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Placed For A Purpose

Placed For A Purpose

De: Chris and Elizabeth McKinney
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We want to love our neighbors, but we’re busy and sometimes don’t know where to start. In each episode, we’ll keep neighboring on your mind by encouraging you with simple ways to connect with those next door. Because your address is not an accident, and neither is your neighbor’s. Ciencias Sociales Cristianismo Espiritualidad Ministerio y Evangelismo
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  • Parable of the Good Samaritan

    Parable of the Good Samaritan
    Sep 30 2025
    In this episode, we unpack the parable of the Good Samaritan, a viral story that has endured for over 2,000 years, and explore how Jesus redefines what it means to be a neighbor. When a religious scholar tries to draw boundaries around who qualifies for love, Jesus flips the script with a provocative story that places a despised outsider, a Samaritan, at the center of compassion and mercy. We dive into how this parable challenges our natural tendency to categorize people into “neighbors” and “non-neighbors,” and instead invites us into a new kind of neighboring, one that is active, sacrificial, and fueled by mercy. Whether it’s through radical generosity, simple acts of kindness, or choosing empathy over indifference, this conversation calls us to become neighbors in the truest sense: those who show mercy, even when it’s costly. For more resources see: ⁠ Stories with Intent: A Comprehensive Guide to the Parables of Jesus ⁠by Klyne Snodgrass ⁠Interpreting the Parables⁠ by Craig Blomburg ⁠Bible Project Podcast series on Parables⁠ in 2020 ⁠The Parables of Jesus: A 12-Week Study (Knowing the Bible) ⁠by Douglas O'Donnell 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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    34 m
  • Parable of the Mustard Seed and Leaven

    Parable of the Mustard Seed and Leaven
    Sep 23 2025
    In this episode, we explore the parables of the mustard seed and the leaven, two small, humble images Jesus uses to describe the surprising and unstoppable nature of the kingdom of God. Unlike flashy displays of power, these stories remind us that God often works in quiet, unseen ways, through small acts of faith, kind words, and unnoticed love. We reflect on how these parables connect deeply with the neighboring journey: when progress feels slow or invisible, Jesus invites us to trust that something is growing. Whether it’s a seed planted in conversation or the slow rise of spiritual transformation, we’re called to keep going with faith, imagination, and joy, even in the underwhelming. For more resources see: Stories with Intent: A Comprehensive Guide to the Parables of Jesus by Klyne Snodgrass Interpreting the Parables by Craig Blomburg Bible Project Podcast series on Parables in 2020 The Parables of Jesus: A 12-Week Study (Knowing the Bible) by Douglas O'Donnell 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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    34 m
  • Parable of the Lost Sheep and Coin

    Parable of the Lost Sheep and Coin
    Sep 16 2025
    In this episode, we continue our parable series by exploring the lost sheep and the lost coin in Luke 15, two short but powerful stories that reveal God’s heart for seeking the lost and the joy that comes when they're found. We reflect on how Jesus uses ordinary experiences to invite us into kingdom truths, challenging us to take initiative with our neighbors, especially those on the margins. Through personal stories, honest wrestlings, and practical takeaways, we’re reminded that neighboring isn’t just about strategy, it’s about sharing God’s joy, celebrating small wins, and joining Him in the search. For more resources see: Stories with Intent: A Comprehensive Guide to the Parables of Jesus by Klyne Snodgrass Interpreting the Parables by Craig Blomburg Bible Project Podcast series on Parables in 2020 The Parables of Jesus: A 12-Week Study (Knowing the Bible) by Douglas O'Donnell 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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    27 m
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