Building strong relationships of trust is a key factor in discipleship. But many of us are not good at building friendships, or we seem too busy in our lives to make the investment of time that it takes. In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, join me as I mine the wisdom of author Twyla Franz and uncover practical ways to start growing deeper friendships today. In This Episode You’ll Learn:

How friendships and trust are the pathways for disciple-making.
Why openness and vulnerability don't have to be scary.
How "divine interruptions" are opportunities to connect and share life.
10 secrets to growing deeper friendships that transform relationships.

From this episode: "The #1 thing we all have in common, and it makes for great common ground, is our need for Jesus and the transformation his life brings to ours. Let your redemption show! Don’t hide your screw-ups. When people see and hear that you are not perfect, it allows them to live openly around you and be honest too. Honesty like this builds trust in a relationship."

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