Who do you think of when you hear the word moxie? Who do you know that is courageous and determined? A close friend? Your mom? A mentor? On this episode of God Hears Her, Eryn and Elisa talk with Julie Richardson, a woman who learned courage and determination from her mom and from facing unforeseen personal struggles.

 

About Our Guest:

Julie Richardson has experienced God’s faithfulness through many life challenges including divorce, infertility, and the loss of loved ones. She has led women’s ministries in a variety of churches and parachurch ministries over the last 25 years, and one of her greatest joys is to mentor women, helping them discover the vibrant life that Christ offers. Julie has been a part of Our Daily Bread Ministries for the last 20 years working in a variety of capacities and most recently as a visual media producer who tells stories of how God works in the lives of His people. She is passionate about prayer and leads the growing prayer ministry at Our Daily Bread Ministries.

 

Notes and Quotes:

• “I was seeking the world’s happiness, and as I was doing those things I started to not hear God’s voice as much; His voice got softer and softer.”
• “I really got everything I was hoping for with the happiness factor. And I wasn’t happy. I didn’t feel fulfilled.”
• “God placed a couple people in my path. And they were ‘Jesus’ to me.”
• “You can look at your life as if it’s a home, and have you given God every room of your life?” (Anne Graham Lotz)
• “You have 100% of the Holy Spirit in your life, but does the Holy Spirit have 100% of you?”
• Moxie means determination and courage.
• “Your grief and joy can coexist at the same time.”
• “Following God, surrendering, doesn’t always mean we get what we want.”

 

Links/Books/Resources Mentioned in Show: 

• God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/
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• Order God Sees Her: 365 Devotions for Women by Women on Amazon.  https://amzn.to/32lYSgh
• Elisa’s Instagram: elisamorganauthor
• Eryn’s Instagram: eryneddy