In the last episode, we explored what happened when a pastor’s daughter went somewhere off-limits: strip clubs. In today’s episode, Jesse Eubanks and Anna Tran reflect on things they couldn’t say about the sex industry - including the 6 most common segments of the sex trade and its connection to human trafficking. They interview Hannah Estabrook about her restorative justice work with women in the sex trade. Finally, Anna talks with a young woman helping dancers in strip clubs. Donate to the...

 Christians say they should share the gospel everywhere they go, but what happens when a pastor’s daughter goes somewhere off-limits? A story of sex, money and God. This episode originally aired June 2017. Find resources from this episode linked here.

Founder and President Jesse Eubanks unveils the Grand Finale of Love Thy Neighborhood. Tune in to hear his insights on our transformative decision and glimpse into the future ahead. Read the Official Grand Finale Announcement: lovethyneighborhood.org/finale Grand Finale F.A.Q.: lovethyneighborhood.org/finalefaq

In the last episode, we explored what happens when Christians become fed up with consuming far more than they need. In today’s episode, Jesse Eubanks and Anna Tran reflect on all the things they couldn’t say about consumerism - including the misuse of fair trade by corporations, how minimalism isn’t the Gospel, and about following Jesus in a Consumer Christian economy. Finally, Anna talks with a local nonprofit helping refugee women learn new skills to make a fair wage in the U.S....

Christians say that our treasure lies in heaven, but do our habits truly reflect that? What happens when Christians become fed up with consuming far more than they need? Resources becomingminimalist.com Sermons from Brad Orginal Christianity Today article about Edna Ruth Byler More about Edna Ruth Byler To hear one of our other episodes related to the topic of money and possessions, check out episode #17: Where the Gospel Meets Wealth. Statistics referenced: Electricity...

In the last episode, we returned to the students and staff at Asbury University to hear about what happened after the crowds left their campus. In today’s episode, Jesse and Anna explore questions about true revivals and how to know what people mean when they’re talking about revival in an era where spirituality often goes viral. They also dive into a little Christian history and discuss the Asbury Revival's relevance to Gen Z Christians. --- Resources Listen to the narrative episode #82:...

One year ago, revival broke out in a small town in Kentucky. Over 50,000 people showed up. Now, one year later, we return to that town to see what happened after the crowds left. Resources Listen to episode #70: The Origin and Outpouring of the Asbury Revival to hear how the 2023 Asbury Revival got started. Articles to help clarify the word...

In February 2023, claims of a spiritual revival drew over 50,000 people from all over the world to a small town in Kentucky. What they discovered would become a turning point in the lives of thousands as both social media and the Spirit of God reshaped a community. This is the untold story of how it all began and what unfolded over the next 16 days. == Special thanks to our interviewees Lena Marlowe, Lexie Presta, Asher Braughton, Dr. Sarah Baldwin, Greg Haslehoff, and Mark Singleton. Thank...

In the last episode, we told stories exploring where the gospel meets body image. In today’s episode, Anna and former producer Rachel reflect on things they couldn’t say about body image- including technology’s increasing effects on body image. Anna interviews Dr. Matthew Loftus: family physician at a missions hospital in Chogoria, Kenya about the connection between health and body image. Anna and Matthew explore what conservatives and progressives each get right and wrong about body image...

Christians say one day we’ll get new bodies, but what should we do with the ones we have now? Stories of neglect, obsession and trying to make peace with our bodies. This episode originally aired in 2019. Donate to the ministry! Join us on Patreon Resources Dr. Gregg Allison book– Embodied: Living as Whole People in a Fractured World LTN Content: Body Image Grid Visual Article: The Problem With Body Positivity Video: Full Segment of James Corden Responding to Bill Maher’s Take on Fat...

We're taking a break this week! Hear some of the topics we'll cover this year. Jesse is out and the rest of the podcast team is hard a work planning and prepping for this year's episodes. We'll see you on January 16th for archive episode #24: Where the Gospel Meets Body Image, followed up two weeks later with #24.5: Things We Couldn't Say (About Body Image).

Is it really the most wonderful time of year? Today, stories about people wrestling with the gap between what Christmas promises and what it actually delivers. Donate to the ministry! Credits Thank you to our interviewee Joshua Pease. Connect with Josh at The Porch Church. And a very special thank you to Joe Wangrein for allowing us to use Walter Wangerin Jr’s story. It was adapted from the story 'The Manger Is Empty' from the book The Manger Is Empty: Stories in Time by Walter Wangerin, Jr....

Join Jesse and the Love Thy Neighborhood staff: Hear updates about our urban missions program, latest developments in the podcast, and our vision for LTN in coming year. Also, we’ll share a story from one of our alumni, about her transformative journey through the LTN Intensive. Want to donate? https://lovethyneighborhood.org/donate/ Want to get involved? https://lovethyneighborhood.org/volunteer/  Study– The Great Opportunity: The American Church 2050

In the last episode, we told stories exploring where the gospel meets teenagers. In today’s episode, Jesse Eubanks and Anna Tran reflect on all the things they couldn’t say about teenagers - including the pitfalls of sheltering our teens too long and exposing our teens too soon. Anna interviews Jen Bradbury of Fuller Youth Institute about customizing our approach to discipleship for modern teenagers. Anna and Jen explore what conservatives and progressives each get right and wrong about...

Christians say that God speaks to every generation but what happens when other voices are trying to drown him out? Stories of teenagers courageously facing a post-Christian culture, a global pandemic, and the threat living in their pockets. Donate to the ministry and podcast! Resources Amy’s book: My Tech-Wise Life Andy Crouch’s book: The Tech-Wise Family Christian colleges seeing record enrollment  Brad Griffin co-authored the book– Faith Beyond Youth Group Pew Research Data How U.S....

Catch the new episode Where the Gospel Meets Teenagers on November 14th followed by Things We Couldn't Say (About Teenagers) on November 21st! Thanks so much for supporting and listening to the podcast!

In the last episode, we told stories exploring where the gospel meets gun violence. In today’s episode, Jesse Eubanks and Anna Tran will reflect on all the things they couldn’t say about gun violence, interview author and professor Michael Austin about the relationship between Christians and guns, explore what conservatives and progressives each get right and wrong about gun violence and how the way of Jesus is better, and make a phone call to someone around the world to see what they’re...

Christians say that one day violence will finally end, but what do we do when that reality seems so far away? Stories of people whose lives are changed by gun violence who decided they wanted to do more than only offer thoughts and prayers. Resources Covenant Family for Brighter Tomorrows Active Self Protection Kenneth’s group: M.O.M.S. (Mothers of Murdered Sons and Daughters of Kentucky) Together Chicago Gun Violence Archive Full C-SPAN footage of Tennesee general assembly meeting to decide...

In the last episode, we told stories exploring where the gospel meets law enforcement and ethnicity. In today’s episode, Jesse Eubanks and Anna Tran will reflect on all the things they couldn’t say about law enforcement and ethnicity, interview retired police lieutenant Daniel Reinhardt about police reform, explore what conservatives and progressives each get right and wrong about police reform and how the way of Jesus is better, and make a phone call to someone from around the world to see...

We’re changing things up on the LTN podcast. What’s going to stay the same? What’s going to change? Listen in and hear about our new format now! Join the neighborhood on Patreon!

Christians say we should submit to the authorities, but what happens when some authorities use their power to abuse people? In this special episode, we visit the protests in person and hear from Christians on all sides – police officers, protesters and pastors – about the often complicated relationship between cops and the black community. Featuring Aaron Griffith (God’s Law and Order). Originally aired in November 2020. Additional Resources Tom Skinner’s full Urbana sermon Aaron...

In the United States today, the word “Evangelical” is nearly synonymous with political beliefs. How did we get here? In this episode, a story connecting the dots between fundamentalism of the past and American Evangelicalism of the present. This episode is in partnership with the Truce Podcast. Truce Podcast IG: @trucepodcast

In 2009, about a quarter of American high school students said they had “persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness.” By last year it was up to 44 percent, the highest level of teenage sadness ever recorded. For girls, the rate rose to 57 percent. That means more than half of teenage girls feel persistently sad or hopeless. If you stood a teen from 2009 next to a teen from 2022, what would be the most noticeable difference between them? One of them would be on her phone. This episode is...

Christians say that being part of the church is a gift but what happens when it feels like a curse? Stories of congregations and pastors being betrayed by their family of faith. Thank you to our guests: Espy Mendez Jonathan Dodson: http://jonathandodson.org/ Mike Hernandez: https://www.famcitycenter.com/leadership Jerome Gay: https://www.visionrdu.com/jeromegay Get Exclusive Access to our new podcast Things We Couldn’t Say: https://www.patreon.com/lovethyneighborhood