Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey

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Redemption from a Sexual Past and Shame with Gracen Warren | Episode 96 Apr 22, 2020

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In this episode, Rachel sits down with Gracen Warren to talk all things sex and intimacy. What happens when we take it out of the context of marriage? Are there actually consequences? We talk shame, Gracen’s testimony, how she and her husband found freedom from her sexual testimony. “Without Jesus, this story would just be a sad one. But, because of Jesus, this one full of life and redemption.” Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/96 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Become a patron: patreon.com/behindthebliss $200 off of a Helix Mattress + your free mattress quiz helixsleep.com/bliss

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Let’s Catch Up: Infertility, Military Wife Life and Waiting with Rachel Awtrey | Episode 95 Apr 15, 2020

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In this week’s episode, Rachel fills you in on her and Thomas’s journey of infertility and how the Lord has shown himself in this season. She also chats all about the process to Thomas choosing to be a pilot in the military, what that has looked like logistically, how Rachel silenced the fear and chose to champion him despite the feelings she was experiencing and how God’s timing has been beautiful, how He has shown up in the details. We pray this is an encouraging episode for you, this challenges you in this season or circumstance you may find yourself in and how to show up instead of tap out. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/95 BTB Instagram: intsagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel on Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Become a patron: patreon.com/behindthebliss

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The Journey to Finding Freedom with Tanner Hobbs | Episode 94 Apr 09, 2020

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There are so many messages of “freedom“ in today’s culture. You hear it when people talk about identity, preferences, what’s next in their career or life and more. But, what is true freedom? The kind of freedom that truly sets you free from the bondage you might be experiencing shame and guilt. Do you know what we’re talking about? We’re talking about that in today’s episode! Tanner Hobbs, a business and health coach, describes her journey to freedom, what true freedom looks like and some practical steps that you can take to find freedom in your life today. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/94 BTB Instagram: instagram.com/behindthebliss Become a patron: patreon.com/behindthebliss BTB Psalm 91 Tumbler: behindtheblisspodcast.com/psalm91tumbler

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Handling Betrayal and Shock in Relationships with Stephanie Broersma | Episode 93 Apr 09, 2020

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This week, we have the privilege of hearing from Stephanie Broersma of what it's like to handle betrayal and shock in your marriage (or any other relationship in life). How do we deal with the shock and pain it causes? What does it look like to rely on Jesus as healer and comforter and find wholeness once again? She shares her story of the betrayal inside her marriage, what confession sounds like and how she responded to it all. Today, Stephanie has an amazing ministry, Reclaimed Ministry, that helps others walking through this season and has an incredible way of encouraging others in the middle of this pain. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/93 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Become a patron: patreon.com/behindthebliss Helix Sleep Mattress: https://helix-sleep.tkjf.net/qjE7N

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The Secret to Handling Your Anger with Natalie Hixson | Episode 92 Mar 27, 2020

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Does your anger sometimes get the best of you? Do you have unsettled bitterness that comes out irrationally at the most inappropriate times? Or, have you gotten used to your anger being a part of your life and home and you realize it’s starting to affect your relationships? This episode is for you! Life coach and destructive anger - overcomer, Natalie Hixson sits down with Rachel to chat through the feelings you may feel, red flags that you may be realizing and her story of how she identified destructive anger and the practical steps she set in place to overcome it. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/92 Become a patron: patreon.com/behindthebliss Access the Trigger Tracker: nataliehixson.com/bliss BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Natalie on Instagram: instagram.com/nataliehixson

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Finding Comfort During COVID-19 | Episode 91 Mar 25, 2020

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In this episode, Rachel asks a few previous guests to love on you in the craziness and uncertainty of COVID-19. From scripture to encouraging words, to stories and practical ways to get through this season, guests share a lot of what we could use more of. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/91

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Cultivating Community in Your Everyday Life with Kelly Minter | Episode 90 Mar 19, 2020

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This week, with Kelly Minter, we talk all things “community.” From Kelly’s new cookbook, "A Place at the Table” and her gatherings through Cultivate Events, she’s learned a lot about what it looks like to gather women, why it’s necessary and where “community” originated. Maybe you don’t know where to start, or you have a great community but you still feel lonely, we discuss all of this in today’s episode. Community isn’t just about companionship and company it’s about challenging conversations and growing with and around one another. So, if you feel that community is something you’re curious about, maybe you feel like you do it well or you may need some encouragement, this episode is made just for you. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/90  BTB Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast  Kelly on Instagram: instagram.com/kellyminter Become a patron: patreon.com/behindthebliss

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When You Feel Stuck or Stagnant in Your Relationship with Jesus with Georgia Brown | Episode 89 Mar 11, 2020

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This week will make you grin ear to ear. Georgia Brown is joining Rachel for conversation all about what to do when you feel stuck in your relationship with Jesus. What are some practical ways you can set in place to learn from Him and hear Him. We also hear from this college student what it looks like to find community in a new place and why it’s needed in any walk of life. She is a amazing example of what abundant life looks like when we seek Jesus every day. Georgia shares all about her prayer closet covered in notecard prayers, how Jesus has changed her life and encourages listeners, of every age, to seek that fullness of joy we often hear about. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/89 BTB Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Georgia on Instagram: instagram.com/iamgeorgiabrown Become a patron at patreon.com/behindtheblisspodcast

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Imperfect Courage and Going Scared with Jessica Honegger | Episode 88 Mar 04, 2020

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This week, founder of socially conscious fashion brand, Noonday Collection and author of “Imperfect Courage” Jessica Honegger joins us for a conversation about courage. What does it look like to rely on others in partnership to get you to your goal? What does it look like to move forward but you’re scared? If you want some encouragement and to find courage through someone else’s journey, this episode will bless you! Jessica shares her journey to Noonday Collections, her heart for the nations, how she stewards her next steps but sprinkles a lot of golden nuggets for entrepreneurs throughout today’s episode. If the fear of something has kept you away from doing something you’re called to anyways, press play! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/88 BTB Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Jessica on Instagram: instagram.com/jessicahonegger/ Helix Sleep Mattress: http://helix-sleep.tkjf.net/qjE7N Helix Sleep has a quiz that takes just two minutes to complete and matches your body type and sleep preferences to the perfect mattress for you. Whether you’re a side sleeper, hot sleeper, like a plush or firm bed, with Helix, there’s no more confusion and no more compromising on an average mattress. The good news is, there’s no risk! They have a 10-year warranty and you get to try it out for a hundred nights, risk-free.

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For Those That Have (Or Want) Big Dreams with Merritt Onsa | Episode 87 Feb 26, 2020

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This topic is extremely requested: dreaming big dreams. How do we dream big with God? What if we don’t even have a dream? Or, what do we do if we have so many, we don’t even know what to do next. This week’s guest, Merrit Onsa, has her own podcast, “Devoted Dreamers Podcast” which hosts conversations about dreams every week. She is filled with knowledge about dreaming big dreams. It’s a great marriage of the “boss babe” + “surrendering my future to Jesus" perspective! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/87 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindthebliss Merritt on Instagram: instagram.com/merrittjo Become a patron: patreon.com/behindthebliss

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