In this kick off episode, host Charlene sits down with her first guest, Julie, as they reflect on the 20-year journey of their mentorship. They recall their initial meeting at an unexpected dinner and how their strikingly different personalities initially clashed. Julie shares her struggles with anxiety, substance abuse, and skepticism towards enduring relationships, while Charlene reminisces about her genuine but clueless attempts at mentorship. Together, they explore pivotal moments, from movie outings to church visits and the profound effects of prophetic words. Join them as they bask in nostalgia and reveal their enduring mentor-mentee relationship's sincere, albeit unconventional, beginnings.

Key Topics Discussed In This Episode:

• Genuine connection and mutual support
• Overcoming anxiety and addiction
• The power of discipleship
• Faith as a catalyst for transformation

Quote of the Episode:

"I think internally, I felt like you were just going to reject me. I don't know that I knew that then, but I was just like, “But what about this sin? And how does your church feel about this sin?” and basically, all the ways that I was choosing to live life back then. I just figured we'd get this over quickly because there's no way that you and I would be actual friends." - Julie.

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