Neighbourly

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description Can a homemade welcome kit change someone’s first day in town? Find out how Labrador neighbours spread belonging with socks and treats, meet Harold in Cambridge—the fixer-upper friend who makes generosity a way of life, and learn why talking to strangers could be the secret to building a happier, more connect...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Send a text or voice mail at https://neighbourlypodcast.ca Neighbourly launches its first conversation with hosts Johan Heinrichs and Shannon Steeves, explaining the shift from “ Journey With Care ” to a new focus on everyday community stories. Shannon shares her heart for building b...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Formerly Journey With Care , we’re stepping into a new season with a new name and a clearer focus— Neighbourly . This warm, story-driven podcast centers on the ordinary ways people show extraordinary care. Every other week, host Shannon Steeves invites guests to share honest, dignifying stories of kindness, faith, and pr...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description What does it truly mean to walk alongside others through seasons of challenge, healing, and growth? In this heartfelt conversation, Tim Smith and Johan Heinrichs speak with Josée, a mother, homeschooler, and family coach from the Ottawa area. Josée shares stories from her family’s adoption journey and her wor...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description Today's question: "What if I just don't like my neighbour—can I still love them if it's only out of obedience, not emotion?" In this lighthearted Summer Speedos conversation, your messy adviser, Johan, unpacks the awkward realities of caring for people who might be more challenging than charming. Using a mix...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description Today's question: "I want to love my neighbours, but I'm not sure what that's supposed to look like. Does it have to be big and obvious, or is the small stuff enough?" Your messy adviser, Johan, dives into the not-so-clear moments of being neighbourly—where the line between a loving gesture and passive-aggres...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description Today’s question: “I love people, but I’m exhausted. Does stepping back mean I’ve stopped caring?” In this summer instalment of Journey With Care’s “Messy Advice” series, your messy adviser, Johan, dives into that familiar tension of wanting to support others without sacrificing your own rest. This conversati...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description Today's question: "I'm trying to love people well, but I often feel unsure if I'm doing it right. How do I know if I'm actually helping or just trying hard and hoping?" Your messy adviser, Johan, takes listeners on a refreshingly honest journey through the awkward hugs, casserole drop-offs, and social faux pa...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description What if understanding trauma began with empathy instead of assumptions? In this insightful conversation, Danielle from Ottawa opens up about her evolving perspective on trauma, both personally and through her work with Safe Families Canada. Guided by CareImpact’s Tim Smith, Danielle highlights why compassiona...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description Today's question: How do you genuinely love the people in your life who are the hardest to be around, without faking it or losing your cool? Your messy adviser, Johan, brings both humour and honesty to the not-so-glamorous side of caring for others—especially when that “love your neighbour” call feels more li...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description Today's question: How do you keep caring when nothing seems to change? Your messy adviser, Johan, tackles that painfully honest place where caring feels a lot more like spinning your wheels than seeing fruit. From mountains of casseroles to late night prayers that echo back in silence, this Summer Speedos con...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description Today's question: "I'm committed to my church. I show up. I serve. I care, but I still don't feel like I belong. What do I do with that feeling, and does it mean that I'm doing something wrong?" Your messy adviser, Johan, dives into the familiar and sometimes awkward experience of faithfully showing up but st...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description How do we show up and care well for others when life gets messy—especially when trauma is part of the journey? This honest conversation features Tim Smith, CareImpact’s lead trauma care trainer, as he sits down with Stacy, a quietly courageous mom and educational assistant in Winnipeg. Stacey opens up about h...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description Today's question: “I used to be someone people could count on, but lately, I just don't have it in me. Am I failing if I pull back?” Your messy adviser, Johan, tackles this real (and slightly crispy) dilemma in a way only he can— with snack references, biblical throwbacks, and gentle reminders that hitting th...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description Today’s question: “I want to help, but sometimes I wonder if I’m actually trying to take control. How do I know if I’m truly supporting someone or just making it about me?” On this quick-and-punchy Summer Speedos edition of Journey With Care, your messy adviser, Johan, wades into the blurry waters where compa...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description Today’s question: “I care deeply about others, but sometimes I feel bitter or resentful when I help. I don’t want to stop caring, but how do I keep going without feeling used or invisible?” Your messy adviser, Johan, dives right into this all-too-relatable conundrum of invisible labour and emotional weightlif...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description Today’s question: “How do I know when to step in and help, and when to step back?” Your messy adviser, Johan, gets real about the awkwardness we all feel when that pang of responsibility hits—especially when responding to needs in our circles but feeling unsure if we’re actually the “right” person for the job...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description Today's question: "How do I show up for others without always feeling like I'm responsible for fixing everything? " Your messy adviser, Johan, dives into the tangled world of caregiving, boundaries, and church casseroles, serving up both statistics and a sprinkling of humour for everyone who’s felt the pressu...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description Today’s question: “How do I love people who make choices I really don’t agree with, without either ghosting them or pretending everything’s fine?” Your messy adviser, Johan, ponders the awkward dance of staying close when your convictions don’t exactly match those of the people you care about. This quick, sum...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description Today's question: " Every time I try to reach out to someone, I overthink everything. I worry they'll find it weird or that I'm being too much. How do I care without spiralling into anxiety or self-doubt? " Your messy adviser, Johan, dives into the awkward art of loving your neighbour when anxiety threatens t...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description How do you keep showing up with compassion when you’re feeling stretched thin? Host Tim Smith and returning guest Mel, an experienced foster parent and CareImpact trauma care team member, dive into the everyday realities of caring for others. Mel shares lessons learned about trauma, why connection matters mor...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description What if church unity isn't about everyone agreeing, but about choosing humility and crossing the chasms that divide us? In this candid conversation, hosts Johan Heinrichs and Wendi Park reflect on Dave Witt’s insights around trust, apathy, and the real cost of indifference among faith communities. They explor...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description What if unity in the Body of Christ is not optional, but inevitable? Hosts Johan Heinrichs and Wendi Park sit down with Dr. Dave Witt to dig into what true unity requires—including the cost of indifference and the power of trust between congregations. Drawing on Dr. Witt’s experience with the TrueCity church...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description What does it look like to let go of sacred spaces when they become sacred cows holding us back from true community? Wendi Park and Johan Heinrichs reflect on their conversation with Erin Oxford, digging into the tension between presence and programming, buildings and relationships, and how our resources can e...

Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly! https://careimpact.ca/donate Description What happens when we prioritize presence over programs? Hosts Johan Heinrichs and Wendi Park converse with Erin Oxford, Executive Director and Pastor of The Dale Ministries in Toronto. Erin shares poignant stories from her experience, illustrating how living faithfully in messy places can transcend the confin...