We are not meant to live a life of solitude but of community.

Most of us long for connection with others. To be included, to be part of something bigger than ourselves. And there is no time of the year where this feeling of togetherness and relationship is stronger than Christmas time.

As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, hosts Jared Haley and Chris Wilson have a conversation about the importance of finding your people in life.

The two greatest commandments in the bible, to love God and to love others. Both require community.

Remember, Jesus is not just the reason for the season, Jesus is the reason period.

It is only through Jesus that we are able to enter into a space of eternal acceptance and community. It is only through Jesus we can uphold the most important commandments.

Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” - Genesis 1:26

The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” Genesis 2:18

And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. - Revelation 21:3

"The reality is that we need people and connection, even if it's just with a few." — Jared Haley

Time Stamps

00:37 - Welcome to the Strong By Design podcast!
01:00 - Join Hosts Chris Wilson and Jared Haley for today’s exciting Christmas special episode
03:24 - Why community matters and its true importance
10:12 - How single and married folks connect differently
13:54 - Unwrapping the true meaning of Christmas
21:21 - The power of getting kids into the Bible
27:52 - How to courageously stand for Jesus in public
31:42 - How to show that we are strong by design
39:07 - From gangster to grace: A life changed by a small group
43:30 - What is the missing piece in life's puzzle?
45:30 - What is the true meaning behind the season?
47:03 - Please share, and leave ratings & reviews for the SBD podcast!

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Ep 390 Finding Your People (a Christmas Special Edition)