In this episode, Pastor Loren discusses why Christian community is essential to a flourishing life and how God uses His people to help us grow, hold onto hope, and become more like Jesus, and how—if you commit to intentional relationships, allow others to know and challenge you, and keep showing up in Christian community—it will help you experience deeper relationships, spiritual growth, encouragement, and the kind of belonging God designed us for. Drawing from Hebrews 10:19–25, Pastor Loren reminds us that following Jesus was never meant to be a private journey. The gospel brings us near to God and near to one another, creating a family where we can encourage each other, challenge each other, carry one another’s burdens, and spur one another toward love and good deeds.