Studies have shown that a lack of connection with people you care about not only leads to loneliness, but it also has harmful physical effects.

In other words, a lack of close friendships may be hazardous for your health.

So today, I've invited my BFFs to spill the beans with me about friendship.

We're going to talk about how they help me shop,

what quality friendships are made of,

and I'm going to give you three assumptions

that you need to make in order to make a friend.

Plus, I'm giving away some pearl necklaces for the ladies

from my favorite boutique,

so you make sure you hang out to the very end

so you can hear how you can win one.

All right, pour your tea, pull up a chair,

here we go.

Welcome to the 413 podcast where practical encouragement and biblical wisdom set you up to

live the I-Can life because you can do all things through Christ who gives you strength.

Now welcome your host.

She's 5-2, but much taller on the inside.

Jennifer Rothschild.

Well, hey, welcome.

We are super glad you are here today.

I'm Jennifer.

I'm here to help you be and do more than you even feel capable of

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