Dial In with Jonny Ardavanis What You Need To Know About Biblical Friendship with Brianna Harris
Jonny Ardavanis is the Pastor of Stonebridge Bible Church in Franklin, Tennessee and hosts the podcast Dial In with Jonny Ardavanis. He is passionate about the Gospel and God’s Word and desires to see people understand and obey it.
Dial In with Jonny Ardavanis: Big Questions, Biblical Answers, is a series that seeks to provide biblical answers to some of the most prominent and fundamental questions regarding God, the Gospel, and the Bible.
In this episode, Jonny Ardavanis sits down with Brianna Harris, the Dean of Women at the Masters University, to discuss the reality of biblical friendships. Brie shares her insights on the importance of friendship, common pitfalls, and best practices from a biblical perspective.
Together they explore how friendships can sometimes become idols, the danger of self-centered relationships, and the need for intentionality in pointing each other towards Christ. Bri also touches on the balance between fun and godliness, the misconception of having to be friends with everyone, and the value of deep, meaningful connections.
Dial in as Jonny and Bri dive into these vital aspects of Christian community and learn how to navigate friendships with wisdom and grace.
Topics Covered:
- The importance of friendship in community
- Common pitfalls in friendships, such as idolizing friends and self-centeredness
- The need for intentional, Christ-centered relationships
- Practical ways to encourage and support friends in their faith
- Balancing fun and godliness in friendships
- The distinction between acquaintances and true friends
- The value of having a few deep, meaningful friendships over many superficial ones