Being a Better Friend before Expecting Better Friends

In this Marriage Monday episode Jeremiah and Savannah Jennings talk honestly about the role that friendships community and intentional living play in building a healthy marriage and family. After a long stretch of busy weeks including church events small groups refereeing nights birthday planning and nonstop parenting they share how even good things can crowd out connection if you are not careful. A simple moment with their son Jack reminds them how much children feel the weight of constant coming and going. They open up about the work it takes to form meaningful friendships the courage required to put yourself out there and the sacrifice involved in becoming the type of friend you hope to have. They also talk about the importance of being plugged into a local church and why digital friendships cannot replace real life community. The conversation closes with encouragement for families who feel isolated or overwhelmed and a reminder that strong marriages grow in the soil of strong relationships.