Placed For A Purpose
We want to love our neighbors, but we’re busy and sometimes don’t know where to start. In each episode, we’ll keep neighboring on your mind by encouraging you with simple ways to connect with those next door. Because your address is not an accident, and neither is your neighbor’s.
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Emotionally Healthy Neighboring: Sorting Out th...
In this episode of our Emotionally Healthy Neighboring series, we explore the challenge of sorting out the good and bad in ourselves, our neighbors, and our communities.
32 min
2
Emotionally Healthy Neighboring: Boundaries
In week two of our Emotionally Healthy Neighboring series, we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges of building relationships with neighbors—boundaries.
27 min
3
Emotionally Healthy Neighboring: Bonding
In this kickoff to our new series, "Emotionally Healthy Neighboring," we dive into the foundational concept of bonding.
30 min
4
Here Goes Nothing: An Introvert's Reckless Atte...
In this episode, we’re joined by Kendra Broekhuis, author of Here Goes Nothing: An Introvert's Reckless Attempt to Love Her Neighbor, to explore the unique strengths and challenges introverts bring to neighboring.
38 min
5
Atomic Neighboring Habits
In this episode, we dive into the power of habits, inspired by the book Atomic Habits by James Clear, and explore how small, consistent changes can transform the way we neighbor.
26 min
6
In Our Neighborhood As In Heaven
In this episode, we talk with Lance Ford, author of Next Door as It Is in Heaven, about living out God’s kingdom in our neighborhoods.
44 min
7
The Simple Act of Showing Up: Lessons from a Ye...
What do neighboring and playing catch have in common?
30 min
8
Countdown to 2025: Our Top 10 Highlights of the...
This year-end episode is a highlight reel of the most inspiring and transformative moments of 2024 on the podcast—just like your Spotify Wrapped!
49 min
9
Guided Neighborhood Prayer Walk: Peace on Earth
During Christmas, the longing for peace feels especially acute, reflected in the songs we sing, the decorations we hang, and the verses we read during Advent.
16 min
10
Good Enough Neighboring
Take this in: You don’t have to be the perfect neighbor; you just have to “good enough.”
34 min
11
Neighboring with Purpose and Presence
This Advent, we dive into the powerful idea of incarnational living—being fully present in our neighborhoods, just as Jesus was as Emmanuel, "God with us."
27 min
12
The 12 Days of Neighboring
In the spirit of the season, we’re launching the 12 Days of Neighboring Challenge!
29 min
13
From Grumbly to Grateful: A Neighbor’s Guide
Gobble, Gobble! Or should we say "Grumble, Grumble?"
35 min
14
Ruthlessly Eliminating Hurry In Our Neighborhoods
In a world that celebrates busyness, we’re often left feeling rushed and disconnected from the people around us.
31 min
15
How To Be a Horrible Listener (and what to do i...
Let’s face it—most of us are horrible listeners but don't know how to change.
27 min
16
Small Talk: A Rebrand
Today, small talk is getting a glow-up!
22 min
17
Extraordinary Hospitality for Ordinary People w...
Carolyn Lacey, author of "Extraordinary Hospitality for Ordinary People: Seven Ways to Welcome Like Jesus," joins the discussion to explore the true meaning of Christian hospitality.
34 min
18
Before You Share Your Faith with Matt Smethurst
Are you hesitant to share your faith with your neighbors?
39 min
19
Avoiding Next-Door Political Outrage
Are political conversations with neighbors just too divisive to touch?
47 min
20
Parenting Without Panic in LGBT+ Friendly Neigh...
Rachel Gilson, author of "Parenting Without Panic in an LGBT Affirming World," joins us to talk about how we can love our LGBT+ neighbors and how Christian parents can navigate complex conversations with their children about faith, gender, and sexuality.
46 min
21
The Halloween House with Jimmy & Kelly Needham
After moving into their new neighborhood—ironically named Sleepy Hollow—Jimmy and Kelly Needham were surprised to learn their home had a big reputation.
41 min
22
Guided Neighborhood Prayer Walk: The Lord's Prayer
While the concept of moving your body while talking to God might seem intuitive to some, many of us could use a "prayer walk tutorial."
21 min
23
You Should (Could) Pray For Your Neighbors
Has guilt been a good long-term motivator in your life when it comes to prayer???
28 min
24
The Vanishing Neighbor with Marc Dunkelman
In this episode, we're joined by Marc Dunkelman, author of The Vanishing Neighbor: The Transformation of American Community
41 min
25
Building Bonds in Downtown Chicago with Malissa...
In this episode, we’re joined by Malissa Mackey, who lives and works in downtown Chicago.
32 min