Ebook
This One's for the Guys
On the scale of stranger to bromance, where do your friendships land?
As guys, we tend to get a bum rap when it comes to our ability to relate to other men. We talk work, sports, and buffalo wings, but struggle to move into meaningful conversation with our friends.
Justin Erickson has identified seven kinds of friendships every man needs to thrive and grow as a Christian. Based on the biblical role models of men like David, Paul, and Timothy, these are the relationships that ultimately make you the man that God has called you to be. Delve deeper into the life lessons offered by friendships found in the Bible, and find the kind of men who can enrich your life in a multitude of ways.
God made you to be relational. Stop settling for surface-level connections, and learn to build life-changing relationships that last.
“The fact that men need friendships is not an accident. God made
us that way. A man without real friends is a man vulnerable,
discouraged, and spiritually unhappy. In this book, you will learn
about the friendships a man needs—and why this matters so much to
Christians.”
—Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr., president, The Southern Baptist
Theological Seminary
“I love Justin’s word picture of the kid who climbs up the
playground slide to come down rather than using the steps. I see so
much of this in the world of sports that I’m involved in—the
pursuit of the quick fix, the instant results. But as a disciple of
Christ, there are vital steps of patience that must be taken in
maturing faith. I love this Gospel-centric reminder of the need for
us to take the steps of patience in being discipled by mentors and
discipling others for King Jesus.”
—Ron Brown, Director of Player Development, University of
Nebraska Football, Cofounder and codirector of Kingdom
Sports
“Following Jesus and serving my family are my first two passions
in life. Racing and racecars are third. My uncle was a racer, so
this passion developed while growing near our local dirt track.
Justin's book had me hooked from the first page. Using the elements
of racing—from the crew chief and every person on the pit crew and
even the spectators—to illustrate what a man needs in his life was
spot on! This book, while written for men, can definitely apply to
women as well. After all, lots of women love Jesus and
sports!”
—Janet Hunt, wife of Dr. Johnny Hunt, former senior pastor of
First Baptist Church Woodstock, Georgia
“Having a front-row seat to history and serving one of the
greatest leaders of our era, President Ronald Reagan, I saw the
value of being surrounded by people who support, encourage, and
challenge you. Many of Reagan’s achievements wouldn’t have been
possible without friends and advisers who helped him be strong and
successful while still maintaining his faith, his marriage to
Nancy, and his visionary patriotism and optimism. Seven
Friendships Every Man Needs provides you with a road map
for staying on the path toward a successful life, meaningful
friendships, and godly excellence.”
—Peggy Grande, Executive Assistant to President Ronald Reagan,
1989–1999
“Someone has said that a friend is someone who walks in when
everyone else walks out. Justin articulates well what that kind of
friend looks like in Seven Friendships Every Man Needs.
There are friends who stick closer than a brother. Find a friend,
and be a friend.”
—Ken Whitten, Pastor, Idlewild Baptist Church