Placed For A Purpose

著者: Chris and Elizabeth McKinney
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  • 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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  • The Vanishing Neighbor with Marc Dunkelman
    2024/09/10
    In this episode, we're joined by Marc Dunkelman, author of The Vanishing Neighbor: The Transformation of American Community. Marc explores how American neighborhoods have evolved, focusing on the growing disconnect between neighbors and the impact suburbanization and smartphones have had on neighborly relationships. We discuss the importance and decline of "middle ring relationships", the Chinatown Bus Effect, and how both motive and opportunity influence the way we engage with our neighbors. Buy Dunkelman's book, The Vanishing Neighbor 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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    41 分
  • Building Bonds in Downtown Chicago with Malissa Mackey
    2024/09/03
    In this episode, we’re joined by Malissa Mackey, who lives and works in downtown Chicago. As the Director of Faith and Work Chicago and a resident of Wicker Park—one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods—Malissa discusses the call to live in intentional missional communities. She sheds light on the unique challenges of urban living and shares how her church, Holy Trinity, encourages its members to be deeply rooted in their neighborhoods. Malissa highlights the importance of being present, building relationships, and creating spaces for connection, all while navigating challenges such as "noise frustration," "crowded isolation," and the transient nature of city life. Visit: Holy Trinity Church Visit: Faith and Work Chicago 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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    33 分
  • You Gotta Ask with Jon and Pam Strain
    2024/08/27
    Asking good questions can be a powerful way to love our neighbors. Jon and Pam Strain, co-founders of You Gotta Ask and co-authors of the book You Gotta Ask, share their expertise on how to ask meaningful questions that foster deeper spiritual conversations. Drawing from years of ministry experience, they emphasize the importance of creating relational environments where people feel valued and heard. The Strains highlight the power of good questions in drawing out others' stories and exploring their beliefs, while also offering practical advice on engaging in these conversations without the pressure of having all the answers. They encourage approaching these interactions with genuine curiosity and compassion, focusing on building trust and understanding rather than crafting the perfect response. Read: You Gotta Ask Visit: You Gotta Ask Website 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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    32 分

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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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