Episodes

June 13, 2025

OH, AND ALSO! A car chat with Thomas and Rach

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June 11, 2025

The Awtrey Update We Needed to Do | Part 1

It’s another two part story time! This time, it’s with the Awtreys! In this first half of a two-part conversation, Rachel sits down with her husband, Thomas, to catch up on a year marked by deployment, parenting curveballs, a...

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June 6, 2025

OH, AND ALSO! For the girl with big dreams

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June 4, 2025

Healing From Your Cringy Era with Meshali Mitchell | Episode 330

We’ve all got one—that version of ourselves we’d rather forget. Maybe it’s a season marked by regret, insecurity, or hidden shame. In today’s episode, Rachel sits down with the incredible Meshali Mitchell to talk about what i...

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May 30, 2025

OH, AND ALSO! We got stranded with our airplane

CONNECT FURTHER WITH RACHEL: https://rachelawtrey.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/realtalkpodcast https://www.instagram.com/rachel.awtrey/ CONTACT: podcast@rachelawtrey.com This video/podcast may contain affil...

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May 28, 2025

From Stages to Small Moments: Christy Nockels on Worship, Rest, and F…

In today’s episode, Rachel is joined by the talented singer-songwriter and podcast host Christy Nockels. You might know Christy for her moving music, her podcast Glorious in the Mundane , or her latest project—an album called...

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May 23, 2025

OH, AND ALSO! BTS of writing my book

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May 21, 2025

From Private Pain to Public Purpose: Annie F Downs on Grief, Joy, and…

If you haven’t listened to Part One yet, go ahead and start there—we lay the groundwork for what unfolds in this powerful second half of the conversation. In Part Two , Rachel and Annie pick up right where they left off: talk...

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May 16, 2025

OH, AND ALSO! "Did you see that chick crying at a stoplight?!"

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May 14, 2025

From Private Pain to Public Purpose: Annie F Downs on Grief, Joy, and…

Welcome to Part One of a truly special conversation on Real Talk . Host Rachel Awtrey sits down with the one and only Annie F. Downs—beloved author, podcaster, and everyone’s favorite “Queen of Fun.” What starts as a joyful c...

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May 9, 2025

OH, AND ALSO! To-do list tasks and this crazy week

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May 7, 2025

My Summer Bucketlist: (for Moms, Friends & Flirty Nights) | Episode 3…

Marriage conversation cards: https://rstyle.me/+hfXU7Gcj3J60sKYWIkNaAg Sunshine season is officially here, and if you’re anything like me, you’re already dreaming of slow mornings, sticky popsicle fingers, and a few memory-making moments you actually want to check off a summer bucket list. In this …

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May 2, 2025

OH, AND ALSO! How I put together outfits + a book secret

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April 30, 2025

Messy Parenting and Lots of Wisdom with Justin Whitmel Earley | Episo…

If you've ever felt like you're failing because your house (or your parenting) feels messy, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. I sat down with Justin Whitmel Earley — author of Habits of the Household , The Commo...

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April 23, 2025

Lower Isn’t Lesser: How Humility Awakens the Spirit with Zach Meekree…

What if the breakthrough you’re craving isn’t found in doing more, shouting louder, or performing harder—but in going lower? In today’s heartfelt and powerful episode, I’m joined by Zach Meekreebs—pastor, speaker, and author ...

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April 16, 2025

Overstimulated? Here’s How to Turn Down the Noise with Sarah Boyd

Is your mind constantly buzzing? Does the pace of life feel too loud sometimes? In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Sarah Boyd—author of Turn Down the Noise —to talk about overstimulation, emotional overload, and the...

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April 9, 2025

Courageously Standing for Truth—Even When It Costs You With Leigh All…

You may recognize Leigh-Allyn Baker as the hilarious mom from Good Luck Charlie on Disney Channel, but there’s so much more to her story than what we saw on screen. In this episode, Leigh-Allyn opens up about her journey thro...

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April 4, 2025

OH, AND ALSO! Quarters, semesters, trimester?

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April 2, 2025

Blessed Are The Spiraling with Levi Lusko | Episode 321

Ever felt like life is spiraling and you’re just trying to hold on? In this episode, Levi Lusko joins me to talk about what it means to spiral —not as a sign of failure, but as an unexpected invitation to growth, grace, and g...

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March 29, 2025

OH, AND ALSO! A lil' Colorado debrief

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March 29, 2025

OH, AND ALSO! Normal life catch up stuff

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March 26, 2025

You’re Closer Than You Think with Mary Marantz | Episode 320

You know those moments where you’re ready to throw in the towel? Like all the effort, the late nights, and the hustle have only led to burnout and the sneaky feeling that maybe it’s all downhill from here? Yeah, I’ve been the...

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March 19, 2025

“Am I A Good Friend?” with Grace Valentine | Episode 319

Friendship in adulthood can feel complicated—between busy schedules, big life changes, and just trying to keep up with everything, it’s easy for our closest relationships to take a backseat. But what if being a good friend do...

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March 12, 2025

“What If I Make The Wrong Choice?” with Chrystal Evans Hurst | Episod…

How do you make decisions when you’re unsure if it’s truly God’s will or just your own desires leading the way? In this episode, I sit down with Chrystal Evans Hurst to talk about the tension between confidence and surrender—...

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