# Won’t You Be a Neighbor? With Pastor Tony Pyle

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Podcast: [The Intersection with Dr. J + Friends](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-intersection-with-dr-j-friends-7057547)
Published: 2026-03-27T11:04:44+00:00
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Justin sits down with his co-pastor (and relational strategist) Tony Pyle for a conversation that is deeply theological and disarmingly practical: what does it actually mean to be a neighbor in an age of distraction and relational drift? Rather than treating “neighbor” as a noun or static label, Tony reframes it as a verb—something lived out. Drawing from data, best practices, and the Parable of the Good Samaritan, the conversation presses into a simple but uncomfortable question: are we just living near people, or are we truly loving them? Think less grand gestures, more faithful consistency. The episode moves from conviction to real life, offering a range of grounded, doable practices—learning names, hosting low-stakes gatherings, borrowing tools (and yes, even dealing with mole problems)—that push back against the isolation baked into modern life. The conversation explores how neighboring requires more than proximity; it demands presence, intentionality, and a willingness to “go first” in vulnerability, even when it’s awkward or inefficient. Along the way, Justin and Tony take on the irony of our moment: we’ve never been more connected, yet loneliness continues to spike. They discuss how neighboring habits don’t just fulfill biblical commands—they actively combat anxiety, fragmentation, and the slow erosion of community life. Neighboring isn’t just a nice add-on for extroverts; it’s central to what it means to follow Jesus. And while the vision is big—renewed communities, deeper trust, resilient local networks—the invitation is refreshingly small: start with a name, a conversation, a moment of presence. For anyone who suspects that something essential has been lost in the way we relate to the people right outside our doors, this episode offers both a challenge and a…

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