EP 24: Friendship – Steve McCready

In Friends, Podcast by Steve McCready

Sin is always antisocial. Recognize your loneliness and seek friendships.

We are surrounded by people, especially during this social media era, yet we still feel lonely. How can we deal with loneliness as adult men? After 2 years of social distancing, our friendships are definitely taking a toll.

God is relational – in fact, Jesus is a man of hospitality. He invited and welcomed people, particularly the outsiders, to eat and drink with him. Jesus asked a lot of questions, taught them the truth with grace and forgiveness. He created a “safe space” for people to share openly and confessed without fear, and he was incredibly patient with them.

In this episode, Steven McCready talks about the challenges men face when it comes to conforming to close friendships. He reminds us of the root and harsh reality of loneliness and the gift and grace of friendship from Jesus Christ.  Steven encourages men to grow their relationship with God, then take the initiative and be intentional with friendships in your life.

About
Steve McCready
Steve McCready is a self-described missional minister. He leads Faith St. Thomas, a Fellowship Baptist Church, and works in his community as a police chaplain, fitness instructor and rugby coach. He is a husband, dad, avid hiker, climber and, best of all, he holds three passports: Canadian, Irish and British. Steve is currently completing his doctoral studies, with his area of focus being friendship and spiritual formation.
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Steve McCready
Steve McCready is a self-described missional minister. He leads Faith St. Thomas, a Fellowship Baptist Church, and works in his community as a police chaplain, fitness instructor and rugby coach. He is a husband, dad, avid hiker, climber and, best of all, he holds three passports: Canadian, Irish and British. Steve is currently completing his doctoral studies, with his area of focus being friendship and spiritual formation.