Encouragement for Real Life

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,...

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, Juli...

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...

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 encoura...

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...

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 futu...

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 encoura...

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 y...

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-fille...

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 lif...

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,...

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...

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-fil...

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 li...

Are you living distracted? Do you know? Over the next few episodes, Julie highlights some indications to help us understand if we might be living distracted or not. We begin with the first one today--if we cannot focus. 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 inspira...

Life doesn't have to be perfect to live it as a Right-Now Woman. Alissa Studt understands this and is embracing the abundant life Jesus came to give her, anyway. Alissa joins Julie as her guest this week on the podcast, and she shares with us her insight into entrepreneurship, motherhood, and leaving corporate America, all the while doing her best to live in the moment. You'll be encouraged and in...

We are missing priceless moments happening right in front of us! But it's no wonder we are with the many bombarding distractions we experience daily. There is a better, more fulfilling way to live. If you're tired of missing out on life, then this episode is for you! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh,...

Do you study the Bible? For years Julie had every reason not to, so she didn't. Until one day she joined a Bible study that changed her spiritual life. Twenty seven years later she shares with us five simple ways to study the Bible. 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 lighthe...

Do you think studying scripture (the Bible) can impact your life? Julie shares in this episode three ways she has seen it impact hers. May this motivate us all to crack open our Bibles or click on our Bible apps to see what God has for us inside. It may just change our lives! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through...

Can you believe it? One-fourth of 2024 is in our past! In this episode Julie leads us through a process she recently walked through in reflecting on her life and allowing God to realign and refocus her on what's important. It's the perfect season to take an inventory on your life and make any needed adjustments for the rest of 2024. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offe...

With this episode we're beginning a new monthly series featuring various Right-Now Women. (A term Julie references in her book, Right Now Matters.) The first guest in this series is the wonderful Nicole Williams. You'll be blessed by Nicole's words of hope as you listen in on Julie's conversation with her. Nicole prompts us see God's image in others and inspires us to live above our circumstances....

This episode is a follow up to last week's episode, 136. Something amazing happens when we invite God into our days, into our moments. We look at this with real-life examples of Julie's recent vacation with her husband. And wait until to hear where they spent their last night of vacation! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life righ...

Julie and her husband invited God to join them on their recent vacation, and guess what? He accepted! Julie shares a few powerful stories of what God did on their vacation as examples for us in our everyday lives. Let's invite God into this moment, into this day and watch what He will do! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life righ...

We have a choice to make every day, even in every moment--to live distracted or undistracted. What we choose impacts not just how we live, but our purpose in life as well. This matters greatly, and we discuss this in today's 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 lighth...

Today's guest is author, speaker, and real-life sojourner of a serious heart condition, Lori Ann Wood. Lori Ann shares her powerful story of hope and promise, and leads us to encourage deep faith questions along the detours of life. You won't want to miss this conversation! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a...