About this episode

Fr. Ben Williams discusses the meaning of friendship with Christ based on John 15:12-17.

What does it mean to be a friend? What does it mean to be a friend with Jesus? These questions are at the heart of this week’s sermon on John 15:12-17. Jesus says, “You are my friends if you do what I command you.” Join us as Fr. Ben Williams shares what it means to have friendship with Christ.

People in this episode

Guest: Fr. Ben Williams

Topics covered

• friendship
• Jesus
• Christianity
• sermon
• spirituality

Keywords

• friendship with Christ
• Jesus
• sermon
• John 15
• spirituality

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: John 15:12-17

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