Discovering Joy in Your Ministry Sweet Spot :: Julie Romero [Ep 19]

Don't Mom Alone Podcast

Kids & Family, Leisure, Parenting, Education

5 • 2.3K Ratings

🗓️ 7 April 2014

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

God kinda rocks my world. In a good way.

Here’s where I get bossy . . . –> Do. not. miss. today’s podcast seriously.

I was BLOWN AWAY when Julie Romero sent me a Facebook message last week and shared her story.

To back up a second. . . I first met Julie in college. We weren’t besties, but at a small Christian school, ya kinda “know” everyone. Especially since we graduated the same year and had a common friend.

Fast forward to last November (2013) when I saw Julie’s face in my Instagram feed and I asked the question, “Did you go to Taylor University?” That simple comment was one stone in the path God took Julie, releasing her from the spiritual desert she found herself.

Only God.

In this episode listen to:

Julie share about serving in a church for over a decade eventually leading to burn out.
How she cried out, “God, I don’t know what you’re doing? Have you forgotten about me?”
How God used a creative season & a craft show to connect she and I
How Julie found godly, authentic community via social media
What happened when she waited for God to reveal His perfect plan to use her gifts
The exciting creative discipleship retreats Julie is facilitating for young women

Connect with Julie:

Twitter :: Instagram :: Facebook

Check out Julie’s amazing Breathe Retreat (and register) –> Click Here

Check out Julie’s awesome Etsy shop (paper flowers) :: Julie Lynn Design –> Click Here

Check out the incredible Creative Discipleship Kits :: $20/each :: Ephesians Devotional (Identity in Christ), creative swag & instructions :: Follow Julie on social media for more details or Email her at [email protected] .

Show Notes:

Questions to consider:

Have you ever been burnt out from ministry? Had a “desert” experience?

What activities bring you joy?

Have you considered using those gifts/talents/joys in a unique way to minister to others?

Please share your story of discovering joy through a ministry sweet spot in the comments below!

(for real)

Transcript

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0:00.0	You're listening to the God Center Mom podcast with me, Heather McVanian.
0:05.0	As the mom of four young boys, I know motherhood's hard.
0:08.0	Sometimes I think I make it harder than it needs to be.
0:11.0	By putting myself in the center of things or even my kids,
0:14.0	I forget to place God there and be led by His Spirit.
0:18.0	I also tend to forget that I'm surrounded by God.
0:21.0	He goes before me, he walks with me on the hard days,
0:24.0	and he comes behind me when I make a mistake.
0:26.0	So each week I'll interview someone new
0:28.0	and we'll discuss what it means to be a God Center Mom.
0:31.0	Thanks for listening.
0:33.0	Hey y'all, welcome to the God Center Mom podcast.
0:36.0	Okay, so I have a really kind of God story, fun.
0:42.0	How does this even happen person to share with you?
0:47.0	My guest today is Julie Romero.
0:50.0	And I found and rediscovered Julie through Instagram.
0:55.0	The world is so small and yet so large.
0:57.0	Julie and I both went to Taylor University.
1:00.0	Graduated the same year, had a common friend.
1:03.0	Julie and my friend did improv together, senior year.
1:07.0	And I reconnected with Julie.
1:10.0	And then just last week she sent me a message
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