Have you ever felt excluded, unseen, or misunderstood — even by other women of faith? Maybe you’ve faced gossip, judgment, or silent competition in friendships and wondered, “How do I handle this with grace and still protect my heart?” In this empowering and faith-filled episode of Spirit Filled Girl Talk, hosts Sarah Phillipe and Satin Pelfrey sit down with author and speaker Caroline Shankle to talk about courage, comparison, and identity in Christ when friendships get hard. Caroline shares her own story of rejection and bullying as a teen, how God met her in heartbreak, and how those experiences inspired her devotional, The Lion and the Bear. Drawing from 1 Samuel 17, she reminds us that before David faced Goliath, he first fought “the lion and the bear” — and just like David, every trial we face is preparing us for something greater. You’ll hear biblical truth and practical wisdom for both teen girls and moms navigating today’s social-media-driven culture, where comparison, competition, and insecurity run rampant. From learning how to create safe spaces for honest conversation to recognizing the God who sees (El Roi), this conversation is filled with encouragement, laughter, and reminders that your identity, worth, and purpose come from Jesus alone. 💬 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How to navigate rejection, gossip, and comparison with grace and spiritual maturity Why identity in Christ is the foundation for confidence and courage How to discern when to create healthy boundaries or lean into reconciliation What it means to surrender emotional wounds to God and walk in His peace How faith growth often happens through relational challenges and spiritual refinement ✨ Key Takeaways: You’re not defined by who left you out — you’re chosen, seen, and loved by God. Surrender to God transforms insecurity into strength and comparison into calling. Faith flourishes when you trust God to defend your heart and direct your relationships. 🕊️ Who This Is For:Christian women — from teen girls to moms — If you or someone you love has ever felt unseen, excluded, or uninvited — this episode will remind you that God is using your battles to build your bravery. This isn’t small talk.It’s Spirit Filled Girl Talk. Scriptures: 1 Samuel 17, Isaiah 41:10, Nehemiah 8:10, Genesis 16 Order Caroline's Book The Lion and the Bear here: https://a.co/d/ah1DHpj If you'd like to support Spirit Filled Girl Talk 🙏🕊️💛: Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/spiritfilledgirltalk 💌 Connect with Us:If this episode encouraged your heart, we’d love to hear from you! → Follow us on Instagram: @spiritfilledgirltalk → Share your story, message us, or let us know how we can pray for you. → Join our email list to stay in the loop about new episodes, resources, and more: https://spiritfilledgirltalk.com/ 📣 Help Us Spread the Word! If you loved this episode, would you take 30 seconds to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify? Your support helps other women discover Spirit-filled encouragement right when they need it most. Sarah's website: ⁠⁠https://sarahphillipe.com/ Satin's website: ⁠⁠https://satinpelfrey.com/⁠⁠