The Kind of Friend Everyone Wants (And How to Be One) with Jeanine Amapola Ward
Stay True with Madison Prewett TrouttShow Notes
This week on Stay True Podcast, Madi sits down with her best friend, Jeanine Amapola Ward, for an honest and encouraging conversation about trusting God in seasons of transition, and how to be a good, Christ-centered friend through it all. They open up about how change can stretch your faith, shift your relationships, and invite you to surrender control in deeper ways. From navigating different life seasons to doing long-distance friendship, they share what it really looks like to stay connected, intentional, and genuine… even when life looks different. Together, they talk about the qualities of a good friend: showing up consistently, choosing grace over comparison, communicating well, and pointing each other back to Jesus no matter the season. You're going to want to hear this one! As always… stay you and stay true!
Topics we dive into: -Trusting God in seasons of transition -How to be a good, God-honoring friend -Qualities of a healthy long-distance friendship -Surrendering control and trusting God's timing in the middle of the unknown AND SO MUCH MORE!
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