Everyone longs for meaningful relationships! Community is modeled first by the Trinity–Father, Son, and Holy Spirit–but even with that ultimate model we struggle to develop deep friendships. Sometimes our issue is to admit our need for deeper relationships.

Renee Swope is part of the (in)courage community, and they’ve put together a great resource called Craving Connection: 30 challenges for real life engagement. The (in)courage community of contributors addresses deeper connection with God as well as purposeful connection with friends and being more intentional about developing community.

As the new year is underway, maybe you are sensing your own need for deeper relationships like never before. The podcast might just be the encouragement that you need. Also, check out Renee’s blog as well as the resource Craving Connection.

Follow Renee on Twitter @reneeswope or her author page on facebook.com/renee.swope.