We talked about “building a new family culture” and what it means to “leave Babylon!” In this podcast, we covered topics such as Education, Music, Movies, Fathers, and Relationships with a focus on courting and so much more!
Many people believe they are living “outside” of the walls of Babylon when really they are being held captive inside. There are answers in recognizing the captivity and how to take your family out—beginning with first aligning with scriptures in every area of your home as the authority. We are not a perfect home, but we are learning to apply the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and it is working for us, and it can work for you, too! We need a new culture built—and we do that by starting with one family setting their home in order, one at a time!
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. In her spare time, Julie also enjoys gardening, managing her .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.