253. How Did I Get Here?
The first of the Stories I Don't Always Tell.
In this first episode of the new Stories I Don’t Always Tell series, Julie shares the personal story behind a simple question that made her reflect on how God slowly shaped her life, ministry, and calling through ordinary moments. This heartfelt conversation will encourage anyone who wonders if their everyday life, struggles, or quiet faithfulness truly matter to God. 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/.
In this first episode of the new Stories I Don’t Always Tell series, Julie shares the personal story behind a simple question that made her reflect on how God slowly shaped her life, ministry, and calling through ordinary moments. This heartfelt conversation will encourage anyone who wonders if their everyday life, struggles, or quiet faithfulness truly matter to God. 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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This week on the Encouragement for Real Life podcast, Julie begins a brand-new series called Stories I Don’t Always Tell. This a more personal and conversational series sharing some of the moments, experiences, and quiet seasons that have shaped her life and faith over the years.
The inspiration for this first episode came from a simple question a young woman asked Julie after a recent women’s conference: “How did you get started doing what you do?” What seemed like a straightforward question turned into a deeply reflective journey back through ordinary moments that, over time, became part of God’s bigger story for her life.
In this heartfelt episode, Julie shares memories from childhood dreams, early faith experiences, Mary Kay leadership, ministry work at a local mission, late-night blogging days, motherhood, and everyday moments that once seemed small but now reveal God’s faithful hand at work. From receiving ice cream cones one morning at the mission and unexpected ice cream that same afternoon, to rediscovering a handwritten “When I Grow Up” paper from first grade, Julie reflects on how God often uses ordinary life to accomplish extraordinary things.
This episode is a reminder that God works through ordinary faithfulness, everyday obedience, hard seasons, quiet growth, and simple willingness to follow Him right where you are.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your life matters, whether God is doing anything in your current season, or whether the small things you do every day make any difference at all, this conversation will deeply encourage your heart.
Julie also shares about her Abundant Life Mentoring and reminds listeners that God is still working behind the scenes in the everyday moments of our lives.
Links:
- Last week's episode: 252. Back to the Basics with Rev. John Louk
- Romans 12:1-2 MSG
- See if Julie's Abundant Life Mentoring Is for You
- Access Julie's free Resource Library to stay encouraged this season
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