Do your friends really need advice—or do they just need you to listen?

What does the Bible say about being a good friend when people are hurting?

Join hosts Willie and Mark in this heartfelt episode of AMEN (A Man’s Evangelical Narrative) as they explore how empathy, presence, and silence can save lives. With lessons from scripture and insights from mental health practice, this conversation reveals why true friendship means listening more than speaking.

📖 In this episode:

– Romans 12:15 and the call to rejoice and mourn together

– Why advice isn’t always what your friends need

– Empathy vs. fixing: learning to “hold space”

– What motivational interviewing teaches us about listening

– God’s example of silence and presence in prayer

– How to protect your energy and still be present