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Doing the Impossible Alongside God with Kari Jobe | Episode 126 Nov 25, 2020

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Have you ever felt like you’ve been inside of an impossible situation? Maybe this situation was one that you stepped into on purpose, knowing this big God size dream. Maybe, however, the situation was something that you feel was pressed upon you. But regardless, do you feel stuck in an impossible situation? Hear me out on this one: if you don’t find yourself in an impossible situation now, I pray you find yourself in an impossible situation soon! Now, here’s what I mean by that: I think we’re putting impossible situations God is given an extremely cool opportunity to show up and do what he does best. My friend joining me on today’s episode knows the story super well. Kari Jobe joins us in today’s episode to tell us her impossibly awesome story. She’s stealing all the details on her new album “The Blessing” that you might actually be well acquainted with. We laugh, she sings a little bit with us, she shares some fun facts about things going on in her life and I really hope you are encouraged by this conversation.

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Practical Ways to Grow Intimacy with God with Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy | Episode 125 Nov 18, 2020

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Have you ever wondered where God is in your life? Wanted more intimacy in your life with Jesus? Know that God hears you, sees you, and knows you! He knows the places in your heart that you need to be healed, promises you're wanting to see fulfilled, and all of your little quirks. Love that! How do we cultivate a relationship with Him to where we can identify where He is in our life? Eryn Eddy and Elisa Morgan join me for this conversation! Together, they host a podcast "God Hears Her" and have written a 365-day devotional that helps answer all of these questions! They are so much fun and we had a blast on today's episode! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/125 This episode is sponsored by Helix Sleep: Helix is offering up to $200 off ALL mattress orders for Behind the Bliss listeners at HelixSleep.com/BLISS. Head to that link for up to $200 off and to take your two-minute, customizing quiz.

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Tired, Burnt Out, Depleted? Listen to this! with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith | Episode 124 Nov 11, 2020

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With the holidays coming up, winter coming in full swing, and this OMG year of 2020, we really could use a reminder about what true rest is! Chances are, you clicked play on this episode because you’re feeling tired, exhausted, and burnt out. Or, you’re close to it and you can tell somethings not right. Well, you’re in luck because today’s episode is going all in to the idea of rest: why we need it, how do we accomplish it and how do we combat burn out when it actually happens. Who better to have a conversation with me than Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith?! She is incredible. She’s a scientist. Today, she’s giving us the ins and outs about how we were created and wired and why we need rest. this message is a lot different than the one that I feel like mainstream media is preaching to us today: get 8 hours of sleep, etc. Dr. Saundra actually shares with us that there are seven different types of rest, not just “physical rest”. She shares the difference between laziness and rests and she also gives us some ideas about how we can find rest in our everyday lives. If you are curious about knowing your mind, your body, and your spirit better, how to honor all three to find rest so that you can be the best version of you that you’ve been called and commanded to be, this episode is for you! IChooseMyBestLife.com Take the Rest Quiz to identify where your rest deficit is! : https://www.restquiz.com/quiz/rest-quiz-test/

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The Kind of Faith that Withstands Trials with Bethany Jett & Michelle Medlock Adams | Episode 123 Nov 04, 2020

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What is faith? The more I lean back and think about it I can come up with so many different definitions of what it is and what it means to me personally. In today’s episode, we’re really diving into what is authentic faith and how does it present itself? We answer these questions by comparing it to a metal called “platinum.” Today’s gas or two besties, Michelle and Bethany. They have so much enthusiasm for helping women including other writers and encouraging everyone that they encounter (especially you as a listener today). They join forces and wrote a book together called Platinum Faith.” They joined forces and wrote a book together called “Platinum Faith.” Each chapter outlines a platinum property, a promise, and a prayer for readers. The authors include relatable stories, biblical perspectives, and personal applications to help readers define and pursue a platinum faith. This parallel will blow your mind! If you’re in a season of struggle, trying to identify the real from the counterfeit, and could use a virtual hug from these amazing women, this episode is for you. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/123 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Order “Platinum Faith” by Bethany and Michelle - https://bit.ly/3oW1I65

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Making the Most of Your Marriage with Jessica Hottle | Episode 122 Oct 28, 2020

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One of my favorite topics to chat about is marriage! Here's why: there's a lot of messages that the world is screaming at us and there are not many places these false narratives are being combatted. Today we're talking fighting, sex, how to be invested and involved in one another, bad habits that you may be operating in. Today's guest, Jessica Hottle, is helping me tackle this conversation. I was recently on Jessica's podcast, "What's The Truth Podcast," where we talked a bit about Thomas and my story, what we struggled with, how we encourage others to beat the struggle of the first few years of marriage. This episode is almost a Part 2 to that episode. We dive a little deeper into things that Jessica and I wish we would have known in our first few years of marriage. If you're a bit curious about the nitty-gritty of marriage, funny stories, and "oh good, that's me too" moments, click play! Text "MARRIAGE" to 33777 for a free marriage resource from today's episode! Shownotes + where to find the questionnaire download: https://www.behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/122

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Letting Go of the Guilt and Taking Back Your Joy with Valorie Burton | Episode 121 Oct 21, 2020

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Today's society has helped us perfect the art of false guilt, and particularly as women, we have a tendency to guilt ourselves over so many things. Valorie Burton's message and new book, Let Go of The Guilt, helps to identify false guilt and gives practical advice and tools on how to free yourself from this trap, allowing us to live a more joy-filled and fulfilling life. So today, we're diving a bit deeper into where guilt comes from, particularly for women, and how it can plague our lives, leaving us feeling empty and unfulfilled. We unpack some of the contents of Valorie's book, pointing to a strong female voice who is hoping to leave you feeling empowered and seeking out change, breaking free from your own guilt.

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God has Something Good for You That’s Just for You with Melodie Malone | Episode 120 Oct 14, 2020

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If you've listened to a few episodes, you may have heard me mention Passion (the conference I attended in ATL at the very beginning of the year). Passion City Church has always been close to my heart, especially their music. And today's conversation is with a powerhouse of a woman and is a female worship leader with Passion Music. You may have heard her in some of our favorites, "Build My Life," "Glorious Day" and more. In today's episode, we discover how to find true freedom from comparison. She has a special message crafted to the friends that want to honor God with your "right here, right now" moments rather than look to her, or their, moments. She gives amazing practical advice of drawing near to God in these moments and how to fix our eyes on the Giver instead of the gift. This episode is sponsored by Helix Sleep: Helix is offering up to $200 off ALL mattress orders for Behind the Bliss listeners at HelixSleep.com/BLISS. Head to that link for up to $200 off and to take your two minute, customizing quiz.

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Overcoming Adversity and Living with Confidence with Alli Worthington | Episode 119 Oct 07, 2020

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We all have something that we're overcoming at the moment - are we not? If it's not something specific, maybe it's the year 2020, in general, 😂 There are a lot of well-intentioned messages out there that are meant to encourage us but still leave us feeling a bit overwhelmed in the adversity. Alli Worthington joins us for this conversation today: how do we draw strength from our God-given identities, to overcome the obstacles that keep us from reaching our full potential and living out our dreams. And how do we walk confidently in the direction of our calling? We're chatting about all of this and more in today's episode. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/119 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Alli on Instagram: instagram.com/alliworthington

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For Those Wanting Satisfaction and Success with Jamie Ivey | Episode 118 Sep 30, 2020

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With people posting the "best" and sharing the "highlight reel" of their life, it makes it pretty easy for us to think for a quick second that their life is better or as people say "the grass is greener on the other side." And on top of that, we're getting messages thrown at us to hustle and we might have the life they have or the one we want, if we work hard enough, if we do enough then we'll be enough. Today's guest, Jamie Ivey tackles these thoughts, messages and offers us something better. Jamie is also a podcast host of "The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey", and in today's episode, she encourages us to turn to God and away from our feeds, if we really want to discover our purpose and direction. And good news! Her new book, "You Be You" is out for you today! We'll talk about that, too! Show note: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/118 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Jamie on Instagram: Instagram.com/jamieivey

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A Guide to Decorating and Hosting All Year Round with The Nester (Myquillyn Smith) | Episode 117 Sep 23, 2020

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Happy Second Day of Fall! If you're like me, you've been chatting about all of the seasonal things now that we're ushering in Autumn! Thomas and I are also settling into our new home and from what I've heard from you all, a lot of you are in rentals or temporary houses, too! This week's episode with The Nester is perfect timing! We have all been spending A LOT of time in our homes, and with today's guest's, Myquillyn Smith, help we can have a cozy, festive house this fall that can easily transition to winter and the holidays – without tons of stuff. It doesn’t have to complicated to be festive! Myquillyn shares her practical tips on decorating, how to get the most out of your styled home, and 3 things you need to know to have a home you've dreamt of. Plus! She just released her new book, "Welcome Home" with beautiful pictures, lots of good tips and tricks and more info from today's episode! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/117 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast The Nester on Instagram: instagram.com/thenester

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