Encouragement for Real Life

After realizing we are seen by God, something else often begins to stir—the sense that maybe we’re here for a reason. In this episode, Julie shares the story of Esther, a woman who didn’t feel brave or ready, but stepped forward because the moment mattered. If you’ve ever felt the tension between staying safe and stepping out, this episode will encourage you to trust God more than your fear and be...

As we step into a new year, many of us carry more than fresh hope—we carry weariness, grief, or the quiet feeling of being unseen. In this episode, Julie reflects on the story of Hagar and the powerful truth that God is the One who sees. If you’ve ever wondered whether God notices your faithfulness or your pain, this gentle conversation is for you. You are not as unseen as you feel—your story is s...

In this special final episode of 2025, Julie is joined by her brother Steve for a heartfelt conversation about family, faith, and life’s simple moments. Through stories from the farm and reflections on God’s faithfulness, this episode offers a gentle reminder to slow down, stay connected, and step into the new year with gratitude and hope. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday as...

Christmas doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. In this episode, Julie invites you to slow down, release the pressure, and celebrate with purpose. Discover how making room for Jesus—right in the middle of real life—can bring peace, joy, and wonder to your Christmas week. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now thr...

Feeling rushed, distracted, or already exhausted this December? This episode offers a deep breath and a gentle invitation to slow down, stay present, and notice God right where you are. Don’t miss the moments you’ll never get back—be here for it. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspe...

In this episode, Julie shares how to protect what matters most in a season that often pulls us in every direction. If you’re craving peace, presence, and a December shaped by Jesus—not pressure—this conversation will steady your heart. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a li...

This December doesn’t have to feel rushed or overwhelming. Join Julie as she shares a heartfelt invitation to slow down, savor what matters most, and step into a different kind of December—one filled with peace, presence, and purpose. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lig...

This week’s guest episode is full of laughter, real talk, and family joy. Julie sits down with her “kids by marriage,” Morgan and Paige, for a fun and heartfelt conversation about joining the family, navigating marriage, and building meaningful in-law relationships. A warm, encouraging episode you won’t want to miss! Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers rea...

Feeling the pressure to hold it all together? Julie gets real about her own battle with perfectionism and what God is teaching her about grace, identity, and letting go. Discover why your weaknesses are not failures—but invitations for God to show His strength. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fr...

Are you exhausted from trying to keep everyone happy? This episode exposes the quiet burden of people pleasing, and how it steals peace, drains joy, and distracts us from God’s best. Discover the freedom of living loved instead of living to be liked, and learn practical ways to say no with confidence and follow God first. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offer...

Ever feel like you’re rushing through life, even through time with God? In this kickoff to our Just Say No series, we explore why hurry steals peace, presence, and joy, and how slowing down can open space for God’s voice and your soul’s rest. Say no to rushing and yes to God’s pace. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life...

This week, Julie is joined by her little brother, Pat Gorkow—mayor, financial advisor, husband, dad, and one of her favorite people. We share stories, laughter, and real-life wisdom about staying focused in full seasons, managing distractions, and choosing impact over busyness. Be encouraged to live lighthearted, intentional, and focused on what matters most. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefeb...

Sometimes distraction doesn’t come from bad things—it comes from good things. But good isn’t always God’s best. In this week’s episode, we’re looking at how to say no to good so we can say yes to God. Discover biblical wisdom and practical steps to release what weighs you down and make room for what matters most. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real en...

Where your attention goes, your life follows. This week in the Undistracted October series, Julie gets practical and shares how to take back your attention from life's distractions. Discover "The Big Five" distractions, simple biblical resets, and one step you can take today to live with more focus, presence, and peace. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers...

Ever catch yourself missing moments because your mind is somewhere else? Distraction is a subtle thief that robs us of peace, presence, and purpose. In this kickoff to Undistracted October, Julie shares personal stories, biblical truth, and practical steps to help you start living with greater focus—right where you are. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers...

This month's guest episode features someone who directly impacted Julie's younger life in high school by speaking words of life to Julie at a pivotal moment in her life. Julie says God used Debbie to change the course of her life one evening, and she never looked back. Listen in to this uplifting and inspiring conversation to be encouraged yourself! Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each...

In this bonus encouragement extra, Julie offers us a timely word of faith and hope after tragedy, reminding us to look to God’s promises, find His peace, and live boldly for Jesus in uncertain times. Find the encouragement you're looking for here. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-fill...

As we wrap up our Summer of Abundance series, we ask ourselves, were do we go from here? Now that we've learned the twelve elements of Abundant Life, we are better equipped to live the life we were designed to live. Let's step forward in faith as we keep eternity in view. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now t...

One of the biggest emotions we face, sometimes daily, is fear. If you struggle with fear, this episode will equip you. Julie shares through truth and hope the twelfth element of abundant living: courageous obedience. Living an abundant life is possible through doing it afraid in God's guidance and doing it anyway in His strength. You'll find the encouragement you've been looking for! Join Abundant...

What if God asked you to give away something you dearly loved? Julie shares a story of how God asked this of her, her struggle, and what she did in response. We discuss the eleventh element of abundant living in this episode: Faithful Generosity. It's a must if we desire to live the abundant life. It's more than what you think. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she...

Our words matter--the ones we say to others and the ones we tell ourselves. We can't live abundant lives if our words don't align with God's. Julie offers us a fresh perspective on our words and gives us tangible ways to upgrade them. You'll want to share this one with your friends! Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life...

Four years ago, Julie said yes to something small that became something life-changing—an online Monday morning prayer group. What she didn’t know then was how God would use it to deepen her faith, surround her with prayerful friends, and knit together a sisterhood she didn’t even know she needed. In this special episode, Julie is joined by three of those friends—Natalie Ogbourne, Pamela Henkelman,...

Would you describe yourself as a contented person? Are you happy with what you have or are you striving for more? In this episode, Julie helps us learn what God says about contentment and how we can cultivate more of it in our lives. We will learn when enough really is enough. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right...

How is the pace of your life? Is it full of hurry and hustle or is it more about pace and peace? We weren’t created to run at full speed all the time. In fact, part of living an abundant life means learning to live in rhythm—God’s rhythm. Find hope in this element of abundant life! Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life r...

Julie says this is a subject she is passionate about--caring for the bodies God gave us. God desires for us to care for what He's given us, including our bodies. Scripture reminds us we are temples of the Holy Spirit. How are we doing in this area? You'll leave this episode feeling empowered, hope-filled, and inspired through grace and no guilt as we explore this seventh element of abundant living...