Holy Charm

So, you gave your life to God... but now you have no social life?
Making friends as a Christian can feel like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded. You don't want to be weird about it, but let's be honest-church lobbies aren't exactly the easiest places to form deep, meaningful connections. And if you've left behind toxic relationships, your social circle might feel smaller than ever.
The good news? Jesus was the ultimate friend-maker, and we can learn a thing or two from Him.
In Holy Charm! A Biblical Guide to Making Friends the Jesus Way, you'll discover how to:
✅ Be friendly without feeling fake
✅ Navigate church small talk without cringing
✅ Build real friendships that don't just stay at "God bless you"
✅ Learn from Jesus' approach to friendship-no forced handshakes required
Because let's be real... nobody wants to be the guy awkwardly sipping coffee in the church corner, waiting for someone to talk to them.
About the Author
Shannon Alvares gave his life to God in 2012 and quickly realized that making friends in faith wasn't as easy as expected. After stepping away from toxic relationships, he found himself navigating the sometimes awkward world of Christian social circles. Determined to figure it out, he explored biblical principles of friendship-and now he's sharing them with you.
Shannon lives in South Africa with his two beautiful wife and daughters and is on a mission to help believers build real, lasting friendships. This is his first book (but definitely not his last-his wife is making sure of that).
If you're ready to make friends without being weird about it, this book is for you!