This week, we welcome Brent Johnsen, pastor at EastLake Tri-Cities and expert community builder. Brent knows that real friendships don’t just happen—they take intention, effort, and maybe even a well-timed GIF response. We dive into what it means to build THICC community (the good kind), from his Butternut Small Group’s legendary casino nights to his March Madness trips with friends he’s had for 17+ years.
Brent also shares:
🔹 Why thin friendships didn’t survive COVID—but thicc ones did
🔹 His favorite ways to force time together
🔹 How to create spaces for connection without forcing it
🔹 The one thing that makes marriage work
🔹 Why he always brings a book to boring places
And of course, we go off the rails more than a few times, laughing all the way. So much wisdom in this one, we can’t wait to share this one with you!
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you tune in!
