Made for People

Why We Drift into Loneliness and How to Fight for a Life of Friendship

De: Justin Whitmel Earley

Narrado por: Justin Earley

Duración: 5 h y 50 m

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Loneliness is the most dangerous and least talked-about epidemic—but Made for People offers a cure. Busyness, fear of vulnerability, and past pain often keep us from the deeper friendships we long for. Discover life-changing habits for friendship that will help you move out of a world of digital loneliness and into a life of being truly known by your friends.

Is it possible to have—and keep—life-giving friendships? In Made for People, bestselling author and founder of The Common Rule Justin Whitmel Earley explains why we were made for friendships and how we can cultivate them in a technology-driven, post-pandemic world.

Justin weaves personal stories with fascinating research and biblical wisdom to show us:

• How loneliness points to our God-given needs
• Why vulnerability is the beginning of real friendship
• How to deepen friendships we already have
• Key habits that create a lifestyle of friendship
• God's design for "covenant friendships"

Isolation may be the norm of modern life, but it does not have to be the story of your life. Made for People will inspire you to practice the art and habit of fostering life-giving friendships.

Images and tables to help form covenant friendships are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2023 Justin Whitmel Earley (P)2023 Zondervan

Another one

Yet another amazing book from Justin. Authentic and applicable, and a topic that has never been more crucial.

Outstanding example and exhortation for godly friendship

The authors' emphasis on embracing vulnerability and honesty as a means to friendships was truly inspiring. They brought vitality to the idea of fostering deep friendships based on solid biblical principles.

Convicting and inspiring

Loved this practical and encouraging book about friendship! I was struck multiple times but the authors insights and I appreciated the “theology of friendship” that he presented throughout the book. Recommending it to everyone I know!

Realness and authenticity from the author

Loved this story. so relatable. and realistic, great tips. Highly recommend this, especially for parents!

Every Follower of Jesus Should Read This Book!

Powerful, practical message for anyone who wonders how they can truly connect with people to love God and love people authentically.

Go to book on friendship

Absolutely stellar. Just as in his other two Earley takes a well known concept and brings it to a flourishing finish.

Excellent! My favorite of Justin’s books

This was a poignant book on covenant friendship, and how the gospel shapes our lives through community, commitment, and connection. I’m so grateful for the wisdom I learned in reading these pages! The author is an excellent narrator as well! 

The real pandemic is Loneliness

Great book and a must read for all Christian Men.

There is a real spiritual war, we are losing, and the solution is not some elected official. It's friendship. Deep, authentic friendship. The true gift of covenant friendship (Christian accountability) is not solving your life problems with porn, alcohol or drugs (although it is the most powerful spiritual weapon against these things). It's being there for another as they navigate these waters. We all need Jesus desperately, but while living in these flawed bodies in a flawed world, we need to surround ourselves with Christian brothers. This book is a great place to start the journey.

Well written and MUCH needed

This book was grounded in the Gospel and such an encouragement. Our loneliness is worth fighting against and this book will give you some practical examples of how to do that. Thankful I took the time to listen to it and you should too!

Must Read

If everyone would read this book and take to heart the author’s purpose for writing about the importance of covenant friendships, our world would change !