The Better Friend with Grace Valentine: Building Vibrant Friendships that Last
Episode · 29 min · April 11, 2025
About this episode
Have you ever felt like friendships were just… hard? You’re not alone. In this episode, speaker and author Grace Valentine joins us to talk about her latest book, The Better Friend: 12 Truths to Shift from Shallow and One-Sided Connections to Vibrant Friendships . With warmth, wisdom, and a good dose of humor, Grace
shares how to move from lonely moments and surface-level relationships to true, life-giving community.We dive into the real struggles women face in friendships and how Grace’s journey—full of funny stories, vulnerable moments, and faith-filled truths—can help you become not just a better friend, but also discover the kind of friendships your heart longs for.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to rethink connection through 12 powerful truthsPractical steps to build deeper, more meaningful friendshipsEncouraging scriptures that anchor your relationships in God’s loveWhy you’re not alone in your desire for community—and how Jesus is in the middle of it allWhether you’re craving connection or looking to strengthen the friendships you have, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, encouraged, and ready to do life with the Giver of Life.https://gracevalentine.org/Amazon: The Better FriendIG @thegracevalentine👉 Connect with me: https://www.jaymeelizabeth.com/CONNECT WITH JAYME ON SOCIALS: Instagram l YouTube l Pinterest l Facebook
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