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Neighbourly

Neighbourly

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Neighbourly is a warm, story-driven podcast hosted by Shannon Steeves. Every two weeks, Shannon sits down with a guest to share honest stories of ordinary people offering extraordinary care. Each episode also includes a short Neighbourly Headlines reflection, highlighting a Canadian story of neighbours showing up in meaningful ways. You’ll leave encouraged, grounded, and equipped with one simple step you can carry into your own life.Copyright 2026 CareImpact Inc. Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Social Sciences Spirituality
Episodes
  • Making Generosity Part of Everyday Life | Tammy Kyte
    Apr 29 2026

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    Description

    What if generosity wasn’t something you reacted to… but something you actually built into your life?

    In this episode, Shannon sits down with Tammy Kyte, one of the people behind GiveWise, a platform designed to make giving simpler and more consistent. But this conversation goes beyond tools and systems.

    Tammy shares how her journey from building homes to building a giving platform was shaped by a deeper question, how do we make generosity part of everyday life, especially when life feels busy, unpredictable, and full?

    Together, they explore the tension many of us feel, wanting to give, but struggling to do it consistently. From the realities of fluctuating income to the challenge of staying organized, this conversation offers a grounded and practical look at what it means to live generously.

    You’ll also hear how small, consistent acts of giving can shape not just communities, but our own hearts. Because generosity isn’t just about what we give, it’s about who we’re becoming.

    Time Stamps

    04:20 Balancing family life and business

    07:01 Incorporating generosity into daily life

    11:21 Setting aside money for charity

    13:50 Managing a charitable fund

    18:38 Learning generosity from family

    20:30 Family account money transfers

    23:33 Making intentional financial decisions

    Guest Links

    GiveWise: https://www.givewise.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: podcast@careimpact.ca

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    28 mins
  • The Village We All Need | Deb Richards
    Apr 15 2026

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    Description

    What happens when dreaming feels out of reach because daily life is so heavy?

    This conversation sits with the steady, sometimes invisible work of walking alongside young parents who carry more than meets the eye. Their stories invite us to pay attention to the small gestures that build real community—the quiet courage to trust, to stay, and to share even when nothing feels easy.

    Time Stamps

    03:45 Starting a teen moms program

    09:12 Moms supporting each other

    10:07 Building and relying on community

    13:36 Learning to build trust

    19:39 The importance of choice and dignity

    22:14 Supporting new moms and babies

    25:25 Giving and receiving in community

    Guest Links

    https://yfc.ca/winnipeg/program/young-parents/

    Other Links

    Join The CareImpact Podcast Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1PgzJWfkq9/

    Reach out to us! https://neighbourlypodcast.ca

    Email: podcast@careimpact.ca

    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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    29 mins
  • The Way Care Changes Us
    Apr 1 2026

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    Description

    How do you respond when your offer of care goes unreturned, and you’re left waiting with more questions than answers?

    This story invites us to consider what’s happening beneath the surface—both in ourselves and in those we hope to help. Through honest moments and unexpected pauses, a simple act of care reveals how seeing one another can change us, even when things don’t go as planned.

    Time Stamps

    05:48 Made for connection and community

    08:56 Dropping off car seat and stroller

    11:26 Learning compassion through perspective

    15:31 Connecting a dad with neighbours

    17:54 Building cross-sector partnerships

    22:35 Building relationships through consistent care

    24:33 Helping a mom in need

    28:21 Encouraging churches to care locally

    Other Links

    Join The CareImpact Podcast Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1PgzJWfkq9/

    Reach out to us! https://neighbourlypodcast.ca

    Email: podcast@careimpact.ca

    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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    33 mins
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