Wild at Heart E816 | What A Friend - with Josh Garrels
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Mar 24, 2025 Josh Garrels, a talented singer-songwriter known for his poignant track "What A Friend," dives deep into the essence of spiritual friendship. He discusses the difference between knowing about God and truly knowing Him, emphasizing the importance of personal connection. The conversation explores the challenges of sharing faith within communities and the nuances of vulnerability in friendships. Garrels highlights how inviting Jesus into our struggles leads to healing and transformation, celebrating the profound impact of music and unity in faith.
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Knowing God vs. Knowing About God
- Many Christians earnestly study scripture and serve others.
- Yet, they may lack a genuine, personal friendship with Jesus.
Disconnection in Christian Culture
- Josh Garrels observed a disconnect between Christian culture and personal experience with Jesus in college.
- He found it perplexing that some lacked a sense of Jesus's present actions in their lives.
Suspicion Towards Personal Encounters
- Josh Garrels shares experiences where sharing personal encounters with God was met with suspicion.
- This suspicion stems from a lack of personal experience and negative examples of those claiming such experiences.
