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What does it mean to be united to Christ—and how does that shape the way we relate to others?

In this episode, Gunner Gundersen, Esther Liu, and Darby Strickland explore the doctrine of union with Christ and its deeply practical impact on everyday relationships. If our truest relationship is already secure in Jesus, how might that free us to love others differently?

Together, they discuss how union with Christ

• grounds us in unshakable security,
• frees us from defensiveness,
• gives courage to apologize and forgive,
• reorients transactional views of relationships, and
• helps us make sense of church hurt.

Because we are united to Christ, we are also united to one another. That shared belonging reshapes how we approach conflict, difference, and even the pain of broken community. Join us as we consider what it looks like to live life together in Christ.

• Community: A Struggle to Fit | Blog by Darby Strickland
• "How can I avoid the temptation to isolate myself in suffering?" | Video by Cecelia Bernhardt
• Make Every Effort: Paul Urges Unity in the Church | Conference Session by Aaron Sironi