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Hey, neighbors! We are honored to have you on this journey with us as we grow and practice biblical justice and compassion together.

In this fan favorite episode, we were joined by Jamie Finn, who is a dear friend of mine. Jamie is the best-selling author of Fostering the Family, founder and president of Foster the Family, host of the Real Mom Podcast, founder and owner of Goods & Better, a speaker, and TBRI practitioner.

In our conversation, you’ll hear how we can unite our lives with the heart of God, how Jamie learned to localize living out the Gospel, the perspective we should carry of experiencing trials, what our goal of parenting should be, and so much more.

This truly is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Find the resources mentioned and more in our show notes: https://theforgotteninitiative.org/jamie-finn-8/

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 people closest to us and with the vulnerable neighbors we are called to serve.

Psychiatrist Curt Thompson is here to share practical insights that will help us fully realize our deepest longing—to be known. Drawing from his expertise in interpersonal neurobiology and a Christian view of what it means to be human, Curt uses his understanding of the brain to help people foster healthy and vibrant lives—empowering them to get unstuck and move toward the next beautiful thing they are called to make.

In this episode, you’ll discover how the family dynamics we experience growing up shape how we serve others, what Christians can do to overcome burnout on our paths to obeying God’s call to care for others, how God is actively working to bring healing and connection into our lives, and much more.

Find resources mentioned and more in the show notes for this episode: https://theforgotteninitiative.org/curt-thompson-s2e11/

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 challenging ourselves to view disillusionment as a gift.

The truth is, many philanthropic endeavors begin with idealism. We envision bold action, steady progress, and real change, sailing swiftly toward our mission. This passion is a beautiful thing—it plants the seeds for countless ministries and initiatives. However, what many of us don’t realize until we’re deep in the work is that bumps in the road are inevitable. When disillusionment strikes, we’re faced with a choice: quit, rely on our own strength, or look upward to Christ to sustain us.

Peter Greer joins us to guide this important discussion. Peter is the president and CEO of HOPE International, a global Christ-centered economic development organization serving throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. As an advocate for the Church’s role in missions and alleviating extreme poverty, Peter has co-authored 15 books, including two we will discuss in this conversation: The Gift of Disillusionment and Lead with Prayer.

Find resources mentioned and more in the show notes for this episode: https://theforgotteninitiative.org/peter-greer-s2e10/