Happy Second Day of Fall! If you're like me, you've been chatting about all of the seasonal things now that we're ushering in Autumn! Thomas and I are also settling into our new home and from what I've heard from you all, a lot of you are in rentals or temporary houses, too! This week's episode with The Nester is perfect timing! We have all been spending A LOT of time in our homes, and with today's guest's, Myquillyn Smith, help we can have a cozy, festive house this fall that can easily transition to winter and the holidays – without tons of stuff. It doesn’t have to complicated to be festive! Myquillyn shares her practical tips on decorating, how to get the most out of your styled home, and 3 things you need to know to have a home you've dreamt of. Plus! She just released her new book, "Welcome Home" with beautiful pictures, lots of good tips and tricks and more info from today's episode! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/117 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast The Nester on Instagram: instagram.com/thenester Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From growing up in a single-wide trailer in the mountains of rural West Virginia to the halls of Yale Law School, Mary Marantz’s story is one of remembering our roots while turning our faces to the sky. How do we hold both (honor for our past but excitement for what's to come)? There's a way! And Mary shares how in today's episode through some amazing exercises, questions for you to ponder, and funny stories of her own. Hey! It's okay to change your mind in life. We talk about this, too :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever felt "benched"? You're asked to sit on the sidelines rather than hop in the game. You start feeling comparison creep in because you're watching others living "their moment" while you're waiting for yours? Today's guest, Hope Darst, knows the feeling. After desiring a music career, she took God's closed-door as a sign to seek Him, pray for timing, and find freedom for herself. Little did she know, God's "no" was just really a "not right now" and she'd be called back tot he music scene years later to produce a hit album for others that need hope. Hope shares about this album, "Peace Be Still," the journey God took her on to produce it and delivers an encouraging message for others in the "not right now" moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re pregnant! After a journey, lots of questions, and few answers and prayer, we can finally announce this super fun news! We’re answering lots of fun questions, how we found out, how we told our family and friends, a few God-winks we’ve gotten along the way, and more funny stories. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/114 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey 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 if the struggles of life aren’t a barrier to thriving but an invitation into your most vibrant days? Whether you feel weighed down by never-ending tasks, or you find yourself walking through your most difficult days, you might be left wondering if a vibrant life will ever be in your future. In today’s episode, Jennie Lusko, wife, mom, and author, shares part of her story filled with darkness and how God came in and invited her to flourish in the midst of the pain. When Jennie's five-year-old daughter, Lenya, died from an asthma attack five days before Christmas, Jennie didn’t know how she could keep going—in parenting, in leading, in faith. Her new book, The Fight to Flourish, uses her powerful story to show us that flourishing is not a far-off hope, but a very near reality. Jennie leads us to discover that true transformation comes not in spite of our struggles but because of them. They are the very ingredient God loves to use. You don’t have to have it all together for God to work. He just wants you. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/113 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Jennie on Instagram: instagram.com/jennielusko 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

It’s often said that prayer changes everything but it’s hard to believe this truth or see it happen if prayer isn’t a part of your every day. Don’t fret and no conviction because Chrystal Evans Hurst takes us through some simple truths she clings to, drops some truth bombs and midshifts that we could all hear right now, and her practical steps in moving towards a conversational relationship with God. It’s a good one! If you wanted to get your hands on her mentioned prayer guide, head to the show notes for a link! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/112 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Chrystal on Instagram: instagram.com/chrystalhurst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we’re spilling the tea on womanhood! There’s a lot of opinions about what a woman should be, coming from all angles: the church, the world, and everything in between. Today, author, Lauren Crews sits with us to break these stereotypes given by both the church and the media and busts myths based on biblical principles. What does God have to say about womanhood? Specifically, what can we find out about the Proverbs 31 woman that we may not already know? It’s time to take this old version of the Proverbs 31 woman, get to the good stuff, and find your true identity as a woman in Christ. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/111 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Business coach and genius, Jennifer Allwood, points out that one thing that’s holding you back from seeing your greatest success in business: fear. If we’ve learned anything about business these past few months, it’s that online business is where it’s at. Jennifer shares her 3 tips to getting started with your next best idea, busts some myths that you may be believing about business, and give you a good kick in the booty and high five along the way! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/103 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Jennifer on Instagram: instagram.com/jenniferallwood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Angie Smith, author of one of Rachel’s favorite devotionals shares her story of falling in love with the Bible and how you can lean in and get more out of your time in the Word. Rachel and Angie talk through why it’s important to read scripture, how it all intertwines together, and is actually one big story and how it all tells us one big truth about who God is from Genesis to Revelation. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/109 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Pre-order Angie's new study, "Matchless": https://glnk.io/nkxj/rachelawtrey Today's sponsor: I have something for you! It’s called Faithful Counseling and they happen to be today’s podcast sponsor. Faithful Counseling is a solution for people seeking traditional mental health counseling who would prefer hearing from the perspective of a Christian. If you are seeking a mental health professional who is a practicing Christian, Faithful Counseling may be a great option for you The service is available for clients worldwide, you can log in to your account anytime and send a message to your counselor. You’ll get timely and thoughtful responses plus you can schedule weekly video or phone sessions. Right now, more than ever, I pray you’re investing in your emotional health, growing and learning and counseling is an amazing resource for this growth process. You can’t do life alone! Visit GetFaithful.com/btb - join the over 500,000 people taking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional. Special offer for Behind the Bliss listeners get 10% off your first month at GetFaithful.com/btb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve survived sorrow, have felt the pain of grief and know what it’s like to lose something: a dream, a loved one, etc, this episode is for you. Kim Erickson joins us in today’s episode to chat through practical ways to survive sorrow, seek God in the middle of it and move urgently in obedience through the grieving process. Kim speaks to the one that wants to share their story of sorrow, how to share it well, and what her process looked like to share her grief and story. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/108 BTB on Instagram: www.instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Today's sponsor: I have something for you! It’s called Faithful Counseling and they happen to be today’s podcast sponsor. Faithful Counseling is a solution for people seeking traditional mental health counseling who would prefer hearing from the perspective of a Christian. If you are seeking a mental health professional who is a practicing Christian, Faithful Counseling may be a great option for you The service is available for clients worldwide, you can log in to your account anytime and send a message to your counselor. You’ll get timely and thoughtful responses plus you can schedule weekly video or phone sessions. Right now, more than ever, I pray you’re investing in your emotional health, growing and learning and counseling is an amazing resource for this growth process. You can’t do life alone! Visit GetFaithful.com/btb - join the over 500,000 people taking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional. Special offer for Behind the Bliss listeners get 10% off your first month at GetFaithful.com/btb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices