Episodes

  • Guided Neighborhood Prayer Walk: Beatitudes

    Guided Neighborhood Prayer Walk: Beatitudes
    Jul 16 2024
    The Beatitudes not only invite us into the way of Jesus, but they also provide us with a template for prayer. In this Guided Prayer Walk, we pray through each Beatitude, asking Jesus to shape us into neighbors who receive and offer His alternative way of flourishing for our neighborhoods. Order your copy of Neighborhoods Reimagined 10ofThose FamilyLife Today Podcast Weekend to Remember Marriage Conferences
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    29 mins
  • Beatitude Recap

    Beatitude Recap
    Jul 9 2024
    Let's recap with a Cliffsnotes episode! You’ll be relieved to know there’s no test coming at the end of this podcast, but a little recap will help us remember all that we've discussed about Jesus’ upside-down (but beautiful) beatitude vision for our communities. This review sesh will hopefully move this meekness and mercy content into our hearts, our longterm memories, and out into our neighborhoods. Order your copy of Neighborhoods Reimagined! 10ofThose FamilyLife Today Podcast CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram
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    40 mins
  • Neighborhoods Reimagined: Persecution

    Neighborhoods Reimagined: Persecution
    Jul 2 2024
    In the final episode of our “Neighborhoods Reimagined” series on the Beatitudes, we explore the eighth beatitude: "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Joined by Patrick Miller, pastor at The Crossing and co-author of Truth Over Tribe, we delve into what it means to count the cost of following Jesus by facing persecution. Patrick shares personal stories of subtle and severe forms of rejection, the emotional impact of being an outsider, and emphasizes the importance of responding with grace and joy. Together, we discuss how to prepare for and engage in challenging conversations with humility and love… because we need to know what it looks like to live out our faith in a world that may not always welcome it. Check out https://choosetruthovertribe.com/ Buy Truth Over Tribe Order your copy of Neighborhoods Reimagined! 10ofThose FamilyLife Today Podcast 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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    37 mins
  • Neighborhoods Reimagined: Peacemaking

    Neighborhoods Reimagined: Peacemaking
    Jun 25 2024
    In this episode of our Neighborhoods Reimagined series, we look deeper into the seventh Beatitude, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God," with Keith Simon, co-lead teaching pastor at The Crossing and co-host of the Truth Over Tribe podcast. Keith shares insights on the importance of peacemaking, especially in today's divisive climate, and discusses how peacemaking involves bringing people together despite differences. Drawing from his experiences as a pastor and author, Keith emphasizes that true peacemaking means building bridges and fostering unity even amid disagreements. He also touches on the transformative power of engaging with those who hold different perspectives and how peacemaking aligns us with the heart of God. Join us as we explore practical ways to embody this Beatitude in our neighborhoods and beyond. Check out https://choosetruthovertribe.com/ Buy Truth Over Tribe Listen to Keith's sermon- "Which Parade Will You Attend?" Order your copy of Neighborhoods Reimagined! 10ofThose FamilyLife Today Podcast 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
  • Neighborhoods Reimagined: Pure in Heart

    Neighborhoods Reimagined: Pure in Heart
    Jun 18 2024
    What does it mean when Jesus invites us to be pure in heart? He states, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." Today, we are joined by our sister-in-law, licensed therapist Kelli McKinney (MA, LPC, NCC, PMH-C), who specializes in developmental trauma and perinatal mental health. In this episode, we explore Jesus's call to holiness through wholeness, emphasizing the importance of becoming fully integrated individuals whose insides match their outsides. Kelli shares her insights on the impact of hiding parts of ourselves versus living authentically with our neighbors. Through her professional and personal experiences, Kelli illustrates how vulnerability, honesty, and small acts of connection can foster genuine relationships and community. Order your copy of Neighborhoods Reimagined! 10ofThose FamilyLife Today Podcast 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
  • Neighborhoods Reimagined: Mercy

    Neighborhoods Reimagined: Mercy
    Jun 11 2024
    Today explore the fifth Beatitude, "Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy," with Kim Marshall, a therapist from the Global Counseling Network. Drawing on over 25 years of experience, Kim shares her journey into therapy and the importance of mercy and forgiveness in relationships. She explains her process of creating a safe space for reconciliation and highlights the transformative power of mercy in healing and restoring relationships. Kim emphasizes that while showing mercy requires vulnerability, it leads to deeper, more connected relationships, breaking cycles of blame and fostering personal and relational growth. Need a counselor? Check out The Global Counseling Network Read Bold Love by Dan Allender Order your copy of Neighborhoods Reimagined! 10ofThose FamilyLife Today Podcast 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 mins
  • Neighborhoods Reimagined: Righteousness

    Neighborhoods Reimagined: Righteousness
    Jun 4 2024
    In today's episode of Place for a Purpose, we continue our Beatitude series with the fourth Beatitude, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied." Our guest is Jennifer Prophete, Program Director for the Hopeful Neighborhood Project, an initiative dedicated to improving neighborhood well-being globally by encouraging neighbors to use their gifts for the common good. Jennifer shares her passion for community engagement, rooted in her upbringing in rural Nebraska, and discusses the vital role of collective action in fostering neighborhood well-being. She highlights the biblical foundation for seeking the welfare of our communities and how doing so brings personal fulfillment. She provides practical insights into discovering and utilizing the gifts within our neighborhoods to pursue holistic well-being, offering a fresh perspective on why investing in our communities, even for a short time, is always worthwhile. Check out these orgs: The Hopeful Neighborhood Project, Lutheran Hour Ministries, Barna Buy The Hopeful Neighborhood: What Happens When Christians Pursue the Common Good Check out these "Better Together" resources Play Neighborhood Bingo! Order your copy of Neighborhoods Reimagined! 10ofThose FamilyLife Today Podcast 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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    39 mins
  • Neighborhoods Reimagined: Meekness

    Neighborhoods Reimagined: Meekness
    May 28 2024
    Dr. Mike Austin, a professor of philosophy at Eastern Kentucky University and a Bonhoeffer Senior Fellow at Hebrew College's Miller Center for Inter-religious Learning and Leadership joins us for a conversation on humility and meekness. Dr. Austin discusses his new book, "Humility: Rediscovering the Way of Love and Life in Christ," exploring the deep connections between humility, character, and the common good. In this conversation we dive into the third Beatitude, "blessed are the meek," and its overlap with humility, emphasizing the importance of humility in Christian life and community. Dr. Austin also addresses the fears of being perceived as weak or taken advantage of when practicing humility and offers insights on embracing our limitations and putting others' interests ahead of our own. Buy Mike Austin's book, Humility: Rediscovering the Way of Love and Life in Christ Order your copy of Neighborhoods Reimagined! 10ofThose FamilyLife Today Podcast 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 mins