Authentic Friendship with Catherine Parks

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

 

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