Closer Still: Deepening Your Friendship with God with Special Guest, Faith Eury Cho Ep. 683

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Jun 24, 2025

In this enlightening discussion, Faith Eury Cho, CEO of The Honor Summit and author of 'Deepen Your Friendship with God', shares insights on nurturing a deep friendship with the divine. She emphasizes that true joy comes from a continuous connection with God, contrasting this with fleeting happiness. Faith encourages listeners to recognize God's presence in daily life and highlights the transformative power of joy rooted in faith. Reflective questions are posed to deepen this spiritual connection, guiding listeners on their journey to intimacy with God.

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INSIGHT

Abiding Beyond Devotional Time

Friendship with God means abiding beyond a formal devotional time into daily communion.
This continual awareness of the Holy Spirit brings genuine, lasting joy across ordinary tasks.

INSIGHT

Joy Is Our Default Design

Joy is our created default, not a luxury, and the fall began when humanity sought joy outside God.
Returning to joy in God restores the wholeness and peace intended in Eden.

ADVICE

Treat Silence As Invitation

Embrace silence and mystery as invitations from God rather than signs of absence.
Trust God's nearness by faith even when you don't immediately feel answers or sensations.

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What does it really mean to be friends with God—and how can that friendship fill our lives with lasting joy? In this uplifting episode, we talk with Faith about how intimacy with God shifts our desires, strengthens our faith, and sustains us through hardship. We also explore how to take that next step into deeper friendship with Him, and what it practically looks like to live each day knowing God as both Father and Friend. Plus, don’t miss details on our journal giveaway over on Instagram @awesome_marriage!

Episode Highlights:

Friendship with God sparks joy in our lives.
Joy is referenced over 400 times in scripture.
Our default mode is to find joy in God's presence.
Joy is not just a moment but a continuous state.
The fall of humankind began when joy was sought outside of God.
Joy is deeper than happiness; it encompasses peace and confidence.
Every season of life has its own joy to discover.
Jesus is the source of our completion and joy. Enjoying the Holy Spirit alters your desires.
Acknowledging God in daily life fosters intimacy.
Practicing the presence of God can be done in all activities.
Friendship with God is accessible through salvation.

Questions for Reflection:

How would you describe your current friendship with God?
What moments in your life have made you feel closest to God? What did those times have in common?
What spiritual disciplines or habits help you feel more connected to God on a daily basis?
Are there any areas where you feel distant from God right now? What might be contributing to that?
Are there any distractions or habits you might need to let go of to prioritize friendship with God?

Quotes from Today’s Episode:

"We can be friends with God."
"Jesus is where my completion is."
"He does the heart work."
"Acknowledge Him in all your ways."
"God's got answers for all of us."

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Find Faith Eury Cho on Instagram
Faith’s new devotional: Deepen Your Friendship with God
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Check out our June resource of the month: Love That Honors
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