Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey
Welcome to Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey (formerly Behind The Bliss), the podcast that feels like having a heart-to-heart with a friend. Mama, wife, and blogger Rachel Awtrey leads conversations around the ups and downs of life, from practical tips to relatable stories that'll leave you thinking, "oh, I'm not the only one?" With a witty sense of humor and a knack for bringing out the best in her guests, Rachel invites you to join her on a faith-based journey of growth and self-discovery. Listen in each week for a peek behind the curtain of life with Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey!
Episodes
April 1, 2026 • 25 mins
I’ve been a little MIA - and yes, I’m going to talk about it but also no, I’m not telling you everything 😅
Before you worry, everyone is healthy, my marriage is strong, and things are okay. But life has shifted in a way that requires a little more privacy, a little more wisdom, and a lot more trust.
In this episode, I’m sharing what I can like including why not everything belongs on the front porch, how I’m navigating boundaries...
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February 18, 2026 • 20 mins
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February 4, 2026 • 49 mins
In this episode of Real Talk, host Rachel Awtrey sits down with Christian Bevere for an honest and heartfelt conversation about marriage, dating, and the faith-filled journey toward finding a partner.
Together, they dive into nuanced topics like "palate cleansing" after past relationships, praying for your future spouse, and the importance of character formation during singleness. Christian Bevere shares SparkNotes of her uncon...
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January 21, 2026 • 54 mins
I’m recording this episode from Africa and it’s unlike anything I’ve experienced before.
In this episode, I’m sharing a real-time look at what we’ve been doing here: visiting neighborhoods and slums, walking through schools, sitting in family homes, attending church, and hearing firsthand stories from people who are shaping their communities in powerful ways.
You’ll hear about the joy and energy inside classrooms, the pride famil...
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January 14, 2026 • 47 mins
In this episode, I’m joined by Addison Bevere, and this conversation felt like a deep exhale for my soul.We talk about prayer but not in a way that adds more pressure or makes you feel like you’re “doing it wrong.” Addison brings so much wisdom around what it actually means to pray without ceasing, how prayer can be woven into the real rhythms of your everyday life, and how connection with God doesn’t have to look complicated or pe...
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January 7, 2026 • 52 mins
Turning 31 has me reflecting and not in a highlight-reel kind of way, but in the real, lived-in, God-meets-the-mess kind of way. In this episode, I’m sharing 31 things I’ve learned in 31 years and some hard-won, some lighthearted, some deeply spiritual, and some that only make sense after walking through motherhood, grief, growth, and a whole lot of changing your mind along the way.
This isn’t a list of life hacks or a “here’s ho...
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December 31, 2025 • 22 mins
Pull up a chair and let’s talk. 🤍
In this cozy solo episode of Real Talk, I’m taking you with me as I close the door on 2025 and crack open 2026 with honesty, intentionality, and with a lot of heart!
I’m sharing what I’m carrying forward (hello, momentum with margin), what I’m leaving behind (looking at you, hustle culture 👋), and how I’m thinking about joy, faith, purpose, and community in this next season. We’ll talk about cho...
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December 24, 2025 • 9 mins
If you’re listening in cozy pajamas, wrapping one last gift, sneaking a quiet moment in the bathroom, or sitting in the middle of the Christmas chaos, hiiiiiiii. You’re in the right place!
Christmas Eve can be sparkly and sweet and also tender, heavy, or a little overwhelming. Sometimes all at once. And this episode isn’t here to tell you how to feel it’s here to sit with you exactly where you are.
We’re talking about joy that do...
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December 19, 2025 • 13 mins
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CONTACT: podcast@rachelawtrey.com
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December 18, 2025 • 21 mins
There’s something about Christmas that invites us to slow down, lean in, and do the same things every year on purpose. In this episode, I’m sharing the Christmas traditions our family can’t imagine the season without—the big ones, the small ones, and the ones that started on accident and somehow became sacred.
We’re talking cozy mornings, childhood throwbacks, foods that instantly feel like home, and the little rhythms that anchor...
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December 12, 2025 • 12 mins
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CONTACT: podcast@rachelawtrey.com
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December 10, 2025 • 38 mins
When country music star Granger Smith and his wife, Amber Emily Smith, lost their three-year-old son, River, their world stopped. In the depths of unimaginable grief, Amber found herself on the bathroom floor—empty, aching, and crying out to God for even a thread of hope.
That moment didn’t erase the pain but it did begin a story of redemption.
Now the author of The Girl on the Bathroom Floor and the host of the Arise with Amber ...
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December 3, 2025 • 32 mins
It’s time for this month’s J.O.Y.F.U.L. Report!!!
It's basically a big cozy catch-up on everything happening over here. I’m chatting about what we’re jumping into (Rally growing, Thomas’ new flying gig, holiday life, needlepointing… yes, really), plus the things I’m loving right now like Erin McDermott jewelry, sweatpant jeans, and loud colorful Christmas everything.
I’m also sharing what I’m learning lately!! From paying attent...
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November 26, 2025 • 50 mins
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 the sticky and difficult relationships. This episode is full of practical tips on how to manage disconnect and conflict with the people in our lives.
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November 19, 2025 • 38 mins
Today I sat down with the incredible Ellie Holcomb, and wow!!!! this conversation felt like a deep breath. We talked about what it really looks like to be on the hunt for God in our everyday lives like when you’re folding laundry, driving carpool, or wondering what’s next. Ellie shared honest and practical wisdom about parenting, trusting God with our kids, and the funny, holy moments that happen in between.
We laughed over real...
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November 12, 2025 • 34 mins
Today on the podcast, I’m sitting down with Alena Pitts Franklin: actress, author of the brand-new devotional God Is, and newlywed adventurer - yes, the kind of adventurer who hiked Mount Kilimanjaro with her husband! No kidding!
At just 21, Alena is speaking to all of us asking, “Who am I?” and she flips the question by asking instead, “Who is God?” In her 60-day devotional, she walks through His character: helper, shepherd, go...
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November 5, 2025 • 36 mins
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 faced in some way or another. What if we lived like our pain didn't have the final word and we learned to hold he hard and beautiful at the same time? Today, I'm joined by my new friend Jonathan Pitts to chat through this idea. Jonath...
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November 4, 2025 • 52 mins
Today, we dive into the complex love/hate relationship we have with our phones. Special guest Joey Odom joins Rachel to explore how these devices have become an inseparable part of our lives (without the shame of similar conversations), often dictating our time and attention. Together, they discuss practical strategies to regain control, set boundaries, and cultivate a healthier, more intentional connection with our phones for us, ...
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October 22, 2025 • 30 mins
This episode is such a treat! I had the joy of sitting down with the incredible Tasha Layton while I was hosting a special Dove Awards press event for her. Our conversation was equal parts fun and meaningful, we covered everything from motherhood and mental health to the heart behind writing songs that meet people right where they are.
You’ll hear Tasha’s vulnerable reflections, hilarious stories, and a few girly things we’re both...
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October 17, 2025 • 17 mins
In this bite-sized “Oh and Also” episode, I’m spilling all the details on my Brick device—the little gadget that’s helping me become a more present mom, a more intentional wife, and a more focused businesswoman. I’ll share the practical ways I use it every day, from cutting down on distractions to creating margin for the things that actually matter. Whether you’re juggling kids, a growing business, or simply craving less screen tim...
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