Several years ago, there was a tweet that went viral which said that of Jesus' many miracles, perhaps his greatest, was having 12 close friends in his 30s.
As people say, it's funny, because it's true.
When my guest today came face-to-face with the anemic state of his own friendships, he set out to try to do the miraculous himself, and make friends in middle ... Show More
Oct 6
Silence, Solitude, Stillness: The Spiritual Disciplines We Need in a Noisy World
We live in a world of pervasive noise. Even when we're alone and our surroundings are quiet, our devices bombard us with an endless stream of inputs — messages, news, opinions, entertainment — and we feel constantly connected.My guest argues that this lack of both silence and sol ... Show More
53m 4s
Sep 29
Why Modern Convenience Feels So Inconvenient
Modern life is filled with conveniences designed to make things easier. We can order dinner without leaving the couch, check ourselves out at the grocery store, communicate instantly with anyone, and stream nearly every movie and song ever made.So why do we often feel busier, mor ... Show More
52m 53s
Jun 2024
“It’s Trickyyyy!” | Making Friends as an Adult
Making friends is harrrrrrrd! Stephanie and Melissa open up about just how difficult it can be to put yourself out there, especially the older you get. Stories about nightmare roommates and mom groups are swapped, cackles abound, and “How to Make Friends” tips from a bonafide fri ... Show More
36m 31s
Sep 2023
Making Friends As a Lone Wolf | Toolbox | Art of Charm
In today’s episode, we cover how to make friends with AJ, Johnny, and Coach Michael Herold.
It is an unfortunate statistic that we lose friends as we get older, but why does that happen, what can you do to make and maintain friendships that last a lifetime, what are the 3 trait ... Show More
1 h
Jun 2024
How to Build Closer Friendships & Get Rid Of Loneliness
<p>Why is adult friendship so hard? </p><p>Today, Mel is finally having the conversation on how to find your people, have more fun, and create meaningful friendships as an adult. </p><p>In this deeply relatable episode, you’ll learn the 5 lies that you tell yourself about friends ... Show More
54m 35s
Jul 2023
Where Did All My Friends Go? A Simple Guide to Finding Your People (Steal This!)
<p>In this episode, I show you how to find your people, have more fun, and create meaningful friendships as an adult in a very simple way.</p><p> </p><p>And it starts with your morning coffee. </p><p> </p><p>Plus, I’m sharing 4 opening lines and tactics you can use when approachi ... Show More
46m 51s
May 2024
3 Steps For Building Friendships As An Adult
In today’s episode, we tackle making friends as an adult with AJ, Johnny, and coach Michael Herold.
Delve into the complexities of making and maintaining friendships as an adult. Why do many adults struggle with loneliness and how can propinquity—or the strategic use of proximi ... Show More
56m 22s
Dec 2022
#142: Making Friends as an Adult - Where, How, and Why
<p>Have you ever felt like making friends as an adult nearly impossible?! Like WHERE do you find like-minded people and HOW do you go from strangers to besties? In this episode, Mary shares her advice for making new friendships and strengthening your existing ones.</p>
<p>You wil ... Show More
37m 49s
Nov 2025
#158 - Making Friends When You're Older
<p>We all have it easy when there are friends everywhere: in school, in the dorms, in your first apartment, at your office. But what happens as you get older and that surface area dwindles? Matt and Karo discuss how to handle it and make sure you have friends at all phases of lif ... Show More
30m 16s