Hey Friend11 Feb 2024

Episode 001: Does friendship matter?

🚨 New Episode Alert: "Does friendship matter?s" 🚨

Ever felt like true friends are hard to come by? You're not alone. Dive into a raw and relatable chat with Ben and Lucas as they get real about the friendship famine sweeping through our lives, especially in the wake of COVID's social fallout. From deep chaplaincy insights to hard-hitting stats, we're laying it all out.

🔍 Why are we obsessing over friendships, you ask? Simple. Because they're essential, they're in critically short supply, and honestly, everyone's feeling the pinch - yes, including you.

Lucas breaks down the big deal about friendships being our fundamental need - it's biblical, it's scientific, and it's about thriving, not just surviving. Ever heard that "Two are better than one"? Yeah, it's that deep.

Ben's tackling the hard truths about the "friendship recession." Think fewer BFFs and more solo Netflix nights. Young folks, particularly, are hitting record loneliness levels, and spoiler alert: it's as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Ouch.

But hey, it's not all gloom. We're rolling out "hey friend," your go-to for bridging the friend gap. Ready to turn your social life from a desert to an oasis? We've got you.

💬 Let's chat: How's the friend drought hitting you? Noticed how loneliness is messing with people around you?

Closing with a thought: Real friendships don't just spice up life; they're life-saving. From divine wisdom to the latest happiness research, the message is clear - love God and love your neighbor.

Stay tuned as we deep-dive into friendship FAQs, from snagging new pals to deepening your squad goals. Thanks for tuning in, friend. Let's make connection more than just a buzzword.

The Atlantic Article on the Harvard happiness study and its findings on relationships.
The Guardian Article exploring how simple the secret of health and happiness can be through the power of friendship.
Watch this YouTube Video by Richard Reeves discussing the critical role of friendship in our lives and its profound effects on our health and well-being.
Explore this TIME Magazine Article which delves into the rise of loneliness and its significant health risks, emphasizing the importance of combating loneliness through the power of friendship.
Dive into the BBC’s extensive study on loneliness, revealing eye-opening insights into the prevalence of loneliness across different age groups and the imperative need for connection in our societies.
Read the AEI Report on the State of American Friendship, which provides a comprehensive analysis of the changes, challenges, and loss in American friendships over recent decades, shedding light on the current "friendship recession" and its implications.

Det här avsnittet är hämtat från ett öppet RSS-flöde och publiceras inte av Podme. Det kan innehålla reklam.

Avsnitt(96)

Episode 94: Do You Trust Him?

God commands rest.Not because He wants less from us, but because He knows what happens when we live disconnected from Him.And yet so many of us do not know how to truly rest.We stop working, but our m...

18 Maj 17min

Episode 94: He Walked Away Sad… Are You Still Empty?

In Matthew 19:16–22, we see one of the most honest moments in Scripture.A man comes to Jesus wanting eternal life.He’s searching. He’s sincere. He wants more.And Jesus looks at his heart.Sell what you...

4 Maj 24min

Episode 93: Do Life With Him

When was the last time you actually felt like God was with you?Not just something you believe. Something you experienced.Because most of us are busy. Full schedules. Full minds. Constant movement. And...

27 Apr 25min

Episode 92: Overthinking is exhausting.

It looks like sending a text and instantly questioning if you said the wrong thing.It looks like replaying a conversation over and over, trying to read into every word, every tone, every facial expres...

13 Apr 24min

Episode 91: Why the Resurrection Changes Everything Right Now

Easter was yesterday.The day we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus.And if we are honest, that is a wild claim. People do not just come back from the dead.For years, people have tried to exp...

6 Apr 25min

Episode 90: When a Door Closes

Recently, I was at a retreat, and Mike Donehey was leading worship.There was a moment I captured on video. I did not even know why I recorded it at the time. I did not know it would ever be used in a ...

25 Mars 27min

Episode 89: Every Season Will Come to an End

In this episode, we talk about a simple but powerful truth: every season will come to an end.Whether you’re in a season of joy, pain, growth, waiting, or uncertainty, it will not last forever. Solomon...

16 Mars 22min

Episode 88: Tell Someone

You and I are not exempt from trials.At some point in life, every one of us will face seasons that are heavy. Pain, disappointment, loss, or moments where it feels like everything is closing in.And wh...

9 Mars 19min