Living Out Podcast Friendship and Jesus (Friendship #2)
Feb 13, 2025
Vaughan Roberts, Rector of St Ebbe's Church in Oxford and author of True Friendship, discusses how friendship with Jesus transforms our relationship with others. He highlights the intimacy and transformative power of Jesus as a friend while addressing challenges like honesty and sacrificial love. The conversation explores practical steps to tackle friendship deficits, including proactive conversations and managing inner circles. Roberts also emphasizes the value of friendships with non-Christians and maintaining a Jesus-centered perspective in close relationships.
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The Astonishing Gift Of Jesus' Friendship
- Jesus offers friendship to sinners, which is astonishing and not to be taken for granted.
- Vaughan Roberts says the Son of God choosing to love tiny, sinful humans is the core wonder of Christian friendship.
Intimacy And Transformation Through Jesus
- Ashley values the deep intimacy of being fully known by Jesus.
- She also appreciates that Jesus' friendship actively shapes her character over time.
Jesus' Empathy Via Experience And Spirit
- Ed highlights that Jesus both experienced human suffering and now knows us internally through the Spirit.
- The Spirit can express our groans when we cannot put feelings into words, giving unique empathy.
