New Podcast Episode: How to Build and Develop Christ-centered friendships

Hello friends,

I’m here again with another episode of the podcast and I really enjoyed having this conversation. This is episode 21 and the 9th episode of season 2. If this is your first time here, you are welcome once again, and I urge you to go listen to all 12 episodes in Season 1 and the other episodes in Season 2 before this one. If you’ve already been following the podcast, thank you for coming back and I can’t wait for us to journey along once again on another season.

We all crave connection and that is normal but, in a world, full of filters, fast friendships, and fragile trust, how do we build relationships that actually last and point us to Christ?

On this episode of The 6eleven Life Podcast, we’re talking about what it really means to form Christ-centered friendships, the kind that are rooted in authenticity, grace, and purpose.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why community matters to God.
  From the very beginning, God designed us for connection and not perfection. We talk about why we can’t grow in isolation and how authentic relationships strengthen our faith.
• What godly friendship looks like in real life.
  Using biblical examples like David and Jonathan’s loyalty, Ruth and Naomi’s faithfulness, and Jesus’ friendship with His disciples, we explore what spiritual companionship truly means.
• How to navigate modern-day friendships.
  We talk honestly about comparison, busyness, and outgrowing certain relationships and how to handle it with grace, wisdom, and peace.
• Practical ways to build Christ-centered connections.
  You’ll walk away with simple but powerful tools to help you:
  • Pray for your circle and discern who belongs in your life.
  • Be the kind of friend you’re praying for.
  • Cultivate authenticity instead of perfection.
  • Grow together spiritually through prayer, encouragement, and accountability.

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Key Takeaways:

• Authenticity attracts divine connection. Be honest about where you are; you don’t have to perform to belong.
• God uses friendships to grow your faith. Every godly connection is part of His refining process.
• You are called to community. Christianity isn’t a solo journey. It’s a shared walk of grace, laughter, and growth.

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Final Thoughts:

At the heart of it, this episode is a reminder that friendship is ministry.
The people in your life should help you see Jesus more clearly and you should do the same for them.

When Christ is the center, friendships become more than just companionship. They become purposeful partnerships in faith.

If you’ve been praying for deeper, more meaningful connections, this conversation is for you.

Listen to the full episode:
“How to Build and Develop Christ-Centered Friendships”
Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you listen.

And if the message speaks to you, share it with someone who might need to hear that they’re enough even when they’re not performing.

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Let’s keep putting on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:11), stay grounded in His truth, and hold everything else in our lives with open hands.

Stay blessed.

Biyai