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.
1
The Loneliness Loop
In this episode, we explore the deep ache of loneliness—what it is, how it affects our brains and bodies, and why it's become such a defining struggle in modern life.
36 min
2
Why Your Neighbor’s Mood Could Be Changing Your...
In this episode, we explore the surprising power of social networks and how our influence extends far beyond what we can see.
29 min
3
Awkwardness: Your Neighboring Superpower
In this episode, we’re embracing the awkward!
28 min
4
Unreasonable Hospitality
What does it mean to go beyond regular hospitality and show unreasonable hospitality?
32 min
5
Emotionally Healthy Neighboring: Trauma Aware w...
In the final episode of our Emotionally Healthy Neighboring series, we explore how to navigate trauma with compassion and care, featuring special guest Eliza Huie, a licensed professional counselor and author of Trauma Aware: A Christian's Guide to Providing Help and Care.
38 min
6
Emotionally Healthy Neighboring: Adulthood
What does it really mean to be an adult? Owning a house, working a job, or paying bills?
29 min
7
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
8
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
9
Emotionally Healthy Neighboring: Bonding
In this kickoff to our new series, "Emotionally Healthy Neighboring," we dive into the foundational concept of bonding.
30 min
10
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
11
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
12
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
13
The Simple Act of Showing Up: Lessons from a Ye...
What do neighboring and playing catch have in common?
30 min
14
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
15
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
16
Good Enough Neighboring
Take this in: You don’t have to be the perfect neighbor; you just have to “good enough.”
34 min
17
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
18
The 12 Days of Neighboring
In the spirit of the season, we’re launching the 12 Days of Neighboring Challenge!
29 min
19
From Grumbly to Grateful: A Neighbor’s Guide
Gobble, Gobble! Or should we say "Grumble, Grumble?"
35 min
20
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
21
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
22
Small Talk: A Rebrand
Today, small talk is getting a glow-up!
22 min
23
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
24
Before You Share Your Faith with Matt Smethurst
Are you hesitant to share your faith with your neighbors?
39 min
25
Avoiding Next-Door Political Outrage
Are political conversations with neighbors just too divisive to touch?
47 min