Proverbs 13:20 says, “Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.” The Bible has a lot to say about the topics of wisdom and discernment, and much of it is related to relationships, or the people we spend our time with. In this series on Rediscovering the Lost Art of Friendship, it is clear that God has something to say about discernment in relationships since we see it talk about so often in Scripture.

In this final episode, host Jason Wieland and Celebrate Recovery Pastor Meaghan Grider discuss the difficult yet important reasons why discernment is one of the lost arts of friendship. The episode ends with a look back at all that was learned through this look at rediscovering the lost art of friendship.

Rediscovering the Lost Art of Friendship is a limited-series Saddleback Church podcast responding to the current epidemic of loneliness. Each episode features a conversation between host Jason Wieland and a different ministry leader looking at how to build friendships that last.

Rediscovering the Lost Art of Friendship is a part of the Saddleback Family of Podcasts. To learn more and see other podcasts from Saddleback Church, visit Saddleback.com/podcasts.

Host: Jason Wieland

Guest: Meaghan Grider

“As image bearers, we are born to connect. Relationships are where we find the meaning that defines our lives. It is deep, intimate, loving connections, bearing the mark of our triune God, that transform and rewire our souls.” – The Connected Life

When we look at rediscovering the lost art of friendship, a primary element is the need to strengthen friendships. We must grow deep roots to the point where we can truly say we have deep, intimate, loving connections. These are the friendships that can withstand disagreements, misunderstandings, confusion and other trials. In this fourth episode, host Jason Wieland and Dr. Todd Hall, Clinical Psychologist, Professor of Psychology and author of The Connected Life, discuss the importance of strengthening friendships and why openness and vulnerability are vital for growing strong, healthy friendships.

Rediscovering the Lost Art of Friendship is a limited-series Saddleback Church podcast responding to the current epidemic of loneliness. Each episode features a conversation between host Jason Wieland and a different ministry leader looking at how to build friendships that last.

Rediscovering the Lost Art of Friendship is a part of the Saddleback Family of Podcasts. To learn more and see other podcasts from Saddleback Church, visit Saddleback.com/podcasts.

Host: Jason Wieland

Guest: Dr. Todd Hall

There are around 8 billion people living right now, and God made and loves each and every one of them. We are all made in God’s image, each with the uniqueness and diversity so defining of a God who loves diversity. When we intentionally enrich our circle of friends with a variety of differences we have the opportunity to better experience God’s beautiful and diverse family.

Episode 3 of Rediscovering the Lost Art of Friendship features a conversation between host Jason Wieland and Transformation Church Lead Pastor Derwin Gray. Derwin and Jason talk about the biblical roots for diversity, why it’s important to be intentional in how you broaden your circle of friends, and some simple steps to growing deeper friendships.

Rediscovering the Lost Art of Friendship is a limited-series Saddleback Church podcast responding to the current epidemic of loneliness. Each episode features a conversation between host Jason Wieland and a different ministry leader looking at how to build friendships that last.

Rediscovering the Lost Art of Friendship is a part of the Saddleback Family of Podcasts. To learn more and see other podcasts from Saddleback Church, visit Saddleback.com/podcasts.

Host: Jason Wieland

Guest: Derwin Gray