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.   Be sure to complete the short survey before midnight on November 19 for a chance to win an ESV single column journaling Bible by Crossway. This is the Bible of my personal dreams! Thanks for helping us get a better idea as to who is listening to the podcast so that we can know and love you better.   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   SPONSORSHIP DETAILS Prep Dish is a healthy subscription-based meal planning service. All you need to do is sign up, and you’ll receive an email every week with a grocery list and instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. For a free 2-week trial, go to PrepDish.com/journey.   Away creates well-designed and efficient luggage that can even charge a dead phone while traveling. For $20 off a suitcase, visit awaytravel.com/hunter and use promo code HUNTER during checkout.   Living Scripture Strong makes luxuriously soft fleece blankets inscribed with Jeremiah 29:11. Check out LivingScriptureStrong.com to see the complete line of blankets for children and adults, along with many great gift items for the upcoming holiday season.   FOR MORE EPISODES OF JOURNEYWOMEN:   SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to the Journeywomen Podcast. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher).   WRITE A REVIEW Writing a review on iTunes will help other women on their journeys to glorify God find and utilize the podcast as a resource.   FOLLOW JOURNEYWOMEN Like/follow Journeywomen on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for the latest updates.   *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!