Men are more lonely than ever. It isn’t news.

Main message: Men need friendship as a central spiritual discipline; following Jesus’ example of building relationships and discipleship is essential because no man can grow into his God-given, redemptive potential alone.

Key points:

• Men are increasingly lonely and need intentional friendships.
• Friendship is presented as the most important spiritual discipline for a man.
• Historically, believers grew in Christ through relationships before widespread access to written Bibles.
• Jesus extended his kingdom through friends who became disciples (12, then 72, etc.).
• Men are called to surround themselves with people who will make them better—and whom they will make better.
• You cannot achieve your full redemptive potential in isolation.

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