

#5006 Rosaria Butterfield, Preston Sprinkle, and Friendship
Nov 20, 2023
Rosaria Butterfield and Preston Sprinkle join the hosts to discuss the challenges of friendship, public criticism, and the losses pastors face. They explore the contrast between sports and church, difficulties in forming friendships based on differing views, and the importance of modeling generosity and grace in conversations. The speakers also reflect on the emotional toll of losing relationships as pastors and the unique nature of their own connection.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Retreat Reflections
01:38 • 10min
Friendship and Interactions
11:18 • 13min
The Contrast Between Sports and Church
24:37 • 6min
Challenges in Forming Friendships and Cognitive Dissonance
30:32 • 2min
Modeling Generosity and Conversations About Disagreement
32:05 • 2min
The Loss of Relationships for Pastors
33:41 • 11min
Exploring the Relationship and the Listener Response
44:29 • 3min