The People Around You Are Shaping Your Life (Choose Wisely) | Cross Connections | Mike Matumaini

About this episode

Pastor Mike Matumaini discusses how the people around you influence your life and the importance of intentional relationships for spiritual growth.

Who is shaping your life? The people around you are not neutral; they are forming your thinking, your decisions, and ultimately your future. In this message, Pastor Mike Matumaini explores Cross Connections, a simple, biblical framework for understanding the relationships every believer needs to grow in their faith. You were never meant to follow Jesus alone. God uses people to shape people. Discover the four key relationships that define a healthy spiritual life: Ahead of You: A Disciple Maker (guidance you trust) Behind You: A Disciple (a life you invest in) To your left: Family (community you are rooted in) To your right: Invitation (people you are called to reach) If you want to grow spiritually, you must be intentional in your relationships. Proverbs 13:20 “Walk with the wise and become wise.” Next Steps: Who is speaking into your life? Who are you investing in? Who are you inviting to Jesus? If you want help building these connections, reach out to us or visit one of our services. Subscribe to our Podcast, Our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@MikeandChristelle and Connect With Us on Socials: https://www.facebook.com/mikeandchristelle/…

People in this episode

Host: Mike and Christelle

Guest: Mike Matumaini

Topics covered

• relationships
• spiritual growth
• faith
• community
• discipleship

Keywords

• relationships
• spiritual life
• discipleship
• community
• faith

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