neighboring movement

This week, Adam and Matt are joined by Nathan Hansen who shares with us his experience of neighboring in an apartment complex. We love talking about neighboring through the art of storytelling and Nathan has some great ones this week!

As always, find out more about the Neighboring Movement at www.NeighboringMovement.org.

What does neighboring look like when it happens over multiple generations? Teresa shows us that it can be beautiful and joyful! Teresa lives in the home where her grandmother once lived, and that history serves as her roots, nurturing her genuine care for her neighbors. Throughout this conversation, Teresa shows again and again the key elements of good neighboring. She cares deeply about her neighbors. She is committed to being available to her neighbors. And, she is gifted at connecting with neighbors and connecting them with good things happening in her community. Grab a notebook for this interview, because you may want to take some notes!

Kristopher Swanson returns to the porch with another neighboring tip: borrowing an item from a neighbor. It sounds so simple, and yet people are often resistant to his practice. Kristopher covers a few practical aspects of borrowing items from neighbors, and he discusses why we might not want to borrow items. And, as always, there are a few stories of how this tip has impacted people. Tune in and find out why it is such an important tip.

Intern #5 (Kristopher) joins Matthew on the front porch, for another neighboring tip and a few reflections on the challenges and surprises of neighboring. Don't miss Kristopher's wisdom!
We've learned that dogs are often a positive way to connect with neighbors. So, Kristopher guides us through some of the elements involved in walking your dog with an intention of being a good neighbor. He also gives pointers for those of us who don't have a dog.