Shannan Martin, author of The Ministry of Ordinary Places: Waking Up to God’s Goodness Around You and Falling Free: Rescued from the Life I Always Wanted, is a speaker and writer who found her voice in the country and her story in the city.  She and her jail-chaplain husband, Cory, have four funny children who came to them across oceans and rivers. They live as grateful neighbors in Goshen, Indiana. 

If you're looking for an episode that sums up our hearts behind why we are trying to live in our neighborhood intentionally- this. is. it. A number of listeners reached out to us suggesting Shannan as a guest within a week of each other, and honestly we are surprised we had not crossed paths before. Her story parallels ours in many ways, and we were so encouraged to hear how it could look a few years down the road. Over the course of this episode, you'll hear us make a new friend! We chat about:

• Shannan's family, and the unique way their oldest son came to them
• How they surrendered the life they thought they always wanted for the life they were called to
• What it looks like for her family as they live out radical hospitality
• What we all agree is one of the BEST WAYS to see your neighborhood and the people in it
• Encouragement to link arms with the friends around you to love your neighbors hard
• Our enthusiastic suggestion for Shannan to paint her door a bold color 

Links mentioned:

Shannan's New Book

Pre-Order Goodies

Nestled Autumn Checklist

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