Best Kimber M Gilbert Podcasts (2024)

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Ep.62 Stab Me in the Front + Series Wrap-Up 37:56

12M ago37:56

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In the final episode in our Being the Friend You Need summer series, Meghan and I talk about the friend we need: one who challenges us, pushes back against our bad ideas, and metaphorically “stabs us in the front,” rather than in the back by telling us the truth, even when it feels hard. We also take some time to reflect on this series as a whole, …

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Ep.61 The Fruit of the Spirit in Friendship 51:56

12M ago51:56

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Kimber and series guest co-host Meghan Fravel dig into how our relationship with the Holy Spirit spills out into our friendships to bless them through the fruits of the Spirit as identified in Galatians 5:22-23. Listen in for a fresh look at this well-known passage. For more Your Sister, Kimber content, including the Blog and FREE Resources, visit …

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Ep.60 Does Grief Impact Friendship? + Julie Lynn Ashley 42:41

1y ago42:41

42:41

Kimber talks with grief coach Julie Lynn Ashley about how grief, particularly from a death loss, impacts our friendships. Julie Lynn holds a Masters of Science in Thanatology (death, grief and bereavement), is a member of the Association for Death Education and Counseling, mom to Landon and Kyle (both in college) and wife to her very best friend of…

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Ep.59 The Blessings of Mourning 35:36

1y ago35:36

35:36

Kimber talks with series guest co-host Meghan Fravel about the blessings that can come from mourning with your friends, whether it's you letting them into your season of grief, or you entering into theirs. For more Your Sister, Kimber content, including the Blog and FREE Resources, visit yoursisterkimber.com! Become a subscriber at Your Sister, Kim…

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Ep.58 Confiding with Confidence 41:33

1y ago41:33

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We all want a friend who is trustworthy, in whom we can confide with confidence, but the truth is that, while we can try to be discerning about who we share what with, at the end of the day, friendship demands trust. So how can we lead the way in being a friend who is trustworthy for our people? Kimber and series guest co-host Meghan Fravel look at…

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Ep.57 Practicing Confession in Friendship 36:12

1y ago36:12

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Kimber and series guest co-host Meghan Fravel talk about how practicing confession in the context of friendship can lead to growth and trust in your relationships. For more Your Sister, Kimber content, including the Blog and FREE Resources, visit yoursisterkimber.com! Become a subscriber at Your Sister, Kimber to get exclusive access to my NEW free…

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Ep.56 Scripture Invites Intimacy 29:04

1y ago29:04

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What does reading my Bible have to do with my friendships? Quite a lot, actually. Turns out that what we consume has a great deal to do with what we pour out. On this episode, Kimber and Meghan dig into how being in Scripture on our own and with friends can deepen our relationships. For more Your Sister, Kimber content, including the Blog and FREE …

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Ep. 55 Prayer: a Deep Dive + Ruthie Smith 46:52

1y ago46:52

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Kimber talks with Ruthie Smith about her journey with prayer and the Holy Spirit and how growing deeper in a prayer walk with the Lord can bless our friendships. Ruthie shares practical steps and resources to help you take your next step of growth in prayer, a journey that never ends. For more Your Sister, Kimber content, including the Blog and FRE…

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Ep.54 Standing in the Gap 33:22

1y ago33:22

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I need a friend who intercedes, and that’s the friend I want to be. Kimber and Meghan talk about how intercessory prayer can become an integral part of your friendships, not just a sentiment you throw out. They also discuss the fatigue of interceding over a long trial and how to authentically invite intercession into your relationships. For more Yo…

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Ep.53 Processing with God First 35:19

1y ago35:19

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I need a friend who prays. Kimber and Meghan discuss how a growing prayer life can impact your friendships. They share things to look for in your relationships that invite prayer, and Meghan challenges us to process with God before going to our people. For more Your Sister, Kimber content, including the Blog and FREE Resources, visit yoursisterkimb…

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Ep. 52 Being the Friend You Need 35:55

1y ago35:55

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Kimber launches a new series called Being the Friend You Need with series guest co-host Meghan Fravel. Kimber and Meghan share the vision for this series and its inspiration, and talk about a few of the conversations they're most excited for this summer. They discuss some important contexts for the series and how growing in our relationship with Je…

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Ep.51 Who Do YOU Say I Am? + Sue Corl 52:24

1+ y ago52:24

52:24

Sue Corl shares her story of learning to walk secure and beloved in her identity in Christ through lonely moments. Kimber and Sue discuss the journey of dismantling the lies we believe and how a Jesus-centered view of identity helps us navigate dark days with confidence in the truth of the gospel. Sue is an international women’s conference speaker,…

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Ep.50 United but Unique + Kirstin Tatagiri 54:07

1+ y ago54:07

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Kimber talks with artist and poet Kirstin Tatagiri about the challenges that can arise when pursuing authentic friendships from within the context of a marriage relationship. Kirstin shares from the perspective of her unique marriage story about how she encountered loneliness and massive opportunities for growth in her own newly-wed season, both wi…

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Ep.49 That Postpartum Life + Jaclyn Levesque 49:30

1+ y ago49:30

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Love it or hate it, the postpartum season is wild. Jaclyn Levesque, who just had her third baby, chats with Kimber about the ups, downs, highs and lows of the postpartum season, as well as how this time uniquely impacts our friendships. They share differences in their own experiences, particularly how circumstances impact postpartum time, how lonel…

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Ep.48 When Grief is Coming + Jeanette Tapley 49:35

1+ y ago49:35

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Walking toward grief that we know is likely just around the corner adds a new layer of complexity to this already nuanced journey. Kimber talks with podcaster, writer, and speaker Jeanette Tapley about her family’s journey alongside her father-in-law through stage-four cancer. They discuss the encouraging highs and lonely lows of preemptive grief, …

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Ep. 47 The Pain of Bearing Children + Rachael Coria 53:28

1+ y ago53:28

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Because one in five women will struggle with fertility challenges, we can't NOT talk about how this affects our friendships. In the inherently lonely journey of fertility, we need friends around us who understand the pain wrapped up in bearing children, whether they have directly experienced what we are walking through or not. Rachael Coria graciou…

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Ep.46 Living with Loss + Sallyjo Cook 55:41

1+ y ago55:41

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Sallyjo Cook shares her story of losing her husband, mother, and father to cancer, all within several years, and how loneliness tries to pervade our lives when walking through the grief of loss. She not only bravely shares her story, but also speaks about what has helped her through these years, what has hurt & helped most from friends, and what sh…

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Ep.45 Using Lament to Battle Loneliness 22:00

1+ y ago22:00

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Kimber talks about a style of poetry found in Scripture, particularly in the Psalms, called lament, and how we can use this style of prayer to bring our hurts and loneliness to God. She shares her own journey practicing lament, as well as an original spoken word poem that melds lines from Psalm 22 with her own expressions of grief and loneliness. B…

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Ep.44 When Isolation Isn't Optional + Heather Betsayad 50:33

1+ y ago50:33

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When seasons of life confine and isolate us, feeling trapped in our loneliness can be the result. It's great to talk about getting involved or planning a get-together, but what if you literally can't? Kimber talks with Heather Betsayad about seasons of forced isolation in her story, including a battle with cancer and challenges of growing her famil…

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Ep.43 Can Loneliness Be Good? + Susie Edwards 46:27

1+ y ago46:27

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Wait a second...isn't loneliness something I should be avoiding? Kimber talks with mental health counselor and friend Susie Edwards about how we can shift our understanding of loneliness from something to ignore or avoid, to a kind of "check-engine" light. When we start viewing loneliness as an indicator of a need in our lives, we can begin bravely…

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Ep.42 When Military Life Gets Lonely + Emily Steinour 55:55

1+ y ago55:55

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Kimber and Emily Steinour discuss the military life this week and how loneliness uniquely affects families who live this lifestyle. They talk living overseas, uprooting and replanting, and how to grow in bravery while living unpredictably. Emily shares a bit of her story in moving four times in the past 12 years, wisdom that she’s gleaned, and how …

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Ep.41 In Different Seasons + Mackenna Marstall 56:12

1+ y ago56:12

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When your friend is in a different relational season than you, it can put stress on your friendship. Kimber talks with Mackenna about her experience navigating friendship and loneliness through shifting relational seasons such as singleness, marriage, divorce, loss, and even spiritual singleness. With Valentine's Day around the corner, they discuss…

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Ep.40 The Rescue in Reaching Out + Courtney Rushing 39:49

1+ y ago39:49

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Reaching out to those in your life from moments of loneliness is so hard, but there's rescue there. Join Kimber and Courtney as they discuss the challenges of various kinds of lonely seasons and why reaching out to others in those difficult moments is a risk worth taking. Courtney shares how God has worked in her life through loneliness, both in he…

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Ep.39 You Are Equipped + Kirsten Marchant 55:31

1+ y ago55:31

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When we focus on what we lack, our loneliness is surrounded by feelings of insecurity, jealousy, and efforts that feel futile. But when we focus on our unique giftings, growing in those and calling them out in others, we can shift our perspective toward an abundance mindset. Kimber talks with Kirsten Marchant about some ways we can shift our perspe…

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Ep.38 Praying for a Friend 23:40

1+ y ago23:40

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Are you sick of living lonely? Me too, friend. We assume that friends are the answer to our loneliness problem, but what if we're skipping right on by the true balm for our loneliness? Kimber talks about how we can begin praying for God to rescue us from our loneliness and be ready to look for his answer. It might not look like you'd expect - a per…

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Ep.37 We're Falling Apart + End of Year Wrap-Up 31:24

1+ y ago31:24

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Kimber wraps up the Sticky People series by discussing some themes that repeatedly came to the surface of her conversations over the course of this series, boiling them down into three prayers we can talk to God about this week as we seek to grow community in our lives. She also digs into one more challenge we may encounter as Sticky People - what …

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Ep.36 Leading through Adversity + Jen Fleming 53:43

1+ y ago53:43

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Kimber and Jen talk about the challenges that come to leading well when our own lives get messy. Jen shares about challenges she has faced in leadership, from the discouragement when no one shows up, to the struggle of leading a difficult population. Jen also talks about how she is handling a hard season of life and the impacts of that on how she l…

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Ep.35 We're All Misfits + Colleen McGeorge 52:33

1+ y ago52:33

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Kimber and Colleen discuss how we can be people who intentionally welcome and invite people to community, despite appearances or assumptions we may be too quick to make. They also share some practical ideas to help someone who feels like a misfit engage in community and to help all be conscious of how we welcome people with intentionality and openn…

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Ep.34 Holistic Friendship + Merri Leach 58:18

1+ y ago58:18

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Kimber and Merri discuss the idea of holistic friendship, or focusing on the diverse ways we can care for the mental, physical, and spiritual health of our friends. Merri shares her perspective as a dietician and diabetes educator in the health-care field and how her work has impacted how she views loving our people mind, body, and spirit. For more…

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Ep.33 Friendships that Last + Cindy Heinzman 50:26

1+ y ago50:26

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Kimber talks with Cindy Heinzman about how we can be intentional about building friendships that last. With a friendship of over 50 years in her life, as well as many other enduring friendships, Cindy has much experience we can learn from when it comes to building resiliency and endurance in our friendships. Kimber and Cindy talk about the importan…

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Ep.32 Make Some Room + Kristen Krimmel 52:34

1+ y ago52:34

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Kimber and Kristen discuss how we can all participate in making space, not just to enjoy the blessings of community ourselves, but for others to be blessed by it, as well. A big part of Kristen's story is making room for others and listening to God's call. They also discuss the challenges of leadership burn-out and how to avoid it. For more Your Si…

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Ep 31 Sharing Your Pain + Ali Bair 52:54

1+ y ago52:54

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Kimber and Ali Bair talk about the blessings that can come when we share our pain with others. Ali shares how this has impacted her life through pregnancy loss, and how her relationship with God enables her to share the hard stuff vulnerably with others. For more Your Sister, Kimber content, including the Blog and FREE Resources, visit yoursisterki…

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Ep. 30 When She's Guarded + Misti Wright 44:21

2y ago44:21

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Kimber and Misti discuss a newer friendship in Misti's life with a friend who is very guarded and closed off. It's been a long journey to getting her to open up, but Misti has seen the fruit in this area, and she's here to encourage us as we seek to invite those in our lives who are more guarded to trust us with their vulnerability. For more Your S…

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Ep. 29 Going First + Melia Talbot 52:08

2y ago52:08

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Kimber and Melia discuss practical ways to lead the way in vulnerability by "going first" in both small group settings and one-on-one with newer and older friends, and how to navigate vulnerability on social media. Mentioned in Episode: One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp For more Your Sister, Kimber content, including the Blog and FREE Resources, vi…

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Ep. 28 Pursuing Potential Friends + Meghan Fravel 55:06

2y ago55:06

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Kimber and Meghan talk about what it looks like to pursue potential friendships through intentional action, rather than just waiting for friendships to materialize. They also discuss the challenge of pursuing older friendships that are now long-distance, as well as when to stop pursuing and let a friendship go to focus your efforts elsewhere. For m…

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Ep. 27 Three Tools to Be Intentional 29:29

2y ago29:29

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Kimber shares three tools to be intentional in our relationships as we seek to grow in being community-minded sticky people. Kimber discusses how these practical tools, the power of the check-in, asking good questions, and intentionally sharing real stuff can impact our friendships in tangible ways. Learn more at http://yoursisterkimber.com! For mo…

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Ep. 26 Sharing the Gospel + Grace Harder 42:07

2y ago42:07

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Kimber and Grace discuss the challenges of sharing the gospel with our non-Christian friends and how to overcome the fears and awkwardness that can come with these conversations. Grace shares practical language, ways to get the conversation rolling, and a few things to avoid, as well as some encouragement to quiet the fears that can often rise in o…

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Ep. 25 When She's Making Bad Choices + Jodi Venhaus 43:34

2y ago43:34

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When your friend is making poor choices, it can be difficult to know when to speak and when to wait. Kimber talks with Jodi Venhaus about how we can listen to the Holy Spirit's leading when it comes to these challenging conversations. For more Your Sister, Kimber content, including the Blog and FREE Resources, visit yoursisterkimber.com! Become a s…

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Ep. 24 When She's Caught Up in Sin + Britt Jacobs 48:04

2y ago48:04

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Kimber talks with Pastor Britt Jacobs about how to handle it when a close friend is caught up in sin. They discuss what a right motive and a heart of love looks like in this situation, the role of confession in friendships, and practical ways to approach a conversation with this friend. For more, visit http://yoursisterkimber.com! For more Your Sis…

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Ep. 23 When I Need Space + Shanna Radosevich 49:39

2y ago49:39

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When you need space from a friend, actually asking for it can feel like the end of a friendship. Kimber talks with Shanna Radosevich about how to communicate your capacity to your friends, especially if it's feeling in short supply lately. As an introvert with a demanding schedule, she knows from experience that this can be a hard conversation to d…

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Ep.22 Receiving Correction + Angela Randall 50:06

2y ago50:06

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Kimber talks with Angela Randall about how to handle receiving rebuke or correction from a friend. They talk about what Biblical correction looks like and how to view these conversations as a growth opportunity rather than criticism. Learn more at https://yoursisterkimber.com ! For more Your Sister, Kimber content, including the Blog and FREE Resou…

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Ep.21 Derailing Gossip in Conversations 34:37

2y ago34:37

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Kimber looks at five ways gossip can creep into our everyday conversations with our friends. Even when it's accidental, gossip can wreak havoc on relationships, so learning to avoid it ourselves and derail the conversation when others let it in is essential to building healthy community. Kimber gives practical language and solutions for these conve…

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Ep.20 When I'm Hurt + Jessica Henrichsen 34:43

2y ago34:43

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When significant hurt enters the friendship scene, major damage or even a friendship break-up can result. Kimber talks with Jessica Henrichsen about their experiences with friendship break-ups and how they're trying to learn to do better in handling hurt so relationships don't get to that point of no return. Listen in to learn some practical ways t…

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Ep.19 When We Disagree + Mallory Neumann 47:03

2y ago47:03

47:03

Disagreeing with a friend on a social issue can be a tough conversation and even tougher for your friendship. Learning to handle these conversations with care, respect, and listening ears can help us engage in these important talks with our friends without ruining the relationship. For more Your Sister, Kimber content, including the Blog and FREE R…

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Ep.18 When We Believe Differently + Crystal Garnett 38:46

2y ago38:46

38:46

Kimber talks with Pastor Crystal Garnett about how to handle it and have a positive conversation when we disagree with a friend on a theological issue or aspect of Biblical interpretation. For more Your Sister, Kimber content, including the Blog and FREE Resources, visit yoursisterkimber.com! Become a subscriber at Your Sister, Kimber to get exclus…

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Ep.17 When I’m Offended + Tami Ryan 50:39

2y ago50:39

50:39

Kimber talks with Tami Ryan about how to handle those moments in our friendships when we feel offended by something a friend says. For more Your Sister, Kimber content, including the Blog and FREE Resources, visit yoursisterkimber.com! Become a subscriber at Your Sister, Kimber to get exclusive access to my NEW free resource, straight to your inbox…

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Ep.16 Using Our Phones in Friendship 23:12

2y ago23:12

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Kimber shares four ground rules to help us build healthy boundaries in how we use our phones to communicate in our friendships. For more Your Sister, Kimber content, including the Blog and FREE Resources, visit yoursisterkimber.com! Become a subscriber at Your Sister, Kimber to get exclusive access to my NEW free resource, straight to your inbox. L…

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Ep.15 Fostering Community + Alexia Chascsa 40:16

2y ago40:16

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Kimber chats with Alexia Chascsa about how to foster community when it doesn’t feel like your strong suit. She talks about getting into the Word and leaning on the spiritual gifts of others in our community when we feel ill-equipped. For more Your Sister, Kimber content, including the Blog and FREE Resources, visit yoursisterkimber.com! Become a su…

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Ep.14 Vulnerability After Hurt + Amanda Cook 45:37

2y ago45:37

45:37

Kimber and Amanda talk about how we can avoid living guarded after being hurt in a friendship. They explore how to open up again after previous hurt and how to be wise about what and with whom we choose to share. For more Your Sister, Kimber content, including the Blog and FREE Resources, visit yoursisterkimber.com! Become a subscriber at Your Sist…

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Ep.13 Hard Conversations + Wendy Jacobsen 46:36

2y ago46:36

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Wendy Jacobsen joins Kimber on the podcast to talk about practical tools to help us communicate well in those hard moments of friendship, such as how to derail gossip, deal with sin, or discuss hurt. For more Your Sister, Kimber content, including the Blog and FREE Resources, visit yoursisterkimber.com! Become a subscriber at Your Sister, Kimber to…

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