Did you know that January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month? It's one mission we can all link arms with and fight together! "How," you ask? Today's episode answers this question and more with human trafficking survivor, Rebecca Bender. For nearly six years, Rebecca was trapped in the dark, violent world of sex trafficking. When she escaped her trafficker, she knew she wanted to fight to change the culture and offer hope to survivors. Listen in to hear her story, how she escaped, and the mission she's calling us to join her on to end Human Trafficking for good. Spoiler alert: it's much more simple than what you're thinking. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/135 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Rebecca on Instagram: instagram.com/imrebeccabender Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm so excited to share 10 resources to up your prayer walk, faith journey, and make life fun! From journals to planners, tips for life, playlists, and more! I think you're going to love at least one thing shared! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/134 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re feeling stuck, or that things don’t look according to plan, this episode is for you! Have you felt called to start something big or small or change directions? I’m so glad you’re here! We’re covering that in today’s episode with Mack Brock. Mack is a worship leader and singer walking through uncertainty, too, but his posture is inspiring to me and I wanted to share this perspective with you! He just released a new album, “SPACE".” This special live album was recorded during this year's pandemic at Brock's home base of Charlotte, NC surrounded by musicians, crew, and family that have walked through life with him and his wife, Meredith. SPACE is filled with songs that are reminders that Jesus always creates space for us - no matter our surroundings, past, season, faults, or failures. Mack and his wife Meredith recently walked through the foster care process and today, Mack shares his experience with us and some encouragement for any person or family considering the same. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/133 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Listen to SPACE: https://open.spotify.com/album/7KVDtC0WmoOSK97hXOlJaw?si=4ushgNdLQD-03uzmN-9wkg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your money situation? Maybe you're not sure how to manage it, maybe every season has been looking different (looking at you, 2020). Maybe you're in a paycheck-to-paycheck situation and you just want to feel financially FREEEE. Oh, sis, this episode will do you good! Rachel Cruze joins Rachel for a conversation all about why we make the moves with money we make, how we can get out of the hole of shame and guilt around money, ways to identify how we view money, and how we can change our view to a healthy one and that one makeup/skincare product you need in your makeup bag! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/132 BTB on Instagram: Instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel Cruze on Instagram: instagram.com/rachelcruze/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're excited about a fresh start with this new year, this episode is for you! Hannah Brencher joins us once again to drop some truth bombs that a new year does *not* actually equal a "new you." We're diving into discipline, routines, and structure you can set up in your life to give yourself a fresh start (whether that's on NYE or in the middle of May!). Hannah's new book "Fighting Forward" explains this! It's a guide to beating the lies that may be holding you back. If you're scared of failure or commitment, listen on! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/131 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Hannah on Instagram: instagram.com/hannahbrencher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You guessed it - we're talking Christmas again! From our holiday Starbucks orders to more Christmas list ideas, traditions, and how they change with time, Bachelorette. I mean, we talk it all! And who better to join me for this girl chat than one of my besties, Mary Scott Mercer! You may remember Mary Scott if you're an OG BTB fan - she used to host the show with me! What a fun conversation to have her back for. Grab some cocoa, go through the Starbucks line, press play, and join us for this giggly conversation! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/130 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Need gift ideas for yourself or for others? We're giving you good ideas, talking through our favorite traditions, and funny memories and stories! Need a fun Christmas girl chat?! Look no further! All of the gifts we talked about in today's episode are linked in our show notes: Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/129 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebekah Lyons joins this conversation to talk through rhythms in life and why they’re so necessary! They not only allow us to have a “beat” to life but they create the margin for us to focus on Kingdom-minded things. If you haven’t already, grab Rebekah’s book, “Rhythms of Renewal: Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose” where she chats about the 4 rhythms we can adopt and have in our lives today! She goes into each of these in today’s episode while also giving insight into why she values rhythms, her new journal that guides us through 90 days of rhythm, and more! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/128 This episode is sponsored by Helix Sleep: Helix is offering up to $200 off ALL mattress orders for Behind the Bliss listeners at HelixSleep.com/BLISS. Head to that link for up to $200 off and to take your two-minute, customizing quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does that even mean: "the best version of you"? If you were to ask me, I'd say it's the version of me that has seen my faults and flaws and chooses to turn away and choose joy and grace and other fruits. It might mean something completely different to you! But, we can all agree that it's the version of us that feels free, that is constantly learning and growing, that feels like the "best version." Today, Adrienne Camp joins us for a girl talk to chat through all of the things she's learning and growing through in life. Her journey of becoming the best version of herself has been inspiring and encouraging to me. The way she lives life on display, laughing at her mistakes, owning her identity in Christ, and honoring the people around her - you'll hear about it all! You may have heard me talk about the movie "I Still Believe" which highlights a few moments of Adrienne's husband, Jeremy's, life. If you haven't watched this movie, add it to the list! The Camp family has also been up to a lot of other creating and crafting this past year and she shares all about it in today's episode! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/127 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever felt like you’ve been inside of an impossible situation? Maybe this situation was one that you stepped into on purpose, knowing this big God size dream. Maybe, however, the situation was something that you feel was pressed upon you. But regardless, do you feel stuck in an impossible situation? Hear me out on this one: if you don’t find yourself in an impossible situation now, I pray you find yourself in an impossible situation soon! Now, here’s what I mean by that: I think we’re putting impossible situations God is given an extremely cool opportunity to show up and do what he does best. My friend joining me on today’s episode knows the story super well. Kari Jobe joins us in today’s episode to tell us her impossibly awesome story. She’s stealing all the details on her new album “The Blessing” that you might actually be well acquainted with. We laugh, she sings a little bit with us, she shares some fun facts about things going on in her life and I really hope you are encouraged by this conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices