176: Becoming the Friend You Want to Be (Solo Episode 34) with Rebekah Hargraves (Friendship Matters Series #9)

A few months ago, we kicked off a brand new solo podcast series based on a book I co-authored with my dear friend, Amber Durgan, entitled "Friendship Matters: Cultivating Meaningful Connections in an Isolated World".   Today we are focusing on chapter 9, the last chapter official chapter of the book and one that is all about becoming the friend you want to be. What I Chat about in Today’s Episode: ~The importance of becoming the kind of friend we want to be (and the kind of friend we want to have!) ~Steps to take towards becoming that kind of friend:  *Make a list. *Make an assessment. *Gather and put to good use any needed resources ~How to have the fruits of the Spirit cultivated in our lives ~The importance of thinking about what kind of friends we want to have and how to find such friends ~Truths to remember going forward: *God is our Provider - He will provide the friends. *God is our closest friend. *God is our greatest advisor. *God is our fiercest protector. *God is our hope and help. ~And more!   For full shownotes, head to www.hargraveshomeandhearth.com/podcast