What if friendship plays a bigger role in our lives—and in our faith—than we’ve ever realized?

In this episode of the Made for People Podcast, I sit down with Rebecca McLaughlin, author of Confronting Christianity and No Greater Love, to explore how friendship is at the heart of evangelism. Drawing from her latest book, Rebecca unpacks how Jesus redefined love, why friendship is more than just a social luxury, and how deep relationships can be a powerful witness in a skeptical world.

We discuss:

✔️ The unsung role of friendship in all of our stories—and why it matters more than we realize

✔️ How friends can shape our children in ways we may not have considered

✔️ Some surprising nuances in C.S. Lewis’ thoughts on friendship and what they mean for us today

✔️ How friendship is a way of evangelism and a means of welcoming the outsider

Join us for this conversation on why friendship matters more than ever—and how it can transform our approach to inviting people into Christianity.

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