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Shortly before the beginning of the COVID lockdowns, as she was facing multiple life threatening diagnoses, Julie West  sat down to write what she thought would be a simple Bible study. Eventually, her efforts would develop into "Exiting Egypt, Lessons from the Life of an Exiled Prince". In the midst of her work, Julie would do more than write about the Exodus narrative. She would come to feel she was living it.

 

When their youngest child left for college, Julie and her husband Ket moved from Franklin, TN and the world they had known, to a new life and state that were not her own.  As renovations ripped down walls in her new home, Julie's health began to collapse. A large abdominal tumor, lymphoma, systemic sarcoidosis, POTS related to Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, and lupus were among the diagnoses she began to receive. Soon, breathing felt impossible. Pain and exhaustion were constant. Doctor's appointments lasted for days in distant cities. The outlook was already grim. Then, her vision began to fail. After learning blindness was a very real possibility, Julie began to experience multiple bouts of "spontaneous deafness".

 

Suddenly, the woman who had been known as a radio personality, Bible teacher,  political activist and commentator, artist, and homeschool mom was forced to contemplate life on the backside of the wilderness without sight or sound. Through it all, Jesus was there . Like Elijah in Cherith, Joash in the temple, and Moses in Midian, Julie learned what it meant to be hidden for God. In those days of suffering and isolation, Julie experienced  Jesus, His Word and the peace that passes understanding more deeply than ever before.  

 

As Julie moved forward in obedience, illness, doctors indicated was her new normal, gradually faded away. Although, genetic conditions remain, working, driving, standing, speaking became possible once again. Today, the woman who was struggling to breath and speak just a few years ago hosts shows on top rated Orlando's Z88.3, to the glory of God.

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Although, "Exiting Egypt"  was birthed during the pandemic, Julie's desire to share truth began much earlier. 

​As a child, Julie spent many years in Bethel, Ohio where her grandfather both pastored and served as mayor. It was this exposure to the role of faith in all areas of life that made her passionate about both theology and the part believers art to play in every area of life, including government. In addition to ministering in multiple church and ministry roles, Julie has served on-air as talent for Orlando's Z 88.3, WTLW's "Straight Talk" and "Turning Point", The Fish, and other media outlets. 

 

She became involved in the political world over a decade ago after being the first parent to appear at a textbook depository and demand to examine the curriculum used to teach her children. As a result, Julie made multiple appearances on Fox News and she became a regular guest on the Michael DelGiorno Show.  She  has also  written legislation, testified at government hearings, and advocated for causes and candidates in support of faith and family.

 

In addition, Julie has traveled as a featured speaker with "She Will Conferences", and continues to serve as a favorite Bible teacher for many events and organizations. Wherever she goes, Julie proclaims the message from Galatians 5:1, "It is for freedom Christ sets you free".  

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