The Third Traveler: Friendship, Faith, and the Presence of Christ |458

What if friendship is one of the most powerful tools God gives us to battle confusion, discouragement, and spiritual despair? Kaleb teaches the story of the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24) to show how the presence of Jesus is often revealed when two believers walk together through grief and doubt.

Drawing from Scripture, Church history, and stories of Christian martyrs, this episode highlights how friendship is not a side benefit of the Christian life—it’s a core part of God's design for your healing and strength. If you’ve felt tired, isolated, or unsure where God is in your pain, this message will remind you: you were never meant to walk alone.

 What You’ll Learn:

• Why Jesus met two disciples walking and talking—not isolated
• The four spiritual benefits of gospel-centered friendship
• How the Holy Spirit enters conversations marked by honesty and humility
• The power of processing confusion with a godly friend
• Why real friendship requires transparency, not performance
• The image of “the third traveler” as the Holy Spirit in your walk

📖 Scriptures References:

1. Luke 24 (Road to Emmaus)
2. Ephesians 6 (Armor of God)
3. John 15 (Greater love has no one...)
4. John 14 (Spirit will not leave you as orphans)
5. Proverbs 12:25, 1 Samuel 23, 2 Corinthians 13:1

 Episode Mentions :

1. The Dwell Bible App – Sponsor offering guided Lent reflections and devotionals- dwellbible.com/dadtired
2. Perpetua & Felicity – Early Christian martyrs and friends.
3. Robert Murray McCheyne Bible Plan – Recommended yearly reading plan.
4. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Augustine – Quotes and stories on friendship and theology.
5. Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com
6. Read The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB