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