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In the Middle 2: When Good Friends Miss the Mark
In this episode of In the Middle, we’re taking a deeper look at Job’s friends — the ones who meant well but completely missed the mark. Their intentions weren’t wrong, but their timing, tone, and assumptions certainly were. And if we’re honest… we still see the same patterns in friendships, leadership, and ministry today.
We’ll talk about:
• Why well-meaning friends sometimes say hurtful things
• How our theology can get shaky when someone else is suffering
• The danger of jumping to conclusions or over-spiritualizing pain
• What people actually need when they’re hurting (hint: presence…
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