About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges of making friends as an adult and offers biblical insights and practical steps for building meaningful relationships.

Making friends as an adult shouldn't feel harder than filing taxes… but somehow it does 😅 If you've ever: stared at your phone wondering who to text felt surrounded by people but still alone or thought "why is this so hard?" 👉 You're not broken… and you're definitely not alone. In this podcast, we're breaking down what the Bible actually says about making friends, building relationships, and finding your people —with practical steps you can use today . And here's the good news: 👉 God designed you for connection 👉 Jesus modeled how to build relationships 👉 And yes… even awkward conversations can lead to real friendships So if you're ready to move from surface-level to meaningful relationships —this podcast is for you. 🌐 Visit www.goodnewsatwork.com/opening if you would like us to send you a free list of opening questions. 📖 What You'll Learn Why God says relationships are essential (not optional) Why making friends in today's world feels so difficult How social media + modern habits are affecting real connection Biblical strategies for building friendships that actually last Simple, practical ways to start connecting with people this week Let's be honest… We'll watch…

People in this episode

Host: Rochelle Goldberg

Topics covered

• making friends
• adult friendships
• building relationships
• biblical strategies
• social media impact
• connection

Keywords

• friendship
• relationships
• connection
• social media
• biblical advice
• adult friendships
• practical steps

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