The Art of Friendship with Kim Wier

Imagine having neighbors from all over the world. If you live in a college town, you do because international students are on every campus – and that makes you their neighbor! On this episode Kim Wier is joined by Jerry McCune of Bridges International, with some motivation and inspiration to friend the internationals right here at home. Kim is the author of The Art of Friendship.

We all live behind closed doors, retreating to home as a place of refuge. But what would happen if we made a regular practice of opening the front door not to entertain but to engage people with the hospitality of gospel-centered friendship? On this episode Kim Wier is joined byVictoria Duerstock, author of Extraordinary Hospitality for Ordinary Christians. Kim is the author of The Art of Friendship.

By default, most people categorize others into groups of those “like us” and those “like them” and then make friends like us. But what if we are robbing ourselves of the best God has to offer? On this episode Kim Wier is joined by Dr. Steven Bryan to deconstruct and break free from the “us verses them” mindset. Dr. Bryan is the author of Cultural Identity and the Purposes of God.

Life can be hard, so when someone stands firm, their life is inspiring. That describes those persecuted for being a friend of Jesus – and we have a chance to friend them by hearing their stories. On this episode Kim Wier is joined by Todd Nettleton, host of Voice of the Martyrs Radio and author of When Faith Is Forbidden.  Kim is the author of The Art of Friendship.

We all want friendships to be easy, but they all require some assembly – but that doesn’t mean the instructions have to be hard. Jesus gives us many demos to help us build strong and lasting relationships by following His example. On this episode Kim Wier is joined by Amberly Neese, author of The Friendship Initiative, to help you build right. Kim is the author of Everyday God, Finding Hope and Help in the Daily Presence of God. FIND KIM at www.kimwier.com // on Instagram @everydaykim_

Episode summary: Abortion is an important topic – one of just many dividing friends. When you feel passionate, how do you get your point across without being a jerk? On this episode Kim Wier is joined by Jay Payleitner, author of Don’t Take the Bait to Escalate.  Kim is the author of The Art of Friendship, Creating and Keeping Relationships that Matter.

Episode summary: We speak almost 300 million words in a lifetime, but how many are spend building up others? Words of affirmation can change relationships and lives. On this episode Kim Wier is joined by Matt and Lisa Jacobson, authors of the book series “100 Words of Affirmation.” Kim is the author of The Art of Friendship, Creating and Keeping Relationships that Matter.

Do you and your spouse avoid talking about money? Is it ever a point of tension? What if the problem isn’t actually money? On this episode Kim Wier is joined by social researcher and author Shaunti Feldhahn to talk about How to Thrive in Love in Money by learning your partners values, fears and faulty beliefs.   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!

No marriage is perfect, but how do you know when a relationship is in trouble and needs counseling? On this episode Kim Wier is joined by clinical psychologist and relationship specialist Dr. David Hawkins to share advice on when and how professional counseling is beneficial to renewing friendship and intimacy in marriage. Dr. Hawkins in the author of Why Marriage Counseling Fails: Is the Problem the Marriage―or the Counselor? 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!

A good book can be like a friend – but THE Good Book is an actual Friend written by a Friend. So why is the Bible so intimidating and difficult to understand? On this episode Kim Wier is joined by Bible teacher Jodie Niznik to explore how to make friends with the Bible and the Author of the Bible – and it is simple enough for anyone to interact with. Jodie is the author of Real People Real Life Bible Studies. Kim is the author of The Art of Friendship.   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!