Encouragement for Real Life

What happens when the story God is writing looks different from the one you expected? In this episode, Julie welcomes her friend and author, Rachel Fahrenbach, for a conversation about writing, friendship, faith, and trusting God's leading. Rachel shares the inspiration behind her novel, The Image of the Invisible, her struggle with feeling like she should be further along, and what she's learning about surrender and rest. It's an encouraging conversation about partnering with God and trusting Him with the outcomes. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insights. Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/.

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We all have expectations of other people. But what happens when someone doesn't do what we think they should? In this episode, Julie continues The Shoulds We Live By series by exploring how our shoulds can affect our relationships, reactions, and peace. Through relatable examples, three practical questions, and encouragement from Colossians 3:12-13, she reminds us that sometimes "you should" really means "I would." And different doesn't always mean wrong. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insights. Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/.

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Just because you think you should do something, does that mean you actually should? In this episode, Julie continues The Shoulds We Live By series with three practical questions to help you decide which shoulds deserve your attention. She shares how changing "should" to "could" can ease unnecessary pressure and why seeking God's wisdom matters when deciding what's best. Because sometimes the answer is yes, sometimes it's not now, and sometimes it's no. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insights. Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/.

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How often do you think or say, “I should,” without ever asking where that expectation came from? In this episode, Julie begins The Shoulds We Live By series by exploring how our shoulds can come from other people, culture, comparison, our past, ourselves, and God. She invites you to notice the shoulds in your own life and begin asking one simple question: Who said I should? Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insights. Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/.

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Women’s health can feel complicated, especially as our bodies change. In this episode, Julie talks with her functional medicine doctor, Dr. Tanya Teggatz, about simplifying how we care for ourselves, symptoms worth paying attention to, strength training, perimenopause, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy. It’s a practical conversation about asking good questions, understanding your body, and caring for your health without fear or obsession.  Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insights. Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/.

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Just because something is common doesn’t mean it’s healthy. In this episode, Julie looks at six things we may have normalized, including running on tired, sitting too much, choosing convenience over nourishment, constant stress, never giving our brains a break, and accepting not feeling well as normal. This episode isn’t about guilt or changing everything at once. It’s an invitation to notice what may not be helping and ask God what He wants us to see. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insights. Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/.

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Why does it matter what we put in our bodies? In this personal episode, Julie shares how her relationship with food has changed over the years and why she now sees food as nourishment rather than something tied only to weight or appearance. She offers simple encouragement for making intentional choices without guilt, obsession, or the pressure to eat perfectly. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insights. Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/.

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When did taking care of ourselves get so complicated? In this episode, Julie talks about the overwhelming amount of health advice coming at us and why more information doesn’t always make things clearer. She shares simple ways to care for ourselves, reminds us that what works for one person may not work for another, and encourages us to seek God’s guidance instead of turning wellness into another burden. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insights. Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/.

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What does it really mean to be well? In this episode, Julie begins the Healthy, Whole, and Well series by looking beyond food, exercise, and the number on the scale. She shares why our physical, mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual health are all connected. Instead of trying to change everything at once, Julie invites us to simply pay attention to what God may be showing us about our health, and to care well for the whole life He has entrusted to us. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insights. Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/.

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Change can be uncomfortable, but it can also lead us into growth and new possibilities. In this guest episode, Julie sits down with her friend Libby Conder to talk about embracing change, moving through fear, and trusting God with what comes next. Libby shares why she describes this season as moving from a caterpillar into a butterfly and encourages us to keep growing, stay open to what God is doing, and hold tightly to Him through every season of change. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insights. Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/.

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