From Friendship to Sisterhood: A Conversation with Courtney Smallbone

Did you know that being socially isolated is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day! What's really sad about this is that we're seemingly more "connected" than we've ever been, but research shows we're also more isolated.  Friend, it should be obvious by now that being "connected" does not equal relational intimacy. That's why we're addressing the beauty found in friendship as we continue our series on The People Who Shape Us. In this episode, Christi hosts her dear friend turned sister, Courtney Smallbone (author of Technicolor Woman Devotional of which you'll want to grab a copy!) to talk about the beauty and goodness of deep, safe friendship. Christi and Courtney talk about:The struggle of finding friends you can have deep connection withThe surrender and fight for healthy friendshipAuthenticity and vulnerabilityWhat it looks like to both champion and step onto the battlefield on behalf of your friendsAnd the beauty and goodness of finding Kingdom friends who are moving lock and step in the same direction fighting for each other for the sake of transformation, and for the sake of seeing God's glory lived out through deep relational connectionTime Stamps:  0:00 Introduction 3:30 Vulnerability, authenticity, and the search for deep connection 7:20 How to discern if a friend is “safe” 15:15 Moving from silos to friendship 29:20 Wombs, midwives, and the necessity of female friendships 47:02 Conflict in friendship and the transformation of healed wounds 1:04:05 Carrying the burden of a friend through intercession 1:11:45 Hosting the glory and presence of God in everyday life 1:20:00 Christi and Courtney digress into some joyous conversation about their current diet1:26:00 Concluding thoughtsShow Notes:  Order a copy of Technicolor Woman Devotional by Courtney Smallbone. Click here: https://technicolorwoman.com/products/technicolorwoman Download the Famous at Home App! Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/famous-at-home/id6502221394Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kj2147486660.app2&hl=en_US&pli=1Ladies, interested in the fall Tender & Fierce Coaching Cohort? Register here: https://www.famousathome.com/offers/dDt2Aobj/checkout Download NONAH's brand new single Find My Way Home by clicking here: https://bellpartners.ffm.to/findmywayhome

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We all long to put our families center stage. Yet, in a world that competes for our time, attention, and identity, we often give our family the leftovers instead of our full, undivided hearts. Welcome to the Famous at Home podcast, with marriage and leadership coaches, Dr. Josh and Christi Straub. With a realistic, grace-filled look at the struggles families face, the Famous at Home podcast is like having a cup of coffee with authentic friends who just “get you,” yet with the practical and life-changing coaching strategies Josh and Christi use to help spouses, parents, and leaders stay emotionally engaged and connected to their biggest fans. With topics designed to help you set healthy rhythms between work and home, be fully present with your kids, and build a rock-solid marriage, the Famous at Home podcast will awaken your own heart and revive your family.Because we all need to find our way back home.