Whatever you call them—small group, life group, Gospel community, home church—if you're a churchgoing believer, being part of one isn’t just a nice idea… it's something we truly believe is worth prioritizing. 🙌

This week, Michael & Marissa dive into the power and purpose of small groups in building deep, meaningful community within the church. Small groups aren’t just about Bible study (though that’s part of it 📖)—they’re about walking through life with fellow believers, offering accountability, support, and encouragement as you grow in your faith together.

We share our own journey of stepping into (and eventually starting!) a life group, including the doubts we wrestled with:

👉 “Do we really need this?”

👉 “Do we have time for this?”

👉 “What if it’s awkward?”

👉 “What if we get hurt?”

Spoiler: those are real fears, but they don’t outweigh the beauty of what small groups can become—a place for spiritual growth, accountability, deep friendship, and mutual service 💛.

Whether you’re in one already, dragging your feet, or feeling burned by a past group—we’ve got something for you. This conversation is both a challenge and an encouragement: don’t settle for surface-level faith or isolated living. Get uncomfortable, get connected, and watch what God does.

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In this episode, co-hosts Michael & Marissa dig into radical vulnerability—what it is, what it’s not, and why it matters deeply in our pursuit of real connection 🤝💬.

We live in a culture that often confuses vulnerability with over-sharing or glamorized chaos (“look how messy my house is!” 🙈). But true vulnerability goes deeper. It’s not about constant complaining or being reckless with our emotions. It’s about intentionally opening up in the right time, space, and place to build trust, intimacy, and genuine support 💞.

We share personal stories, practical ways to begin sharing struggles (not just successes) 🎯, and how being the first to be vulnerable can create space for others to do the same 🌱.

How do we become someone others can trust with their stories? 🤔 What does it mean to be a safe place for honesty and growth? 🛡️💬

Vulnerability is a pinnacle of building lasting and deep community. And there is so much we have to learn about doing it well—and often. Let’s dive in! 🎧👇

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Is pulling back really protecting you… or is it slowly stealing your joy? 🤔 In today’s episode, we’re diving into the hidden cost of isolation and why choosing community—even when it’s hard—is one of the most powerful, healing decisions we can make.

We’ll talk about:

✨ How isolation often sneaks in quietly

📖 What Scripture says about living in relationship

🛡️ Why the enemy loves when we isolate ourselves

💬 What healthy, life-giving community can actually look like

Whether you’ve been hurt by people or just feel safer keeping your circle small, this conversation is a loving reminder: you were never meant to do life alone. Let’s rediscover the beauty of being known and the freedom found in connection. 💛

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