About Me

Julie is a wife, mother, double-certified teacher, author, illustrator, content creator, and seminary student at Dallas Theological Seminary. Before marriage, she taught speech, drama, and English in the Richardson Independent School District.

She is the author of three books—EstrangedMarriage Interrupted, and Creating Family Memories. Her book Estranged is recommended by both Focus on the Family’s counseling department and FamilyLife Today as a trusted resource for families in crisis, among many others. She has been featured on over 22 podcasts and speaks to MomCo groups and women’s conferences. She has written for Her View From Home, Christianparenting.org, and is listed in Feedspot’s Top Christian Mom Blogs 2021-2026. She has also been featured in Women’s World magazine.  

Married for 32 years, Julie and her husband are passionate about encouraging forgiveness and reconciliation with healthy boundaries in both marriage and family. They reside in Dallas, Texas, where they enjoy life with their two grown children and their beloved 6-pound Shih Tzu, Lucy.

Julie Plagens author of Estranged, Marriage Interrupted, and Creating Family Memories

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First of all, how is your relationship with your family of origin?

I had a 7-year family estrangement with my parents, who were in Christian ministry, so I get it. (Yes, I am a preacher’s kid.) Check out my story. Thankfully we reconciled after God miraculously intervened! If you want more information on navigating your family issues, check out this post on making amends and setting boundaries. 

Second, how is your relationship with your kids?

Are you struggling with a strong-willed child? Do you need tips to encourage their faith? As a teacher–mom, I have a few ideas to help you. Check out How to Create a Family Schedule and Keep Your Sanity or How to Discipline Kids: 29 Easy Ways to Get Kids to Obey.

Most importantly, how is your relationship with God?

Are you angry, do you feel abandoned, or are you struggling to connect with Him on a daily basis? When hard things happen, many times our faith is the first thing to go. If you are looking to reconnect with God or enhance your relationship with HIm, then check out 25 Different Methods of Prayer That Are Powerful or 9 Shocking Reasons Why God Compares Us to Sheep In the Bible.

Check out podcasts featuring Julie’s story.

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marriage problems and family problems

I pray your most important relationships are blessed by God! Check out my book if you need extra help with your family of origin issues

Are you struggling to have a healthy marriage?

Do you want to change your spouse, but it’s not working?

Get Marriage Interrupted: How to Deal with Unexpected Conflict as a Couple and Stay in Love on Amazon

Marriage Interrupted: How to Deal with Unexpected Conflict as a Couple and Stay in Love

Are you struggling to get along with family?

Do you want to forgive, but you just can’t do it?

Get Estranged: Finding Hope When Your Family Falls Apart on Amazon or your favorite digital store.

Estranged; Finding Hope When Your Family Falls Apart book

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