Faith, Friendship, Your Inner Circle: Who’s Carrying Your Mat?

Who’s really carrying your mat when life gets messy?When everything starts falling apart, do the people closest to you step in and lift you up or quietly step back and leave you to figure it out alone? Your inner circle matters more than you may realize. The right people can push you closer to your God-given purpose, while the wrong ones can keep you stuck,distracted, or discouraged..In this episode, we’re taking a hard, honest look at friendship. Who shows up when it’s inconvenient? Who stays when things get uncomfortable? And just as important, are you the kind of friend who would climb a roof for someone else?This conversation will challenge the way you see your relationships, encourage you to evaluate your circle, and call you higher to become the kind of person who shows up with faith, loyalty, and love. Press play and lean in this is one you don’t want to miss.00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:19 Christmas Greetings and Acknowledgements00:47 The True Meaning of Christmas02:05 Personal Reflection in Bethlehem04:08 The Gift of Jesus06:42 A Challenge for the Listeners07:02 Closing Remarks and Call to ActionGrab the free worksheet here to reflect and take action:https://margiruiz.com/wpcontent/uploads/2025/03/Episode-21-Faith-Friendship-Your-Inner-Circle-Whos-Carrying-Your-Mat.-WORKSHEET-min.pdf