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October 7, 2025 43 mins
We're back together! And we're recording in Kenz's stomping grounds of Vero Beach. We dove into what it really looks like to build deeper, more meaningful friendships. We vulnerably shared our own struggles with loneliness, miscommunication, and seasons where friendships have felt hard. Using our own journey as a model, we outlined 7 simple yet powerful ways to pursue authentic connection. Whether you're in a season of abundance or feeling disconnected, this episode is filled with practical encouragement to go deeper with the people around you. In This Episode [00:00] Mac Visits Vero Beach & Water Bottle Drama [04:30] A Word to Our OG Listeners & Podcast Growth Ask [08:50] Why We’re Talking About Friendship [10:45] Tip #1: Pursue Them [13:15] Tip #2: Pray for Them [17:50] Tip #3: Practice Curiosity [22:40] Tip #4: Prioritize Honesty [27:30] Tip #5: Participate in Their World [32:15] Tip #6: Process the Hard Stuff [37:20] Tip #7: Push Each Other Toward Jesus [42:00] Final Encouragement to Take the First Step Thanks to Our Sponsors Brooklyn Bedding: Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brooklynbedding.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use our promo code FTG at checkout to get 30% off site wide. This offer is not available anywhere else. NIV Application Study Bible - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your copy today!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Winshape: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more or submit your application today⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you’d like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us! 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthegirl___ https://www.instagram.com/macleighbridges/ https://www.instagram.com/kenzraedurham/ Subscribe! 🍏⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📹⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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