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
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...
220. How to Take Back Your Attention
Have you ever ended the day wondering, “Where did my time go?” In this week’s episode, we’re getting practical and talking about how to take back your attention—because attention is one of the most valuable things we have. Where we give it...
219. The Cost of a Scattered Life
Have you ever been in the middle of a conversation and suddenly realized you didn’t hear a word that was said? Or rushed through a day so distracted that you can’t even recall what happened? You’re not alone. In this episode, we kick off a...
218. Living Life to the Fullest with Debbie Hitzel
Welcome back to the Encouragement for Real Life Podcast! After wrapping up our Summer of Abundance series last week, today we shift into one of my favorite parts of the podcast—our monthly guest episode. And you’re in for a treat! This month’s...





