Ryan Baker is Jax's longest and closest friend. The two met almost 15 years ago and have been inseparable ever since. During life's toughest moments and its most joyous celebrations, Ryan and Jax have been together for it. More like brothers than friends, it would take ten websites to fill out how much Ryan means to Jax.

Daniel and Jax met in middle school through a church conference and have only grown closer over time. When Jax's dorm hall caught fire in 2019, Daniel immediately offered to take him in and ensure that he had a safe, warm place to stay. The bond that the two have continues to grow stronger every day, and Daniel continues to be a solid foundation in Jax's life.

Todd quickly became a close friend of Jax after they met in college at Tennessee Tech. Although neither one fully remembers how they met or became friends, there is no denying that they share an unbreakable bond. Todd is the kind of friend that you pray for and are thankful when they come into your life.

Sam and Jax met through the UCSC as part of the same Discipleship Group. Throughout the 3 years they have been friends, Sam has helped Jax grow spiritually and discover why he believes what he believes. Sam has been steadfast in his friendship with Jax and has been instrumental in him becoming the man he is today.

Although a younger friendship than the others, the bond between Max and Jax is strong. Their shared love of (or frustration with) the Nashville Predators brings them together, and the two have built a solid relationship that has infinite potential. Jax is incredibly thankful for Max and his friendship, and is excited to see what the coming years have in store.

Jax and Aaron have been friends since 2020 when they met on their way to a camping trip with UCSC. Over the years, the pair have bonded over their choices in music, theatre, and video games. Arron has been influential in Jax's spiritual growth as the two led Discipleship Groups for two years together. Aaron was actually present when Jax and Emily first met saying, "I know they're going to be together."

Emily and Mallory have been friends for over 15 years since they were both 10 years old. They've done everything together over the years, from easter egg hunts as kids, youth camps at the church, talent shows, musical theater, color guard, prom, and so much more! They have had their ups and downs but have always been there for each other. Mallory is loyal, hard working, adventurous, and Emily is so thankful to have her as her Maid of Honor.

Sarah and Emily have known each other since middle school when Sarah and her family starting going to the same church that Emily and her family attended. Their friendship grew throughout the rest of middle and high school. Once they started going to college together, they became very close. Sarah was always down for late night Cook Out milkshake runs and games at the University Christian Student Center (UCSC). Sarah shines God’s love everywhere she goes and is always an encouragement to Emily.

Emily and Rebekah have been friends since freshman year of college when they met outside of their dorm buildings in the fall semester. Over the next four years, they continued to spend time together going to the Delight Ministry, different bookstores around Cookeville, and more! Rebekah is kind, thoughtful, fun, and a friend that Emily is always thankful for.

Emily and Julia met their freshman year of college outside their dorm buildings at the beginning of the fall semester. Over the next four years, they grew closer through their business classes together and coffee dates, among other things! Julia is fun, adventurous, a lover of all things outdoors, and a great friend to have!

Jaimee has been one of Emily’s best friends since their sophomore year of college. They met through their Discipleship Group (D-Group) at the UCSC and steadily grew as friends over the next two years. By senior year, they were roommates and D-Group leaders together! Jaimee is kind, thoughtful, understanding, strong, funny, creative, and a friend anyone would be lucky to have.

Emily and Erica have been friends since their freshman year of college. They met through the UCSC and bonded over many things, especially their mutual love of singing. Over the years, they became very close and were in a D-Group together their senior year. Erica is smart, thoughtful, unique, creative, funny, and a great person to have in your life!