Navigating Friendship, Disloyalty and Betrayals in 2025

01/30/25 • 23 min

In the trenches of life, we all crave deep, meaningful friendships. But sometimes we mistake acquaintances for friends? What do we do when those we trust betray us?

This episode explores the deep desire for true friendship, the pain of disloyalty, and how to discern between real friends and mere acquaintances in 2025.

Nuggets of wisdom in this episode

Not everyone you meet is a friend. Learn to differentiate between an acquaintance and a true friend.

Pray for discernment in friendships. Before opening your heart, ask God for wisdom and clarity.

Jesus is the ultimate friend who never fails. When human relationships disappoint, lean on Him for comfort.

References in this episode

· Trust In God by Elevation Worship (feat. Chris Brown), official lyric video

· Check out previous episodes of Messy Can't Stop Her podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music and other listening platforms.

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In the trenches of life, we all crave deep, meaningful friendships. But sometimes we mistake acquaintances for friends? What do we do when those we trust betray us?

This episode explores the deep desire for true friendship, the pain of disloyalty, and how to discern between real friends and mere acquaintances in 2025.

Nuggets of wisdom in this episode

Not everyone you meet is a friend. Learn to differentiate between an acquaintance and a true friend.

Pray for discernment in friendships. Before opening your heart, ask God for wisdom and clarity.

Jesus is the ultimate friend who never fails. When human relationships disappoint, lean on Him for comfort.

References in this episode

· Trust In God by Elevation Worship (feat. Chris Brown), official lyric video

· Check out previous episodes of Messy Can't Stop Her podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music and other listening platforms.

Join the Messy Can't Stop Her Sisterhood at https://www.facebook.com/groups/3204395256540448/
If you would love to share your story on the #MessyCantStopHer podcast, click here to let me know.

Thank you so much for listening.
Music Credit: https://indiefy.me/wanted-carter

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2 Sins that can Cost You Your Success in 2025

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Host, Judith Kambia Obatusa (JKO) explores how comparison and copying impacts us negatively, and can derail our 2025 goals. If you want to overcome feelings of inadequacy, cultivate contentment, and align with your purpose, this episode is for you.

Nuggets of wisdom in this episode

· How comparison and copying can stop you from reaching your goals in 2025.

· Why contentment and self-awareness are essential tools in your 2025 success toolkit.

· What the bible says about copying and comparing, and about you.

· Practical tools to recognize and embrace your uniqueness.

Key Scriptures: Galatians 5:26 (Message Translation), Exodus 20:17

References in this episode

· Downloadable Bible-based affirmations to remind yourself of your worth.

· Getting to Know Me self-love song adapted from Rogers and Hammerstein’s “Getting to know you” song in The King and I.

· Previous episodes of Messy Can't Stop Her for more encouragement on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music and other listening platforms.
Step into 2025 with confidence and purpose! 2025 is your year!
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Next Episode

Are You the Friend You Yearn to Have?

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These days, friendships dissolve at the speed of a tweet. Cancel culture is real, and betrayal is often public. But are we the kind of friends we'd want in our corner when we are in a crisis?

Looking at real-life examples of friendships tested in the spotlight – Jessica Mulroney & Meghan Markle, Justin Baldoni & Blake Lively – and with guidance from the Word of God, we see what true friendship looks like and ask ourselves the question: Are we a true friend or a fair-weather friend?

If you are a woman, who has ever yearned for a true friend, this episode is for you.

Nuggets of wisdom in this episode

How friendship is tested by cancel culture.
What the Bible says about being a trustworthy and reliable friend.
How to examine ourselves—are we the kind of friends we want to have?

Key Scriptures: Proverbs 17:17, Proverbs 27:10

References

Don Williams Fair Weather Friends

Lyrics to Fairweather Friends

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