Encouragement for Real Life

It's our guest episode of the month today, and you're in for a treat! Joining Julie are two of her childhood friends, Karen Wacker and Sheila Schulte, who are close friends of hers still today. They share stories and encouragement, complete with belly laughs (even with a snort!). They shed some tears of both joy and challenges, and they remind us how important friendships are in life. You'll be encouraged! Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

This is the fourth episode in our Spring Cleaning For the Soul series, and we discuss how sometimes our perspective becomes cloudy from disappointment, discouragement, negative thinking, and life circumstances. Could it be time to get out the cleaning cloth? Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

We live in a distracted world, so it's no wonder we face distractions daily. They aren't just annoying, but they are keeping us from living the abundant lives Jesus came to give us. Julie gives us some tangible ideas of how to overcome these distractions and to embrace the undistracted life. Listen in to be encouraged today! Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

We've all been there, and maybe you're there now. Exhausted. Continuing on in our Spring Cleaning for the Soul series, in this episode Julie leads us through the varying kinds of weariness and exhaustion, how we get there, and what we can do to find rest and refreshment again. Listen in--your soul will thank you for it. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

Are you feeling like you're "dead inside," or have you ever felt this way? A number of reasons can contribute to causing this feeling, and Julie, in this episode, discusses this. We're spring cleaning our souls this month, and today we're cleaning up the cobwebs in our life so our souls can be fresh with life and hope. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

Joining Julie on this guest episode is her son, Zach Lefebure. Zach shares his wisdom, he encourages us to live boldly, and he helps us remember the importance of building relationships with others. Plus, Julie and Zach talk about their mother/son relationship, what they're doing well in it and what they could do better. Listen in to be inspired! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

Are you experiencing a storm in your life or know someone who is? None of us like them and none of us are immune to them. But we can find hope and peace even as we walk through the storms of this life. Julie shares how in this episode and gives us tangible ways to not just survive the storms but to thrive through them. Don't miss this one! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

We have an enemy, and the lies this enemy tells us can sometimes sound like our own words and cause us to feel unsettling emotions. Is what we're hearing in our heads truth or lies? In this episode we learn how to identify lies and how to combat them to live the abundant lives we were designed to live. Don't miss this one! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

As we begin the third month of this year already, it's a good time to pause and do some reflecting. What direction are our lives going? On what are we building our lives? Listen in as Julie shares why it's important to have an anchor in life and who/what is that anchor. Stay encouraged today! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

Today's episode is a big one. It's the first episode with a male guest, and it's the first one recorded with a guest in Julie's office. Joining her in this episode is whom Julie calls her "love of a lifetime"--her husband Bill Lefebure. They discuss everything from their imperfect marriage, to the role God has played in their lives, to Bill's bicycling accident, and they even share some wisdom for other couples. Don't miss this one! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

What is in your heart? Do you know? A sure-fire way of finding out is noticing what spills out when where bumped from the things of life or the people in it. In this episode we find pause to pay attention and to find out what's really in these hearts of ours. You won't want to miss this episode if you're serious about growing as a child of God. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

Do you have a heart for God? What is one, anyway? In this episode, Julie points us to why it's important to have a heart for God, what is one, and how we can grow our relationship with God to have one. This may just be the most practical and encouraging truth you'll listen to today! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

"Follow your heart." We hear this saying often, don't we? But is this wise advice? Sure, these three words can inspire us to pursue our dreams and to carry out what we feel called to do. Yet, they can also take us to places that aren't God's best for us. Today we are uncovering why this popular mantra can lead us astray and what we can do instead to live a purposeful, God-centered life. We will learn exactly why following your heart isn't biblical, nor is it the best way to live. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

You know that friend who you can count on no matter what? She knows everything about you and still loves you anyway? Well our first podcast guest of 2025 is Julie's best friend since her youth, Tina Herring. She's Julie's BFFL--Best Friend For Life! What Julie's loves the most about Tina is her authentic life and faith. You'll be inspired and encouraged through her words! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

If you're wondering what your purpose on this earth is, you're not alone. Julie says in this episode it's one of the most common questions she gets from women today. It's so important, Julie dedicates an entire episode to this subject and walks us through practical steps in identifying our purpose and why it's important. Listen in to be encouraged! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

Do you live your life intentionally? Do you live according to your personal values and beliefs, and do you make choices in life that reflect those values and beliefs? We discuss how to do this in this episode, and Julie shares with us four practical steps to live intentionally every day.  Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

How do you begin a new year? We're already seven days into it, and now matter how we began, it's a good day to reflect and readjust if needed. You'll have the opportunity to do so in this episode! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

We wind down 2024 with this month's guest episode. Our guest is long-time friend and beautiful encourager, Kelly Blackwell. We talk about everything from her life, to the gift of being a noticer, to beginning the new year. Kelly's words will inspire and encourage you! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

Feeling weary today? The Christmas carol we are pondering reminds us of the hope we have in Jesus--a thrill of hope, in fact. Just in time for Christmas. Merry Christmas to you and yours! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

Away in a Manger is a classic Christmas carol, filled with hope and promise. It's the basis for this episode as we pause and ponder it and how its message can inspire us during this holiday season. May it encourage your heart today! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

This is the second episode in our new series inspired by the timeless lyrics of biblically-based Christmas carols. Whether you're feeling weary, searching for stillness, or simply longing to connect with God this holiday season, these episodes will encourage your heart and point you back to Him. Today we're finding calm and brightness in this season and how to live in both all month long. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

This December, join me for a special podcast series inspired by the timeless lyrics of biblically-based Christmas carols. Together, we'll reflect on the profound truths hidden in these songs, discover how they speak to our everyday struggles, and embrace the hope, peace, and joy that Christ brings. Whether you're feeling weary, searching for stillness, or simply longing to connect with God this holiday season, these episodes will encourage your heart and point you back to Him. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

It's our guest episode for the month, and joining me today is friend and fellow writer, Marnie Hammar. Marnie's shares her wisdom and words full of hope and encouragement with us, spurring us on to find moments of stillness to hear God's voice. You'll be so glad you tuned in! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

Are you walking through some sort of discomfort today, or do you know someone who is? Discomfort is a part of this life, but we don't have to just muddle through it. We can stay encouraged through it. Learn how in this episode. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

When we put our trust in God, we often think our lives will be smooth sailing from that point on. But actually, it's then the adventure begins! God doesn't call us to live comfortable lives, even though that may be our desire. He calls us to follow Him. Sometimes that makes us very uncomfortable. Listen in to find hope if you're living in discomfort today. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

Discomfort. No one likes it. We'd rather stay in our comfy spaces if we could choose, right? Is staying comfortable always what's best for us though? We're expanding our thinking and perspectives on discomfort in this episode. We may just walk away with a renewed appreciation for what's uncomfortable. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

In our guest episode this month, I'm sharing my recent conversation with Natalie Ogbourne, my friend, fellow Iowan, and brand new author of her book Waking Up in the Wilderness. We discuss much in this episode, and I believe Natalie and her words will encourage your heart and inspire your soul. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

We each could use some encouragement every now and then, right? After seeing and talking to numerous women who are overwhelmed, discouraged, worn out and weary lately, Julie dedicates this entire episode to encouraging us in our faith. Don't miss this episode. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

Do you, like many of us, feel as if time is speeding by too fast? Julie shares in this episode three simple ways to slow down time. They might not be what you expect, but they will make a difference in our lives when it comes to time. Take a listen! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

The stats on our society's health is alarming today, and the numbers are motivating many to make some changes. Including Julie. She intentionally began an adventure in her health four years ago, and in this episode she shares what she's learned, some changes she's made with her health, and where she is with it all today. May this episode encourage you in your own health. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

When life goes well or becomes upended, who do you go to first? God or something or someone else? Julie shares a personal story in today's episode of how God reminded her this summer through bugs (of all things!) to go to Him first. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

Some days we could use a dose of hope. If this is you today, you've come to the right place. Author, outdoors girl, and fellow Iowan, Julie Sunne, joins the podcast to share hope when life's struggles weigh you down. Her words will inspire you! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

God can use anything to teach us a lesson, and in this episode, Julie shares how He used her mother-of-the-groom dress to awaken her to the reality of focus. Namely focusing on earthly or heavenly things. This is our choice. What are we focused on today? Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

We desire each day to be memorable, right? But some just stand out above the rest of them. Like Julie's son's recent wedding. She shares in this episode what she did to prepare herself to stay fully present on that day to be able to recall fond memories of it for years to come. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

Julie did something uncharacteristic of her this summer. She rested, and she shares the details in this episode: of how God called her, her response, what she learned, and how she's moving forward now. What is God calling you to do today? May this inspire you in your current circumstances! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

In our guest episode this month you'll be inspired to embrace an abundant life of overcoming stress through Julie's guest, Barb Roose! It's a powerful conversation of hope, real life, and overcoming overwhelm. You won't want to miss this one. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

A life of joy and abundance. Sounds wonderful doesn't it? In this episode we take a look at what a life of abundance is and how we can live one. It may be different than you think! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

Love or hate. The world these days seems to be full of the latter, and it prompts us to live in this hate when it comes to our relationships. But God calls us to choose to love instead. How are we doing at this lately? Are we choosing to love or to hate others, especially those who are different or believe differently than us? Listen in for a mindset change today. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

Do you multitask? Many of us have been taught to do so. In this episode, Julie challenges us to recognize what she calls one of the "Big Five" distractions, and to stop the multitasking madness. She explains how harmful it is to us, to our brains, and to our lives, and what we can do about it. Even if you are an expert multitasker, this will give you something to think about. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

It's our guest episode this month, and we are joined by the wonderful Stacie Gorkow. If you ever have a difficult time saying no, or know someone who does, Stacie's words and experience will encourage you and your heart. We aren't called to do everything! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

None of us set out to be our biggest distraction, yet interestingly, many of us are. Or at least our thoughts are! If you often find your mind wandering or you walk in a room and forget what you went there for, this episode may be just the encouragement you need today. We can overcome this distraction! Learn how here. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

Technology: we love it and despise it, all at the same time, right? It has become one of the biggest distractions in our lives today. How do we know if we're distracted by it, and what can we do about it? Julie points us to help, hope, and truth in this episode so we can live more abundant and joy-filled lives. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

This episode is the second in a series about the biggest distractions we women face today. Julie discusses the second distraction of what she calls, the "Big Five" distractions--the future. This is one many women don't realize is a distraction and struggle with more than they are aware. You'll find hope and encouragement and help for how to live in the moment instead of staying fixated on the future. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

What is the biggest distraction we struggle with today? Instead of just one, Julie discloses there are five--what she calls the Big Five. In this episode and in the next four, we break down what each one is, how it is plaguing us, and what we can do about it. We tackle the first one today--the distraction of the past. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

Could you use some hope and encouragement right now? Today's guest, Dr. Jessica Peck, has just the prescription! She helps us to see beyond ourselves, and at the same time, points us to the reality of the difference we are already making in this world. Her words touched Julie's heart to the point of tears! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

According to our calendars, summer officially begins this week! It's the perfect time to pause and ponder what we and our souls need in this season. You're invited to do this today as we celebrate the 150th episode of this podcast! Let's toss the confetti! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

Could you be living distracted? In this episode, Julie leads us through the final indication of distracted living. If you struggle with fully enjoying the moment you're in, or know someone who does, this could indicate distractions are running and ruling life. But you can do something about it! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

One big indication we're living distracted is if we've lost our joy and peace. Have you lost yours? Find out in today's episode and what you can do about it if you have. Life is too important to live it distracted. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

What does it mean to live in the right now moment? In this month's guest episode, Heather Jeffery, Christian writer and mental health coach, shares how she is doing this in her real life. We discuss Heather's ministry and how God is using what she went through in her marriage and divorce to help other women in their situations through biblical wisdom and truth. You'll be encouraged and inspired in your own walk and journey! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

What's your typical pace? Is it rushed or relaxed? Our pace can be an indication if we are living distracted. The more distracted we are, the more rushed we will be. In this episode, Julie helps us ponder our pace to live an undistracted and un-hurried life. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!

Do you struggle with accomplishing what you need to do in a day? Are you continually moving items from your task list to tomorrow's schedule? One indication of living distracted is when we cannot complete what we need to do. You'll find hope and help to live an undistracted life in this episode. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 15 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/. Support us on PayPal!