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38.How to Build Strong Community When You Feel Disconnected
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Feeling disconnected—even in a room full of people? You’re not alone. In this episode, we explore how to build strong Christian community rooted in Acts 2:42. From the ministry of presence to practical ways Jesus modeled connection, we share encouragement and actionable steps to help you lean in, love well, and grow deeper relationships.
🕊️ Habit of Hope: Community takes commitment—lean in and love well.
🔑 What You’ll Learn:
- Why showing up matters more than saying the right thing
- How Jesus modeled community through celebration, sorrow, and everyday life
- Real examples of doing life together—even when it’s messy
- Simple ways to take the first step toward deeper connection
- How to invite others and allow others to love and serve you
📖 Scripture Focus:
Acts 2:42
“All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals, and to prayer.”
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome + Why Community Feels Hard
01:47 – Habit of Hope & Scripture: Acts 2:42
05:30 – What True Fellowship Looks Like
07:20 – We’re Not Meant to Do Life Alone
08:45 – How Jesus Modeled Community
16:00 – Invitation and Initiation
18:10 – Serving and Letting Others Serve
21:30 – Application: How to Do Community Like Jesus
24:50 – Show Up in Grief and Celebration
28:45 – Stay When It Gets Hard
34:20 – Be an Initiator
35:40 – Preview: Handling Community Hurt (Next Episode Tease)
📌 Related Episodes:
- 22.How to Love Others Like Jesus: Actionable Steps for Everyday Life
- 23.Five Loving Ways to Strengthen Relationships: Grace Over Grievance
- 24.How to Unlock More Hope Through the Forgiveness Habit
Share this episode with a friend, your small group, or someone who needs encouragement today. Let’s grow stronger together—because we were never meant to do life alone.
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Chapters
1. Welcome + Why Community Feels Hard (00:00:00)
2. Habit of Hope & Scripture: Acts 2:42 (00:01:35)
3. What True Fellowship Looks Like (00:05:24)
4. How Jesus Modeled Community (00:08:13)
5. The Power of Invitation and Taking Initiative (00:15:49)
6. Serving and Letting Others Serve (00:17:11)
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