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Forgiveness and True Friendship | 2:58

Chris grew up without a father figure. When his so-called friends began making fun of him, he lost sight of what true friendship looked like. When a friend reached out and invited him to church, Chris met God and learned to have genuine friendships. This real-life story originally appeared in Jesus Changes Everything with Nick Hall.

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Anxiety in Friendships | 3:32

In high school, Jennifer walked through a damaging friendship. She ended up fearing social interactions and meeting new people because of the pain from her past. Through the guidance of a mentor, Jennifer realized her fear influenced her human relationships and her relationship with God. This real-life story was originally featured in Fear and Faith with Trillia Newbell. 

Honesty in Friendship | 2:14

Clarissa and Madison were close friends until a guy got in the way. After hurting and betraying her, Madison asked Clarissa for forgiveness, and they began working on their friendship again.

Forgiveness and Trust | 4:04

Keeli and her husband struggled to communicate and connect when she worked days and he worked nights. Days before their divorce, God graciously intervened. Listen to Keeli share how the Lord moved in their hearts to save their marriage. This story can also be found in the Living Life Together Bible Study featuring Shauna Niequist.

An Unlikely Friendship | 3:03

Margi serves with an organization that teaches English to internationals. Ellen was one of her students, but today, Margi and Ellen consider each other family. They describe what brought them closer and the beauty found in cross-cultural relationships. This story can also be found in the “Living Life Together” Bible Study featuring Shauna Niequist.

True Family | 2:35

Drew desperately wanted to belong to a family, so he hung out with a gang. He was put in jail twice, and realized he was too young to be wasting his life. When he got out, a family member brought him to church, where he was warmly welcomed. Drew had never felt such love, care, and friendship, and gave his life to Jesus.

Trusting God Through Loneliness | 1:22

Maya realizes that God walks us through periods of loneliness for a reason, we have to just follow him and trust that God knows what he’s doing.

Radical Faith | 3:00

Josiah was inspired to raise money to build a Bible school in Sudan. This idea was too big for him to do alone, so he had to trust in God. There were times when kids made fun of him other times he was discouraged. But other friends have joined in his vision. The passion and growth Josiah has experienced carry them through.

Not a Good Friend | 2:35

Jasmine grew up in church and loved God, but when she met Stacy, she started dealing with peer pressure. In order not to lose her "best friend," Jasmine got into a party and drug life and away from church. After a close call with an overdose, Jasmine decided to get help from a youth pastor and her parents.

Would God Forgive? | 3:08

Keaton was abandoned by his mother and rejected by the kids in school. He struggled with depression and searched for happiness and acceptance in drugs and sex. He thought God could never love or forgive him for the mistakes he made. He met up with an old friend who led him to the healing and forgiveness of Jesus Christ.

Mentoring a Younger Friend | 2:12

Chris shares about mentoring and building a friendship with a younger guy named Eddie and how Eddie is in turn, making an impact in the lives of others. Eddie shares about the difference it has made in his life to have Chris as his mentor and friend. Use this real-life story to teach on the topic of mentoring, influence, and discipleship.