In this powerful episode, I’m joined by author Julie Sunne, who reminds us what it looks like to hold on to hope when life doesn’t look like we imagined. Julie opens up about her journey through five miscarriages, the deep grief that followed, and the unexpected path of parenting a child with disabilities. She shares how her faith, which once felt more like a Sunday habit, was transformed into an anchored trust in the character of God.

Julie’s book, Sometimes I Forget: Reminders of Hope for Your Hard Days, isn’t just words on a page—it’s a reflection of the battles she’s walked through and the unchanging God who walked with her.

💡 Key Takeaways

• Faith isn’t about transactions—it’s about transformation.

• Grief often rewrites false narratives in our minds, but truth is found in God’s Word.

• Hope is not about what we feel; it’s about who God is.

• Our pain doesn’t disqualify us from purpose—it may be the place purpose begins.

• You are not alone in your sorrow, and God is not absent in your struggle.

Whether you’re navigating grief, feeling like you’ve lost your footing in faith, or simply need a reminder that God is still faithful—you’ll find encouragement in Julie’s story.

Bio:

Julie Sunne writes about finding real hope amid life’s real struggles. Her own struggles include enduring multiple miscarriages and caregiving for her adult daughter who has significant intellectual disabilities. Julie’s writing has been featured in print devotionals by Proverbs 31 Ministries, Guideposts, Celebrate Life magazine, Encouragement for Today (the Proverbs 31 Ministries’ email devotional), several online sites, and on her blog at juliesunne.com. Julie and her husband, David, are parents to three grown sons and a daughter and reside with their daughter in rural northeast Iowa.

Anchor Verses:

Jeremiah 17:7-8

Psalm 27: 13-14

Connect with Julie:

Website: https://juliesunne.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/juliesunne1/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/JulieSunne1/

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