Friendship That Lasts: From Dorm Rooms to Dad Life | The Modern Framily (Ep.104)

In this heartfelt episode of The Modern Framily, JD sits down with his two closest friends, Aaron and Connor, to unpack the beautiful chaos of 13 years of deep friendship. From random college decisions to becoming dads in the same neighborhood, they explore what makes friendships last: vulnerability, shared faith, showing up in the hard moments, and plenty of fishing.

If you've ever wondered how to build meaningful, lasting friendships—or why yours haven't stuck—this episode will feel like a warm cup of coffee and a deep breath. It’s honest, funny, and full of wisdom from guys who’ve truly walked through life together.

00:00:00 – Welcome to The Modern Framily
00:01:08 – Why meaningful friendships are getting harder to find
00:03:14 – The origin story of the trio: roommates turned lifelong friends
00:07:03 – Band nerds, football dreams, and why they all picked the same college
00:16:11 – A breakup, a letter to a future wife, and the start of something deeper
00:21:02 – Finding out they were actually cousins (surprise!)
00:26:49 – How shared faith became the foundation for lasting friendship
00:33:03 – From performing friendship to living free in friendship
00:43:07 – JD’s dad’s cancer diagnosis: grief, presence, and unshakable support
00:50:07 – Practical tips for building friendships that go the distance

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