Just Neighbors

Jan 08 2025 23 ep. 39 mins 5
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Just Neighbors is a podcast for every believer who has been transformed by the Gospel and desires to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God and their neighbors in need. Join hosts Jami Kaeb and Ryan MacDonald as they talk with leaders, pastors, and practitioners about how to live a life of biblical justice and compassion.

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Season 2, BONUS Episode 11: The Power of Your Presence: Living as Image Bearers (w/ Curt Thompson)

Jan 08 2025 49 mins  
We aren’t done quite yet! We may have said that the previous episode was the finale of the second season of Just Neighbors, but we were so inspired by today’s conversation that we decided to bring you a special bonus episode before we take a break. We’re grateful to have a renowned guest joining us to explore how we can build and maintain healthy relationships—both with the

Season 2, Episode 10: The Hidden Gift of Disillusionment (w/ Peter Greer)

Dec 18 2024 42 mins  
It’s a bittersweet moment—we’ve officially reached the finale of Season 2! Over the past few months, we’ve had the privilege of learning from 9 incredible guests here on Just Neighbors, and we couldn’t have picked a better guest to close out this season. In this episode, we are talking about how we can continue to be Just Neighbors even when we’re discouraged by challen

Season 2, Episode 9: Fulfilling the Call to Care for the Vulnerable (w/ JT Olson)

Dec 11 2024 40 mins  
With an estimated 153 million orphans worldwide and the costs of adoption on the rise, fulfilling the call of James 1:27 to care for orphans and widows can feel increasingly challenging. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the average cost of adopting a child in the U.S. is between $20,000-$45,000. In comparison, an international adoption can cost up to $

Season 2, Episode 8: Finding the Solutions We Need in Scripture (w/ Trillia Newbell)

Dec 04 2024 44 mins  
When we consider difficult political topics, it can be easy to focus solely on change at a large scale. But while positive action on a macro level is vital, every ripple of transformation begins with something small. After all, today’s parents are shaping the future leaders of tomorrow, and today’s pastors are equipping their congregations to go forward and live out biblical pr

Season 2, Episode 7: The Core Work of Living in Community (w/ Gabrielle Alzate)

Nov 27 2024 38 mins  
On this show, we’ve talked about many ways you can be a Just Neighbor. But in this episode, we have the honor of hearing from Gabrielle Alzate about what it means to be a community of neighbors walking with one another: a Just Neighborhood! Research shows that the average American will move 11-12 times in their lifetime! When we relocate so frequently, it can become difficult to

Season 2, Episode 6: How to Love Your Neighbor Who Has Had an Abortion (w/ Portia Collins)

Nov 21 2024 48 mins  
Abortion is not an easy topic to talk about. It can cause divisiveness among not just individuals, but entire churches as well. With all the strong emotions that are tied to this discussion, we often forget that while abortion is a hot-button political issue, it’s also a deeply personal issue. In this episode, Portia Collins explains how we can be a just neighbor to those who hav

Season 2, Episode 5: Behind Every Child at Risk is an Adult in Crisis (w/ Charlee Tchividjian)

Nov 13 2024 40 mins  
We all have a heart for children in hard situations, but how often do we consider the circumstances that cause families to enter crises in the first place? In some cases, there are steps we can take to decrease the chance that children will be removed from their biological families, but before we can take these steps, we must start from a place of compassion. Joining us to explore

Season 2, Episode 4: Helping Our Neighbors Through Hurt Even When it Gets Hard (w/ Dorothy Mendoza)

Nov 06 2024 34 mins  
If you’ve listened to our other podcast, The Forgotten Podcast, you know our heart for children, families, and workers in foster care. Today, we get to learn from one of our TFI Advocates, Dorothy Mendoza, about how we can extend compassion and be a Just Neighbor to our neighbors in the foster care community. Dorothy is a foster, adoptive, and special needs mom. She also serves w

Season 2, Episode 3: Finding Unity in the Midst of Political Differences (w/ Joshua Butler)

Oct 30 2024 49 mins  
Our country is in a season of intense political discourse as the upcoming election rapidly approaches. In this tumultuous time, many Christians are starting to wonder: “How do we come together as the world is coming apart?” Our guest, Joshua Butler, is here to bring us clarity on this question by exploring how we can be Just Neighbors through faithful political engagement. Josh

Season 2, Episode 2: Serving Our Neighbor Behind Bars (w/ Jake Bodine)

Oct 23 2024 34 mins  
2.3 million people in the U.S. are affected by incarceration each year, and less than 15% of inmates are serving life sentences (God Behind Bars). This means the majority of people in prison will be released back into society at some point. Yet, these individuals are some of the most unlikely to see and hear the love of Jesus. The truth is, people who live behind bars are often out