Have you ever wrestled with the tension of female friendships? One day it feels like a refuge, the next like a rivalry. Too often, even in the Church, women can struggle to truly trust—or even like—other women.

That’s why I was so excited to sit down with bestselling author Natalie Runion to talk about her new book, I Don’t Even Like Women. In it, Natalie flips the script on the narratives that keep us divided and reminds us that God designed friendships with other women to be life-giving, healing, and deeply purposeful.

In our conversation, Natalie shares how:
We can dismantle the lies that distance us from one another.


Past trauma doesn’t disqualify us from finding safe, meaningful friendships.


Humor and honesty can free us from comparison, fear, and insecurity.


Healthy female friendships equip us to live boldly into our God-given callings.



This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered: Are women my competition or my collaborators? My rivals or my refuge? I promise you’ll walk away with hope, encouragement, and practical tools for building friendships that last.

Grateful to be on this journey of love and friendship with you,

Rachael

 

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Writing - Rachael K. Adams

Have you ever wrestled with the tension of female friendships? One day it feels like a refuge, the next like a rivalry. Too often, even in the Church, women can struggle to truly trust&mdash;or even like&mdash;other women.
That&rsquo;s why I was so excited to sit down with bestselling author <a href="https://natalierunion.com/">Natalie Runion</a> to talk about her new book, <a href="https://amzn.to/420nwCL">I Don&rsquo;t Even Like Women</a>. In it, Natalie flips the script on the narratives that keep us divided and reminds us that God designed friendships with other women to be life-giving, healing, and deeply purposeful.
In our conversation, Natalie shares how:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">We can dismantle the lies that distance us from one another. </li>
<li aria-level="1">Past trauma doesn&rsquo;t disqualify us from finding safe, meaningful friendships. </li>
<li aria-level="1">Humor and honesty can free us from comparison, fear, and insecurity. </li>
<li aria-level="1">Healthy female friendships equip us to live boldly into our God-given callings. </li>
</ul>
This episode is for anyone who&rsquo;s ever wondered: Are women my competition or my collaborators? My rivals or my refuge?&nbsp;I promise you&rsquo;ll walk away with hope, encouragement, and practical tools for building friendships that last.
Grateful to be on this journey of love and friendship with you,
Rachael
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<a href="https://rachaelkadams.com/writing/">Writing - Rachael K. Adams</a>

Encouraging you to love God, others, and yourself—one faithful step at a time.

Each week, host Rachael Adams sits down with inspiring women who are making a difference right where they are. Through honest conversations, biblical wisdom, and real-life stories, you'll be reminded that your everyday acts of love—no matter how small—matter deeply to God.

You were created to live a life of impact.
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Encouraging you to love God, others, and yourself&mdash;one faithful step at a time.
Each week, host Rachael Adams sits down with inspiring women who are making a difference right where they are. Through honest conversations, biblical wisdom, and real-life stories, you'll be reminded that your everyday acts of love&mdash;no matter how small&mdash;matter deeply to God.
You were created to live a life of impact. You were made to be a love offering.
Subscribe today and be inspired to live out the greatest commandment in practical, powerful ways.

The Love Offering

In this episode of the Love Offering Podcast, host Rachael Adams welcomes Natalie Runyon, author of 'I Don't Even Like Women.' They discuss the complexities of female friendships, the false narratives that often isolate women from one another, and the importance of building authentic connections. Natalie shares her journey from disliking women to embracing the beauty of sisterhood, emphasizing the need for vulnerability and intentionality in friendships. The conversation also touches on overcoming competition among women, the significance of community, and the biblical principles of love that guide these relationships.