Encouragement for Real Life

Are you living distracted? Many people are, and they don't realize it. Either we may be so used to living this way, or we've accepted this is just the way it is. But it doesn't have to be so. Find out in this episode if you may be living distracted, too. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled ...

We live in a distraction-filled world, don't we? No wonder we are a distracted people! But we don't have to live this way. We can partner with God to stand against living distracted, and choose to stay focused instead. In this episode, Julie shares 9 ways to do so. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, h...

What captures your focus these days? In this episode we take a look at why this matters and what we can do about our focus. Do we focus on the size of our problems or the size of our God? Julie shares a lesson she learned through an annoying chirping cricket! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-fi...

Sunflowers are everywhere this time of year, aren't they? They are a beautiful part of God's creation, and they can't help but make us smile. In this episode, Julie shares some spiritual applications based on the sunflower to spur us on and encourage our hearts. Don't miss this fun and upbeat episode! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your r...

What can you learn on the back of a tandem bicycle? Evidently, a lot! God taught Julie some valuable life lessons on this year's RAGBRAI (bike ride across Iowa), and she shares five of them to inspire us all in this episode. 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 perspecti...

One year ago today Julie hit publish on the first episode of the Encouragement for Real Life Podcast! Thanks to God and you, we're celebrating today this one year milestone, and Julie invites you to join in the celebration! While listening you may just be inspired to step out and do something new in your life! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement f...

Do your thoughts, your phone, others, or life situations pull you from the present? What keeps you from staying focused? Could you be living distracted? Many of us are, and some of us are unaware of how much distractions control our lives. In this episode, Julie points us to reality and to the hope we have in overcoming a distracted life. You won't want to miss this one. Join encourager, Julie Lef...

It's likely we each do something that may not make sense to others. For Julie, it's riding RAGBRAI. But oftentimes the why behind what we do is so very important. She explains in this episode her why and offers us encouragement in ours. Plus she invites you along for the ride! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now throug...

It's likely we each carry with us limiting beliefs that prevent us from receiving all God has for us. These beliefs don't come from Him, so they don't belong in our lives. In this episode, Julie shares the truth about these beliefs, what we can do about them, and how we can remove them for good. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real li...

Do you find yourself in a season of waiting? Where God seems silent and you see no action on His part? How do you remain encouraged when it's easy to be discouraged? Because staying encouraged matters, especially when we're waiting. In this episode, Julie shares three powerful ways to remain encouraged while we wait. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encourag...

Would you describe your life as complicated? We each have problems in our real lives, but we don't have to allow them to dictate how we live. If you're interested in simplifying your life, listen in to this episode as Julie shares 7 ways to uncomplicate life and to live with joy, instead. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life righ...

Guilt is an interesting emotion and not a fun one, at that. But we've all dealt with it, and sadly, some of us live under its weight every day. In this episode, Julie discusses healthy and unhealthy guilt, and shares steps how to finally say goodbye to the guilt in our lives for good. You won't want to miss this one. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encourag...

God leads and we follow, right? But sometimes that isn't so easy to do. Some days we struggle in letting God lead and in our following. Even if you aren't a cyclist, this episode will help you look at following God through an entirely different and helpful perspective. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fres...

Think about it, life is one big adventure with God. No matter if He leads us to the mountaintop or through the valley or anywhere in between, God is always with us. Where have you seen Him in your life recently? In this episode Julie shares parts of a sermon she gave the previous Sunday regarding the Trinity in our lives. Listen in and be encouraged. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday m...

What do you know now that you did not know when you were younger? No matter how old we are, we can look back and see the difference wisdom makes in our lives as we age. But how do we acquire this wisdom? Can we get more of it? Listen in to find out more as Julie shares what she knows now but didn't know then. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement fo...

Do you ever struggle with FOMO, the fear of missing out? In this episode we discuss what FOMO is, what it does, and 7 ways to overcome it. Life is too short to live it with the fear of missing out on anything. 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...

Do you like to win? One key factor of winning in this life is the ability to stay in our own lane. In this episode we look at how comparison causes us to lose all sense of direction and how it stops us from finishing well. Listen 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 perspecti...

Have you ever compared yourself to another or compared what you have with what someone else has? We've all done it, yet why do we participate in this activity that damages our self-worth and our relationships? Listen in to find help and hope! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective,...

Have you ever looked up to the heavens and asked, "God, where are you?" Do you ever wonder where God is in this mess? You're not alone. God is everywhere, but do we see Him? Find some real-life hope 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 lighthearted inspirat...

What are we thinking? Do we ever think about what we're thinking about? Because our thoughts matter, and the quality of our thoughts determine the quality of our lives. It's a good day to examine our them and transform them if needed. Julie shares tools to help us do that. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a...

Be a light. That sounds great and all, but how can we do that and why would we want to? Does it really make a difference? Julie shares 10 simple ways to be a light in this world and helps us understand the meaning behind this term. You'll may find you are shining bright without you even realizing it! Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your re...

You and I have faith stories, and as long as we're breathing, these stories are unfolding day by day. No two stories are alike, just as no two people are alike. When we share our stories, others are encouraged and inspired, and God gets the glory. Julie shares some of her faith story in this week's episode. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for...

The Church is supposed to be a "safe place," right? Well, what happens when it isn't and we become hurt by the Church or fellow Christians? What do we do then? In this episode we find hope and healing in understanding God doesn't leave us in the hurt, but instead uses it for good. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now th...

We live in a broken world, so naturally we will experience brokenness in our lives. It's something we each have in common. Yet, is there hope to live a full and abundant life beyond our brokenness? This episode will encourage each of us in our real-life broken spaces. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh...

Two years ago. What were you doing when life changed in that moment? Where were you? We will each likely remember March 2020 for many years to come, as that is month many of our lives were greatly altered. We're glancing back in this episode, sharing what we've learned and where we're going from here. Join encourager, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday morning as she offers real encouragement for your r...