In this episode of The Winning Response Podcast, Jen and Crystal dive into the idea of friendship as part of God’s divine design, unpacking why it’s essential to our spiritual journey. They reflect on biblical friendships—especially the bond between Jesus and His disciples—to illustrate how genuine connections can deepen our walk with God. The discussion touches on our need for companionship, the restoration found through Jesus, and the uplifting qualities of Godly friendships that inspire and support us.
Genesis 2:18 (KJV)
And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.
Genesis 2:18 (ERV)
Then the Lord God said, “I see that it is not good for the man to be alone. I will make the companion he needs, one just right for him.”
Genesis 2:19 (KJV)
And out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof.
Genesis 2:19( EASY)
The Lord God took soil from the ground and he made all the animals and birds. He brought them to the man. God wanted to know what names the man would call them. Whatever the man called each living thing, that became its name.
Genesis 3:8 (KJV)
And they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God amongst the trees of the garden.
Psalm 8: 4 (NKJV)
What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?
1 Cor 1:9 (AMPC)
God is faithful (reliable, trustworthy, and therefore ever true to His promise, and He can be depended on); by Him you were called into companionship and participation with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 5:10-11 (NLT)
Exodus 33:11 (NKJV)
So the Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend.
James 2:23 (NLT)
And so it happened just as the Scriptures say: “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.” He was even called the friend of God.
Proverbs 17:17 (KJV)
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Proverbs 27:9 (EASY)
Beautiful oil and perfume may give you joy. But good advice from a friend is even better.
1 Thess. 5:11 (NIV)
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
Ecclesiastes 4: 9-10 (NLT)
Psalm 55:14 (CEV)
We enjoyed being together, when we went with others to your house, our God.
Matthew 17:1 (ESV)
And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.
Mark 14:32-34 (NKJV)
John 21:7 (NKJV)
Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it), and plunged into the sea.
John 19:26 (NKJV)
When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold your son!”
John 15:15 (ERV)
I no longer call you servants, because servants don’t know what their master is doing. But now I call you friends, because I have told you everything that my Father told me.
John 15:13 (NLV)
No one can have greater love than to give his life for his friends.
John 13:1-17 (MSG)
