Hello Good Neighbor

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 today which encourages you to sing the song you are meant to sing.

Sing out loud, sing out strong... and enjoy "all things neighborly".

Thank you for listening,

Tony

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 to ourselves when needed, to others, and to God, will be expressed in different ways. Each of us has a way of communicating that may have commonality with others, but it is our own. Our style, our expression. Consider this the next time you meet someone who is talking to themselves. They may be hearing exactly what they need and communicating to you something more.

Be blessed, and be a blessing to others by spreading goodwill and practicing "all things neighborly".

Thank you for listening!

Tony

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 brought many changes into my life and I am thankful for the support and friendships that have I have, and those which have developed because of the Hello Good Neighbor platform.

As we continue to move forward through 2022, I again ask that you share in our journey as we explore "all things neighborly".

Share this episode or others if they have inspired you or helped with your journey through life. I am thankful to God above, who has allowed these messages to go out into the world. Whether exploring the idea of being a "Good Neighbor" specifically references biblical scripture or stories from our lives, my desire is that you are being impacted in a way that encourages you to go out and spread hope and goodwill to others.

Thank you for listening and sharing with me.

Tony Slabaugh

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 look back on events where visions were cast and other times where the whirlwind ensued.

Today's thought explores our part in the vision casting process. Our part? Who else is there? Well, God is involved, whether we acknowledge this or not, scripture informs us of how our desires and paths cross the almighty's field of vision, and the interesting thing is, that we get to play a part in it all. That's right, He knows our desires and as we put plans into place, dream things up, and take the steps needed to accomplish our goals, He will direct our paths. (assuming that we acknowledge His role and favor in our lives).

The God of the universe desires that we move forward with visions and not simply be "stuck" in a holding pattern of life. To, move forward and see what will come. We are to seek Him first and acknowledge His presence in this life, and with that knowing, that belief, He will allow us to dream and will be an active participant in the outcome.

Will it always turn out as we planned? No, His ways are bigger than ours, and yet, we are to plan, acknowledge Him, and take steps forward.

I hope you enjoy this episode that also includes a short personal story of how this very topic came into the neighborhood, through a walk and talk with my beloved bride. We were casting, both in the sense of fishing and of visioning!

Be blessed, bless others, and explore "all things neighborly"...

Thank you for listening.

Tony Slabaugh

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 navigate. Some may be locked while others are open. Mind the gate they say. The fences, well, they sometimes are presented as boundaries to keep something in or out of our lives.

Our perspective, how we deal with events along the path of life, will come from our worldview and experiences.

When the thought comes to mind, "I'd rather be _______ years hold", how will you respond?

What is your perspective?

I hope you enjoy today's episode. If it encourages you in any way, we'd like to hear from you. You may email us at [email protected] with your thoughts and suggestions. If you have a story to share, let us know, and we may reach out to you and discuss adding it to our program.

We have a community on Facebook, Hello Good Neighbor, where we share updates and look forward to hearing your feedback and stories for "all things neighborly". Ask to join if you would like to share life's journey with others.

Thank you for listening to this and other episodes. We appreciate your time and hope that you will be a good neighbor to all you meet.

Tony Slabaugh

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 system and more.

Listen as they describe how they have left a part of their hearts in Fort Liberte, with its people and the passion they have to share with others about the Haitians who are thankful beyond measure.

Stories of faith, the power of prayer, and praise to the God who has given so much to those who seek him.

If you feel the need to listen in two parts, there's a change of conversation around the 27:45 minute mark, otherwise, enjoy and share with others.

For more information about the mission and how you may support those in need, if you are led to do so, check out the website:

www.haitifriends.com

or write to:

Friends of Fort Liberte

P.O. Box 8282

South Charleston, WV 25303

Thank you for listening, downloading, and sharing with others who you would consider as neighbors.

Tony Slabaugh

Hello Good Neighbor | August 28, 2021

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 step back and get a wider view, sometimes you may ask for another's opinion or thoughts on the task at hand.

The rain and the stonework made me think of how we listen to others, how we elicit others to get involved, and then what we actually do with their input. Sometimes we are too close to a situation and need to step back and get a fresh look.

Today's episode touches on the subject of listening appropriately and how to set oneself (and the other) for success in the act of receiving words and listening to hear.

I'd like to hear your feedback. You may send an email to:

[email protected]

If you have stories to share or other insights that others could benefit from, email them to:

[email protected]

Thank you for listening and sharing and I hope you enjoy this and other episodes!

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 Neighbor. God our Creator, has a plan for each of us, and His son Jesus Christ is the one leading us with the scripture that captures the parable He uses to describe who is our neighbor.

The scripture reading comes from the Holy Bible, the King James Version is being referenced, and our parable is found in the Book of Luke, chapter 10. We go into chapter 18 for a little extra discussion regarding the word "good".

I share my thoughts of a Good Neighbor and I hope that you will find this episode to be encouraging and enlightening.

Please rate and review our podcast and share it with others who you believe would benefit from hearing the message.

"The Golden Rule" as some call it, comes from a biblical passage and today's topic puts it into a story form that I believe alludes to our need for relationship, not only with each other but with our Creator.

We have an online community on FaceBook by the name of Hello Good Neighbor.

Have a neighborly story you'd like to share with us? Please email it to [email protected]

If you would like to provide feedback to me directly, please email [email protected]

I appreciate your thoughts and "info" and look forward to hearing your neighborly stories.

God Bless,

Tony Slabaugh

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 Godin for the inspiration.

Here's a link to Heidi's website where she provides encouragement to turn our dreams into everyday adventures.

https://ordinarysherpa.com/

Check out her wonderful podcast episodes for an experience of your own!

Here's a link to Seth Godin' blog

https://seths.blog/

Seth has wonderfully practical insights into the world of marketing and life in general.

If you would like to find out more about the Hello Good Neighbor podcast and "all things neighborly", visit our website at hellogoodneighbor.com or find us on Facebook Groups by the same name and logo.

I hope you are blessed and bless others in return!

Thank you for listening,

Tony Slabaugh

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 the realm of Hospice, which is a specific segment of the medical field that is devoted to end-of-life care.

Since we recorded in March of this year, Marie has launched her own podcast entitled "Hospice Explained". I am grateful to have spoken with her prior to her own launch and have been looking for a time to publish this episode.

End-of-life conversations can be tough. Marie has the knowledge and the heart that shows through and I believe that as we look to be neighborly in all things, the point in life when another or even we ourselves experience nature and God's timing, it is an occasion when the Golden Rule of service is aptly needed.

Marie has also graciously provided some content for our Facebook Community which I will be releasing and will also upload as a resource on our website in the coming days.

If you or someone you know is in need of end-of-life care, please do not hesitate to seek out professional help from your primary care physician, a local Hospice affiliate, or other credible assistance programs.

I wanted to explore this subject as I knew of the Hospice term, but not the general path. Marie starts us on that journey and you may follow her continued progress on her podcast, "Hospice Explained".