We are starting a new series this month- yay!  During May, we’ll be doing a series called, Encouragement for Women in Ministry in which we’ll be sharing encouragement from other women in ministry. Our hope is that their words and kindness will be a sort of friendship to all of us.

In today’s episode, AJ started by sharing that her family has had the privilege of welcoming a Ukrainian refugee family to their community recently. She said it was a really sweet time but also made her realize how much caregivers need to be cared for as well.  Jen and AJ reminded us how important it is to have friends who can restore you, who can speak nourishment to your heart, who can be there for you. They mentioned this need specifically for those in ministry.

For this episode, Jen and AJ shared practical ways for when women in ministry feel lonely. You’ll hear tips to implement for getting that peace that comes in knowing that Christ is our friend. 

And remember: Wherever you are, God sees you. Jesus will be that friend you need. We have to continue making sure our identity is in Christ and not in a relationship regardless of what it is.  Christ can be and should be all that we need

Come take this journey with us!

Challenge

We are challenging us all to take some time over the next few days to really focus on the goodness of God. Maybe it is finding His goodness via his Word. Or maybe it's time alone with Him outdoors..  

Then, text, call, facetime, or go for a coffee date with your friends! Don't take friendship for granted. It’s a beautiful gift.

For our listener questions of the week, AJ and Jen answered a question pretty relatable for this month's series: “What was the first friendship that you remember?” 

Thank you for sending in questions for us! If you have a question you’d love to have us answer, just email us at hello@thesojoacademy.com.