Praying Through Loneliness with Kristen Strong

This week on Significant Women, I’m joined by my new friend, Kristen Strong—a gifted writer and woman of deep wisdom. Kristen and I dive into the subject of loneliness and the sacred gift of friendship. With heartfelt vulnerability and practical wisdom, she shares her personal story of navigating seasons of isolation, especially as a military wife, and how she learned to build community on purpose. If you’ve ever struggled to make new friends or wondered what true friendship really looks like, this episode is for you. You’ll walk away with encouragement and practical steps to pursue deeper, life-giving relationships.

Key Points:

• Kristen’s journey from a childhood full of built-in community to adult seasons of loneliness
• Why friendship takes intentional effort, especially in adulthood
• The impact of social media and busyness on modern relationships
• What healthy friendship looks like: vulnerability, reciprocity, and being present
• Scriptural examples of loneliness and God’s faithfulness to provide companionship
• Practical steps to finding new friends: “show up, open up, pray up”

Resources Mentioned:

• Kristen Strong’s book: Desperate Woman Seeks Friends
• Drew Hunter’s book: Made for Friendship
• The story of Ruth and Naomi (Book of Ruth, Bible)
• Story of David (Book of Psalms, Bible)

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