Hi, I'm Brittany Ann! I help busy Christian moms find simple, practical ways to create a strong faith, close family, and a life they LOVE -- without all the guilt and overwhelm. Join us for practical tips, trustworthy biblical advice, helpful resources, and a lot of fun!
Struggling to Find and Keep Close Friends? (This will help)
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Why is making friends as an adult so awkward? You know what I'm talking about... Have you ever walked into a women’s event or Bible study, spotted an open seat… and immediately worried, “Will they think I’m weird if I sit there?” Or maybe you finally worked up the courage to text another mom to hang out… and then reread the message ten times before sending it. (And she didn’t respond right away? Instant spiral.) Or maybe you’ve reached out before, tried to be friendly, tried to make plans… If any of that makes you think, “Oh goodness… yes, that is me,” you're absolutely going to LOVE today’s podcast episode. ​ Today I’m talking with USA Today bestselling author Natalie Runion, and we’re digging into the real, honest reasons so many women struggle with friendship, even though we want deep, healthy, life-giving connection. In this episode, we unpack:
​ It’s warm, honest, practical, and so freeing... the kind of conversation that helps you stop taking everything so personally, understand what’s actually going on, and feel a whole lot less alone in the process. Where to Listen: How to Have Close Female Friendships (without the Drama)
​ If you’ve ever felt awkward, rejected, unsure, or just plain exhausted by the whole “friendship” thing… this episode will help so much ​ -- Brittany Ann Equipping Godly Women ​ ​ ​ Natalie's Book: I Don't Even Like Women If this episode made you think, “Ohhh… that’s why this feels so hard,” Natalie’s book I Don’t Even Like Women goes deeper into all of it. No fluff, no pretending friendships are easy—just a really honest look at what gets in the way and how God meets us there. |
Brittany Ann | Equipping Godly Women
Hi, I'm Brittany Ann! I help busy Christian moms find simple, practical ways to create a strong faith, close family, and a life they LOVE -- without all the guilt and overwhelm. Join us for practical tips, trustworthy biblical advice, helpful resources, and a lot of fun!
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