To be a real friend, you need to know God.

In this second episode of our How to Be a Real Friend series, we dive into a bold claim: true friendship isn’t possible without a growing relationship with God. Why? Because selfless love—the kind that sustains real friendship—isn't something we naturally possess. It's something we receive from Jesus. We unpack how knowing God through Jesus transforms our ability to love others, why biblical friendship requires more than emotional connection, and how to practically pursue deeper knowledge of God in your everyday life. Want to love your friends better? Start by knowing the One who loved you first.