Crowned with Grace

In this episode of Crown with Grace, host Julia Sikes discusses the joys of fall and Halloween, emphasizing the importance of finding a balance between enjoying the festivities and honoring one's Christian faith. She shares personal anecdotes about her love for Halloween, community engagement, and the significance of spreading joy and light during this season. Julia encourages listeners to emb...

In this deeply personal episode of Crowned with Grace , host Julia Renee opens up about her journey through depression — a time when she never thought she’d live to see 25. With honesty and courage, she shares how surrendering her life fully to God became the turning point that saved her, and how faith continues to sustain her even through ongoing struggles. This episode is a raw and heartfelt rem...

We’ve all heard the phrase “forgive and forget” —but what if forgetting isn’t possible? In this episode of Crowned with Grace , Julia Renee opens up about her personal journey with forgiveness: from releasing the pain of trauma, rejection, and disappointment, to understanding that true forgiveness doesn’t erase the memory, but it does release the weight. Through honest storytelling, biblical wisdo...

In this heartfelt episode of Crowned with Grace, Julia reflects on the true meaning of strength through the powerful example of her mom. From walking through surgery to living with asthma, from seasons of deep family loss to standing strong through her daughter’s hardest battles, her mom’s strength shines as a living testimony of love, resilience, and faith. Julia weaves in scripture — from Philip...

On September 10, 2025, we lost a brother in Christ — Charlie Kirk. His death wasn’t just a national tragedy, it became a spiritual wake-up call for believers across the globe. In this episode of Crowned with Grace , I reflect on Charlie’s legacy of boldness, his wife Erika and their two children who are now left without a husband and father, and how we can surround them with prayer and support — i...

In this episode of Crowned with Grace , Julia opens up about a new horror movie being made about Jesus Christ and the deep wrestle she felt about whether to speak on it at all. Should Christians stay silent to avoid giving attention to darkness, or boldly speak truth when the world distorts who Jesus is? Julia shares her honest reaction, the Scripture that anchored her heart, and three practical w...

Have you ever felt like your past, your pain, or your mistakes have made you unworthy of God’s love or purpose? In this deeply personal and vulnerable episode, Julia Renee opens up about her story of trauma, shame, and the slow journey toward healing. Through raw honesty, biblical truth, and practical steps, Julia reminds you that your brokenness doesn’t disqualify you—it positions you for God’s p...

In this very first episode of Crowned with Grace, Julia Renee shares her heart and her story of searching for worth in all the wrong places - and how God gently reminded her that her value was never up for debate. If you've ever felt like you weren't enough, tried to change yourself to earn love, or questioned your worth, this episode is for you. Together, we'll dig into the lies the w...