Episodes
April 9, 2020
Handling Betrayal and Shock in Relationships with Stephanie Broersma | Episode 93
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...
March 27, 2020
The Secret to Handling Your Anger with Natalie Hixson | Episode 92
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...
March 25, 2020
Finding Comfort During COVID-19 | Episode 91
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...
March 19, 2020
Cultivating Community in Your Everyday Life with Kelly Minter | Episode 90
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...
March 11, 2020
When You Feel Stuck or Stagnant in Your Relationship with Jesus with Georgia Brown | Episode 89
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...
March 4, 2020
Imperfect Courage and Going Scared with Jessica Honegger | Episode 88
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?...
Feb. 26, 2020
For Those That Have (Or Want) Big Dreams with Merritt Onsa | Episode 87
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,...
Feb. 19, 2020
Making an Impact With Your Platform: Online and Offline with Gretchen Saffles | Episode 86
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...
Feb. 12, 2020
Waiting Well During the Process with Meshali Mitchell | Episode 85
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...
Feb. 5, 2020
Finding Vision and Direction in Creativity with Morgan Harper Nichols | Episode 84
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...
Jan. 29, 2020
Knowing Peace When Life is Uncomfortable with Katelyn James | Episode 83
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...
Jan. 22, 2020
When Reality Doesn't Meet Expectations with Nicole Zasowski | Episode 82
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...
Jan. 15, 2020
Listener's Q & A with Rachel Awtrey | Episode 81
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:...
Jan. 8, 2020
You Are Known And Seen By Jesus with Laynie Travis | Episode 80
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...
Jan. 3, 2020
Beholding and Becoming: The Art of Everyday Worship with Ruth Chou Simons | Episode 79
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...
Dec. 18, 2019
Carrying Out God’s Design for Family with Rodney and Michelle Gage | Episode 78
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...
Dec. 11, 2019
Surrender When We Crave Control with Ashlyn Carter | Episode 77
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...
Dec. 4, 2019
Finding Joy in the Holiday Season with Victoria Duerstock | Episode 76
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...
Nov. 27, 2019
Inclusion and Making Room For Everyone with Heather Avis | Episode 75
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...
Nov. 20, 2019
The Need for Friendship in the Midst of Pain with Erin Davis and Liz McCary | Episode 74
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...
Nov. 13, 2019
BTB Live - Columbia, SC with Mary Scott Mercer | Episode 73
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...
Nov. 6, 2019
Spiritual Mamas, Mentors and Why You Need Them with Susie Davis | Episode 72
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...
Oct. 23, 2019
Behind the Bliss LIVE - Greenville, SC with Jordan Scott | Episode 71
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...
Oct. 16, 2019
Creating a Habit of Quiet Time with Asheritah Ciuciu | Episode 70
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...