Marisol and Beth’s story is about community and authenticity. Through their small group, they’ve discovered that faith deepens not through structure but through friendship—learning, questioning, and growing together in a space where everyone belongs.
Sisters in Spirit: How Friendship Becomes Formation
For Marisol and Beth, faith has found its rhythm not in a program or formula, but in the warmth of community. Their “Monday Girls Group,” started by a friend named Ty, meets simply and casually—no set agenda, no rigid structure—just a circle of women gathering to share life, read Scripture, pray, and talk honestly about what they’re discovering.
They describe it as cozy, a safe place where people can bring their questions, explore the Bible for themselves, and listen together for truth. The atmosphere feels more like conversation than curriculum, which makes it easier to invite friends who might not feel comfortable in a traditional church setting. There’s laughter, vulnerability, and room for the Holy Spirit to move in ordinary ways. And when the group reaches a crossroads in understanding, they know they can lean on the wisdom of their pastor or others for gentle guidance.
For Marisol and Beth, this kind of gathering feels like church at its most organic—a place where faith grows through shared discovery rather than prescribed answers. It’s a reminder that spiritual formation doesn’t always happen in sanctuaries or sermons; it often begins in living rooms, around tables, or wherever people come together with open hearts.
They also speak honestly about the challenges of inviting others into faith. Many people outside church culture find it unfamiliar, even intimidating—the songs, the structure, the expectations. That’s why this small group model matters so much. It bridges the gap by offering something deeply human: friendship, belonging, and curiosity without pressure.
When asked what advice they’d give to young women heading off to college, both shared wisdom born of experience. Marisol encourages others to embrace their own path—to understand that a relationship with God is deeply personal and doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s. “Don’t put other Christians on a pedestal,” she says. “Put God there.” Beth echoes that faith takes effort, like any relationship. “If you don’t take time to pray or read Scripture, you’ll drift,” she says. “Stay connected—join a group, surround yourself with people who remind you who you are.”
Their story captures a beautiful truth: faith flourishes in relationship. Whether through laughter, shared questions, or quiet prayer, formation happens when people gather with openness and intention. The “Monday Girls Group” isn’t about getting everything right—it’s about growing together, one conversation at a time.