Equipping Godly Women Podcast
Welcome to the Equipping Godly Women Podcast, the show for busy Christian moms trying to love Jesus, keep their marriage alive, raise decent humans, manage the chaos, and make a real difference… without losing their ever-loving mind in the process.
Hosted by bestselling author Brittany Ann, each episode tackles the hard, messy, oh-good-grief-what-now parts of life we all deal with (but rarely admit) with biblical wisdom, spot-on insights, and practical tips that’ll make you say, “Yes!! That explains so much!”
If you’re looking for something smart, relatable, fun, faith-filled, and actually helpful… pull up a chair. You’ve found your people.
Equipping Godly Women Podcast
How to Have Close Female Friendships (without the Drama)
Have you ever walked into a room full of women and suddenly felt overwhelmed and insecure, like you're fourteen all over again? Overthinking everything, replaying old “you can’t sit here” scripts, wondering why this feels harder than it should...? If so, this one's for you.
In today’s episode, I’m talking with USA Today bestselling author Natalie Runion about her newest book, I Don’t Even Like Women, and the real, often unspoken reasons some Christian women find friendship confusing, complicated, or emotionally exhausting at times.
Together, we dig into:
- Why female friendships can feel complex (even inside the church)
- The insecurities and old “scripts” that quietly shape how we connect
- How to reach out with courage… without spiraling when it gets awkward
- What to do when you risk vulnerability and someone shuts you down
- How to start small and build genuine community in your real life
- When to self-reflect, when to extend grace, and when to simply move on
You’ll walk away with less pressure, more perspective, and a renewed confidence that you actually can build healthy community right where you are.
If you enjoy this episode, be sure to check out Natalie’s book I Don’t Even Like Women and connect with her ministry, Raised to Stay, on Instagram.
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