Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda Episode 354: Can I Have Non-Christian Friends?
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Jan 12, 2026 Exploring the dynamics of friendships with non-Christians, the hosts dive into personal experiences and offer practical advice. They discuss the importance of surrounding oneself with fellow believers, especially in college. Citing Scripture, they warn about the potential influence of bad company on character. They emphasize one-on-one evangelism over social gatherings and share stories of transitioning friendships. The conversation closes with motivation to prioritize Christian community while managing the challenges of changed relationships.
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Prioritize Christian Community
- Prioritize deep Christian friendships in college and invite non-believers occasionally into your Christian spaces.
- Avoid being the lone Christian among many non-believers because influence usually flows from the majority to the minority.
Lake House That Changed A Life
- Jonathan described a lake-house weekend where believers modeled joyful, sober community and it changed his life.
- That night convinced him to move from churchgoer to Christ-follower and seek Christian friendships.
Choose One-On-One Influence
- When you want to influence non-believers, choose one-on-one or invite them into Christian gatherings rather than joining their party scene.
- Turn away from situations where you will be outnumbered and unable to have meaningful spiritual conversations.