Praying Through Loneliness with Kristen Strong
Today on the Significant Women Podcast, Carol McLeod is joined by Kristen Strong for a heartfelt conversation about friendship, loneliness, and the power of connection. Kristen shares her story from childhood to empty nesting, reflecting on the challenges women face in building and maintaining meaningful relationships. Kristen offers practical encouragement for anyone feeling lonely and reminds us of the strength found in community.
If you need hope and connection, this episode is for you.
With heartfelt vulnerability and practical wisdom, she shares her personal story of navigating seasons of isolation, especially as a military wife, and how she learned to build community on purpose. If you’ve ever struggled to make new friends or wondered what true friendship really looks like, this episode is for you. You’ll walk away with encouragement and practical steps to pursue deeper, life-giving relationships.
Key Points:
Kristen’s journey from a childhood full of built-in community to adult seasons of loneliness
Why friendship takes intentional effort, especially in adulthood
The impact of social media and busyness on modern relationships
What healthy friendship looks like: vulnerability, reciprocity, and being present
Scriptural examples of loneliness and God’s faithfulness to provide companionship
Practical steps to finding new friends: “show up, open up, pray up”
Resources Mentioned:
Kristen Strong’s book: Desperate Woman Seeks Friends
Drew Hunter’s book: Made for Friendship
The story of Ruth and Naomi (Book of Ruth, Bible)
Story of David (Book of Psalms, Bible)
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