It Takes a Village (Even When You’re Used to Doing It All Alone)

It Takes a Village (Even When You’re Used to Doing It All Alone)

February 16, 2026 · 15 min

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Jaime McFaden discusses the importance of community and the biblical foundation of the village mentality in overcoming survival mode.

In this episode, I’m sharing honestly about survival mode—the season so many of us live in where we’re just trying to get through, doing everything alone, holding it all together. While that energy might carry us for a time, it’s not the energy we’re meant to build from. We talk about God’s design for community, the biblical foundation of the village mentality, and why learning, growing, and loving together isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. I also share why hosting this week’s Galentine’s ev...

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