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.

Christianity
Religion & Spirituality
Society & Culture
1
Good Enough Neighboring
Take this in: You don’t have to be the perfect neighbor; you just have to “good enough.”
34 min
2
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
3
The 12 Days of Neighboring
In the spirit of the season, we’re launching the 12 Days of Neighboring Challenge!
29 min
4
From Grumbly to Grateful: A Neighbor’s Guide
Gobble, Gobble! Or should we say "Grumble, Grumble?"
35 min
5
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
6
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
7
Small Talk: A Rebrand
Today, small talk is getting a glow-up!
22 min
8
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
9
Before You Share Your Faith with Matt Smethurst
Are you hesitant to share your faith with your neighbors?
39 min
10
Avoiding Next-Door Political Outrage
Are political conversations with neighbors just too divisive to touch?
47 min
11
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
12
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
13
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
14
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
15
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
16
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
17
You Gotta Ask with Jon and Pam Strain
Asking good questions can be a powerful way to love our neighbors.
32 min
18
Knock-Knock: How Humor Breaks the Ice with Phil...
Phil Callaway, an award-winning author, speaker, and humorist known for his best-selling book, "Laugh Like a Kid Again," joins us for a conversation about the profound power of laughter and how it can break down barriers, open hearts, and bring light to even the darkest situations.
43 min
19
Finding Common Ground with Amberly Neese
Amberly Neese is a speaker, comedian, and author of several books, including Common Ground: Loving Others Despite Our Differences.
34 min
20
Loving Our Doubting and Deconstructing Neighbor...
Zack Eswine, pastor of Riverside Church in St. Louis and author of Spurgeon's Sorrows and Imperfect Pastor, joins us to discuss loving our doubting and deconstructing neighbors.
47 min
21
Avoiding Neighboring Burnout with Alan Briggs
We are excited to welcome back Alan Briggs, a leadership coach, consultant, and author of the new book "Anti-Burnout: A Lighter Way to Live and Lead in a Heavy World."
36 min
22
Glad You're Here with Craig Cooper
We’re thrilled to welcome USA Today bestselling author and keynote speaker Craig Cooper, co-author of "Glad You're Here.
40 min
23
Guided Neighborhood Prayer Walk: Beatitudes
The Beatitudes not only invite us into the way of Jesus, but they also provide us with a template for prayer.
28 min
24
Beatitude Recap
Let's recap with a Cliffsnotes episode!
40 min
25
Neighborhoods Reimagined: Persecution
In the final episode of our “Neighborhoods Reimagined” series on the Beatitudes, we explore the eighth beatitude.
37 min