Episodes
Oct. 9, 2019
A Little Love for the College Girl with Mac and Kenz from Delight Ministries | Episode 69
In this episode, Mac and Kenz of Delight Ministries share so much goodness for our college listeners! If you’re in college, need a little love and want to feel met where you are, this episode is for you! We talk all things “choosing Jesus” when there...
Oct. 2, 2019
Friendship: The Real and Rich Kind with Kelly Needham | Episode 68
In this episode, Rachel and Kelly Needham talk all things friendship. Kelly’s new book, “Friendish” covers healthy vs unhealthy friendships, the need for friendships and community and biblical examples of friendships that we can look to. Kelly speaks...
Sept. 25, 2019
Living Well When Life Falls Apart with Niki Hardy | Episode 67
Niki Hardy, author of "Breathe Again" sits down with Rachel to talk through how to live well when life falls apart. What do we do when we get the bad news we were dreading? How do we react when someone hurts us? Or, why are we not happy when we get...
Sept. 18, 2019
Having an Attitude with Gratitude with Jill Pettus | Episode 66
In this episode, Rachel sits down with Jill Pettus from Highlands College to talk all things gratitude. Jill drops so many golden nuggets of what gratitude truly is, how we can incorporate it into our everyday life and some incredible stories of how...
Sept. 11, 2019
Living a Gospel Centered Life with Risen Motherhood | Episode 65
In this episode, Rachel sits down with Emily and Laura, the women behind Risen Motherhood. They chat through all of the ways we can see the Gospel played out in our lives as women. Whether you're a mama, newlywed, single women, young professional,...
Sept. 4, 2019
Overcoming Fear When Anxiety Seems Overwhelming with Heatherly Brammer | Episode 64
Today's guest, Heatherly Brammer, shares about a day that changed her life 11 years ago when she was wounded after an armed robbery. She walks us through that day, what she knew to be "final thoughts" and how she has healed physically, emotionally and...
Aug. 28, 2019
Waging War Through Worship and Excellence with Becca Patti | Episode 63
Rachel and her friend, Becca Patti, sit down to talk all things worship. They talk how to worship, what worship means to you, specifically, and how you can wage war on situations in your life by choosing a posture of worship. Becca chats how...
Aug. 21, 2019
An Unedited Coaching Call with My Christian Coach, Alexandra Kaval | Episode 62
In this episode, Rachel and her Christian Coach, Alexandra Kaval release their conversation behind closed doors to the public. Rachel and Alexandra walkthrough goals, anticipated transitions and other future-focused topics. "What's Christian...
Aug. 14, 2019
What If Endings Are Actually Beginnings? Farewell, Mary Scott | Episode 61
Farewell Mary Scott ❤️ In today’s episode, Mary Scott and Rachel sit down to process life and the news of Mary Scott stepping away from Behind the Bliss. Mary Scott shares about the redirection God placed on her heart while sharing her prayers and...
Aug. 7, 2019
Shifting Your Perspective to the Bigger Picture with Bria Randal | Episode 60
In this episode, Rachel sits down with Bria Randal, a recent grad now living in DC. Bria touches on social justice topics that we all need to know, speaks to those that are brokenhearted about where our world/nation is today and calls out the hope...
July 31, 2019
Secrets to Professional Growth with Emily Landers | Episode 59
Today's episode with Emily Landers, CEO of Flight Social Media, is dedicated to those who have a dream job but need a little boost getting there. Let's be honest, that's all of us. Whether that's self-employment or working on a larger team, it's all...
July 24, 2019
A Letter to the 'Good Girls' with Katrina McCain | Episode 58
In this episode, author Katrina McCain talks through her journey overcoming perfectionism, surrendering her "goodness" to the Lord and encouraging others to do the same. We're all struggling with sin and are in need of Jesus to bring us back to the...
July 17, 2019
What You Wear Matters + Why You Should Care with Jordan Soderholm | Episode 57
Rachel and Mary Scott sit down with Jordan, Able's Fashion Director, to unravel the idea of slow and ethical fashion. Why does it matter? How can we help? Where do I start? All of these questions, and more, are answered in today's episode. Jordan...
July 10, 2019
What They Don't Tell You About Motherhood with Heather Brown | Episode 56
In this episode, Rachel and Heather chat about motherhood and the parts about it people might not have told you about. Regardless if you're a new mother, aspiring mother or a woman who is trying to live in health, this episode is for you. Lots of...
July 3, 2019
Creating Systems and Routines for Your Life with Madison Whiteneck | Episode 55
In this episode, Rachel dives into strategic conversation with Madison Whiteneck, a virtual assistant with lots of tricks up her sleeves. Madison shares her knowledge on the need for excellence, how to implement routines into your every day and why...
June 26, 2019
BTB Live Show - Birmingham | Episode 54
In this episode, Mary Scott and Rachel join listeners live in Birmingham, Alabama at the first ever BTB Live! They chat all things podcast, how they met, how they got started, encourage those who have a dream pressed on their heart and of course, lots...
June 19, 2019
How to Own Your Everyday with Jordan Lee Dooley | Episode 53
In today’s episode, Mary Scott and Rachel sit down with Jordan Lee Dooley. Jordan is a wife, an entrepreneur, a podcaster a new bestselling author of “Own Your Everyday: Overcome the Pressure to Prove and Show Up For What You Were Made To Do.” Jordan...
June 12, 2019
Why Women Need Theology with Phylicia Masonheimer | Episode 52
In today's episode, Mary Scott has a conversation with Phylicia Masonheimer about why women need theology. Phylicia is an author and speaker teaching women how to discern what is true, discuss the deep stuff, and accomplish God's will for their...
June 5, 2019
Ennea-What? The Ins and Outs of the Enneagram with Elle Olszewski | Episode 51
In today's episode, Rachel and Mary Scott sit down with Enneagram coach, Elle Olszewski. Elle walks us through all nine types, what they mean, what message each longs to hear and how you can love that person (and yourself) best by having this...
May 29, 2019
Living Out the Ministry of Hospitality with Bri McKoy | Episode 50
In today’s episode, Mary Scott and Rachel talk with Bri McKoy! Bri is a military wife, food blogger and the author of the book “Come and Eat: A Celebration of Love and Grace Around the Everyday Table.” Bri is a serious JOY BOMB! We talk about...
May 22, 2019
Finding Comfort During Pain & Grief with Kaitlin Wernet | Episode 49
In today’s episode, Mary Scott sits down with Kaitlin Wernet. Kaitlin just released her new book “The Book If Comforts”. They talk about what life was like after Kaitlin lost her brother, and the journey she went on with the Lord as she suffered this...
May 15, 2019
A Year in Review: Celebrating One Year of Podcasting with Rachel Awtrey and Mary Scott | Episode 48
Happy one year of Behind the Bliss! In today’s episode, Mary Scott and Rachel debrief over their first year of podcasting: wins, biggest shockers of podcasting, lessons learned, exciting dreams for year two, and so much more! We cannot thank our...
May 8, 2019
Mother's Day Hope When Mother's Day is Hard with Erin Carroll | Episode 47
In today’s episode, Mary Scott sits down to talk with Erin Carroll. Erin is a wife to Todd and a boy mom to 3! She is the women’s ministry coordinator at Shandon Baptist Church in Columbia, SC. Mary Scott and Erin talk about Mother’s Day when you...
May 8, 2019
Motherhood Throughout Different Seasons with Teresa Anderson | Episode 46
This episode is a special one for the Behind the Bliss family: today's guest is Teresa Anderson, Rachel's mom! In light of Mother's Day, Mary Scott and Rachel thought it would be special and sweet to invite a few women that embody true "motherhood" in...