Brad & Julie Smith

Brad grew up outside the city of Las Angeles, California, and Julie grew up in small town Lewiston, Idaho. Even though they come from complete opposite worlds, they have found common ground in Jane Austen movie marathons, loaded Nachos, and the beauty and healing of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Julie says: “Our marriage has not been an easy one, and you can read our stories as we open up and share with you the pains and difficulties we have experienced from issues such as— suicide attempts, faith crisis, pornography, job loss, health challenges, teenage rebellion and so much more. But with pain comes also JOY, oh the joy that has been found through real life application of the Gospel has made every tear worth it! “It works, it really works!”

ABOUT JULIE

Julie Smith is the Education Director for the Joseph Smith Foundation. She is the former owner of the Glenn J. Kimber Academy in Lehi, Utah. Julie served as a regional trainer—establishing 18 schools in Arizona, Idaho, and Utah. She is a certified teacher for The Thomas Jefferson Center for Constitutional Restoration (TJC) and taught the Making of America seminars written by W. Cleon Skousen and Glenn J. Kimber. Some of her children also traveled across the nation, assisting in teaching during these seminars. Julie taught history and Book of Mormon classes for 10 years. Julie is the mother of 5 children and grandmother to 7. She homeschooled for over 27 years, working through family challenges including pornography addiction, testimony faith crises, and teenage rebellion. She writes and teaches on strengthening the family, working with troubled youth, practically applying the teachings of scripture and the Prophet Joseph Smith, and celebrating higher standards. Julie has served and spoken to groups of all various sizes along with working with many ages. Her experience in education, owner of a private academy, and different auxiliary roles never prepared her for the loss of children losing their testimony, and leaving the church. Julie’s primary focus now are mothers. That is where her heart is drawn to. Mothers— who are quietly suffering with no answers for their children is where she feels to help. Vowing with God one Sunday afternoon, after storming out of church because of her own sobbing tears she promised she would help every struggling mother she met—no matter who needed her help. 10 years later, that promise is still real as it was the day she made it, and even stronger. Drawing on scriptures and the teachings of the inspired prophets she has found there are answers to the problems that are destroying homes and eroding marriages. She has learned how God can change our very nature, transform our lives, our children, and homes if we just let him!

In her spare time, Julie also enjoys gardening, managing her 1.5-acre homestead, and hosting Sunday dinners with her family! Her home is a revolving door of guests and friends as her family hosts cultural celebrations and teaching events.