When Friends Leave the Faith: Episode 926

When Friends Leave the Faith: Episode 926

Author: Focus on the Family October 30, 2025 Duration: 56:43

How to respond when your friends deconstruct, plus creative ways for men to build friendships, and keeping healthy boundaries with coworkers.    

Featured musical artist:  Nathan Tasker

Roundtable: Discouraged by Deconstruction

Your friend who once loved Jesus is struggling to keep the faith. He or she has written off parts of the Bible, or stopped going to church, or is excusing sin as not a big deal. All of us go through seasons of doubt, but how should you respond when you see someone drifting away from biblical truth and Christian community? Our guests have experienced this firsthand, and share how to love your friends and entrust them to God in the midst of their struggles. 

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Culture: Finding Great Friendships as a Man

How do men, especially single men, find meaningful friendships in church and beyond? Ty Dannenbring and Jeff Dillon learned how to cultivate community by sharing activities they love, being more visible in their spheres of influence, and reaching out to neighbors. Because guys do friendship differently than women, the practical ideas Ty and Jeff bring to the table are immensely helpful and attainable for men who crave meaningful connection. Ladies, we dished out friendship ideas for you last week!

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Party in the Front!: Overcome Loneliness and Build Community Right Where You Are 

Inbox: TMI on the Job

What’s appropriate to share at work, and what’s TMI (or worse)? HR expert Marshonda Dixon weighs in.  

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