Neighbors with Ali Parsons

Life has dealt Jeramiah a hand he maybe wouldn’t have picked for himself. But, God. Because of His faith in Jesus, Jeramiah has chosen a different path. One of joy and gratitude. One of hard work and generational legacy. His testimony is one of deep struggle and pain, but also one of big redemption, big healing, and big hope.  No matter where you find yourself, no matter the circumstances, God is...

We all have a story. We all have many life experiences, big and small, that make up who we are - the lights and the shadows.  What’s wild is we may not even realize how parts of our story play out in our everyday lives.  This week, I sat down with Tori Hein.  She is a trauma-informed coach with Freedom Movement who wants to see all people walk in freedom through the power of Jesus Christ. She shar...

This week, I sat down with alligator trapper, marine corps veteran, MMA fighter, and founder of Project Savior Outdoors, Mike Dragich. We talk about how the fight in him turned from vengeance to justice after meeting Jesus. He inspires everyone around him to get in the fight, whatever that looks like for you.  Project Savior Outdoors is a ministry to fight veteran and first responders suicide. We...

I want to be Chantelle when I grow up! She is wise, confident, and sharp. AND has a heart that beats for people, particularly survivors of human trafficking. Chantelle led a successful career in business (even working for the horse, Secretariat, more on that in the convo!) and as she encountered the brokenness of human trafficking, she knew she had to join the fight. So with a couple others, she f...

Lou Ramirez is a follower of Jesus and a behind-the-scenes powerhouse in the country music industry. Lou has worked, and currently works, with some of the biggest names in country music. People like Blake Shelton, Cole Swindell, Cody Johnson, Dan + Shay, and more. He has been in the music industry for 20 years and as he has grown in his faith so has his mission to love people and share Jesus with...

Do you ever meet those people that have such a genuine love for life it oozes out of everything they do? That's Trey Thompson. For the past 10 years, his circumstances have not always been easy due to a journey with brain cancer, but yet he finds ways to be grateful, joyful, and in tune with what God has for him.  His story is one of endurance, hope, and a whole lot of sourdough. If you're in Jax,...

That's right, you read it right. Meet the man behind Neighbors and my very own husband, Wes Parsons. We cover how we met, a bit about our marriage, and we chat through an exciting new project that has launched this week called Daughter. It's a 21 day Bible study focused on moving from shame into gospel confidence through studying 3 different passages of scripture. Daughter is available on our webs...

Do you feel like you live life so full and fast you barely have time for relationships that truly matter? Relationships like your spouse, kids, friends, etc. Like everyone is getting your leftovers?  This conversation is one that will surely inspire you back to that abiding place in whatever relationships you find yourself in. Michael and Ashley have walked through many seasons and continuing to s...

If you want some refreshing honesty, this one is for you. If you've ever felt the tension between having goals vs being faithful with what God has right in front of you, this one is for you. And if you want some truths to help you be a better human, this one is for you.    Pastor Ben Williams is the Culture and Creative Arts Pastor at The Church of Eleven22. He has been walking with people for a l...

Yeah, you read that right. Tami Taunton, the founder of Hadassah's Hope, believes that all people should hear the good news of the gospel, and all people includes strippers. Each week, her ministry loves on girls in the clubs, leads bible studies, and even ministers to the bouncers and club owners.  Tami was your classic stay at home mom - loving her husband and raising babies unto the glory of Go...

From addict to jail to homeless to jail again to radically saved to cleaning toilets at the church to pastor, Walker Day’s story is one of darkness to light. His candid and authentic personality paired with his heart for the farthest, most broken people is magnetic. Woven through his story are countless lessons from the Lord and questions we all should wrestle through. This conversation will inspi...

Well, Caitlin and I are back with more ridiculousness than ever. Yes, I had another random injury with a trip to the ER and yes, now I have a good story. Yes, Caitlin has an ANCIENT iPhone and yes, we study an incredibly obscure passage of scripture and it's all just FUN. Also, this is a sneak peak of one of our Patreon episodes (aka what you could be getting more of every week) To join our Patreo...

Today's guest is one of the smartest men in my life. Pastor Ryan Britt is the Executive Pastor of the Church of Eleven22. His giftings in leadership and teaching others how to lead well are a rare gift. We walk through SO many topics from the myth of self love, the Enemy's schemes to distract us from purpose, and how to lead and love well. This episode is so timely for the new year as it will give...

It's official, we're launching a Patreon!! And if you have no clue what that is, it's basically an online community where you'll get bonus Neighbors content from Caitlin and I for a small monthly subscription. We'll talk real life - the good, the bad, the hilarious. You'll get a weekly podcast of Caitlin and I exclusive to our Patreon members, plus early access to future merch and events. We canno...

In the past few years, has the world (or maybe your life) felt unstable, uncertain, or unsettled? Turns out, you aren't alone. This week we talk with Pastor Matt Chandler about his newest book, The Overcomers, and how the book of Revelation gives us so much hope and assurance in a broken and skeptical world. Matt has the ability to peel back the layers of humanity and lay on the hope of Jesus in a...

This week we were joined by an incredible father/daughter duo, Pastor Joby Martin and his daughter Reagan. Pastor Joby is the lead pastor at the Church of Eleven22 and just released his third book, Run Over by the Grace Train. Reagan just turned 15 and is navigating what it looks to be a believer in a secular world. Together, they give an honest look at the world we live in, the hope we cling to b...

We all face suffering. Whether it’s past, present, or coming. Suffering is a guarantee in the life of a Christian. Scott and Morgan Parks experienced a season of suffering and, amidst the hurt, decided to leverage it for the glory of God. We unpack their story of loss, their unique healing journeys - the good, the bad, and the ugly, and we talk about how God inspired their boutique as  a platform...

Welcome to the unfiltered wheel of topics – Caitlin talks very transparently about her journey with anxiety and the rollercoaster it’s been weaning off medication, we talk about the power of God on display in the book of Revelation, and what’s easy and hard in our lives right now. And then of course we cover trends were loving, the weird stuff Caitlin has in her bag at all times, and the disastrou...

The alternate title to this episode was "swipe right" because that's how Lysa and Chaz's love story started. This episode is FULL of gems. We get an inside look at why dating is hard, how to work through trust issues (we all have them), why doing the work on yourself is worth it, and what we can do to trust God when we just straight up don't feel like it. Their love story will give you hope. It's...

Have you ever wondered how to know and trust God's goodness while staring trauma and past hurt in the face? Ashley has walked the road of deep darkness and pain, but where scars remain are her testimony of God's goodness. She has used her pain as a platform to tell people about Jesus and the way she lives her life is a reflection of radical transformation. I cannot wait for you to hear this conver...

He spent his life rescuing others (literally like from pirate ships) and along the way got rescued himself (by Jesus). With over 20 years serving and leading in the Navy, Victor faced experiences that forged his faith in a deep way. He’s walked through isolation, forgiveness, and racism. And now he lives a life serving others and being a light on the hill.  -- You can follow along all things Neigh...

Kyle and Bailey ooze Jesus from their pores. They both had (have) dreams and callings, but they weren’t totally unified on those callings at the same time. But, God took them on a beautiful journey of surrender and prayer to seek what He was telling them to do. And now it has landed them in South Africa as long term missionaries, working to equip people and spread the gospel. It’s been a rollercoa...

From walking in my why, practicing humility (in both pride and insecurity), and trying to figure out how the heck to be a podcaster, this year has been WILD. We are celebrating one whole year of the Neighbors Podcast and this episode, Ali unpacks 10 learnings from our first year and how it applies to any dream or life experience (not just podcasting).    Mostly, we are just so grateful for YOU. Ne...

Ron's story is one of redemption in so many ways. From a tough childhood (to say the least) to drug running to being radically saved and changing his life, Ron embodies what it looks like to be on mission everywhere he goes.  Ron is the Founder and Executive Director of Sponsored by Grace, a ministry that exists to empower children and families by sharing the Gospel, connecting them to a local fai...

Another episode with your favorite, and mine, Caitlin Armstrong. The Wheel of Topics is back (this is the least creative name, but it’s all we got) and we cover Target horror stories, the Olympics in review, our favorite parables, and confidence to wear makeup when we feel like it...or not. -- You can follow along all things Neighbors Podcast on Instagram @neighbors_podcast  -- To reach out, you c...