Neighbourly (formerly Journey With Care)

By CareImpact

Neighbourly is a warm, story-driven podcast hosted by Shannon Steeves. Every other week, Shannon invites guests to share real stories of ordinary people offering extraordinary care. On alternating wee... more

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December 03, 2025 HEADLINES | Hidden Envelopes and Waffle Wisdom
Skip The Dinner is CareImpact’s year-end Christmas campaign, a fundraising non-event. You keep your time, and you give from wherever you are.
Right now, every year-end gift or pledge is DOUBLED by a generous donor, so your giving goes twice as far to help strengthen CareImpact’s work with churches and community partners across Canada.
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Each donation will be matched before January 1, 2026.
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DescriptionEpisode Summary
Most days, the news scrolls by faster than a Tim Hortons drive-thru—but every so often, a few stories remind us that goodness is still trending quietly, faithfully, one act at a time.
This week, Johan shares stories of neighbours whose small acts made a big impact:
00:55 The Interest Rate on Kindness Just Went Up
02:27 Waffling Her Way into Everyone’s Heart
4:40 Neighbourhood Watch | When Fences Make Good Neighbours—and Jackhammers Don’t
6:46 Knit Happens – How Port Stanley Painted the Town Red
From hidden cash to hand-stitched gratitude, these stories prove compassion is still Canada’s quiet superpower.
Sources
1️⃣ “‘Sharing the Wealth’ with Kindness Project” — by Christina Chkarboul, Newmarket Today, Sept. 23 2025
2️⃣ “Years of Kindness and Compassion Recognized” — by Amanda Jeffery, Drayton Valley and District Free Press, Oct. 9 2025
3️⃣ “Belching and Jackhammering ‘Bad Neighbour’ Earns Rebuke from B.C. Judge” — by Jason Proctor, CBC News, Aug. 14 2020
4️⃣ “How More Than 100 Volunteers Painted Port Stanley Red to Pay Respect to Veterans” — by Alessio Donnini, CBC News, Nov. 4 2025
Other Links
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Reach out to us! https://neighbourlypodcast.ca
Email: [email protected]
About the CarePortal: careimpact.ca/careportal
DONATE! Help connect and equip more churches across Canada to effectively journey well in community with the most vulnerable: careimpact.ca/donate
Mentioned in this episode:
Skip The Dinner-Double Your Impact
Skip The Dinner is CareImpact’s year-end Christmas campaign, a fundraising non-event. You keep your time, and you give from wherever you are.
Right now, every year-end gift or pledge is DOUBLED by a generous donor, so your giving goes twice as far to help strengthen CareImpact’s work with churches and community partners across Canada.
Each donation will be matched before January 1, 2026.
...more
11min
November 26, 2025 Listening That Changes Lives | A Conversation with Laurie
Skip The Dinner is CareImpact’s year-end Christmas campaign, a fundraising non-event. You keep your time, and you give from wherever you are.
Right now, every year-end gift or pledge is DOUBLED by a generous donor, so your giving goes twice as far to help strengthen CareImpact’s work with churches and community partners across Canada.
Give or pledge here: careimpact.ca/skip-the-dinner
Each donation will be matched before January 1, 2026.
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Description
Shannon sits down with Laurie, a friend who embodies quiet, wholehearted care in the most everyday places. Laurie shares stories of loving neighbours who didn’t know how to receive help, praying with customers over the phone even when calls were being recorded, listening without rushing to respond, and learning to follow that gentle nudge of the Holy Spirit.
Look someone in the eyes when they’re talking to you. Slow down, listen fully, and resist the urge to jump in with a solution. Presence is its own kind of care.
Time Stamps
04:07 Strawberries, Pirogies, and Kindness
09:48 "Filled With Jesus' Love"
11:58 Phone Calls, Prayer, Connection
14:05 "Prayer, Protection, and Grace"
17:54 "Sharing Hope and Purpose"
20:11 Simple Acts Change Everything
Other Links
Join The CareImpact Podcast Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1PgzJWfkq9/
Reach out to us! https://neighbourlypodcast.ca
Email: [email protected]
About the CarePortal: careimpact.ca/careportal
DONATE! Help connect and equip more churches across Canada to effectively journey well in community with the most vulnerable: careimpact.ca/donate
Mentioned in this episode:
Skip The Dinner-Double Your Impact
Skip The Dinner is CareImpact’s year-end Christmas campaign, a fundraising non-event. You keep your time, and you give from wherever you are.
Right now, every year-end gift or pledge is DOUBLED by a generous donor, so your giving goes twice as far to help strengthen CareImpact’s work with churches and community partners across Canada.
Each donation will be matched before January 1, 2026.
...more
28min
November 19, 2025 HEADLINES | Porch Fries, Clean Streets, and Handmade Connection
Skip The Dinner is CareImpact’s year-end Christmas campaign, a fundraising non-event. You keep your time, and you give from wherever you are.
Right now, every year-end gift or pledge is DOUBLED by a generous donor, so your giving goes twice as far to help strengthen CareImpact’s work with churches and community partners across Canada.
Give or pledge here: careimpact.ca/skip-the-dinner
Each donation will be matched before January 1, 2026.
Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly!
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Description
What if the real headlines are happening right on your street? Host Johan Heinrichs gathers small but powerful stories of neighbours across Canada showing up for one another—sometimes in surprising ways. From gratitude-fuelled cleanups to unexpected porch deliveries, discover how ordinary people quietly shape community through care, connection, and a little laughter.
Sources
1️⃣ Extra Innings of Kindness
Original story: “Blue Jays fans show off classic Canadian kindness to opposing teams” by The Canadian Press, CityNews Halifax (Oct. 26, 2025). 👉 Read it here: (user-provided link).
Additional context: Toronto fans donating to Seattle Children’s Hospital after the ALCS, Toronto Life (Oct. 21–22, 2025). 👉 (user-provided Toronto Life link)
2️⃣ Moncton’s Thank-You Walks
Original story: “Newcomer family in Moncton does weekly cleanups to show gratitude” by Rhythm Rathi, CBC News New Brunswick (Oct. 26, 2025). 👉 Read it here: (CBC link as provided.)
🔎 Neighbourhood Watch — The Great French Fry Mystery
Original story: “The Great French Fry Mystery” by Harley Rustad, Toronto Life (Aug. 11, 2025). 👉 Read it here: (Toronto Life link provided in script text)
3️⃣ Blankets & Belonging on the Island
Original story: “Indigenous people living off-reserve are forging community and connections in P.E.I.” by Delaney Kelly, CBC News P.E.I. (Oct. 27, 2025). 👉 Read it here: (CBC link as provided.)
Program context: Strengthening Aboriginal Families Effectively (SAFE) — Native Council of P.E.I. 👉 ncpei.com
Other Links
Join The CareImpact Podcast Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1PgzJWfkq9/
Reach out to us! https://neighbourlypodcast.ca
Email: [email protected]
About the CarePortal: careimpact.ca/careportal
DONATE! Help connect and equip more churches across Canada to effectively journey well in community with the most vulnerable: careimpact.ca/donate
Mentioned in this episode:
Skip The Dinner-Double Your Impact
Skip The Dinner is CareImpact’s year-end Christmas campaign, a fundraising non-event. You keep your time, and you give from wherever you are.
Right now, every year-end gift or pledge is DOUBLED by a generous donor, so your giving goes twice as far to help strengthen CareImpact’s work with churches and community partners across Canada.
Each donation will be matched before January 1, 2026.
...more
8min
November 12, 2025 Saying Yes! Building a Culture of Care with Rob Borgerson
Skip The Dinner is CareImpact’s year-end Christmas campaign, a fundraising non-event. You keep your time, and you give from wherever you are.
Right now, every year-end gift or pledge is DOUBLED by a generous donor, so your giving goes twice as far to help strengthen CareImpact’s work with churches and community partners across Canada.
Give or pledge here: careimpact.ca/skip-the-dinner
Each donation will be matched before January 1, 2026.
Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly!
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Description
What if caring for others was not one more thing on the calendar, but the way we live? Pastor Rob Borgerson joins Shannon to share how a handful of small, faithful yeses grew into a culture of service at the Winnipeg Church of Christ. From being welcomed as a skeptical 17-year-old, to saying yes to preteens he was not sure he was wired to lead, Rob traces a thread of ordinary presence, humility, and practical love. We talk about building culture on purpose, helping people start where they are, and why God delights in our willingness even when it is messy. It is an honest, encouraging look at love as a lifestyle.
About our guest
Rob Borgerson serves as a pastor with the Winnipeg Church of Christ, a diverse community gathering at Bronx Park Community Centre in Winnipeg. Rob and his wife, Kaydi-Ann, care deeply about cultivating a church family where people show up for one another in practical ways and grow together in faith.
Time Stamps
04:30 "Caring as a Lifestyle"
08:37 "Building a Culture of Service"
10:17 Journey to Leadership Through Gratitude
15:45 Change to Improve Results
18:55 "Congregant's Child Finds Faith"
19:59 "Transformative Care and Ministry"
25:20 "Forget the Former Things"
26:43 God Works in Unexpected Ways
31:20 "Start Moving, Improve Your Circle"
Guest Links
https://wcoc.ca/
Other Links
Join The CareImpact Podcast Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1PgzJWfkq9/
Reach out to us! https://neighbourlypodcast.ca
Email: [email protected]
About the CarePortal: careimpact.ca/careportal
DONATE! Help connect and equip more churches across Canada to effectively journey well in community with the most vulnerable: careimpact.ca/donate
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35min
November 05, 2025 HEADLINES | Every Small Yes: Faith in Action from Coast to Coast
Skip The Dinner is CareImpact’s year-end Christmas campaign, a fundraising non-event. You keep your time, and you give from wherever you are.
Right now, every year-end gift or pledge is DOUBLED by a generous donor, so your giving goes twice as far to help strengthen CareImpact’s work with churches and community partners across Canada.
Give or pledge here: careimpact.ca/skip-the-dinner
Each donation will be matched before January 1, 2026.
Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly!
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Description
What holds Canadian communities together when the world feels frayed at the edges?
Johan digs into stories of ordinary neighbours going the extra mile—from Collingwood curlers who trade brooms for bikes to raise money for hospice care, to volunteers in Cambridge answering the call to be a friend to those feeling isolated. The episode highlights the urgent need for drivers and meal delivery volunteers in East Parry Sound, reminding us that sometimes compassion is as simple as showing up with a seatbelt and a smile.
With plenty of warmth and wit, Johan shares real moments of kindness, neighbourly quirks, and the quiet power of simple acts, leaving listeners inspired to find their own way to make a difference close to home.
Time Stamps
00:43 "Have a Heart"
02:40 Combating Isolation Through Connection
03:59 Neighbourhood Watch | Neighbours Make a "Stink"
05:30 Opportunities in Parry Sound
Sources
We retell each story in our own words with clear attribution to the original reporting.
1️⃣ Extra Innings of Kindness
Original story: “Blue Jays fans show off classic Canadian kindness to opposing teams” by The Canadian Press, CityNews Halifax (Oct. 26, 2025).
Additional context: Toronto fans donating to Seattle Children’s Hospital after the ALCS, Toronto Life (Oct. 21–22, 2025).
2️⃣ Moncton’s Thank-You Walks
Original story: “Newcomer family in Moncton does weekly cleanups to show gratitude” by Rhythm Rathi, CBC News New Brunswick (Oct. 26, 2025)
🔎 Neighbourhood Watch — The Great French Fry Mystery
Original story: “The Great French Fry Mystery” by Harley Rustad, Toronto Life (Aug. 11, 2025).
3️⃣ Blankets & Belonging on the Island
Original story: “Indigenous people living off-reserve are forging community and connections in P.E.I.” by Delaney Kelly, CBC News P.E.I. (Oct. 27, 2025).
Program context: Strengthening Aboriginal Families Effectively (SAFE) — Native Council of P.E.I. ncpei.com
Other Links
Join The CareImpact Podcast Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1PgzJWfkq9/
Reach out to us! https://neighbourlypodcast.ca
Email: [email protected]
About the CarePortal: careimpact.ca/careportal
DONATE! Help connect and equip more churches across Canada to effectively journey well in community with the most vulnerable: careimpact.ca/donate
Mentioned in this episode:
Skip The Dinner-Double Your Impact
Skip The Dinner is CareImpact’s year-end Christmas campaign, a fundraising non-event. You keep your time, and you give from wherever you are.
Right now, every year-end gift or pledge is DOUBLED by a generous donor, so your giving goes twice as far to help strengthen CareImpact’s work with churches and community partners across Canada.
Each donation will be matched before January 1, 2026.
...more
10min
October 29, 2025 Knocking, Listening, Staying: The Everyday Practice of Community
Skip The Dinner is CareImpact’s year-end Christmas campaign, a fundraising non-event. You keep your time, and you give from wherever you are.
Right now, every year-end gift or pledge is DOUBLED by a generous donor, so your giving goes twice as far to help strengthen CareImpact’s work with churches and community partners across Canada.
Give or pledge here: careimpact.ca/skip-the-dinner
Each donation will be matched before January 1, 2026.
Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly!
https://careimpact.ca/donate
Description
How does a single, ordinary moment of kindness ripple through a whole neighbourhood? While Shannon attends to a family matter, Johan steps in to revisit Audra's beautiful story—one that encapsulates what Neighbourly is all about. We hear how Audra’s family legacy of generosity shaped her heart for others, and how an open inbox and the practical use of CarePortal led her to reach out to a neighbour in need. What began as a simple delivery quickly turned into a powerful chain of compassion, drawing her community together and forging friendships in unexpected places. Through Audra’s experience, this conversation gently reminds us that care doesn’t have to be grand—just present—and that with intention and a little courage, ordinary people truly can offer extraordinary care.
Time StampsOther Links
Join The CareImpact Podcast Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1PgzJWfkq9/
Reach out to us! https://neighbourlypodcast.ca
Email: [email protected]
About the CarePortal: careimpact.ca/careportal
DONATE! Help connect and equip more churches across Canada to effectively journey well in community with the most vulnerable: careimpact.ca/donate
...more
20min
October 22, 2025 HEADLINES | Micro-Bravery and Dandelion Jelly: Canada’s Quiet Kindness
Skip The Dinner is CareImpact’s year-end Christmas campaign, a fundraising non-event. You keep your time, and you give from wherever you are.
Right now, every year-end gift or pledge is DOUBLED by a generous donor, so your giving goes twice as far to help strengthen CareImpact’s work with churches and community partners across Canada.
Give or pledge here: careimpact.ca/skip-the-dinner
Each donation will be matched before January 1, 2026.
Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly!
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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 connected community. Each story offers a fresh take on everyday kindness across Canada.
Time Stamps
00:36 "Harold: The Helpful Neighbour"
03:25 Neighbourhood Watch: "Prrfect Neighbours"
05:18 "Micro-Bravery: Power of Small Connections"
06:53 "Neighbourly Good News"
Sources
Story 1 – “Facing population decline, Labrador Straits group rolls out the welcome mat”
Original source: CBC News – Newfoundland & Labrador
Author: Andrea McGuire
Published: September 2, 2025
URL: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/labrador-straits-welcoming-communities-1.7275974
Attribution line: Story adapted from reporting by Andrea McGuire for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador (Sept 2, 2025).
Story 2 – “Random Acts of Kindness: We surprise Harold, the neighbour everyone wishes they had next door”
Original source: CambridgeToday
Author: Zaafina Naqvi, Community Cares Team
Published: June 18, 2025
URL: https://www.cambridgetoday.ca/community/random-acts-of-kindness-we-surprise-harold-the-neighbour-everyone-wishes-they-had-next-door-8999378
Attribution line: Story adapted from reporting by Zaafina Naqvi for CambridgeToday (June 18, 2025).
Story 3 – “The big meaning behind micro-relationships, and why we should talk to strangers more”
Original source: The Canadian Press (via CBC News)
Authors: Brieanna Charlebois and Nono Shen
Published: September 21, 2025
URL: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/micro-relationships-talking-to-strangers-1.7278873
Attribution line: Story adapted from reporting by Brieanna Charlebois and Nono Shen for The Canadian Press, published by CBC (Sept 21, 2025).
Other Links
Join The CareImpact Podcast Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1PgzJWfkq9/
Reach out to us! https://neighbourlypodcast.ca
Email: [email protected]
About the CarePortal: careimpact.ca/careportal
DONATE! Help connect and equip more churches across Canada to effectively journey well in community with the most vulnerable: careimpact.ca/donate
Mentioned in this episode:
Skip The Dinner-Double Your Impact
Skip The Dinner is CareImpact’s year-end Christmas campaign, a fundraising non-event. You keep your time, and you give from wherever you are.
Right now, every year-end gift or pledge is DOUBLED by a generous donor, so your giving goes twice as far to help strengthen CareImpact’s work with churches and community partners across Canada.
Each donation will be matched before January 1, 2026.
...more
9min
October 15, 2025 Passing the Mic: Shannon, Johan, and the Heart of Neighbourly
Skip The Dinner is CareImpact’s year-end Christmas campaign, a fundraising non-event. You keep your time, and you give from wherever you are.
Right now, every year-end gift or pledge is DOUBLED by a generous donor, so your giving goes twice as far to help strengthen CareImpact’s work with churches and community partners across Canada.
Give or pledge here: careimpact.ca/skip-the-dinner
Each donation will be matched before January 1, 2026.
Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly!
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Description
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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 bridges in Winnipeg and why listening to ordinary people matters. The team outlines how listeners can expect a mix of in-depth interviews and quick “Neighbourly Headlines” featuring positive Canadian news. Real-life accounts, from waiting to deliver groceries to single moms to participating in a Cost of Poverty experience, reveal the sometimes-messy but always powerful impact of patient, neighbourly love.
Time Stamps
00:30 Why Our Focus Shifted
06:32 Amplifying Personal Stories' Impact
09:12 Highlighting Positive News Stories
11:12 Canadian Engagement Podcast Plan
15:54 Everyday Neighbours Building Community
19:56 "Encouragement and Empathy in Action"
21:25 Patience and Connection's True Value
26:07 Caring for Neighbours' Impact
30:20 "Cost of Poverty Experience Expands"
32:39 Join Neighbourly: Share Your Story
Other Links
Join The CareImpact Podcast Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1PgzJWfkq9/
Reach out to us! https://neighbourlypodcast.ca
Email: [email protected]
About the CarePortal: careimpact.ca/careportal
DONATE! Help connect and equip more churches across Canada to effectively journey well in community with the most vulnerable: careimpact.ca/donate
Mentioned in this episode:
Skip The Dinner-Double Your Impact
Skip The Dinner is CareImpact’s year-end Christmas campaign, a fundraising non-event. You keep your time, and you give from wherever you are.
Right now, every year-end gift or pledge is DOUBLED by a generous donor, so your giving goes twice as far to help strengthen CareImpact’s work with churches and community partners across Canada.
Each donation will be matched before January 1, 2026.
...more
36min
September 26, 2025 From Journey With Care to Neighbourly – The Announcement Trailer
Skip The Dinner is CareImpact’s year-end Christmas campaign, a fundraising non-event. You keep your time, and you give from wherever you are.
Right now, every year-end gift or pledge is DOUBLED by a generous donor, so your giving goes twice as far to help strengthen CareImpact’s work with churches and community partners across Canada.
Give or pledge here: careimpact.ca/skip-the-dinner
Each donation will be matched before January 1, 2026.
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 presence. On alternating weeks, Johan Heinrichs hosts Neighbourly Headlines, short reflections on Canadian stories that highlight neighbours stepping up in extraordinary ways.
This trailer introduces you to the heart behind the change and the renewed focus of our conversations. The very first full episode launches October 15, 2025. Stay subscribed to this feed to get new episodes!
Ordinary people. Extraordinary care
Join The CareImpact Podcast Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1PgzJWfkq9/
Reach out to us! https://neighbourlypodcast.ca
Email: [email protected]
About the CarePortal: careimpact.ca/careportal
DONATE! Help connect and equip more churches across Canada to effectively journey well in community with the most vulnerable: careimpact.ca/donate
Mentioned in this episode:
Skip The Dinner-Double Your Impact
Skip The Dinner is CareImpact’s year-end Christmas campaign, a fundraising non-event. You keep your time, and you give from wherever you are.
Right now, every year-end gift or pledge is DOUBLED by a generous donor, so your giving goes twice as far to help strengthen CareImpact’s work with churches and community partners across Canada.
Each donation will be matched before January 1, 2026.
...more
4min
September 19, 2025 Backstage Pass to Trauma Care | Learning Trauma Care for Family and Community with Josée
Skip The Dinner is CareImpact’s year-end Christmas campaign, a fundraising non-event. You keep your time, and you give from wherever you are.
Right now, every year-end gift or pledge is DOUBLED by a generous donor, so your giving goes twice as far to help strengthen CareImpact’s work with churches and community partners across Canada.
Give or pledge here: careimpact.ca/skip-the-dinner
Each donation will be matched before January 1, 2026.
Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly!
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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 work with Safe Families, revealing how her pursuit of trauma care training through CareImpact has shaped both her home life and community involvement. With practical insights into compassion, connection, and equipping the Church to serve well, Josée encourages listeners to deepen their understanding of trauma, embrace empathy in all relationships, and become safe spaces for those in need.
Join The CareImpact Podcast Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1PgzJWfkq9/
Reach out to us! https://neighbourlypodcast.ca
Email: [email protected]
About the CarePortal: careimpact.ca/careportal
DONATE! Help connect and equip more churches across Canada to effectively journey well in community with the most vulnerable: careimpact.ca/donate
Mentioned in this episode:
Skip The Dinner-Double Your Impact
Skip The Dinner is CareImpact’s year-end Christmas campaign, a fundraising non-event. You keep your time, and you give from wherever you are.
Right now, every year-end gift or pledge is DOUBLED by a generous donor, so your giving goes twice as far to help strengthen CareImpact’s work with churches and community partners across Canada.
Each donation will be matched before January 1, 2026.
...more
18min

FAQs about Neighbourly (formerly Journey With Care):

How many episodes does Neighbourly (formerly Journey With Care) have?

The podcast currently has 153 episodes available.