Episodes

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Are you carrying the weight of expectations, comparison, or hustle culture—and wondering why it still feels so heavy? You’re not alone. In this episode, I sit down with author Erica Ligenza Gwynn to talk about the lies we’ve believed for far too long and the freedom that comes when we finally replace them with God’s truth. Together, we unpack common cultural mantras like “If I’m not hustling, I’m lazy” or “My feelings are my truth”—and why they leave us stuck, burned out, and empty. Erica shar...

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If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I just wish I had a bigger kitchen, more time, better friendships, or fill-in-the-blank…” this conversation is for you. Rachel sits down with Kate Strickler, the voice behind the wildly popular blog and Instagram account Naptime Kitchen and now the author of I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen: And Other Lies I Thought Would Make Me Happy. Kate has become a trusted friend online for her honest, hilarious, and deeply relatable take on motherhood and home...

What happens when America’s Sweetheart takes off the uniform, sits down for a pod and gets real? In this episode, I sit down with Reece Allman, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, and we cover it all: faith, marriage, public criticism, and the kind of joy you have to fight for when the spotlight is bright. We laugh, we go deep, and yes…I ask the questions no one else has dared to. From the tension of performing for thousands to the intimacy of living for an audience of One, Reece shares the vulnerable,...

This one feels like you’re in the backseat with us. On the drive home from LO Conference with Sadie Robertson Huff, my girlfriends and I hit record and just started talking—about the joys and the oh boys, the wild and wonderful moments from the week, and life in this season.Think of it as unfiltered car chatter with your besties: the kind where you laugh till you cry, process what God is doing, and swap stories you won’t find on the highlight reel. From surreal encounters (like a certain well-kn...

Today is for the ones that think "I just need a break" are getting tired, overwhelmed, worn out and need a reset. I HEAR YOU! Dr. Alison is helping us name what's hard, tame our guilt and transform us into brave action!! So many good "aha" moments, practical next steps and more today! CONNECT FURTHER WITH RACHEL: https://rachelawtrey.com/ ORDER RACHEL’S BOOK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rstyle.me/+hZ4zlRKm6FthvVDNMjyy6A⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH DR. ALISON COOK: https://www.dralisoncook.com/ GET "I Shouldn't Feel Thi...

Recorded live in Nashville, this episode is pure spur-of-the-moment fun with my friends Chandler Ashcraft (@chanwiththeboys) and Nicole Warren (@nicole_thenomad)! Together, we dive into what it really looks like to hold onto joy in the middle of the hard and we even pull in stories, questions, and joy-filled recommendations from the audience right there in the room.From honest reflections to what’s currently bringing us joy, this conversation feels like sitting down with new friends who just get...

What if the best part of the dream wasn’t hitting the milestone—but what you do after it happens? In this special Joy Morning Show mash-up episode, Rachel brings together two powerful conversations that explore what it means to dream with God, run with resilience, and keep your heart aligned while your hands are full. Fresh off the release of her new book Love Your Life (Even When You Don’t Like It), Rachel is joined by her wise, joy-filled friends to reflect on book launch highs, navigating b...

What if rest wasn’t a reward—but the way through your overwhelm? In this honest and hope-filled episode, Rachel sits down with speaker and author Tara Sun to talk about what it really looks like to live a present, peaceful, and purpose-driven life without burning out. Together they unpack the reality so many women face: juggling faith, motherhood, work, and big dreams—while feeling overbooked and overwhelmed. Tara shares her personal journey of hitting a breaking point, how God met her there, ...

What if changing your mind was actually the bravest thing you could do? In this episode, Rachel sits down with Stephanie May Wilson to talk all about the power of the pivot and when life nudges (or shoves!!!) you in a totally new direction. We dig into what it looks like to pursue a calling that feels wildly different from your current path, why giving yourself permission to change is so hard (but so holy), and how to navigate transitions with faith, courage, and clarity. Whether you’re standin...

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Rachel sits down with Toni Collier — speaker, author, and founder of Broken Crayons Still Color — to talk about her new book Don’t Try This Alone: The Power of the Right People in Your Life. Together they unpack what it really means to let people in when you feel messy, why true healing happens in the context of community, and how to find (or rebuild) a circle that’s safe and life-giving. Whether you’re walking through a hard season, craving deeper friendships, or wondering if you can really t...

In this heartfelt and unfiltered episode, Rachel Awtrey sits down to share the kind of big sister wisdom most of us wish someone had told us sooner. With her signature blend of warmth, wit, and straight talk, Rachel tackles the lies we believe about our worth, our bodies, and our calling — and replaces them with truth that sets us free. From why you should stop shrinking to make others comfortable, to how to pray and set boundaries at the same time, Rachel delivers a powerful reminder that you ...

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In this powerful and tender conversation, Rachel sits down with Davy Blackburn, founder of Nothing is Wasted Ministries, to talk about grief, healing, and how joy can emerge even in the darkest moments. Davy’s life was forever changed in 2015 when his wife Amanda was tragically killed during a home invasion. Since then, he has walked through the messy reality of grief while discovering the profound truth that nothing is wasted in God’s hands. This episode explores the gravity of his story, the...

In this deeply moving episode, Rachel sits down with Kiwi Cook, a former Compassion International sponsored child, whose story will stop you in your tracks. Growing up in poverty overseas, Kiwi’s early life was marked by scarcity, resilience, and a dream that felt impossibly far away… until one person’s “yes” changed everything. Together, they explore what daily life looked like for Kiwi as a child, how sponsorship gave her more than just practical help, and what it feels like to now stand on t...

In a world that’s constantly telling us to change our bodies, Lisa Whittle is inviting us to reclaim them. In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Lisa to talk about her brand-new Bible study, Body and Soul: A Biblical Look at the Whole Person God Created You to Be. From anti-aging serums to fad diets and fitness fads, we’re bombarded with messages that our bodies are problems to solve. But what if—just what if—our bodies were good? What if we stopped striving and started seeing our who...

In this vulnerable second half, Rachel and Thomas open up about a season of unknowns, starting with mysterious health issues and ending in the emergency discovery of an ectopic pregnancy. They walk through the confusion, heartbreak, surgery, and the grief that followed—along with the beauty that showed up in community, faith, and even an ambulance ride. This one’s for anyone who’s walked through pain and wondered where God was in it. It’s raw, hope-filled, and a reminder that even when life fe...

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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, and chasing big dreams. From the boys’ muddy adventures to the behind-the-scenes of writing Rachel’s debut book, this episode feels like a warm, honest chat on the couch. They talk reentry after time apart, lessons from military life, and how joy still shows up in the middle...

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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 it looks like to heal from the “cringy” eras of our past. The ones we avoid talking about, laugh off, or silently carry shame over. Meshali shares her own story of restoration and how God didn’t just redeem those messy moments—He repurposed them for beauty, freedom, and deep...

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