Episodes

Dec. 21, 2022

See ya in 2023!!

We're taking a break and will see you in 2023! Cannot wait to welcome this New Year with you - we have an incredible lineup we can't wait to share!
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Dec. 14, 2022

Hope In The Midst of Heartache with Anne Wilson | Episode 213

What do you do when you’ve felt like you’ve hit rock bottom? It’s a feeling we will all face at some point in life, and clinging to The Lord isn’t always easy in tough seasons of life. Gospel music star Anne Wilson is joining me today to talk all...
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Dec. 7, 2022

HEY THOMAS! Deleting Instagram, Cracker Barrel & Catching Up with Rachel and Thomas | Episode 212

Today’s episode is SO fun and I’m so excited to welcome back one of my favorite guests (and yours), Thomas!!! We are catching up about what life’s been like since we moved back to Birmingham, taking our thoughts captive, not being afraid of what...
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Nov. 30, 2022

Opening Your Hands To God’s Plans, Not Yours with Anne Neilson | Episode 211

Have you ever held on to your own plans and dreams in fear of what was next? It’s hard to let go of our grip on our own lives and turn over to what God has for us especially when we’re having trouble seeing what’s next. Today’s guest, Anne Neilson is...
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Nov. 23, 2022

Christmas Gift Ideas for Everyone!! | Episode 210

Can we believe that tomorrow is Thanksgiving and Christmas is right around the corner?? I’m taking the “hardest people to buy for“ responses from Instagram and helping you find the perfect gift for the difficult people you are shopping for on your...
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Nov. 16, 2022

How To Radiate Joy In Your Life with Ellie Holcomb | Episode 209

If someone asked you if you wanted to be a more joyful person, you’d probably say yes right? Today I'm welcoming one of THE most joyful people I know to talk all about exactly that! Ellie Holcomb is talking to us all about how to reposition your heart...
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Nov. 9, 2022

An Invitation to Prepare Him Room at Christmas and Always with Ruth Chou Simons | Episode 208

The holiday season is upon us and that means Advent! In this episode we are talking all about how to prepare for the Christmas season and beyond well with Ruth Chou Simon’s new book Emmanuel: An Invitation to Prepare Him Room at Christmas and Aways....
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Nov. 2, 2022

Raising Kids To Know Jesus with Asheritah Ciuciu | Episode 207

The joy of knowing Jesus is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children as they grow up to navigate the world we live in. Author Asheritah Ciuciu joins me today to talk all about how we can help our kids experience the gift of Jesus this...
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Oct. 26, 2022

10 Things I'm Doing to Prep for Baby #2 | Episode 206

We are getting so close to welcoming baby Awtrey number two into the world! I’m finding myself making lists and getting all the things ready for little one’s arrival and I want to share exactly what I’m doing with you! In this episode, I’ll be talking...
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Oct. 19, 2022

Processing Big Emotions with Mac and Kenz from Delight Ministries | Episode 205

It’s no secret that we have big emotions sometimes that are hard to sort through. How you know if your feelings are valid? How do you process through the feelings while also moving forward at the same time? Mac Bridges and Kenz Durham are on the show...
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Oct. 12, 2022

Friendship as An Adult with Therapist, Blake Blankenbecler | Episode 204

Friendship can be so awkward - like, “hi! Are we friends? Orrr?” We’ve been there, too. From making friends, to determining what kind of friends are our friends and then potential friendship breakups, it can be tricky water to navigate. That’s why we...
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Oct. 5, 2022

An Anthem for The Working Mom | Episode 203

Working mamas, we are looking at you! (Spoiler alert, ALL mamas are working moms). Balancing work, life, and raising babies isn’t an easy task. I think if you really ask anyone, they’d tell you there truly is no such thing as balance. Today Rachel and...
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Sept. 28, 2022

Godly Dating 101 with Safa Grey | Episode 202

If you’re in the dating scene, today’s episode is for you! Dating these days feels so incredibly difficult, if not impossible for so many people. Safa Grey from Godly Dating 101 is joining us today to talk all about practical and tangible ways to date...
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Sept. 21, 2022

Fall Favorites and 200 Episodes?! Let’s chat! | Episode 201

Fall is almost here and I’m spilling all of my favorites today in this girl chat! We’re catching up on what I’m loving these days, how I’m prepping my home for the Fall season, and what I’ve learned through recording 200 episodes of Behind The Bliss!...
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Sept. 14, 2022

Seeking God in the Ordinary with Matthew West | Episode 200

So often we hear about seeing God move in the highest highs and lowest lows of our life. But what about those everyday moments? Sometimes it’s so easy to get swept up in the everyday that we forget God meets us there too. Musician Matthew West is...
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Sept. 7, 2022

Brave Boundaries with Dr. Sasha Shillcut | Episode 199

Let’s talk about boundaries. Sometimes they’re hard to set, but oh so important to the relationships we have in our lives. How do we set them? What do we say to people without coming off rude? Today, Dr. Sasha Shillcut is joining us today to give all...
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Aug. 31, 2022

Falling in Love with Jesus with Kathie Lee Gifford | Episode 198

Today’s conversation is one that I’ve been dreaming about since Behind The Bliss started! The one and only Kathie Lee Gifford is joining us today to talk all about her story, what it means to fall in love with Jesus, and her new feature film The Way....
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Aug. 24, 2022

Figuring Out What’s Next and Finding Your Calling with Chanel Dokun | Episode 197

It can be intimidating to think through what’s next in life, what decisions should be made and the reasons behind them. You’re not alone! Today’s guest, Chanel Dokun, brings us an amazing conversation all about this with practical and honest next...
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Aug. 17, 2022

Soul Care vs Self Care: Why the Difference is Important with Manda Carpenter | Episode 196

Soul care is more than a good shower, favorite coffee and time to yourself - it’s intentional, finding a connection with things in your day to day life and it creates an overflow to serve and love others well. Author, Manda Carpenter, gives us some...
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Aug. 12, 2022

ONE MILLION?! Are you serious? | Episode 195

GIRLIES!!! We did a thing! A BIG thing!! One million downloads on BTB in all 50 states and all over the WORLD! To say thanks, we’re doing a few things this August so stay tuned as we announce all the things! UGH TEAM BTB LOVES YOU AND IS SO OBSESSED...
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Aug. 10, 2022

”How can God be good if….” with Alexandra Hoover | Episode 194

Today’s conversation with Alexandra Hoover dives into an idea a lot of us face but struggle to find hope in: doubting God. We walk through what to do with our uncertainties about Him because of what we see in the world and ways to believe in the truth...
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Aug. 3, 2022

What's Up Rach? Summer Faves, Spillin' Tea and Catchin' Up with Y'all! | Episode 193

Hey hey! It’s CRAZY to think that summer is coming to an end and that this is the finale of our summer series! Rachel is going solo on the mic today to talk to you all about her favorite summer things, what’s going on in life and just catching up in...
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July 27, 2022

Motherhood and Mental Health with Rachael Elmore | Episode 192

Motherhood is one of the greatest joys of life and can also bring some of the biggest challenges we face as women. Postpartum Therapist Rachael Elmore is on the show today to talk all about how to get through those messy days of postpartum. She’s...
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July 20, 2022

Navigating Difficult Relationships with Elizabeth Earnshaw | Episode 191

Life is built around our relationships with other people. However, it can be difficult to set boundaries that help those relationships thrive! Elizabeth Earnshaw, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist is joining me to talk all about how to navigate...