So, About Friends

Friends. How many of us have them? Better question: how many of us have the kind of friendships that can weather the storms of life and survive? Jackie shares the one thing that trumps everything in her deep, intimate friendships and Preston shares wisdom on cultivating healthy friendships after ending toxic ones.

[angelathomas]

This episode has truly blessed me. I've been praying about making friends. I feel like making friends when you are older it's harder. I just want to be surrounded by Godly purpose filled women.

[tamarabaker]

"How you show up as a friend, helps your friends become better friends." Good stuff! So good.

[jane_white]

“Look for friendships that will last until you’re 80” wow that spoke to me!!

[tazzyfaye]

I love the ending when Preston said God is calling us to hard things, and hard things often produces great outcomes. Very profound!

[lthompson]

Now at the age of 50 (unmarried) I wish I had been more intentional about friends. It is hard to meet friends when you're older because people are settled in their lives and it's hard to trust people (women at that) but I dont want to die alone without friends or a husband. We really do need people. ❤

[noxolondlela]

After I got saved 2 years ago I lost all my friends and God just told me to have peace being alone and not even pursue friendships. But now I'm trying to make friends with people who will encourage me and support my faith and it's not easy at all

[cwnj]

OMG, what Jackie said about you shouldn't have to work so hard to make someone your friend...I'M GROWN". YES! Thank you for that!!!!

[simplytrese]

Whew, this was so good! This a much-needed conversation because people think friendships are supposed to get easier as you get older. No, making time, being intentional, being receptive, and being communicative is WORK!

[Neenz]

Can’t express how much I love their union, I really pray that their marriage will always glorify God

[arielprivott]

Yessss… many people think that time breads intimacy AUTOMATICALLY & it simply doesn’t. Intimacy had to be intentional- even when there’s chemistry. You can have a 20 year surface friend & you can have a 2 year friendship that you rely on without question.

[BelindaSong_]

I agree with Jackie that we need to pray about our relationships versus following a rulebook. I think as human beings we have a tendency to want a "how-to guide", "follow these steps" type of advice when it comes to life situations but as Christians we are called to check earthly wisdom with the Holy Spirit. Some situations may be toxic but if God calls us to it, He will give us strength to walk through it.

[jenee]

It's crazy that we aren't taught to pray for our friendships the way we are, romantic relationships! However, the timing and topic of this video? God clearly told y'all to make it for ME...PERIOD! So, thank you for this. 🙏🏽💜

[priscillaward]

Grateful for the Godly friends who stuck around when I had nothing to offer at all and taught me how to show up for others in a way I didn’t know before. I struggle with friendships. I’m 29, and I fee like I only have capacity for a few friendships but my heart wants to be there for more friends. I need to pray more about this honestly.

[victoriayates]

Absolutely loved how Preston is not afraid to be vulnerable and communicate with his male friends

[darnellking]

When Jackie spoke about cultivating long lasting friendships.. I felt that.

[IAmTaylorOwens]

Amen I needed this!
I saw myself battling with feelings of loneliness because I lacked friendship! But I am now in a season of God bringing me Godly friendships!

[ajiawillis]

This episode is everything. I've been praying for friend's like this. I feel like I've been so isolated for so long. Lord thank you for drawing me to this video. Goodness.

[artforchrist]

When I say that this is RIGHT ON TIME! The Holy Spirit does not miss!! 🎯Thank y’all for this incredible message. I’ve been struggling in the area of friendships for quite some time, & this confirmed a lot of what God has been revealing to me.

[courtneyhanger]

"we all just want to be known and loved" so so good!

[stefani]

I have a friend who used to be a virtual friend. She was virtual for 6 years... When we met at first time it was HORRIBLE! We saw all our flaws and it cost some time of praying and reorganization and, after 3 years we met again and it was AMAZING!
Today we still have to keep balancing our behavior, but we've been seen how God has been working through our hard friendship!!! I think that discernment is a key to know if the friendship is worth.