073 |Community is a Need, Not a Want

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SS073 Shepherd & The Shrink Community is a Need, Not a Want


The lone hero is a popular figure in media. Particularly in the United States, we tend to value independence as the key to happiness. But the truth is, human beings are meant to live in community. We need each other.

Today, we talk about the importance of relationships. We share statistics on the power of relationships, noting that we’re not meant to be alone. We share what the Bible has to say about our need for community. We explain why the key to happiness is not independence, note the importance of just trying, and talk about what to look for in good relationships. We also note that we’re not meant to fight our spiritual battles alone.

“The truth is, you absolutely have to have other people in your life if you're gonna be all that God wants you to be.”- Dr. Matt Hook

This week on Shepherd & the Shrink:

  • The importance of relationships

  • Statistics on the power of relationships

  • Why we’re not meant to be alone

  • Ecclesiastes on the power of community

  • Why independence is not the key to happiness

  • What to look for in relationships

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