Ever feel left out, overlooked, and like you don’t fit at the ‘cool kids’ table? Challenges in friendships don’t just happen in elementary school; adult women struggle too, and sometimes struggle the most in faith circles. Bestselling author and faith leader Natalie Runion is on the AllMomDoes podcast today with important truths about why our friendships in God can be and why we too often let lies, past hurts, and our own triggers get in the way.
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Show Notes:
TAKEAWAYS:
- Natalie emphasizes the importance of authenticity in faith communities.
- Women often carry insecurities that affect their relationships with each other.
- Creating safe spaces for women requires self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
- Words have the power to uplift or harm; we must choose them wisely.
- Cattiness among women often stems from insecurities and societal pressures.
- Multi-generational relationships are crucial for the growth of faith communities.
- Women need to support one another rather than compete.
- Encouragement and accountability can coexist in healthy relationships.
- It’s important to extend grace and understanding to others’ experiences.
- Building relationships takes time and intentionality.
SOUND BITES:
- “We don’t have to quit, we can bring change.”
- “Women are just mean or women are just gossips.”
- “We expect the high school cafeteria to be cliquish.”
- “Our God is a Redeemer.”
- “Cattiness is just this low hanging fruit.”
- “We will make time for what we value.”
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