Embracing Sisterhood with Natalie Runion

On this week’s episode of Significant Women, I welcome my sister in the faith, Natalie Runion. Natalie is an author, pastor, and communicator with a passion for helping women walk in unity instead of comparison or competition. In our honest and heartfelt conversation, we talk about gossip, drama, friendship, and the hard reality that sometimes—even in the church—we don’t always like each other. But Natalie’s wisdom and biblical insights invite us back to a place of grace, generosity, and Spirit-filled sisterhood.Key PointsThe surprising story behind Natalie’s book title: I Don’t Even Like WomenChildhood friendships and why adult relationships can feel more complicatedGossip as a symptom of deeper heart issues—and how to lead groups away from itComparison and how the story of Mary and Elizabeth teaches us to celebrate one another instead of competeDeborah and Jael: two women who modeled partnership and obedience for God’s gloryNavigating “high drama” friendships and learning emotional regulationWhat true friendship looks like: transparency, listening, and accessibilityObedience as the key to a truly significant lifeScriptures that anchor Natalie: Matthew 10:16, Luke 1 (Mary and Elizabeth), Judges 4–5 (Deborah & Jael)Resources MentionedI Don’t Even Like Women by Natalie RunionPete Scazzero’s Emotionally Healthy Spirituality series (leadership, relationships)Key Scriptures: Luke 1, Judges 4–5, Matthew 10:16, James 3 Connect with Natalie at https://natalierunion.com/Order ‘I Don’t Even Like Women’ and Other Lies That Get in the Way of Sacred Sisterhood at https://a.co/d/bGDgdhT Have a prayer request or feedback?Email Carol at: [email protected] and her team would love to pray for you. Stay Connected:Subscribe to the Significant Women Podcast and share this episode with a friend who needs to be reminded of her worth today.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolMcLeodMinistries The Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod is edited and produced by WileyCraft Productions. Visit https://wileycraftproductions.com/ to learn more.