Living Out Podcast Friendship and Intimacy (Friendship #3)
Feb 27, 2025
Join Katherine Brown, a contributor to Kaleidoscope and member of the Being Human team at the Evangelical Alliance, as she explores the depth of intimacy in friendships. She challenges common misconceptions linking intimacy solely to sex. Katherine shares personal stories about cultivating deeper connections and navigates the risks involved, including jealousy and dependency. Practical tips for building intimate friendships are discussed, emphasizing the importance of shared experiences and clear communication. Dive into the nuances of friendship across different life stages!
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Intimacy As Felt Experience
- Intimacy is our tangible experience of being loved rather than just knowing it intellectually.
- Andrew Bunt frames intimacy as the felt reality of love within relationships, not solely sexual closeness.
Culture Equates Intimacy With Sex
- Our culture equates intimacy almost exclusively with sex, which narrows relational possibilities.
- Katherine Brown warns this conflation prevents us valuing non-sexual intimate friendships.
Friendship Mirrors Divine Intimacy
- Human beings are wired by God for community and mutual intimacy alongside intimacy with God.
- Andrew Bunt argues friendships mediate experiences of God's love and point us beyond ourselves.
