The Podcast
Encouragement for Real Life

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.
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I’ m so glad you’re here, friend!
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111. What We Are Really Doing When We Complain
A few weeks ago the weather turned extremely warm here in eastern Iowa, like 98 degrees warm for days. Just in time for the first week of school. Me being a summer-loving girl, I didn't mind the heat. But whether it was in person or through...
110. Why Encouragement Is Necessary And Important
Did you know today is the National Day of Encouragement. You likely already know I'm all about encouragement, so friend, this is my day! Well, not really, but it's a day I don't want to pass over. So, we're dedicating today's episode to it....
109. How to Succeed at Something Difficult
When was the last time you stepped out of what's comfortable to do something maybe you had never done before or to do something you've always wanted to do? Is there something on your heart or something deep down you secretly want to try, but you...
108. A Decluttered Life Is A Free Life With Julie Lane
Do you ever struggle with clutter in your living spaces? Do you wonder if you'll ever get your life organized or your living spaces organized? I'm thinking we each have that junk drawer or storage closet or room that's nagging at us, even when...
107. The Unexpected Gift of Starting Over
How do you view starting over? Do you see it as a failure or as a result of failure or as a new beginning? Is it something positive or negative in your mind? Well, this is a season in which I believe many of us might find ourselves starting over...
106. When I Make Life All About Me
A sentence has been ruminating in my brain for the last few weeks. So much so, I made it the title of this episode. What do you think? Is life really all about us? Are we the center of attention in our lives-and are we supposed to be? Is it all...