Episode 100: How To Handle “Frenemies” with Dannah Gresh
Jesus was a good friend – he stayed in relationships even when they were difficult.
Our guest today, Dannah Gresh, teaches us how to imitate Jesus in our friendships. Dannah founded the mom and tween girl ministry, True Girl, when she noticed that her 9-year-old daughter was feeling pressure to grow up too soon and to digest topics that weren’t age appropriate. She realized she was not alone in this feeling, and from this birthed a ministry that now encourages moms and girls globally to grow closer to Jesus together. Is it possible to raise children to love Jesus, imitate Him, and be a good friend to others even when it’s tough? The answer is yes, and you’ll hear some great stories to help you navigate the “how” from Dannah.
Ready to redefine friendship according to Scripture? Let’s go!
DANNAH GRESH is the founder of True Girl, cohost of Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth’s Revive Our Hearts podcast, and a bestselling author. She has written over twenty-eight books, including a Bible study series for tween girls and their moms. She and her husband Bob live on a hobby farm in central Pennsylvania.
Resources
True Girl Website
True Girl Instagram
True Girl Facebook
Momcast Podcast
Dannah’s Website
Dannah’s Facebook
Dannah’s Instagram
Deuteronomy 6:6-8 – always instructing our children
Proverbs 13:20 – He who walks with the wise becomes wise
Lies Girls Believe and the Truth That Sets Them Free
Proverbs 18:24 – a friend that sticks closer than a brother
A Girls Guide to Best Friends and Mean Girls
Psalm 119:105 – a lamp to my feet
US Surgeon General on Social Media
Proverbs 17:17 – a friend loves at all times
Proverbs 27:6 – wounds from a friend can be trusted
John 15:13 – a friend serves others
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