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When Friends Leave the Faith: How to Handle Spiritual Differences

When Friends Leave the Faith: How to Handle Spiritual Differences

Thursday, January 22, 2026
It happens gradually. One day, your friend is leading the discussion at Bible study, always the first to RSVP for a church event. The next, they’re skipping small group more often. then missing Sunday services altogether. Before long, their conversations about faith are replaced with musings about “rethinking things” or “finding a new path.” It’s…