Episodes

  • From Grumbly to Grateful: A Neighbor’s Guide

    From Grumbly to Grateful: A Neighbor’s Guide
    Nov 26 2024
    Gobble, Gobble! Or should we say "Grumble, Grumble?" Thanksgiving is here, but sometimes we’re more grumbly than grateful. In this episode, Dustin Crowe, author of The Grumbler’s Guide to Giving Thanks, explores the difference between feeling thankful and actually expressing gratitude. We’ll discuss simple ways to build a gratitude practice in your daily life—whether it’s through Thanksgiving traditions, reframing challenges, or creating a culture of thankfulness in your neighborhood. Let’s turn our grumbles into gratitude and connect with our neighbors in a way that reflects God’s goodness. Grumbler's Guide to Giving Thanks CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: Follow this link to share your neighboring stories with us or tell us your thoughts on today's episode.
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    36 mins
  • Ruthlessly Eliminating Hurry In Our Neighborhoods

    Ruthlessly Eliminating Hurry In Our Neighborhoods
    Nov 19 2024
    In a world that celebrates busyness, we’re often left feeling rushed and disconnected from the people around us. Today, we discuss how we can intentionally slow down and connect more deeply with our surroundings, including our neighbors. With insights inspired by John Mark Comer’s "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry," we’ll share practical ways to shift our mindset and create time to invest in those living around us. Let's reframe our view of time—not as a scarce resource—but as a gift we can share with others, demonstrating a love that’s unhurried, patient, and grounded in God’s presence. CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: Follow this link to share your neighboring stories with us or tell us your thoughts on today's episode.
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    31 mins
  • How To Be a Horrible Listener (and what to do instead)

    How To Be a Horrible Listener (and what to do instead)
    Nov 12 2024
    Let’s face it—most of us are horrible listeners but don't know how to change. Today, we’re diving into the hilarious, painfully relatable ways we all miss the mark and offering practical (and maybe even life-changing) tips to reset your listening default settings. Join us for laughs, real talk, and a guide to becoming the listener everyone wishes they had! CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: Follow this link to share your neighboring stories with us or tell us your thoughts on today's episode.
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    27 mins
  • Small Talk: A Rebrand

    Small Talk: A Rebrand
    Nov 5 2024
    Today, small talk is getting a glow-up! Rather than dismissing it as a waste of time, we’ll consider how neighborly chit-chat can be a doorway to meaningful relationships and deeper conversations. We'll discuss how the challenges—social anxiety, awkward pauses, and a lack of emotional fulfillment—are real, but by viewing small talk as an essential “icebreaker” to genuine connection, we can break through these obstacles. With this small-talk rebrand, we might start seeing it as the first step in building relational bridges—and an important way to join in on what God is already doing in our neighborhood. CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: Follow this link to share your neighboring stories with us or tell us your thoughts on today's episode.
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    22 mins
  • Extraordinary Hospitality for Ordinary People with Carolyn Lacey

    Extraordinary Hospitality for Ordinary People with Carolyn Lacey
    Oct 29 2024
    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. Carolyn shares insights from her book, discussing how we often misunderstand hospitality as simply entertaining or hosting. Instead, she reveals the deeper, Christ-centered nature of hospitality—grounded in generosity, compassion, and humility, modeled after God's own welcoming heart. She challenges us to rethink what it means to practice hospitality in our everyday lives, encouraging us to extend welcome not only through grand gestures but also in small, meaningful ways that reflect God’s generous love. Extraordinary Hospitality (for Ordinary People): Seven Ways to Welcome Like Jesus CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: Follow this link to share your neighboring stories with us or tell us your thoughts on today's episode.
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    34 mins
  • Before You Share Your Faith with Matt Smethurst

    Before You Share Your Faith with Matt Smethurst
    Oct 22 2024
    Are you hesitant to share your faith with your neighbors? Matt Smethurst, lead pastor at River City Baptist Church and author of "Before You Share Your Faith: Five Ways to Be Evangelism Ready," joins us to discuss the challenges and importance of evangelism. Matt shares his personal experiences and insights on how to be better prepared to share the gospel, offering practical advice for those who may feel hesitant or out of practice. He touches on the fears and spiritual battles that often keep us silent, while also emphasizing the joy and privilege of speaking about Christ. With a focus on loving engagement, Matt helps us understand how to grasp the gospel for ourselves, contextualize it for others, and seize everyday opportunities to share our faith boldly and authentically. Before You Share Your Faith CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: Follow this link to share your neighboring stories with us or tell us your thoughts on today's episode.
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    40 mins
  • Avoiding Next-Door Political Outrage

    Avoiding Next-Door Political Outrage
    Oct 15 2024
    Are political conversations with neighbors just too divisive to touch? Today, we’re joined by Ken Sande, founder of two conflict resolution organizations and author of The Peacemaker, to talk about how to approach these tricky discussions with emotional intelligence. Ken shares insights on how to manage your emotions—and those of others—while navigating sensitive political topics, especially in today’s polarized climate. Drawing from decades of conflict resolution experience, Ken offers practical tools to engage in respectful and meaningful dialogue with your neighbors, even on sensitive political issues. Ken Sande's Website The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide To Resolving Personal Conflict 17 Ways To Respond To Explosive Politics CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: Follow this link to share your neighboring stories with us or tell us your thoughts on today's episode.
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    48 mins
  • Parenting Without Panic in LGBT+ Friendly Neighborhoods

    Parenting Without Panic in LGBT+ Friendly Neighborhoods
    Oct 8 2024
    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. The discussion touches on Rachel's personal journey to faith, the importance of teaching kids God’s positive vision for the body and relationships, and the need to address contemporary cultural challenges with both truth and grace. By offering practical applications and emphasizing love across differences, Rachel encourages parents to foster open, biblical conversations with their children while modeling Christ's love for their neighbors. Buy Rachel's book: Parenting Without Panic in an LGBT-Affirming World: Discipling Our Kids with Jesus' Truth and Love Check out the Birds & Bees kids' curriculum: https://birds-bees.com/ Birds & Bees Free Resource Read Preston Sprinkle's book: Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say Buy Rebecca McLaughlin's: Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships? Examining 10 Claims about Scripture and Sexuality (Biblical response to lgbtq+, homosexuality) CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: Follow this link to share your neighboring stories with us or tell us your thoughts on today's episode.
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    47 mins