The Podcast
Encouragement for Real Life
Welcome to the Encouragement for Real Life podcast!
We both know real life is a mixture of blessings and blunders, celebrations and sadness, and happiness and heartaches. And some days we could use some extra encouragement for our real lives right now.
You’ll find that in each episode. Full of hope, promise, and joy, all in about 15 minutes each week. New episodes drop each Tuesday.
Subscribe to stay connected, and a rating/review will help others can find this encouragement, too!
I’ m so glad you’re here, friend!
The Podcast
Encouragement for Real Life
Welcome to the Encouragement for Real Life podcast!
We both know real life is a mixture of blessings and blunders, celebrations and sadness, and happiness and heartaches. And some days we could use some extra encouragement for our real lives right now.
You’ll find that in each episode. Full of hope, promise, and joy, all in about 15 minutes each week. New episodes drop each Tuesday.
Subscribe to stay connected, and a rating/review will help others can find this encouragement, too!
I’ m so glad you’re here, friend!
Latest Episode
Recent Episodes
226. Real Talk with Morgan and Paige, My Kids by Marriage
This week’s episode is extra special (and a lot of fun)! Julie sits down with two of her favorite people—her “kids by marriage”, Morgan and Paige—for an honest, lighthearted, and faith-filled conversation about family, marriage, and everyday...
225. Just Say No to Perfectionism
Perfectionism is sneaky, isn’t it? It disguises itself as excellence, responsibility, or faithfulness—but underneath it all, it’s fear, pressure, and striving. In this week’s Just Say No episode, Julie gets real about her own battle with...
224. Just Say No to People Pleasing
Welcome back to our Just Say No series! Last week we talked about saying no to rushing, and today we're tackling something that lives quietly beneath the surface for many of us: people pleasing. Have you ever felt responsible for keeping...
223. Just Say No to Rushing
Ever reach the end of a day only to realize you hurried through every moment, including the ones with God? You're not alone. Today we’re kicking off our Just Say No series for No-vember, and we’re starting with one thief of peace many of us...
222. Life to the Full with My Little Brother, Pat Gorkow
Undistracted October continues with a very special guest—my little brother, Pat Gorkow. Pat has been part of my story since the very beginning, and I can’t wait for you to meet him. He’s a mayor, a financial advisor, a husband, a dad, and one of...
221. Say No to Good and Yes to God
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 of Undistracted October, Julie zooms out to look at our lives as a whole—our calendars, commitments, and...
