Means to a Friend

Episode 8 Part 2 - Jeff and Shari

This is part 2 of our conversation with Jeff and Shari or “Coach and Mother”. We have covered their childhoods and early dating years but now we will get into life after having kids to the present. Listen as they further discuss the importance of church in their family’s lives and the deep community they have built through church and like-minded ministry. The priority on church that Coach and Mother have shared today has had a big impact on us, and we hope it will on you too. Remember, we were created for good relationships. Good relationships start with a relationship with God. And the means to a friend God has made, is the church.

Episode 8 Part 1 - Jeff and Shari

"Coach and Mother" are two of the most impactful people in my (Matt's) life. These two godly people have invested in countless college students, soccer players, and church members in their lives while undoubtedly prioritizing family. These are the type of people you want to be like when you grow up!  In part 1 we talk about their childhood years and early marriage years as well. The general theme? Contentment. Neither of these two have spent their lives chasing satisfaction in relationships and that was a major encouragement to Joanna and I.

Episode 7 Part 2 - Ben and Karrie

This episode we finish our conversation with Ben and Karrie and find out where they are now and how they approach friendships as a couple. They share their service emphasis and a their team mentality when going into relationships.

Episode 7 Part 1 - Ben and Karrie

This episode we have Ben and Karrie on and they both share their growing up experiences with friendship through college. Ben shares his experience with losing his first wife at a young age to a sudden health complication and what that did to his theology of friendship.

Episode 6 Part 2 - Adam and Tori

This episode we pick up where we left off with Adam and Tori. We discuss their move to a new state, church, and community and what they have learned from it. They also discuss their pursuit of purposeful friendship that go against the normal idea of how friendships happen.