TGC Podcast Why Ministry Partners Are Better than Instagram Friends
Oct 10, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Ruth Chou Simons, an artist and founder of GraceLace.com; Courtney Doctor, Director of Women's Initiatives at The Gospel Coalition; and Ann Voskamp, renowned author and speaker, explore the significance of ministry partnerships over digital friendships. They share personal stories of vulnerability and the importance of persevering in friendship. The trio emphasizes the necessity of local church communities, fostering love through gospel-centered connections, and advocating for honest and supportive dialogue in building lasting relationships.
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Gospel As The Strongest Bond
- Courtney Docter defines ministry partners as people who share a missional perspective and live on mission together.
- When the gospel bonds friends, that bond becomes the strongest possible foundation for deep friendship.
Hallway Courage Changed A Conference Talk
- Ann Voskamp and Ruth Chou Simons met after Ann felt isolated from online misrepresentation and Ruth approached her in the hallway.
- Ruth's simple encouragement prompted Ann to rewrite her conference message and began a long friendship rooted in gospel care.
Define Friends By Christward Growth
- Define true friends as those who cause you to love Christ more, not merely people who flatter or advance you.
- Use that definition to be discerning about whom you invest in and how you prioritize friendships.
