Living Out Podcast Intimacy with Others (Exploring the Intimacy Deficit #4)
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Oct 23, 2025 Jez Field, a pastor and father from Seaford, teams up with Jo Arkell, an engagement lead at Living Out, to delve into the nuances of intimacy in friendships. They explore what makes a good friend and the common barriers like shame and busyness that hinder deeper connections. The conversation also touches on how vulnerability and regular commitments can spark intimacy. Plus, they discuss the distinct needs of men and women in forming friendships, highlighting a growing loneliness among men.
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Unhurried Restfulness Signals Friendship
- Intimacy with others feels like unhurried restfulness and acceptance in someone's company.
- Jez Field says being able to sit in silence together signals deep friendship and trust.
Twenty Years Of Weekly Friendship
- Jo Arkell described a 20-year friendship with Morag where weekly meetups built safety to pray and cry together.
- She used the story of Morag knocking on a toilet door to show how well friends can perceive each other's needs.
Catch Shame Before It Hides You
- Catch and challenge shame-driven comparisons that make you withdraw from others.
- Jo Arkell advises recognising universal struggle so shame doesn't stop you from opening up.
