<p>Friendship can be one of God&#39;s greatest gifts, but building and maintaining meaningful relationships isn&#39;t always easy. In this episode, I&#39;m joined by returning guest Bailey T. Hurley to discuss her new book, <em>The Friendship Devotional: 40 Days to Move Past Loneliness and Find Your Community</em>.</p><p>Bailey shares why so many women struggle with loneliness, what it looks like to cultivate deeper friendships as adults, and how Scripture can guide us through every season of friendship. We also discuss the four stages of friendship growth—Planting, Tending, Pruning, and Blooming—and practical ways to build stronger, more intentional relationships.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>The four seasons of friendship growth</li><li>Making new friends as an adult</li><li>Navigating friendship challenges and conflict</li><li>Becoming a better friend through spiritual growth</li><li>Practical ways to deepen relationships</li><li>Finding community in every season of life</li></ul><p>Connect with Bailey:</p><p>Website: <a href="https://baileythurley.com/">https://baileythurley.com</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/baileythurley">https://www.instagram.com/baileythurley</a></p><p><em>Grab the book: </em><a href="https://amzn.to/4fwhj9r" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>The Friendship Devotional: 40 Days to Move Past Loneliness and Find Your Community</em></a></p><p><br></p>