FRIENDSHIPS CH8: HUMBLENESS

12/17/24 • 21 min

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Esme Graff Podcast! In this inspiring episode, I dive into Chapter 8 of my book, Friendships: Cultivating Twelve Qualities to Become More Like Jesus, and explore the transformative power of humility. Whether you're a single mom navigating parenting challenges or a divorced woman seeking encouragement and community, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn:

The importance of humility in friendships and why it shapes our relationships.
Biblical insights on humility, featuring the story of Luke, the humble and wise Gospel author.
How humble people set boundaries, avoid entitlement, and practice self-worth.
Encouragement for single moms and divorced women, especially during the holiday season.

"Divorce is part of my story, but it’s not my identity." Join me as I share my personal experiences as a Christian single mom and discuss how humility leads to deeper connections and personal growth.

Ready to grow? Grab a copy of my book, the journal, and let’s dive deeper into becoming the women God created us to be.
Let’s end this year with gratitude and purpose!

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What You’ll Learn:

The importance of humility in friendships and why it shapes our relationships.
Biblical insights on humility, featuring the story of Luke, the humble and wise Gospel author.
How humble people set boundaries, avoid entitlement, and practice self-worth.
Encouragement for single moms and divorced women, especially during the holiday season.

Ready to grow? Grab a copy of my book, the journal, and let’s dive deeper into becoming the women God created us to be.
Let’s end this year with gratitude and purpose!

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FRIENDSHIPS CH7: THE ENCOURAGER

Welcome to this empowering episode of The Esme Graff Podcast, where I unpack chapter seven of my book, Friendships: Cultivating Twelve Qualities to Become More Like Jesus.
This week, we explore the transformative power of encouragement and why it’s crucial for building supportive, life-giving friendships. As a divorced single mom, I share personal stories and lessons from my journey, insights from the Bible, and practical ways to surround yourself with positive, encouraging friends who inspire growth and resilience.
Learn from the example of Barnabas, the “son of encouragement,” and discover how to cultivate a circle of support that uplifts you through challenges. Whether you're navigating life post-divorce or striving to become a better friend and mother, this episode will provide the guidance and encouragement you need.
If you haven't listened to Chapter One of this series, I highly encourage you go back and listen: Friendships Chapter 1: Compassion & Mentorship
This episode is full of insights and practical takeaways that will help you grow as a person and build supportive relationships. Tune in to chapter one and join the journey to becoming the best version of yourself!"

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The Esme Graff Podcast - FRIENDSHIPS CH8: HUMBLENESS

Transcript

Hello, and welcome to today’s episode! I am so happy you’re hanging out with me. It’s time for hot chocolate, pie, sweaters, boots, and everything that make you feel jolly, warm, fuzzy, and if you are like me, I just love this season!

The holidays are here! Part of the bittersweet feeling of getting older is the realization that the holidays are starting to look a little different. As a parent, the holiday season starts with your kids being too little to understand what is going on