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May 13, 2022

Marriage Q+A: Fighting, Sex and Practicals with Thomas and Rachel Awt…

This week, Thomas joins Rachel as they sit down and chat through questions that you submitted! From fighting, sex, practicals and things your man wish you knew, nothing's off the table! Sign up for our marriage texts by texting MARRIAGE to 33777...

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May 4, 2022

Motherhood: the Mundane, Finding Community and Raising Tiny Humans wi…

It's not a secret that the hidden parts of motherhood can be lonely and overwhelming: the dishes, the diapers, the constant snacks, the tantrums. But, what if there was more for us in these moments than just checking things off of a list? Mama of 5...

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April 27, 2022

Dreaming with Your Spouse with Ashley and Dino Petrone | Episode 179

Ashley and Dino know a bit about what it's like to dream together in their marriage and live a "heck yes!" sort of life! From moving and living in a trailer with their children, moving again and building their dream home together and lots of other...

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April 21, 2022

Your Past Can Propel You with Mrs. Kay and Lisa Robertson | Episode 1…

The Duck Dynasty ladies are here dropping some TRUTH for us today, friends! Mrs. Kay and Lisa Robertson chat about finding your voice, using it to make a difference, how your past does not define you and it actual can propel you! Sharing our story...

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April 6, 2022

How to Partner with God and Dream Big with Ruthie Ridley | Episode 177

WOW WOW WOW! This one is fun! Our new friend and one of our favorite Instagram follows, Ruthie Ridley, is joining Rachel today to chat all things "big dreams." It may start small, it may start wild, it may start with confusion but how do we move...

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March 30, 2022

HEY THOMAS! What we're learning in this tough season | Episode 176

It’s no secret that our life has been a bit chaotic at the moment but God is showing up and has been teaching us so many good things that we’re excited to share with you! If you need a quick giggle, listen to our awkward stories of trying to make...

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March 21, 2022

You Matter: The Story Behind Our Apparel Line | Episode 175

WE HAVE AN APPAREL LINE!! And it's available to shop this Thursday, March 24th! We're chatting through the pieces, the story of encouragement behind them and a few *key* details we'd want for you to know before they go live 😉 mayyyybe there's a...

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March 18, 2022

8 Things I Learned in My First Year of Motherhood with Rachel | Episo…

There are a lot of things that I learned in the first year as a mom but eight of them really stand out to me and have been formative with nurturing a life with Maddex! These little tidbit of encouragement have come from long talks with the Holy...

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March 9, 2022

3 Steps to Overcoming Overwhelm with Trina McNeilly | Episode 173

Today is something my soul needs and I can bet your soul might, too. We're overcoming what overwhelms us today! It's possible! 1. It's a process. 2. It's something we can only do with Jesus and 3. today's guest, Trina McNeilly, shares practical tips...

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March 3, 2022

You Cannot Achieve Your Way Into Worth with Mary Marantz | Episode 172

This is for the over achievers, the doers and dreamers who accomplish so much but feel like there's so much more to do. You know her well - maybe it's you. Chances are, you're doing better than you know and if anyone is getting in anyone's way it's...

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Feb. 23, 2022

Winter Favorites: Devos, Amazon Finds and Renting Clothes?! | Episode…

This episode is so FUN! I’m coming to you from our team retreat in Oklahoma City with Emily, BTB’s Marketing Coordinator! In this fun girl chat we spill what we’ve been loving the last few months! We talk about our Amazon faves, our favorite...

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Feb. 16, 2022

Practicing Peace with Morgan Harper Nichols | Episode 170

Have you felt like you're lacking peace? Life is chaotic and a bit out of control and you just want to push a pause button or even reset - we get you! Today, Morgan Harper Nichols gives us insight on what it looks like to practice peace in our lives....

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Feb. 14, 2022

How We Met with Thomas | Episode 169

On this special episode of BTB, Rachel and Thomas sit down to share their story: how they met, why they broke up, how they got back together and some juicy details along the way 🤩 Show notes: behindthebliss.com/shownotes/169

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Jan. 19, 2022

Making a House a Home | Episode 168

Today’s episode is for anybody, anywhere! It doesn’t matter what your living situation is like or , where you live. If it’s in a tiny home, an apartment, a house or even a cutie cabin - this is for you! This episode really truly is for anyone...

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Jan. 12, 2022

Good Grief (Because There Is Such Thing) with Jonathan Pitts | Episod…

There's a lot behind the bliss for a lot of us. As much fun as we like to make around here, it's important to walk through our emotions and from what we know and what we've heard from friends around here, pain is something we all are facing or have...

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Jan. 5, 2022

27 Things I've Learned in 27 Years | Episode 166

This weeks episode is a super special one! It’s actually my birthday! So I am sharing with you 27 things that I have learned in 27 years. This is full of life tips, permission to do things and think things that you may have needed, and lots of advice...

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Nov. 17, 2021

FALL FAVES: jeans, playlists, routines and all things!

We are talking all things fall on today’s episode of BTB! I’m spilling the tea on where I have found the “sisterhood of the traveling pants” denim that works for all of my friends, the scent that I have in my house that gets complemented, playlists...

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Oct. 27, 2021

Turning Around a Bad Day | Episode 164

Have you ever had a bad day? * everyone’s hands go up * Yeah, me too. I’ve been given some incredible tools in my tool belt to turn my bad day or bad week around by some wise people in my life and today I’m sharing a few of these with you! I hope that...

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Oct. 20, 2021

Hi! I'm back!! Let's catch up! | Episode 163

Hi! I’m back from a brief break and man! It’s good to be back behind the mic! We’re talking all of the things! From recent favorites, what we’ve been up to, an update about our life and Maddex and more on today’s episode! Show notes:...

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Sept. 15, 2021

Making Things in Life Easier with The Lazy Genius, Kendra Adachi | Ep…

There are several books that have shaped who I am and how I do things. You know those influences that once they speak into your situation you never turn back and things start to look differently? Today's guests is one of those influences for me and I...

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Sept. 8, 2021

Surrendering and Saying "Yes" with Rebekah Lyons | Episode 161

Our girl, Rebekah Lyons, is back! If you know Rebekah then you know she's all about rhythms in your life, taking inventory of what's working and what's not and today she's sharing with us when and how to say yes to God in the legit surrendered way not...

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Aug. 18, 2021

The Problem with People Pleasing with Karen Ehman | Episode 160

Are you a people pleaser?? Have a hard time saying "no"? Today's guest, Karen Ehman, helps us break the pattern of people pleasing. This has been a huge topic among my friends and I. How do we say "no" in a kind way? Is it possible? Karen helps answer...

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Aug. 11, 2021

The 5 Steps of A Thriving Morning Routine | Episode 159

Giving you a little peek into my morning routine today!! Coffee, opening up the blinds, getting some good sunlight in, making my bed, lots of things that I do every morning that make me feel more like me! But, there's reasons behind why I do what I do...

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Aug. 4, 2021

Shortcuts and Systems when Starting Your Side Business with Geomyra P…

This is for my girls that are eyeing that idea - you know what I’m talking about! We’re talking side hustles, hobbies, small businesses and systems in today’s episode. Is it actually that hard to get started? What’s something we should make sure to...

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