PODCAST "Engaging Your Neighbor: Proximity, Hospitality, and Love" - Amy Lively

Have you ever suffered from spiritual nimbyism? It attacks when we fear losing everything we know and love – so we protest, “Not In My Backyard (NIMBY)!” Since Jesus placed neighbors in close proximity and commanded cheerful hospitality, we need to figure out what it looks like to love them well right in our backyard, front yard, and living room.

Join me at The Lean-In Podcast with my new Canadian friend Russ Mitchell as we talk about opening our hearts and homes to our neighbors… or “neighbours” as they say up North. Here’s a snippet, and you can also listen at the button below. 

What’s your biggest fear about loving your neighbor? Drop a note in the comments, and we’ll overcome it together!

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