About this episode
Welcome back to Stay True Podcast! We are living in a time when connection has never been more accessible, yet so many of us still feel painfully alone. In today's episode, Madi sits down with her mentor, author, speaker, and founder of IF:Gathering, Jennie Allen, to answer: how do we truly defeat loneliness? If you've ever felt isolated, stuck in surface-level relationships, or have struggled to build meaningful community, this episode is for you. Jennie and Madi share practical wisdom and biblical truth that will encourage you to stop waiting for connection and start building it. Let's explore how God designed us for relationships and why strong, godly friendships are essential for a joy-filled life. This conversation will remind you that in Christ, you are never truly alone. Always remember to stay you and stay true! Questions/topics discussed and answered: - How to make friends - Why we feel so lonely - Practical ways to fight loneliness - How to go from surface level friendships to deep friendships -What to do when your friends say they are Christians but aren't acting like it - How to be the friend you want to have - Practical ways to start building a circle of people who can actually make you better and push you toward Jesus AND SO MUCH MORE! Helpful Resources: Find Your People by Jennie Allen: https://a.co/d/4AWcKlU The Love Everybody Wants by Madison Prewett Troutt: https://a.co/d/36EkEhT Stay True Website: https://www.staytruepodcast.com Stay True Merch: https://www.staytruepodcast.com/merch Connect with Stay True! 💙 Instagram | @staytruepodcast 💙 TikTok | @staytrue_podcast 💙 Follow Madison | @madiprew 💙 Follow Jennie | @jennieallen