Love Thy Neighborhood

Christians say lust is sinful, but what happens when it becomes a part of our everyday life? The battle of a pastor, a young woman, a sex addict and porn. Originally aired on October 2019. This episode is in partnership with The Gospel Coalition.

We are excited to announce a big change happening at LTN! Join Jesse and Rachel as they walk you through our past year of ministry and share some big news. PLUS! - Hear updates on the podcast and our urban missions program AND how you can partner with our new vision and mission. Want to donate? https://lovethyneighborhood.org/donate/

During times of division and anxiety - we bring you a counter-narrative: stories of people experiencing joy and delight. Hear Lanore's full interview: https://anchor.fm/gifts4glory/episodes/No-Clowning-with-Lanore-Podolske-e155llu Hear Joni's full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCaMMSooOK0

Christians say they believe in pursuing the truth, but what happens when we can’t tell the difference between truth and deception? The story of how the "King of Fake News" got his crown, the consequences of believing lies, and how a librarian is rallying Christians to push back. This episode is in partnership with The Holy Post and co-hosted by Skye Jethani. To learn more about Rachel Wightman's class: https://www.racheliwightman.com/ To hear the full interview with Jestin Coler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaqhZeusKd0

Christians say faith without works is dead, but what happens when we take work too far? The story of a pastor whose service to God almost destroyed his life. Includes a story update. Originally aired on June 12, 2018.

Conservative Evangelicals are known for voting on the basis of pro-life. But that isn’t what originally catapulted them into politics. In today’s story, a religion professor attends a strange meeting that ultimately sends him on a quest to uncover the history of the political movement known as the Religious Right. This episode is in partnership with the show Black History for White People - http://blackhistoryforwhitepeople.com/ For Dr. Balmer's full journey, check out his book Bad Faith: Race and the Rise of the Religious Right - https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Faith-Race-Religious-Right/dp/0802879349 Listen to the Bema Discipleship podcast - https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/76

Jesse and Rachel take your calls and answer your questions in this special listener call-in episode. They hear from listeners all around North America as they answer questions on discernment, sexuality, gender, social pressure and more.

Christians say we should be in the world and not of it, but what happens when our disconnection does more harm than good? A gamer gets fed up with the church’s treatment of geeks and takes matters into his own controller.

Christians say we should love the poor, but what happens when the poor don’t adopt our agenda? A story of preferences, power, and good intentions gone wrong. Includes a story update. Originally aired on January 16, 2018.

Christians say God is our Great Physician, but what happens when our bodies are permanently sick? A pastor and a high schooler grapple with pain, fatigue, and the power of hope.