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Congresswoman Julia Letlow knows a thing or two about finding hope in the midst of adversity. After losing her husband due to COVID-19 complications, Julia resolved to rise up for the sake of her children and the 5th District of Louisiana and serve them, even though she was still grieving. This resilient woman shows us that there can be purpose in the pain and that we should be intentional to make each moment count!
April Rodgers welcomes her sister, Congresswoman Julia Letlow, to discuss how we can hold on to hope in the midst of adversity. In this real and raw conversation, The Barnhill Sisters tackle topics such as love, loss, favorite family memories, infertility, postpartum, professional disappointments/successes, and how Julia is now shining her light in the political world. Julia also flips the script and interviews her big sister with some enlightening questions! This is one interview that you don’t want to miss.
Below are some of our favorite takeaways from today’s show:
⭐️ Our failures are what produce times of growth within our lives. It’s typically during the difficult times that God is preparing us for our next assignment.
⭐️ Seasons of waiting teach us how to be humble and allow us to put our trust in the Lord for our future dreams. However, the true blessing of life comes when we learn to be content in the moment.
⭐️ God brings forth beauty from ashes even in the midst of intense pain and loss. He gives us peace to rise up and serve others which helps with the healing process.
⭐️ Just like a tapestry looks messy from the side that is being woven, our lives can feel similarly on this side of eternity. But when we see Jesus face to face we will see the beauty of the finished product clearly and know that God was weaving together our story.
⭐️ We become relatable (even in the midst of perfectionism) by being vulnerable and sharing our stories.
About Our Guest:
Representative Julia Letlow holds the seat of the 5th Congressional District of Louisiana. After losing her husband, Congressman-elect Luke Letlow, Julia resolved to carry on the dream that the two of them shared for the State of Louisiana. Julia holds her PhD in Communications and has been a voice for sibling grief. Julia resides in Start, Louisiana, with her two children, Jeremiah and Jacqueline.
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