Love Thy Neighborhood
Love Thy Neighborhood
True stories to help you follow Jesus in modern culture. “Amazing and authentic.” - Christianity Today Like a movie for your ears, every episode we choose a compelling topic to wrestle with and put together interwoven stories to explore that topic. It’s not a Bible study or a sermon. It’s a series of gripping, funny, sad and intimate stories of people grappling with what it means to follow Jesus amidst the cultural issues of our time – set to a soundtrack to immerse you. Come along with us as we take a nuanced dive into what it looks like to be a person of Christian faith living in the modern world. Hosted by Jesse Eubanks and produced by Anna Tran.
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May 24, 2022 • 47min
#58: Proving God
How do you prove something you can't see or measure? An atheist and a Christian both get questioned about what they believe and go on a quest to find out if there really is proof for the existence of God. Hear Francis Collins’ full interview: https://biologos.org/podcast-episodes/finding-a-new-story Nathan’s book: https://www.amazon.com/God-Proof-Search-Ancients-Internet/dp/0520287460
May 10, 2022 • 42min
#57: Rich Mullins: The Shoeless Saint
He wrote some of the biggest hits in Christian music. His songs have been sung by millions of people. He made a fortune. But the man behind the music forsook the glamor to walk with Jesus in poverty and an authenticity that disrupted the industry that made him famous. Most content adapted from the book Rich Mullins: An Arrow Pointing to Heaven: https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Mullins-Devotional-Biography-Pointing/dp/0805426353 Rich Mullins’ clips come from these videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDIEDjl2O3E&t=1867s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GmG6HsCsD0&t=6031s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHaCIB5nhBM&t=2s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mDAff2MzLU&t=2212s Brennan Manning’s clip comes from this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ybYPsM10X0&t=988s
Apr 26, 2022 • 54min
#56: Where the Gospel Meets Cancel Culture
Christians say we should be held accountable, but is shaming and shunning what God has in mind? An author and an apologist each find themselves at odds with both the church and the world.Hear Shane Anderson’s full interview: https://soundcloud.com/ltnbonus/shane-andersonMore from Aimee Byrd: https://julieroys.com/aimee-byrd-cyberbullying-the-battle-over-manhood-womanhood/ Sean McDowell’s “Atheist Encounter”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gipTs96JImIAtheist critique of Sean’s talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBL93fZXgQkSean’s response video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzza5M3abxQSean’s conversation with Drew: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJX28l54YxE
Apr 12, 2022 • 47min
#6: Where the Gospel Meets Refugees + Update
Christians say we should take the gospel to all nations, but what happens when the nations come to us? Stories of terrorism, unusual friendships, and faith. Includes a story update. Originally aired November 2017.
Mar 29, 2022 • 43min
#55: Adventures in Neighboring
Surveys show Americans don’t want neighbors involved in their lives, but is that what Jesus has in mind? Today we bring you 3 stories of Christians attempting to be good neighbors. Check out more from Chris & Elizabeth McKinney: https://www.placedforapurpose.com/ Hear Shea Tuttle’s full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD7TVZhaiAw
Mar 15, 2022 • 58min
#54: Where the Gospel Meets Disability
Christians say that God heals our brokenness, but what happens when our bodies fail us? An athlete slips at the worst moment, a man without arms wrestles with hope, and a caregiver seeks to bring dignity. Hear more from Jenny: https://jennysmithrollson.com/ Hear more from Daniel: https://danielritchie.com/ Hear more from Robert: https://www.amazon.com/Kapen-Yells-Young-Quiet-Man/dp/B096TTQDQ4
Mar 1, 2022 • 50min
#29: Where The Gospel Meets Social Media
Christians say we were made for community, but what happens when pixels replace people? Stories of how social media has changed us and the radical steps some have taken to get their life back from their screens. This episode originally aired in December 2019.
Feb 15, 2022 • 1h 1min
#53: Where the Gospel Meets Nationalism
Christians believe God places us where we are for a reason, but what happens when the place where we live becomes what we live for? Stories of Christians wrestling with what it means to love God and country. Additional resources: Dr. Perry's Nationalism Scale- https://cjtackett.medium.com/the-christian-nationalism-scale-and-what-it-means-6f2969c6dd4e Christians Against Christian Nationalism Statement- https://www.christiansagainstchristiannationalism.org/statement Episode #30: Where the Gospel Meets Politics- https://lovethyneighborhood.org/episode30-politics/
Feb 1, 2022 • 44min
#52: When God Makes No Sense
A man begins having dreams of God telling him to do something so dangerous it hasn't been attempted in over 20 years. The last person who tried it ended up dead. Will he say yes? A story of risk, miracles and when God's plans seem absolutely insane. For more from Nik Ripken, visit https://www.nikripken.com/
Jan 18, 2022 • 42min
#4: Where the Gospel Meets Abortion
Christians say there is sanctity in unborn life, but what happens when being pro-life goes beyond policy? The story of a pro-life crisis pregnancy center sharing its walls with an abortion clinic. This episode originally aired in July 2017. Want to know more about the current Supreme Court case?: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/overturn-roe-wade/
