Jesus Gave Us the Blueprint for Belonging & Relationship, but Do We Use It? | Alli Patterson | Episode 348

The Speakeasy

The Girl Named Blake

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.8 • 3.3K Ratings

🗓️ 26 March 2025

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

Author and teacher Alli Patterson joins Blake to discuss the themes of loneliness, friendship, and the importance of healthy relational boundaries. Alli shares insights from her new book, The Blueprint of Belonging, which explores how Jesus modeled relationships and how those patterns can help us navigate our own connections. She breaks down five key relationship "buckets" that define access and boundaries, emphasizing that not everyone should have the same level of closeness. The conversation also highlights the significance of keeping Jesus at the center, as seeking fulfillment in human relationships alone can lead to disappointment. With personal stories and practical wisdom, this episode offers a thoughtful look at building strong, meaningful relationships in a disconnected world. In this episode, you’ll be able to… Understand the concept of loneliness and why it persists despite increased digital connection. Explore the importance of keeping Jesus at the center of your relationships. Gain practical tools for cultivating meaningful, life-giving friendships. Alli is the author of Blueprint for Belonging – available everywhere now! To connect with Alli… Website: allipatterson.com Instagram: @theallipatterson Facebook: @theallipatterson Thanks to our sponsors! AquaTru - Get 20% off any aqua purifier when you use code BLAKE on AquaTru.com. AirDoctor - Visit airdoctorpro.com and get up to $300 off an air purifier when you using the code BLAKE and get a FREE 3-year warranty! Fatty15 - Take charge of your health by visiting fatty15.com/BLAKE and using the code HEALTHY to get an extra 15% off your 90-day subscription Starter Kit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey friends, welcome back to another week of the Speakeasy podcast. Today we are talking about
0:04.3	something that's really important to all of us and that I feel like we're all always trying to
0:08.4	figure out and that is relationships, friendships, boundaries, putting people where they belong,
0:15.4	ending bad friendships, beginning new relationships. And that can all get so complicated and messy and difficult because
0:24.3	we're human and we're real. But the good news is Jesus gave us a blueprint.
0:29.9	Ali Patterson is the author of The Blueprint for Belonging, which is a fantastic book where she walks
0:35.6	through how Jesus walked through relationship and what
0:39.7	we can learn from him, what we can apply to our lives when it comes to difficult relationship
0:45.7	or having circles of friends that get bigger and smaller. And most importantly, how we can
0:52.4	exemplify Jesus in our relationships so that we're pushing people
0:56.7	towards him. There's a solid chance you're going to want to take notes during this episode
1:00.7	because Allie had so many good, just cut and dry points about what Jesus said about relationship.
1:07.4	So let's dive in.
1:09.1	I ever feel like the pressure to lead well is pulling you in a hundred different directions?
1:12.6	Like you're running on empty but can't afford to stop?
1:15.6	I'm Tony Miltonberger, host to Follow the Lead, a Christian Leaders podcast.
1:19.6	And my mission is to help Christian leaders become more conscious and intentional, rooted in faith, grounded in values, and secure their identity in Christ.
1:29.2	We do this every single week through interviews with some of the world's best leaders
1:33.0	who share their insights on personal growth, resilience, and faith-filled leadership.
1:37.9	Plus, I offer quick monologue episodes that cut straight to the core of the issues that you're
1:42.9	facing every single day,
1:49.7	whether it's releasing control or leading through uncertainty or just finding peace in the midst of the chaos. If you're ready to lead with clarity, confidence, and deeper connection to your
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