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Nov 11
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Navigating Toxic and Healthy Friendships...

Brittany Dawn Nelson
About this episode
Hello again! In today’s episode, I had the honor of interviewing Grace Valentine! We dive into the complexities of friendships, particularly among Christian women, and discuss the challenges of forming genuine connections, the importance of discernment in recognizing red flags, and the value of identifying green flags in friendships. Grace shares insights fr ... Show More
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