The Art of Friendship with Kim Wier

The girl trip photo on Instagram includes all your friends having a great time – without you. We’ve all been there, feeling the sting of being left out. It could sideline us with hurt and embarrassment, or it could motivate us to expand our tribe. Kim is joined by Amberley Neese, author of The Belonging Project, to share how practicing the 52 “one another” statements in the Bible can improve your relationships and help you become more inclusive.  Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk show host, Bible teacher, and author of the book, The Art of Friendship and other titles.    The Art of Friendship Podcast is part of Hope On Demand! Life can be hard and overwhelming, and you might not always know what to do. Through videos, podcasts and blogs, we help connect you more deeply with God so you can live with hope.

The mother-daughter connections is a powerful relationship that shapes who a woman becomes when she is grown and how she relates to others in her life. It isn’t enough to just “get over” past hurts or places of confusion. We can’t be wholly present until we confront the past and see it healed. Kim is joined by author and lay counselor Debbie Alsdorfbecause when it comes to mothers and daughters, It’s Momplicated.  Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk show host, Bible teacher, and author of the book, The Art of Friendship and other titles.    The Art of Friendship Podcast is part of Hope On Demand! Life can be hard and overwhelming, and you might not always know what to do. Through videos, podcasts and blogs, we help connect you more deeply with God so you can live with hope.

Work and family often leave no time for men to connect with other men, but that comes at a cost – for everyone. But time isn’t the only roadblock, so Kim is joined by David Smith, author of Who’s Got Your Back, to explore the real issues and help men (and and the women who love them) find solutions.  Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk show host, Bible teacher, and author of the book, The Art of Friendship and other titles.    The Art of Friendship Podcast is part of Hope On Demand! Life can be hard and overwhelming, and you might not always know what to do. Through videos, podcasts and blogs, we help connect you more deeply with God so you can live with hope.

As mistrust  between cultural groups grows across our nation, the people of God have a unique opportunity to lead the way in building “a house” the Lord will bless. Kim is joined by MelindaJoy Mingo, who brings a unique perspective of a minister, a professor a diversity expert, and an African-American woman who believes friendship is the catalyst for meaningful and lasting life change. Melinda Joy is the author of The Colors of Culture: The Beauty of Diverse Friendships. Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk show host, Bible teacher, and author of the book, The Art of Friendship and other titles.    The Art of Friendship Podcast is part of Hope On Demand! Life can be hard and overwhelming, and you might not always know what to do. Through videos, podcasts and blogs, we help connect you more deeply with God so you can live with hope.

Too often, we navigate around people who hold viewpoint that differ greatly from our own. Even when close friends disagree with us, the conflict can be damaging. What if, instead of butting heads or running the other way, we had the skills to welcome differences and engage without fear. Kim is joined by renowned communication expert, Tim Muehlhoff, author of I Beg to Differ, who offers four questions that can make disagreeing an agreeable experience.  Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk show host, Bible teacher, and author of the book, The Art of Friendship and other titles.    The Art of Friendship Podcast is part of Hope On Demand! Life can be hard and overwhelming, and you might not always know what to do. Through videos, podcasts and blogs, we help connect you more deeply with God so you can live with hope.

Being nice certainly makes other people like us, but is it the best way to keep healthy relationships? Kim and guest Sharon Miller explore the practice and the costs of being too nice, the alternative to keeping the peace and how to move past the “just be nice” mindset that is undermining friendships. Sharon Miller is a ministry leader and author of, Nice: Why We Love to be Liked and Why God Calls us to More. Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk show host, Bible teacher, and author of the book, The Art of Friendship and other titles.    The Art of Friendship Podcast is part of Hope On Demand! Life can be hard and overwhelming, and you might not always know what to do. Through videos, podcasts and blogs, we help connect you more deeply with God so you can live with hope.

Have you ever wanted to invite someone over but stopped because it was too big a task to get the house in order? Does organizing and cleaning take all your margin leaving less time for people? Clutter-busting expert Kathi Lipp joins Kim to show how a few simple lifestyle changes can give you both physical and emotional margin, relieve stress and improve relationships. Kathi Lipp is the author of The Clutter Free Home. Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk show host, Bible teacher, and author of the book, The Art of Friendship and other titles.    The Art of Friendship Podcast is part of Hope On Demand! Life can be hard and overwhelming, and you might not always know what to do. Through videos, podcasts and blogs, we help connect you more deeply with God so you can live with hope.

When times are hard, friends need to stand together to find the courage to keep moving forward. When Sheri Hunter lost her husband suddenly, it was friends who dared her to live with courage, and stood by to help her do it.  Sheri joins Kim to talk about how we can become that kind of friend for others. Her friend Jen joins the conversation as well.  Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk show host, Bible teacher, and author of the book, The Art of Friendship and other titles.    The Art of Friendship Podcast is part of Hope On Demand! Life can be hard and overwhelming, and you might not always know what to do. Through videos, podcasts and blogs, we help connect you more deeply with God so you can live with hope.

Sharing our feelings and our confidences is one of the best parts of friendship, but it turns out we have something even better share –Jesus. This, though, can feel intimidating. On this episode, Kim walks through the process of framing our story so that we can effectively and confidently share it so others so they too can find life. Kim is joined by Jerry McCune, a national director with the outreach ministry, Bridges International.   Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk show host, Bible teacher, and author of the book, The Art of Friendship and other titles.    The Art of Friendship Podcast is part of Hope On Demand! Life can be hard and overwhelming, and you might not always know what to do. Through videos, podcasts and blogs, we help connect you more deeply with God so you can live with hope.

When it comes to picking friends, we are so glad God picked us but we often feel apathetic about choosing Him. What does it take to move past the “all about me” relationship we have with God and grow into the intimate friend He invites us to be? Join Kim and guest Phylicia Masonheimer, author of Stop Calling Me Beautiful, for an honest conversation that tackles our less than loving feeling toward God and the path toward growing intimacy.  Kim Wier is a speaker, radio talk show host, Bible teacher, and author of the book, The Art of Friendship and other titles.    The Art of Friendship Podcast is part of Hope On Demand! Life can be hard and overwhelming, and you might not always know what to do. Through videos, podcasts and blogs, we help connect you more deeply with God so you can live with hope.