While we want our churches to reflect the diversity of our community, we can't just pursue diversity for its own sake. Our relationships with the people in our community have to be authentic. In this episode, Ralph and Brady Blasdel discuss how to build friendships with the people around us.

In this podcast, you'll hear about:

• Brady discusses the shift in focus from targeting only a specific demographic to reaching a more diverse population.
• Ralph emphasizes the need for authentic relationships in sharing the message of Jesus.
• Brady introduces the concept of the six gears of conversation, highlighting the importance of genuine concern and interest in others.