#134 [Your Friendship Can Save the World] with Carrie Stephens

How do you interact with people who are different than you? If someone has different beliefs or political associations, do you automatically dismiss them? What if your actions of friendship could save the world? Author and speaker Carrie Stephens is on the show talking about the power of a diverse community, how we can move toward people who are different than us, and how we show up in the world as followers of Jesus first.   You'll hear us talk about… The Book of Ruth Why we need diverse friendships Forgiveness and redemption Law, love, and politics  Carrie Stephens is the author of Holy Guacamole: A Glorious Discovery of your Undeniable Worth (Shiloh, February 2020), Jesus, Love, & Tacos: A Spicy Take on Lordship, Community, and Mission (Leafwood, October 2022), and co-author of Friendship Can Save the World: The Book of Ruth and the Power of Diverse Community (Leafwood, September 2023). Carrie and her husband, Morgan, live in Austin, Texas, and have four incredible kids. After serving as campus ministers for ten years at the University of Texas, Carrie and Morgan have led Mosaic Church, a richly diverse community of faith in Austin, since 2009. They are passionate about reaching lives and transforming cities through church planting, campus ministry, and missional work. GET ALL THE SHOW NOTES   CONNECT WITH CARRIE Instagram | Facebook | Website   EPISODE REFLECTION GUIDE Grab your free Reflection Guide for this episode. It highlights key points and gives you the chance to take what you heard, reflect on it, and apply it to your life.   CONNECT WITH GIRLS TALKING LIFE Get the GTL Newsletter | Instagram | Facebook   OUR SPONSOR Custom art by Connie Lawson - Weeds Seeds and Beautiful Things