessly for answersEndure the long, frustrating plateauSurrender and let go—releasing the problem to unlock intuition and divine insightExperience the "eureka" breakthrough momentWrite it down and bring it into reality Fear blocks creativity, but surrender opens the door to innovation, revelation, and co-creation with God. This isn't just theory—it's a biblical, practical path to living more creatively, fearlessly, and authentically in any area of life.If you're stuck in cycles of conflict, burnout, or formulaic thinking, this message will show you how to tap into the intuitive, God-inspired part of your mind for fresh ideas and real transformation.Part of a larger series on identity and creativity—stay tuned for the next part on asking the RIGHT questions through the Beatitudes! Identity Exchange is a training agency that helps individuals and teams discover new levels of creativity and resiliency within the framework of true identity. Live fearlessly in your true identity. For resources, courses, coaching, and training. Visit https://www.identityexchange.com  ORDER Jamie Winship’s Book, Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the Liberating Truth of God | Preorder Jamie's New Book: The War of Worldviews → https://amzn.to/3WE29E3 Follow Jamie Winship on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thejamiewinshipFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejamiewinship Follow Donna Winship on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedonnawinshipFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedonnawinship

    17 min
  7. JAN 20

    In the Face of Uncertainty: Choosing Love, Unity, and Sacrifice Over Control

    In this engaging conversation, Jamie and Donna Winship share insights from their recent travels and trainings in places like Istanbul and Amman, where they witnessed profound fear, conflict, and uncertainty amid global unrest. Drawing from Scripture and their decades of working in high-conflict areas, they reveal how fear is learned (not innate), rooted in false beliefs about scarcity, powerlessness, and separation from God and others. The antidote? Embracing life's inherent mystery—not as something to control or blame away, but as an opportunity to live in perfect love that casts out fear. Through true identity in Christ, reconciliation across divides (even bringing Israelis, Palestinians, Russians, Ukrainians, and more into one room), and small acts of other-focused love, we can persevere with joy, build resilient communities, and bless the world—even in catastrophe. Discover practical steps to unlearn fear, hear God's voice in old wounds, and choose love over violence in every decision. Identity Exchange is a training agency that helps individuals and teams discover new levels of creativity and resiliency within the framework of true identity. Live fearlessly in your true identity. For resources, courses, coaching, and training. Visit https://www.identityexchange.com  ORDER Jamie Winship’s Book, Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the Liberating Truth of God | Preorder Jamie's New Book: The War of Worldviews → https://amzn.to/3WE29E3 Follow Jamie Winship on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thejamiewinshipFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejamiewinship Follow Donna Winship on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedonnawinshipFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedonnawinship

    21 min
4.9
out of 5
233 Ratings

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The Jamie and Donna Winship Podcast | Identity Exchange Welcome to the Jamie and Donna Winship Podcast, brought to you by Identity Exchange—a leading training and coaching company helping individuals, teams, and organizations discover their true identity and unlock greater creativity, resilience, and purpose. In each episode, Jamie and Donna Winship share powerful stories, practical tools, and transformative conversations that challenge you to live fearlessly in your true identity. Learn how to navigate life’s uncertainty, build authentic relationships, and bring peace and clarity to every environment you influence. Because when you live from who you truly are, transformation happens from the inside out—and transformed individuals transform individuals. Join the movement to awaken courage and freedom. Start your journey to true identity today: https://identityexchange.com

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