AI OVERVIEW: Community is not optional but part of God’s design to heal thinking and nurture growth; Jesus models concentric circles of friendship—intimate communion with God, a small inner circle, and a broader group—showing how boundaries shape healthy fellowship. Stories from the speakers describe moving from a strong, self-reliant role to being truly seen, with hardship, divorce, and church hurt, and highlight safe sisters who know you, provide tangible help, and hold you to authentic belonging. In John 11, community appears in grief and in miracles—friends comfort, the stone is moved together, and Jesus invites participation in healing; bearing one another’s burdens and forgiving betrayals are essential to faith and growth.
YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION: You were designed for community! Jackie Hill Perry and Toni Collier examine how God provides support and care through meaningful friendships. Join the ladies of Better Together, Sheila Walsh, Lisa Whittle, and Elyse Mahan as they sit down with Jackie Hill Perry and Toni Collier t...