• A Former NFL Wife's Journey of Faith and Adoption

  • Feb 19 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
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A Former NFL Wife's Journey of Faith and Adoption

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  • Julie Wells, wife of former Green Bay Packers center Scott Wells, opens up about her remarkable journey from being a young NFL wife with a six-month-old to navigating life with six children, including three adopted from Uganda. In a conversation with host Eileen Noyes, Julie shares how the strong support system of NFL wives in Green Bay helped her through personal losses and major life transitions, while contrasting it with the more isolated experience she faced during their final years with the St. Louis Rams. The episode takes an inspiring turn as Julie discusses their family's decision to adopt across racial lines, offering candid insights into the challenges and joys of raising biological and adopted children as teenagers in today's world. Through her reflection on marriage, faith, and personal growth, Julie reveals how she maintained her identity through eleven NFL seasons and found her own path in real estate after football. This conversation breaks down stereotypes about NFL wives while celebrating the beauty of choosing an unconventional path and embracing life's unexpected seasons.

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