Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey

In this episode, singer/songwriter Jillian Edwards joins Rachel to talk all about her newest album, Meadow, how do you know when you have the “green light” to “shoot your shot,” how do we take refuge in God’s approval instead of the world’s? What songs is this songwriter loving that aren’t her own and where did the inspiration behind her latest album come from? We answer all of that and more on today’s episode on Behind the Bliss! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/101 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindthebliss Jillian on Instagram: instagram.com/jillian_edwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Kate Bowman from Lonestar Southern joins Rachel for a live episode with nearly 500 of you, too! We’re celebrating the 100th episode by interacting with listeners and we let *you* control the conversation on this one! Rachel and Kate chat all of the girly fun things from nail polish colors, books they're loving, funny marriage stories, marriage advice, and lots of love for the girl wanting to start a blog! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/100 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Kate on Instagram: instagram.com/lonestarsouthern Watch the video replay of this LIVE and unedited: crowdcast.io/e/btbepisode100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are diving into how to read God’s word, how it was meant to be read, some practical tools for new and mature believers as well as the need to understand the context. The heart of today’s guests, Hope Blanton and Christine Gordon, are amazing! They are the co-authors of At His Feet Studies. Between seminary and working in the counseling world, these women know how to encourage you in truth and give you some amazing next steps for those hungry to get in the Word. This is a great episode for those confused where to turn to during their time in the Bible, are maybe new to opening up scripture, or for those that are experiencing a spiritual “burnout.” Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/99 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rachel invites listeners to share their praise reports and what God is doing in their life in this season. It is an amazing episode full of testimonies that we pray stirs your heart and encourage you today! These come from women just like you: moms, teachers, nurses, nonprofit, small business owners, and everything in between. It’s so amazing to see what God is doing and so important to lay down “Ebenezer” to remind us in the future of what he’s doing today. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/98 Ticket to BTB Live Online: behindtheblisspodcast.com/100th-episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever found yourself in an “unideal” situation or circumstance? Erica Gwynn gets that. After surviving 73 days in the NICU with her daughter, Olivia, Erica has gained wisdom from circumstances we never saw ourselves in. She shares all about why the idea of “balance” is a unicorn, so instead embrace the balancing act and give ourselves grace when we fall short. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/97 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Erica on Instagram: instagram.com/ericaligenza This episode is sponsored by Helix Sleep. Whether you’re a side sleeper, hot sleeper, like a plush or firm bed, with Helix, there’s no more confusion and no more compromising on an average mattress. The good news is, there’s no risk! They have a 10-year warranty and you get to try it out for a hundred nights, risk-free. Helix is offering up to $200 off ALL mattress orders for Behind the Bliss listeners at HelixSleep.com/bliss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rachel sits down with Gracen Warren to talk all things sex and intimacy. What happens when we take it out of the context of marriage? Are there actually consequences? We talk shame, Gracen’s testimony, how she and her husband found freedom from her sexual testimony. “Without Jesus, this story would just be a sad one. But, because of Jesus, this one full of life and redemption.” Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/96 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Become a patron: patreon.com/behindthebliss $200 off of a Helix Mattress + your free mattress quiz helixsleep.com/bliss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Rachel fills you in on her and Thomas’s journey of infertility and how the Lord has shown himself in this season. She also chats all about the process to Thomas choosing to be a pilot in the military, what that has looked like logistically, how Rachel silenced the fear and chose to champion him despite the feelings she was experiencing and how God’s timing has been beautiful, how He has shown up in the details. We pray this is an encouraging episode for you, this challenges you in this season or circumstance you may find yourself in and how to show up instead of tap out. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/95 BTB Instagram: intsagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Become a patron: patreon.com/behindthebliss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are so many messages of “freedom“ in today’s culture. You hear it when people talk about identity, preferences, what’s next in their career or life and more. But, what is true freedom? The kind of freedom that truly sets you free from the bondage you might be experiencing shame and guilt. Do you know what we’re talking about? We’re talking about that in today’s episode! Tanner Hobbs, a business and health coach, describes her journey to freedom, what true freedom looks like and some practical steps that you can take to find freedom in your life today. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/94 BTB Instagram: instagram.com/behindthebliss Become a patron: patreon.com/behindthebliss BTB Psalm 91 Tumbler: behindtheblisspodcast.com/psalm91tumbler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we have the privilege of hearing from Stephanie Broersma of what it's like to handle betrayal and shock in your marriage (or any other relationship in life). How do we deal with the shock and pain it causes? What does it look like to rely on Jesus as healer and comforter and find wholeness once again? She shares her story of the betrayal inside her marriage, what confession sounds like and how she responded to it all. Today, Stephanie has an amazing ministry, Reclaimed Ministry, that helps others walking through this season and has an incredible way of encouraging others in the middle of this pain. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/93 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Become a patron: patreon.com/behindthebliss Helix Sleep Mattress: https://helix-sleep.tkjf.net/qjE7N Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does your anger sometimes get the best of you? Do you have unsettled bitterness that comes out irrationally at the most inappropriate times? Or, have you gotten used to your anger being a part of your life and home and you realize it’s starting to affect your relationships? This episode is for you! Life coach and destructive anger - overcomer, Natalie Hixson sits down with Rachel to chat through the feelings you may feel, red flags that you may be realizing and her story of how she identified destructive anger and the practical steps she set in place to overcome it. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/92 Become a patron: patreon.com/behindthebliss Access the Trigger Tracker: nataliehixson.com/bliss BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Natalie on Instagram: instagram.com/nataliehixson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rachel asks a few previous guests to love on you in the craziness and uncertainty of COVID-19. From scripture to encouraging words, to stories and practical ways to get through this season, guests share a lot of what we could use more of. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/91 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, with Kelly Minter, we talk all things “community.” From Kelly’s new cookbook, "A Place at the Table” and her gatherings through Cultivate Events, she’s learned a lot about what it looks like to gather women, why it’s necessary and where “community” originated. Maybe you don’t know where to start, or you have a great community but you still feel lonely, we discuss all of this in today’s episode. Community isn’t just about companionship and company it’s about challenging conversations and growing with and around one another. So, if you feel that community is something you’re curious about, maybe you feel like you do it well or you may need some encouragement, this episode is made just for you. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/90 BTB Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Kelly on Instagram: instagram.com/kellyminter Become a patron: patreon.com/behindthebliss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week will make you grin ear to ear. Georgia Brown is joining Rachel for conversation all about what to do when you feel stuck in your relationship with Jesus. What are some practical ways you can set in place to learn from Him and hear Him. We also hear from this college student what it looks like to find community in a new place and why it’s needed in any walk of life. She is a amazing example of what abundant life looks like when we seek Jesus every day. Georgia shares all about her prayer closet covered in notecard prayers, how Jesus has changed her life and encourages listeners, of every age, to seek that fullness of joy we often hear about. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/89 BTB Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Georgia on Instagram: instagram.com/iamgeorgiabrown Become a patron at patreon.com/behindtheblisspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, founder of socially conscious fashion brand, Noonday Collection and author of “Imperfect Courage” Jessica Honegger joins us for a conversation about courage. What does it look like to rely on others in partnership to get you to your goal? What does it look like to move forward but you’re scared? If you want some encouragement and to find courage through someone else’s journey, this episode will bless you! Jessica shares her journey to Noonday Collections, her heart for the nations, how she stewards her next steps but sprinkles a lot of golden nuggets for entrepreneurs throughout today’s episode. If the fear of something has kept you away from doing something you’re called to anyways, press play! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/88 BTB Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Jessica on Instagram: instagram.com/jessicahonegger/ Helix Sleep Mattress: http://helix-sleep.tkjf.net/qjE7N Helix Sleep has a quiz that takes just two minutes to complete and matches your body type and sleep preferences to the perfect mattress for you. Whether you’re a side sleeper, hot sleeper, like a plush or firm bed, with Helix, there’s no more confusion and no more compromising on an average mattress. The good news is, there’s no risk! They have a 10-year warranty and you get to try it out for a hundred nights, risk-free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This topic is extremely requested: dreaming big dreams. How do we dream big with God? What if we don’t even have a dream? Or, what do we do if we have so many, we don’t even know what to do next. This week’s guest, Merrit Onsa, has her own podcast, “Devoted Dreamers Podcast” which hosts conversations about dreams every week. She is filled with knowledge about dreaming big dreams. It’s a great marriage of the “boss babe” + “surrendering my future to Jesus" perspective! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/87 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindthebliss Merritt on Instagram: instagram.com/merrittjo Become a patron: patreon.com/behindthebliss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a lot of us online, like a lot of us. Each of us with a story and those of us who love Jesus love to share our stories online. Gretchen Saffles from Well-Watered Women speaks to those of us who want to take a look at our calling, online and offline. Is what we’re sharing “too much” is it “enough”? It’s not all that we’re called to actually, evangelism shouldn’t stay online. Gretchen encourages us to get out of our comfort zone, share Jesus with people in real life. She also encourages us to cut the comparison of our callings that we so often fall into online. I mean, today’s convo will really rock your world. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/86 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Become a patron: patreon.com/behindthebliss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As hard as it is to admit, healing doesn’t always happen in one moment. What do we do when we wait for the breakthrough? How do we wait well? Today’s episode is all about “the journey” to healing and wholeness. Photographer a new friend, Meshali Mitchell shares her process of finding healing, what are waiting seasons have looks like and nuggets that she’s found in past and present seasons. Meshali talks through the difference of self-help and dying to self and which one of the two we're actually called to. If you’re in an “in-between” season, a transition or in a time of waiting, this episode is for you! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/85 Become a BTB Patron: patreon.com/behindthebliss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you look back, it’s hard to not beat yourself up - “I should have done,” “I could have done,” “I shouldn’t have done”… But really, what we really need to here is that all along we were blooming. Artist, poet and encourager, Morgan Harper Nichols, shares the ups and downs that she fought when jumping on board with the vision she was given. From one creator to another, she pulls back the screen to see the uncertainty, the fear and the “I’m not sure about this” moments that may have kept her back from her incredible online mission had she not tuned into the voice of truth and vision. If you’re in between dreams, have an idea, calling or vision, and you need a little encouragement and want to get up close and personal to someone else’s story, this episode is for you. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/84 BTB Instagram: instagram.com/behindthebliss Morgan on Instagram: instagram.com/morganharpernichols Become a patron: patreon.com/behindthebliss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life's not always fun - in fact, it sometimes it feels painful. You might know it well. Katelyn James, photographer, mom and wife, shares her moment(s) of pain in today's episode and how losing a child and standing in the tension of grief and goodness showed her God's goodness. In a culture that emphasizes comfort, we often hop over pain when there are golden nuggets hidden inside of dark seasons that sometimes we can only find there. Katelyn encourages us with this: "if you allow yourself to lean into the uncomfortable, to let yourself feel pain and let God do work from the foundational place of where the problem started - that's how you feel." Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/83 Spotify Playlist "When Life Hurts": https://spoti.fi/2tab2LS Katelyn on Instagram: instagram.com/katelynjames BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you lost something that you were counting on? Maybe a promotion slipped through your fingers, or maybe you’re grieving the loss of a friend or a family member, maybe you’re in the midst of an infertility journey and it wasn’t supposed to happen like this. Family and marriage therapist and author of “From Lost to Found,” Nicole Zasowski, walks us through her heart transparently when her life seemed to be far from her expectations. We talk all about choosing “I’m a victor” instead of the “woe is me,” going through it instead of “getting through it,” and grieving while still knowing the goodness of God. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/82 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Nicole on Instagram: instagram.com/nicolezasowski Become a patron: patreon.com/behindthebliss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rachel takes questions that listeners submitted to answer on topics like quiet time resources, sessions of waiting, marriage, grief and more! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/80 Become a patron: behindtheblisspodcast.com/give Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rachel and Laynie sift through what it looks like to start a small group in your home, the need to love on women in your community and what it looks like for you to know you're seen and known by Jesus. Laynie dives into the "Jesus sees you" idea by offering truths that we can understand through Scripture and women in the Bible. What an incredible eye-opening episode for those of us who need to know that Jesus knows and sees us in what we're walking through today! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/80 FabFitFun: https://prf.hn/click/camref:1101l8789 BTB Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Laynie on Instagram: instagram.com/laynietravis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rachel sits down with best selling author, Ruth Chou Simons. Ruth speaks to the refinement season, what it’s like to see worship in your everyday. She shares about her book “Beholding and Becoming: the Art of Everyday Worship.” What does beholding, becoming and worship really mean? They talk all about that and more! She’s a mama of 6 boys, keeps it real and preaches a message well all need to hear in this episode through this conversation. BTB Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/79 Fabfitfun: https://prf.hn/click/camref:1101l8789 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rachel sits down with family dynamic geniuses, Rodney and Michelle Gage, share their insight on creating a family structure that will make a difference. They talk through the 5 shifts that all families can incorporate into their values to move towards God’s desire for the family unit. They also talk through the 5 signs that your family may be drifting away from its original design. This conversation brings so much light to any family you may be a part of as a spouse, parent or child. If you’re wanting God’s vision for the family to become your vision for family, need some “next steps” in implementing health into your family dynamic and want to see a healthy shift in creating structure in your home, this episode is for you! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/78 BTB Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Become a patron: behindtheblisspodcast.com/give Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ashlyn Carter shares her story of craving control and how it was all revealed to her through wrestling with eating disorders, depression, and anxiety. She opens up about how this affected her marriage and her walk with the Lord and speaks directly to women who may find themselves in similar positions. If you love control, are feeling the stirring to surrender a piece of your life that you’ve yet to let go of or just need to hear how to love on someone that fits this description, this episode is for you! She has an incredible “buckle up and lean in” message for those that are in the middle of difficulty, a signal of hope and a testimony that we can all cling to in times of despair. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/77 BTB Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Become a Patron: patreon.com/behindthebliss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rachel and Victoria are talking about all things Christmas! They're chatting about how to host people during the holidays, what is it like to practical dress your home to host people? They also go to the places that can be hard for people to face during the holidays: shame, body image issues, feeling the void of a loved one. What4ver you're walking through this holiday season, know there are joy and hope in the midst of it all. Although this season can be packed with distress and business, Victoria turns our eyes to the "thrill of hope" this season brings. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/76 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Become a patron: behindtheblisspodcast.com/give Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rachel and Heather have a conversation about including others that may look different than us. That’s right, they crack lots of stereotypic, norms and molds that culture and society have put on people (specifically those that look different or have “a disability”). Heather talks through Jesus’s strategy when it came to people that acted differently, looked different and spoke differently and what we can learn from watching him break society’s standards for who we allow into our circles. Not quite sure if you’re doing “inclusion” right or not sure what your next step to inclusion is? Listen in! As an author of “Scoot Over and Make Some Room,” a mom of 3 adopted children, a narrative shifter and all around-rockstar, we have a few things to learn from this inspiring and insightful episode with Heather Avis. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/75 Try out Honeybook on me! http://share.honeybook.com/h9ZHf BTB Instagram: www.instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Heather on Instagram: instagram.com/heatheravis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rachel sits down with Erin and Liz, two besties that have been through it all. From postpartum depression, breast cancer, and other difficult circumstances, these ladies (plus, their other BFF Heatherly) have a lot to share when it comes to showing up. If you’re walking with someone through a hardship, or you’re walking through something difficult yourself, this episode is for you! Erin and Liz nudge you, give practical ways to show up for friends, and how to speak truth into their life when it may not seem like “the best time” to do so. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/74 BTB Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Become a patron: patreon.com/behindthebliss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rachel and Mary Scott sit down again for a conversation LIVE in Columbia, South Carolina! Mary Scott fills us in on what’s she been up to since leaving the show back in August, what she’s learning and something she’s figured out about herself. These girls are so thrilled to be back together again and their giggles give it away. There’s lots of storytelling, wisdom-filled nuggets, and crowd participation. This nostalgic episode is a fun one! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/73 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Get a FabFitFun box for yourself: https://prf.hn/click/camref:1101l8789 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Susie Davis becomes your new BFF! She chats all about mentorship and the need for a “spiritual mama” in your life. In her new book, “Dear Daughters” she shares words of wisdom and encouragement for the younger generations and let’s just say, it will speak to all of us. We dive deep into some of the chapters and talk through life transitions, body image and other topics that just need some love from someone wiser. You’ll leave this episode wanting a mentor - no fear! Susie talks ya through your first steps in finding one! We love Susie, and you will, too! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/72 BTB Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Susie Instagram: instagram.com/susiedavis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a live recording of Behind the Bliss LIVE in Greenville, SC! Rachel is joined by Jordan Scott to chat all about the transition from Sydney, Australia, to America, letting go of control, the story of how we got our dogs, enneagram and more! If you’re in transition, are in internal competition of yourself and others, and have the desire to surrender control, this is for you! show notes: behindthebliss.com/shownotes/71 BTB Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Jordan on Instagram: instagram.com/jordaneirlyse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Asheritah unpacks this idea of "quiet time:" is it supposed to be quiet? How often should we spend time in the Word? How do we fit this into our routine? What's the importance of this part of our day? We answer all of these questions and more! We all have struggled in seasons with spending time with God every day. It may be infrequent for you, or nonexistent, maybe you don't know where to start or why you're evening participating. We've all been there! We hope you leave this episode with encouragement to start now, be frequent and encourage others to do the same. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/70 BTB Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Asheritah on Instagram: instagram.com/asheritah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Mac and Kenz of Delight Ministries share so much goodness for our college listeners! If you’re in college, need a little love and want to feel met where you are, this episode is for you! We talk all things “choosing Jesus” when there seem to be so many other options, finding community and cultivating it well, and stewarding your time on campus. This is a *must* listen to! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/69 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Delight Ministries on Instagram: instagram.com/delightministries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rachel and Kelly Needham talk all things friendship. Kelly’s new book, “Friendish” covers healthy vs unhealthy friendships, the need for friendships and community and biblical examples of friendships that we can look to. Kelly speaks so much wisdom that we pray helps you discern your friendships, which ones are healthy and what to do when friendship “goes bad.” Kelly also sets attainable goals for our friendships based on scripture and it’s something you’re going to want to implement in your life. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/68 BTB Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Kelly on Instagram: instagram.com/kellyneedham/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Niki Hardy, author of "Breathe Again" sits down with Rachel to talk through how to live well when life falls apart. What do we do when we get the bad news we were dreading? How do we react when someone hurts us? Or, why are we not happy when we get that promotion, bonus or car we were wanting? Why does life not feel better? Rachel and Niki answer these questions in more from real-life stories, practices to help you through it all and lots of laughs in between. Enjoy Niki's story through cancer, fun accent, and brilliant wisdom. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/67 Niki Hardy's Website: https://nikihardy.com/ BTB Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rachel sits down with Jill Pettus from Highlands College to talk all things gratitude. Jill drops so many golden nuggets of what gratitude truly is, how we can incorporate it into our everyday life and some incredible stories of how gratitude changed everything. If you need an attitude of gratitude, are walking through a hard season or want some Biblical truths of what gratitude is, you’ll want to listen to this one! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/66 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rachel sits down with Emily and Laura, the women behind Risen Motherhood. They chat through all of the ways we can see the Gospel played out in our lives as women. Whether you're a mama, newlywed, single women, young professional, spouse, etc. we all have ways that Jesus shows Himself in our mundane. We hope this conversation brings that to light so that you can walk out a Gospel-centered life with full confidence of who you've been made to be, in Christ. Show notes: https://www.behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/65 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Risen Motherhood: https://www.instagram.com/risenmotherhood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest, Heatherly Brammer, shares about a day that changed her life 11 years ago when she was wounded after an armed robbery. She walks us through that day, what she knew to be "final thoughts" and how she has healed physically, emotionally and spiritually. Rachel and Heatherly cover anxiety, what to do when our worst fears become reality, forgiveness versus resentment and how to choose joy in the midst of a broken world. Show notes: www.behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/64 BTB on Instagram: www.instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel and her friend, Becca Patti, sit down to talk all things worship. They talk how to worship, what worship means to you, specifically, and how you can wage war on situations in your life by choosing a posture of worship. Becca chats how excellence in everything can pave the way for others to experience a life full of worship and how at the end of the day, "it's just not about us." An amazing episode for anyone curious in incorporating more worship in their everyday life. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/63 BTB Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rachel and her Christian Coach, Alexandra Kaval release their conversation behind closed doors to the public. Rachel and Alexandra walkthrough goals, anticipated transitions and other future-focused topics. "What's Christian coaching?" Great question! Rachel gives a brief insight into what you can expect and how it helps aid her in her calling and purpose. This episode is full of the real and the raw, revelations and "aha" moments. You don't want to skip! Want more? Hear the scoop of how God led Alexandra from living insecure to living on purpose as a Christian life coach in episode 20! Show notes: http://behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/62 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Farewell Mary Scott ❤️ In today’s episode, Mary Scott and Rachel sit down to process life and the news of Mary Scott stepping away from Behind the Bliss. Mary Scott shares about the redirection God placed on her heart while sharing her prayers and excitement for Rachel as Behind the Bliss carries on in her absence. To read more from Mary Scott about this, head to today's show notes at behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/61 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rachel sits down with Bria Randal, a recent grad now living in DC. Bria touches on social justice topics that we all need to know, speaks to those that are brokenhearted about where our world/nation is today and calls out the hope that's present in the midst of it all. Being a recent graduate from Auburn, her sorority's president and settling in DC, Bria has tons to share about recruitment and post-grad transition. Show notes: http://behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/60 BTB Instagram: http://instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Bria's Instagram: http://instagram.com/_briarandal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode with Emily Landers, CEO of Flight Social Media, is dedicated to those who have a dream job but need a little boost getting there. Let's be honest, that's all of us. Whether that's self-employment or working on a larger team, it's all here for you. She shares her secrets to (not-so-cringey) networking, the purpose of networking and how to do it well. In addition, she shares her story on how it all worked out. Emily story is important, inspiring and so practical for those of us waiting to take the "next step" in our career. Show notes: http://behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/59 50% off + free 7-day trial for Honeybook: http://share.honeybook.com/h9ZHf BTB Instagram: http://instagram.com/behindthebliss Emily on Instagram: http://instagram.com/emilylanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, author Katrina McCain talks through her journey overcoming perfectionism, surrendering her "goodness" to the Lord and encouraging others to do the same. We're all struggling with sin and are in need of Jesus to bring us back to the Father and can only rely on His goodness, not our own. Katrina left us inspired, so on fire and excited to share this message with everyone. Show notes: http://behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/58 Katrina on Instagram: http://instagram.com/_katrinakatrina_ BTB on Instagram: http://instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel and Mary Scott sit down with Jordan, Able's Fashion Director, to unravel the idea of slow and ethical fashion. Why does it matter? How can we help? Where do I start? All of these questions, and more, are answered in today's episode. Jordan pushes the idea of "progress over perfection" and how to make your next step in creating an ethical wardrobe. She shares next season's trends, her favorites in the fashion world and a few other fashion secrets with us in this episode. You can use the code BLISS15 for 15% off your first ABLE purchase (limited one use per customer). Click this link with the discount auto-applied to your cart https://www.livefashionable.com/discount/BLISS15. Show notes: http://www.behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/57 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rachel and Heather chat about motherhood and the parts about it people might not have told you about. Regardless if you're a new mother, aspiring mother or a woman who is trying to live in health, this episode is for you. Lots of nuggets were dropped about the need for community, soul vs. spirit and a few things that Heather would have wanted to know before her motherhood journey. If you’re someone that needs a pep in their step or is going through a new season, this episode is for you! Show notes: http://www.behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/56 BTB Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Heather's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mylifewellloved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rachel dives into strategic conversation with Madison Whiteneck, a virtual assistant with lots of tricks up her sleeves. Madison shares her knowledge on the need for excellence, how to implement routines into your every day and why it’s so important. They chat all things “discipline” and unwrap this idea that discipline creates freedom. If you’re a business owner, have an idea for your next entrepreneurial move or just have a dream that needs a little structure, this episode is for you! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/55 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Mary Scott and Rachel join listeners live in Birmingham, Alabama at the first ever BTB Live! They chat all things podcast, how they met, how they got started, encourage those who have a dream pressed on their heart and of course, lots of giggles and never shared funny stories along the way. We have learned so much through this process, but there’s one thing we know for sure — we have the BEST community of listeners ever. People drove to Birmingham from Mississippi to Florida to Tennessee to spend their night with us. For that, we are truly grateful. One of the best takeaways from meeting our people in person was finally placing an audience we’ve never seen with real faces. Faces of women who instantly felt like our best friends. There was nothing like it. show notes: http://www.behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/54 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Mary Scott and Rachel sit down with Jordan Lee Dooley. Jordan is a wife, an entrepreneur, a podcaster a new bestselling author of “Own Your Everyday: Overcome the Pressure to Prove and Show Up For What You Were Made To Do.” Jordan is on a mission to equip and encourage the multi-passionate woman as they navigate what to do with their big dreams and desires. We talk about everything from making time for your passions to identifying your genius zone, and how to filter through all the #GirlBoss messages in our culture today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Mary Scott has a conversation with Phylicia Masonheimer about why women need theology. Phylicia is an author and speaker teaching women how to discern what is true, discuss the deep stuff, and accomplish God's will for their specific lives. This is a crucial topic for women in today's culture, and we hope it encourages you immensely in your walk with the Lord. Show notes: https://www.behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/52 BTB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast/ Phylicia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phyliciamasonheimer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices