About this episode

The episode explores the dynamics of friendship in the context of spiritual growth and virtue.

In this episode, we continue our book study on Friendship in the Lord and reflect on the ways God invites us to grow through the relationships He has entrusted to us. We talk about the importance of rightly ordered love, why true friendship always draws our gaze toward Christ, and the beauty of virtuous friendships between men and women. We also talk honestly about the fears, wounds, and misunderstandings that can arise in friendship, and the importance of repair in deepening a friendship. Friendship is not about finding someone to complete us, but about walking together toward holiness while helping one another become who God created us to be. Other Resources Mentioned: Restore the Glory Podcast on Confession Announcement: You can buy your copy from Ave Maria Press (or Amazon ). Journal Questions: When have I experienced healthy and holy friendship between men and women? Where is my gaze within my friendships? Do any of my friendships serve a higher purpose than just the friendship itself? When have I experienced enmeshment or avoidance within friendships? Do I prioritize my most important relationships? Who has the Lord especially entrusted to me? Discussion Questions: How are…

People in this episode

Hosts: Heather Khym, Michelle Benzinger, Sr Miriam James Heidland

Topics covered

• friendship
• spiritual growth
• virtue
• Christianity
• relationships
• holiness

Keywords

• friendship
• spirituality
• Christian relationships
• virtue
• holiness
• growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ave Maria Press, Restore the Glory Podcast

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