Exploring Six Types of Godly Friendships from Jenny Allen’s Book, Find Your People

Introduction:

In this episode of the Meant For More Podcast, host Charity Majors dives deeper into her series on godly friendships by exploring one of her favorite resources: Jenny Allen’s bestselling book, Find Your People. Drawing from both Jenny’s insightful work and her own experiences leading a house church, Charity unpacks the six unique types of friends that enrich biblical community and our personal journeys.

You’ll discover which type of friend you most resonate with, how to appreciate the friends you already have, and why embracing these friendship styles can foster healthier expectations and deeper connection in every season of life.

Timestamps & Topics

• [00:00:00] – Introduction & Podcast Welcome: Charity welcomes listeners, introduces the episode’s focus, and briefly discusses her own book, Connection Capital, on community.

• [00:02:13] – The Six Types of Friends (per Jenny Allen):

  1. The Encourager

  2. The Challenger

  3. The Foxhole Friend

  4. The Fun One

  5. The Planner

  6. The Sage

     Charity shares real-life examples and personal reflections on each.

• [00:05:48] – Quick Invitation: Charity introduces her online workshop for course creators and details how to access it.

• [00:10:48] – Deep Dive: Foxhole, Fun, Planner, and Sage Friends: Continued exploration of the remaining types of friends and how they function in different circles or seasons.

• [00:14:13] – Key Takeaways & How to Apply Them: Charity sums up why it’s important to recognize different friendship types—for both setting healthy expectations and understanding your God-given strengths.

• [00:16:35] – Resources & Invitation to Connect: Details on joining future book studies, Charity’s website, and how to continue the conversation.

Key Takeaways

• There Are Six Key Types of Godly Friends: Understanding these (Encourager, Challenger, Foxhole Friend, Fun One, Planner, Sage) helps you appreciate diverse friendships and frees you from the pressure to be “everything” to everyone.

• Self-Awareness Creates Healthier Friendships: Identifying your friendship type and recognizing your friends’ strengths helps you set realistic, grace-filled expectations and meet your relational needs in every season.

• Diversity in Community is Biblical and Healthy: Having a well-rounded circle—where different friends play unique roles—mirrors God’s intention for rich, supportive relationships.

• It’s Okay Not To Be Every Type: Embrace your lane. Letting go of unrealistic expectations (for both yourself and others) opens the door to more authentic connections.

Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• Find Your People by Jenny Allen

• Charity’s Book: Connection Capital

• Charity’s Online Course Workshop: CreateAProfitableCourse.com

• Charity’s Instagram

• Meant For More Events & Book Studies

Join the Conversation! Comment on YouTube, message Charity on Instagram, or visit the website to share which friend type you are—or which one your circle needs most!

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