Episode 28 INSPIRING FRIENDSHIPS: A Throwback Thursday Celebration of Spiritual Friendships

Welcome to Inspiring Friendships! In this special Throwback Thursday episode of the Radiant Joy with Christine Boersma Smith podcast, we honor the remarkable bonds that shape our spiritual journeys and celebrate the gift of sisterhood. Join us as we revisit illuminating moments shared with three incredible women whose stories not only inspire Christine but will resonate with you, too!

 

In this episode, prepare to be encouraged by:

 

Margaret Hart, a talented nature journaler whose artistic pursuits bring her and others a deeper connection to God. Listen as she shares how observing nature has become a pathway for her spirituality, urging us all to draw closer to the divine through our creative expressions. Margaret exemplifies the promise of James 4:8, “Draw near to God and he will draw near to you” (ESV).

 

Beverly B. Gibson, a dear friend who embraces “girlfriend relationships” as sacred gifts reflects on our collaborative journey alongside our mutual mentor. Hear her insights on the importance of nurturing supportive networks and how these friendships flourish with intention and care.  Beverly epitomizes the truth of one of the wisdom books of Jesus’ day, Sirach 6:14-15 (NAB): “A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter; he who finds one finds a treasure. A faithful friend is beyond price, no sum can balance his worth. A faithful friend is a life-saving remedy, such as he who fears God finds.” 

 

Bette Helaine Harrison, a longtime friend talks about some blessings of old friendships and her spiritual transformation, which she detailed in her book, “What’s a Nice Jewish Girl Like Me Doing in the Catholic Church?” Discover her journey of faith and some stories of God’s amazing timing. The longer episode with her also goes into amazing angel stories, so you may want to follow up by listening to that, Episode #11. Some stories about Bette are also in Christine’s book, JOY-FULL SEASONED WOMEN: A GUIDE TO BEARING FRUIT AND RADIATING JOY IN YOUR SECOND HALF OF LIFE.

This episode is designed to inspire you to nurture the friendships that uplift, sustain, and encourage us all. Tune in for a heartfelt celebration of the profound impact that deep friendships among women have on our individual journeys and how these connections can lead to transformative experiences in our own lives!

 

May God’s peace be with you and may you radiate the joy of the Lord, which is your strength!