How to Make Room for Friends in Busy Seasons with Chrystal Evans Hurst

Are you struggling to make time for the friendships in your life? Listen, I get it. The undercurrent of many of our lives is busyness. Considering how to work another thing into an already full schedule is often not what any of us would prefer to do. But making room for deep and lasting connection is possible. Want to know how?
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[@debrahenderson3117]

I know this was meant to encourage friendships, but it really made me sad. As I listened, I tried so very hard to think of who my friends are and I really have none. I have been so absorbed in my family for such a long time, 30+ yrs, until I never stopped to form any type of meaning friendship. Now, I struggle communicating with others outside of my small family circle. I have got to reevaluate my life, so that I am more open to meeting new people and making new friends. 🙏🏿 Thank you Chrystal, I love listening to you and following you on all platforms.

[@yvettemcgirt8676]

@debrahenderson3117…right there with you. 💛😢

[@gracegrace9386]

Same here. This is another confirmation right here. May the Lord empower us to do what He called us to accomplish. In Jesus’s Glorious Name !

[@bjones8698]

You did what you needed in that season of life. Now you're just continuing to be honest moving into a different season. Be blessed and keep moving forward and keep growing. ❤🎉🙏🏾💖🙌🏾

[@HeavenlyPurposed1]

Same for me I spent my adult life either trying to save family or having friends who weren't genuine and at 35 I have no one but my two kids and God. Its lonely. Where are my friends God?

[@Faithwalk212]

Me too!

[@reginamcgary4753]

Thank you Chrystal for sharing!!! We need to make space for other women whether it's friends or even mentoring the younger women! God will bring people into your life to do life with, but you have to be opened to be your authentic self, which does not have anything to do with what you wear, own, or drive. It's a heart thing and it is so needed. Life is a journey that is meant to share life with.

[@ladyvirtue77]

I haven't been maintaining my friendships and I miss my people. I will make at least 2 calls this evening. This is a great encouragement! Thanks again Chrystal.

[@phiafrank9767]

Thank you! As a 50+ woman, married 15 years: I admire those who have this kind of closeness! I had 2 best friends, one my bf like a brother since 6th grade & the other since high school. Only one I keep in touch. Friendships takes a lot of work especially building with women. Y’all make it look so easy, encourage all who can to go for it! Great video! Thanks!!

[@DJ_MME]

Thank you for this episode. I tried to count 5 deep friendships and I came up with 3.5…one of my friendships is changing after 40 years. It makes me sad but I am open to meet more people to connect with on a deeper level. It’s hard at 54 developing new friendships. I would love to hear more on how to cultivate new friendships at this age. 😊 Thank you for this content. It really is changing lives❤❤❤

[@glenda7846]

I see friendship as a gift and it is an honor when someone trusts you with their true self/secrets. However, I believe too many people take their friendships for granted and don't put in the time yet expect the person to always be there. Friendship is like any other meaningful relationship. It takes the investment of time, genuine love, respect, grace, and kindness to keep it going through the seasons.

[@angelac7837]

I just put a message in my group text to my oldest friends I’ve known since elementary school. We’ve been saying for 2 years now that we’re going to have brunch. I’m about to make this happen. Thanks Chrystal ❤

[@lateshaLeath-k4d]

Father, I thank you for making this plain as day. I receive this and God I am listening.

[@stari720]

This podcast feels like a warm cozy hug on a cold winter day! ❤ Geez! Just a wholesome loving vibe.

[@ChrystalHurst]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@lissaspeaks]

I can keep friends with boundaries and space. I don’t call people but we send each other posts, check in and can get together a couple times a year.

[@tiffanyweaver183]

Well as usual Chrystal has done it again. My core has been thoughtfully shook! As inviting and engaging as this was I have been struggling to identify my core/my5/myvillage since the last episode about relationships that operate on those levels. Truthfully, many of my childhood friendships are out of state, and the ones I have where I live are more surface connections. Self examination is my truest first step.

[@christelcarissa]

Let's get this done! We do still have time 😊

[@cheryldian]

I’m praying and believing for friends to sit at my table

[@rudescachristiaan4294]

In march of 2023 was the first time I stumble on your content about second guessing. Well girl since then up to today. ❤ Thank you for letting God use you to be a tremendous councelor. All the way from Curaçao

[@charmaineoates751]

Miss you Chrystal! I have been busy! You feel like my friend and I never met you! 🤩But God provided me with your friendship online. You are truly a gift from God! Thank you for your inviting character and fun personality, and for sharing the word of God! Thank you!❤

[@bridgetp3989]

This was good.....I have some friends from the past that resurfaced. I am in a busy season and weighing the question do I have time for a meaningful true friendship with them. However, I talk to my BFF in car rides alllllll the time. She jokingly says...." are you using me again".... my answer "Yelp!" But that's when we catch up on non-emergent things. Other friends we text and then do a face-time when big things happen and we meet (because we live in different states) once or twice a year.

[@a.i.f.k.2273]

Thanks for this Chrystal . Sooo important ❤

[@eniolaharrison2072]

This was SO good Chrystal!

[@ElohorIrikefe]

Timely wake up call.

[@sidehustlechick]

I love this! Thank you 😊 I was just thinking about my tribe this week and making time for what matters most in life and they are worth it.

[@sabinelerus-watson2385]

bonsoir Madame! love it...merci C...BLESSINGS

[@Sisterbettyjo9179]

Crystal I Enjoyed Listening In!! And Thank You!!🥰❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥((Hugs))

[@princesssullivan5098]

Love it!!!!❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@nwanyibuifeobiako162]

Thank you for the reminder about the importance of being a good friend to others and having good friends🤎🤎

[@thakanesenwedi3740]

Much needed,

[@moninicole3]

Really needed this!! Thanks so much!

[@TinaSelftalk]

Right on time podcast ❤

[@ruthbygodsgrace1621]

I still need a step by step tutorial on making friends 😅

[@cheryldian]

Love this episode

[@cyndi5510]

Love This💛 🙏🏼

[@Lisa-ho9mj]

I have friends like that too

[@AngelaRogers-n7y]

Good evening

[@AlesaWilliams-ct2mx]

As a single mom of 1 child who is now away at college , this hi home. Sadly i wasnt raised in a close family though there are 6 of us. So forming relationships has been difficult for me. In church as a single mom i always felt lookked down on and it was very difficult to find community there and still has been. Honestly, i dont have 5 women my age 60 i could call a best friebd. Sad but true. I had a lot of aquaintances but a lot were married, never made time to develop the relationship. Im a young 60 and most women i meet my age arent into the things i still actively do. Anyway, great podcast but i wonder how single mature women meet likeminded women to develop lasting relationships.

[@NaturalJam22]

💛💛

[@patriciaspence2852]

Thanks need to fine my people.

[@ethelcurtis8172]

Chrystal, this was such a blessing. Thank you! Ever since the Pandemic my job has been very overwhelming at times. I know that I have been lacking with being intentional. 😩 I'm going to do better! 😁🙏🏾😇🩷💛

[@jinnellalfred-joseph2679]

I've always craved friendships, but i couldnt even count 5 friends. Only one ive had from high school. Now when it comes to friendships im torn as to who to build it with. I struggle with are they suppose to be christians like i am or with non believers. But ive ask God to send me genuine friendships for years but im not sure if im the issue with what i think they should be

[@brendakaunda8411]

Hello Chrystal, how would you advice an introverted person on how to make friends,since they have hello based kind of friendships who they avoid bothering them with their experiences.

[@sadereynolds9892]

What if you don’t have friends? Been a military wife it’s hard to make friends.

[@ginarichardson4169]

How do you make/ maintain friendships when you’re the only one putting in the work? I told them but nothing happened so I had to step back since seems only important to me. 😢

[@shunqettacunningham2608]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Lisa-ho9mj]

16:52

[@cyndi5510]

YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING 😍 Beautiful SUPERSTAR LEADER Women Of God 🙏🏼 I Would Love to be part of your TRIBE one day... I've Watched Videos of your Beautiful Family for Years while doing Life🕊️🤗🙏🏼💙 Beautiful Pod Cast💛🐝✨ Thank you for sharing Golden Content 🙏🏼🕊️❤️

[@lisabeautyinsideout]

Ok so I know I’m not supposed to envy or be jealous but can I say I do towards my husband. Allow please explain? He’s had a couple of friends that he’s known over 40 years ( childhood friendships) and there isn’t a thing they wouldn’t do for each other. I on the other hand moved around a lot as a child and even into adulthood that I’ve never formed long term friendships like that. I so admire that wanted that for myself. On the flip side I have had friends where I feel it’s only been one sided. In a real friendship, shouldn’t both initiate time to be spent? Real question! It shouldn’t be one sided right?

[@glenda7846]

I llike and respect your honesty about jealousy instead of saying what sound good or Christian. Honesty is healing . Friendship definitely isn't one-sided. There needs to be a give and take like any other important relationship. For example, we go to work and get a paycheck. That's give and take. I wish you well. Friends are a necessity and it's worth it to do the work :)!

[@Shaylamurray39]

❤❤❤❤