Are You a True Friend?

True friendship is in rare supply today. In this episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob Rienow begins a powerful two-part series on Christian friendship, diving into the remarkable bond between David and Jonathan in 1 Samuel 18. What does their covenant friendship teach us about loyalty, humility, and joy in the success of others?

Rob shares how Jonathan’s radical loyalty to David—and joy in his rise—reveals what it means to be a true friend. You’ll also hear biblical principles to help your kids build lasting, Christ-centered friendships in a culture that often misunderstands or distorts real connection.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- Why loyalty is a lost but essential quality in true friendship

- How rejoicing in a friend’s success fights against jealousy and comparison

- What David and Jonathan’s friendship reveals about Christian unity

- How to help your children build godly friendships from a young age

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Next week, we’ll continue our study of David and Jonathan’s friendship and address a challenging modern accusation—were they more than friends? Join us as we respond biblically and equip families to stand on God’s truth.