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On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Catherine Parks about authentic friendships. We talked about everything from the role of confession, repentance, and prayer in our friendships to how the gospel actually restores our relationships with one another when we’ve wronged or been wrong. Since my conversation with Catherine, I’ve found myself encouraged to walk in authenticity in my own relationships for the building up of the church and ultimately, for the glory of God. I hope you’re encouraged to that end as you listen as well! So you’ll know our guest a little better, Catherine Parks is a writer and Bible teacher who loves to help women build friendships around Scripture and prayer.   SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Genesis 2-3 Colossians 3 Psalm 51 Romans 2:4 1 John 1 Psalm 42   DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is the goal of Christian friendship? How does the gospel restore your relationship with God and with others? How can confession, repentance, and prayer impact your friendships? What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week?   CATHERINE’S RESOURCES Repentance: A Daring Call to Real Surrender by C. John Miller The Doctrine of Repentance by Thomas Watson Psalms by Sandra McCracken The body of Christ   CATHERINE’S SIMPLE JOYS Biographies of heroes of the faith I Love Lucy Chai lattes   OTHER RESOURCES Real: The Surprising Secret to Deeper Relationships by Catherine Parks   CONNECT WITH CATHERINE Website Facebook Instagram Twitter   SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service. All you need to do is sign up, and you’ll receive an email every week with a grocery list and instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. For a free 2-week trial, go to PrepDish.com/journey.   FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Website | Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!