Five years. That’s how long Encouragement for Real Life has been part of your walks, commutes, kitchens, and everyday moments. As Julie celebrates this special milestone, she invites you into a conversation that may be one of the most...

What a gift it is to have women in your life who encourage you, point you toward Jesus, and remind you that you don’t have to walk through life alone. In this special guest episode of Encouragement for Real Life, Julie welcomes three women...

Does life have to be perfect before it can be good? Most of us would say no, yet it’s surprisingly easy to fall into the habit of believing we’ll finally be happier when something changes, for example when life slows down, the kids...

Where is the time going? If you’re finding yourself saying, “I can’t believe it’s already July,” or wondering how your children, grandchildren, or even you have gotten older so quickly, this episode is for you. In...

Typically, mid-year brings goal reviews, progress reports, and questions about whether we’re “on track.” But what if, instead of measuring our accomplishments, we simply paused to ask a different question: How’s my heart?...