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Hello Good Neighbor

31 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratings

Hello Good Neighbor!
We are embarking upon a journey, that considers what it means, to be neighborly.

Each time we meet, we'll explore various facets of our lives, of those around us and the world we live in. Through short stories that capture vignettes of life, we'll learn how our thoughts, words, and actions impact the moments we live in and those on the horizon.
Life has its challenges, and we will look to how we may conquer them and grow.
Through it all, my desire is that this show be good for your soul and may you always endeavor to be a "Good Neighbor", offering blessings of hope and goodwill to all.

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Episodes

30 | The stuff Emoji's are made of

August 20, 2023 22:08 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MB

Hello Good Neighbor, I was pondering a word the other day, one that everyone I know understands how and when to use it. You'll find it in books, movies, journalism, and TV shows; and even at times, it seems our beloved domesticated animals know when to use it.  It's a shorter episode today, with a short word of encouragement, as I type this even the Grammarly app is giving pause to my word choices. Have you figured out the word? What could it possibly be...? Enjoy the episode and if ...

29 | Interview with Mom & Dad

July 16, 2023 20:14 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Hello Good Neighbor, In this episode, I have the privilege of interviewing my parents, Les and Ann Slabaugh. They were visiting recently and it has been a desire of mine to hear their views regarding our "neighbors" and they were agreeable to do so. From my upbringing in Sarasota, FL, to their own in Indiana and Michigan, we discuss how our lives are to impact others and how along the way, we ourselves have been impacted by the goodness of friends, family, and neighbors all around us. ...

28 | A Bright Spot

January 29, 2023 23:42 - 9 minutes - 8.78 MB

Hello Good Neighbor, I sat down and simply thought to myself, have you ever experienced...  And so this episode was born and now entered the world. I hope you are encouraged by its message and that you will either experience a bright spot or be one for somebody today. We appreciate your messages and financial support, allowing us to continue providing content that you and others enjoy. If you'd like to support us, head over to: www.buymeacoffee.com/goodneighbor There you will fin...

27 | Update and Unknown Embarrassing Moments

December 24, 2022 02:27 - 20 minutes - 21.6 MB

Hello Good Neighbor, In this episode, I give a brief update on the goings-on in my world and share a story from a recent event, which could have been slightly embarrassing or simply amusing. Announcing a new addition to our podcast neighborhood: "Goodnight Good Neighbor", Trailer Episode 1 https://sites.libsyn.com/442320/001-the-official-trailer The Goodnight Good Neighbor Podcast will feature stories, scripture readings, affirmations, and thoughts of imagination, all the while, he...

26 | Hope of Things to Come

September 02, 2022 01:53 - 6 minutes - 4.81 MB

Hello Good Neighbor, I'm still hearing and reading about how others define the concept of Hope. So much so, that I wanted to continue exploring the topic in this episode, following up on episode 25, The Strategy of Hope. I believe that Hope is very powerful. I believe that it elicits us to action with anticipation of fulfillment. It is based on something real, something tangible, and obtainable. Join me on this episode and consider the Hopes you have, and how they may be achieved. To...

25 | The Strategy of Hope

August 15, 2022 02:24 - 5 minutes - 4.06 MB

Hello Good Neighbor, I once had an individual end a conversation and take a few steps away, then turn around and state that he did not like the word, "Hope". Within the context of the conversation, he really was pressing for an answer, one that I could not give for that department. I was not the right person and more information was needed. We had a plan though. We would follow up and attempt to assist him with his problem, one I hoped (and expected) we could address. How do you respond ...

24 | Look around a bit

July 14, 2022 10:30 - 8 minutes - 5.78 MB

Hello Good Neighbor, Last week I mentioned a recent vacation of ours and as with any vacation, we often take pictures to preserve a moment in time. We make memories both on and off of the trails of life, so in this episode, I share a few recent moments that were captured in my mind and maybe on film. If this is your first listen, thank you for visiting our neighborhood. Here we explore life through the lens of a scripture verse that simply says "you shall love your neighbor as yourself"....

23 | Life on the Farm

July 12, 2022 00:54 - 9 minutes - 6.64 MB

Hello Good Neighbor, It has been a very busy time of year for us. We are active here at our small farm and recently returned from a much-anticipated family vacation. As I continue to move through this world, I find that the concepts explored here on Hello Good Neighbor also need to incorporate more of what we as a household do. It's how we live, our worldview that defines us, and with that, I wanted to share a snapshot of life here and how we are continuing to grow our farm in order to s...

22 | conTEXT

April 04, 2022 03:06 - 14 minutes - 10.5 MB

Hello Good Neighbor, Over the years I've had exchanges in the text world that have been short and sweet, long and foreboding, and sometimes simply messed up.  We all have fallen prey to the speed at which we can use this medium of communication, in the realm of incorrect punctuation, autocorrect, and even losing context for what we are attempting to say. It's hard enough when we have face-to-face conversations where we are misunderstood or flubber in our words but when we text, oh my g...

22 | contTEXT

April 04, 2022 03:06 - 14 minutes - 10.5 MB

Hello Good Neighbor, Over the years I've had exchanges in the text world that have been short and sweet, long and foreboding, and sometimes simply messed up.  We all have fallen prey to the speed at which we can use this medium of communication, in the realm of incorrect punctuation, autocorrect, and even losing context for what we are attempting to say. It's hard enough when we have face-to-face conversations where we are misunderstood or flubber in our words but when we text, oh my g...

21 | Sight for Sore Eyes

March 11, 2022 02:47 - 8 minutes - 6.12 MB

Hello Good Neighbor, Have you ever heard the phrase regarding not seeing the forest for the trees? Sometimes we are so close to a situation, thought process, task, etc. that we simply are not able to see what is right there in front of us. We need clarity, and when we receive it, the result can be a sight for sore eyes. This episode explores this concept and provides several options for how to get unstuck, to receive clarity, so that we are able to move forward for ourselves and in servi...

20 | Sing a Song

January 28, 2022 05:00 - 4 minutes - 2.91 MB

Hello Good Neighbor, Continuing on the topic of the way we communicate (last week described self-talk as a Soliloquy of One), today's episode is a short conversation about song. Songs of life, songs of praise and encouragement, or even for fun.  History has shown us that music is a part of our experience here on earth and we have the opportunity to communicate to our Creator, each other, and even ourselves. The episode is short and is here to maybe put a thought in your head and heart to...

19 | Soliloquy for One

January 23, 2022 21:46 - 5 minutes - 4.3 MB

Hello Good Neighbor, We all talk to ourselves at times, whether for motivation or to work out details in life. There are some that do this on a regular basis. This self-talk is a part of their everyday lives and is a means of expressing what they are thinking and achieving a solution to what they may working through. Most of us have counted out loud, sung in the shower or car, and expressed ourselves in a manner that I could describe as a "Soliloquy for One". Our ability to communicate...

18 | One Year of Hello Good Neighbor

January 06, 2022 02:48 - 11 minutes - 8.47 MB

Hello Good Neighbor, Last year on this day, January 5th, 2021, I launched the trailer for Hello Good Neighbor. Episode 1 came shortly thereafter and here we are today.  I appreciate all of the feedback we have received and the reviews and ratings over at the I Tunes/Apple Podcast platform. I know that many of you listen on other podcast players of your choice, and encourage you to provide your specific feedback to me directly at: [email protected] This last year has broug...

017 | The Path Before You

November 10, 2021 02:21 - 11 minutes - 8.42 MB

Hello Good Neighbor, This episode was recorded on 10/31/2021 and I've completed it for upload on 11/09/2021. Over the last week, it has been interesting to hear others talking about "vision casting". It's amazing that there are points in time and in life where humanity seems to align for a conversation that is greatly needed. For my part, or that which I believe was given to me to speak on, I am grateful for the experiences that I have had over my career and even growing up. I am able to l...

016 | A Matter of Perspective

October 30, 2021 22:32 - 5 minutes - 4.1 MB

Hello Good Neighbor, Have you ever said, "I wish I was _______ years old again"? In today's episode, I share a story from a gentleman I had the pleasure of working for, who shared his thoughts on this age-old question. It's a matter of perspective that we all consider at some point along our earthly journey.  Life continues to move us forward and our view on how things are going and how we feel will change. There will be obstacles along the way. There are gates and fences we have to navi...

015 | Friends of Fort Liberte with Dennis and Suzie Legg

August 28, 2021 23:55 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

Hello Good Neighbor, I would like to introduce you to Dennis and Suzie Legg. They are friends of ours, and "Friends of Fort Liberte". They are involved with this mission project down in Haiti, facilitated through the Jerusalem Baptist Church in Fort Liberte.  They are here to share stories from this effort which goes back to 1973, became an official 501 (c) (3) in 1993, and has since grown to serve both young and old through ministry helps, building efforts, provision of shelter, a farm ...

14 | Listening for the Rain

July 18, 2021 00:38 - 16 minutes - 7.37 MB

Hello Good Neighbor, This morning I was outside working on an outdoor pizza oven and was very aware of the pending rain showers that were to start in the afternoon. Watching the radar and seeing the pattern of bands coming our way, I knew a pop-up storm could occur at any time. So what do you do? You listen for the rain, the evidence of what is on the horizon. The thunder and lightning, indicators of storms on the horizon. In laying the stonework for the oven, sometimes you need to s...

13 | The Good Samaritan

July 06, 2021 01:23 - 19 minutes - 14.2 MB

With a mission of doing unto others as we would have done unto ourselves, the Biblical parable of the Good Samaritan is within keeping of our desire for "all things neighborly". I've actually wanted to share this story for some time and recorded the episode almost three weeks prior to publishing it to the podcast. I felt as though it needed a little more depth, so I put pen to paper and shared a little more about this parable that spoke to me and speaks to the nature of the true Good Neigh...

12 | the Last, First thing

June 02, 2021 02:23 - 26 minutes - 19.4 MB

Hello Good Neighbor, Today's Episode is born out of a question I read about a month ago: What is "the Last, First thing" that you did? Meaning, when did you last have a first-of-its-kind experience? Hmm... Makes you stop and think a bit. It took me a while but I finally figured out what mine was, so I figured that I'd share it here with the Neighborhood. Heidi Dusek, the host of the "Ordinary Sherpa" podcast, posed this question on one of her episodes a while back, crediting Seth God...

11 | Hospice Explained with Marie Betcher

May 03, 2021 00:04 - 41 minutes - 25.3 MB

This is our second interview-style episode (outside of my family) and it carries some weight about it. Today we are exploring the realm of end-of-life care. I've had the pleasure of knowing our guest, Marie Betcher, since last summer. She is a registered RN in the Pacific Northwest and has spent a carrier in the nursing field. With personal changes in her own family's life, and a deep desire to serve patients beyond the normal confines of hospital care, Marie embarked upon a journey into...

10 | 100 Days, All Things Neighborly

April 16, 2021 02:32 - 18 minutes - 13.2 MB

The title says it all. We have officially hit the 10th episode (not including the original trailer) and are at the 100-day mark! Our first hundred days. I hope you will enjoy this little recap of our mission, some behind the scenes regarding the origin and some of the other aspects of the Hello Good Neighbor platform you may not be aware of and are on the horizon. If you have a story to share, I'd be happy to talk to you regarding something you might want to say and just need a little en...

009 | Mind the Gate

April 15, 2021 02:13 - 10 minutes - 7.48 MB

Mind the Gate is a term my wife and I came upon several years ago and today I bring some commonality between what the sign indicates and the gates and fences in our lives. They are there for good reason and stand as reminders of how powerful our words and actions are, and that something of significance may lie beyond if we would only be so kind as to mind the gate... If you have a specific story of a time when you were asked to "mind the gate", let us know by sending an email to mystory@he...

Episode 8 | Autism Acceptance and #Netfriending with April Roga

March 21, 2021 02:08 - 44 minutes - 29.4 MB

Hello Good Neighbor, In Episode 8, I have the pleasure to introduce you to April Roga. April is a former Broadcaster (88.5 WKPX) and a self-described People Connector. She's passionate about empowering special needs parents while helping them discover the inner beauty and strength within their kids.  She can be found on FaceBook at:  https://www.facebook.com/AprilRoga  ... where a simple DM will  get you on the path to connecting, or over on the "Clubhouse" App (for IOS) where she and ...

Episode 7 | A Gentleman I'll Be

March 14, 2021 23:50 - 11 minutes - 9.14 MB

Hello Good Neighbor, In this episode, I discuss a few of the thoughts I had after reading an article by one who felt as though their life was full of do's and do not's, all seemingly from a gender perspective. While I understand the words they wrote and have seen some of the ramifications of such a dilemma, I could not comprehend summing up one's life and outlook in such a fashion as they espoused and exhorted others to believe.  The mantle, the burden, the perspective they carried were in...

Episode 6 | The Best Day to Plant a Tree

March 01, 2021 02:06 - 11 minutes - 8.71 MB

Welcome to Hello Good Neighbor, where we explore "all things neighborly". There's a well-known phrase regarding the planting of trees, actual trees. It is also often referenced when someone makes a change in life that takes them from being stuck or held back and signifies that they are moving forward. They are choosing to make a difference both in their lives and maybe even the lives of others.  For additional conversations about relationships and how to be a good neighbor, join us on Fa...

Episode 5: You are Loved

February 14, 2021 19:39 - 6 minutes - 4.53 MB

Hello Good Neighbor, Today we are blessed with our first guest, my beautiful bride, Aine. This episode was recorded on Valentine's Day, 2021, and we want to communicate to you a message that you are loved. You are unique and special and the fact that you are listening to or reading this right now means so much. The thought of you sharing your time with us is not taken lightly. Take action today and let someone know how much you love them. Share a smile, they are universally accepted. L...

Episode 4: The Optional Commute

February 13, 2021 17:34 - 22 minutes - 18.8 MB

In this episode of Hello Good Neighbor, we will explore the concept of the commute. Years ago I heard of how Sara Blakely, Founder and CEO of SPANX would purposely add some travel time to her morning commute to prepare for the day ahead. This got me thinking about how we manage our time throughout our commutes, our days.  How do we prepare for the day ahead, for leaving the day behind, or for the next person we meet? There is so much more to this topic, and I won't fit it all into this one...

Episode 3: Purpose of Service

February 01, 2021 02:04 - 20 minutes - 15.7 MB

Welcome to the Hello Good Neighbor Podcast. Episode 1 and 2 will prepare you for today's conversation, which I must say, carries a bit more depth of conversation surrounding my worldview which includes my belief in God, and our relationship to the creator of our souls. As we explore many of life's topics, my hope is to find the commonality in our experience. I believe the greatest commonality is also the reason for our existence, and how we view our place and purpose while here on this earth...

2. Fuel Up & Waterfalls

January 18, 2021 01:28 - 6 minutes - 5.23 MB

Episode 2 includes two short stories that reflect on how we relate to others when we perceive that we have a commonality such as a locale, if not language. Verbal and non-verbal queues are also referenced in this episode. All the world can smile; it's universal, and this simple unspoken gesture goes a long way towards relationship building and goodwill.

1. Hello Good Neighbor

January 06, 2021 04:15 - 9 minutes - 13 MB

This is episode 001 for Hello Good Neighbor and describes the origin of the podcast and where our journey will take us. Visit our community group over at FaceBook, look up "Hello Good Neighbor". Enjoy!