I’m thrilled to share this beautiful conversation with Faith Eury Cho as we dive into the importance of slowing down to cultivate a deeper friendship with God. Faith is a co-pastor at Mosaic Covenant Church, the founder of The Honor Summit, and a mama to four kiddos. Faith shares such incredible wisdom!

We all have a spiritual longing in our hearts, and Faith and I explore how we often try to fill that hunger with the wrong things—busyness, success, even religious duties. But the real fulfillment comes when we walk in communion with the Holy Spirit. Faith shares practical ways to connect with God, even in the middle of our chaotic lives, and emphasizes how personalizing our relationship with Him can truly transform how we experience His presence every day.

Here are a few takeaways from our chat:

- We all have a longing in our hearts to truly know God.

- Be cautious not to fill your spiritual hunger with substitutes.

- It’s easy to get caught up in working *for* God, but what matters most is walking *with* Him.

- We can find holy ground in our everyday moments.

- Creativity and intentionality help us connect with God in meaningful ways.

- Personalizing your relationship with God allows it to flourish and feel real.

- Being aware of God's presence in our daily lives changes everything.

- Navigating pain and anger towards God is a part of the faith journey, and we can bring it all to Him.

Faith’s insights into building a friendship with God, even in the midst of struggles, will leave you encouraged to slow down and draw near to Him. If you’re longing for deeper connection and real, personal communion with God, this episode is for you!

Faith is the co-founder and co-pastor of Mosaic Covenant Church in New Jersey alongside her husband. She’s also the CEO and founder of The Honor Summit, a nonprofit centering Asian American women in the mission of God. Faith is a passionate leader, mama to four, and the author of Experiencing Friendship with God.

Links: Faith: website Instagram Experiencing Friendship with God book 

Laura L. Smith: Website Instagram   The Urgency of Slowing Down book

The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence