Behind the Bliss Podcast

If you’re feeling stuck, or that things don’t look according to plan, this episode is for you! Have you felt called to start something big or small or change directions? I’m so glad you’re here! We’re covering that in today’s episode with Mack Brock. Mack is a worship leader and singer walking through uncertainty, too, but his posture is inspiring to me and I wanted to share this perspective with you! He just released a new album, “SPACE".” This special live album was recorded during this year's pandemic at Brock's home base of Charlotte, NC surrounded by musicians, crew, and family that have walked through life with him and his wife, Meredith. SPACE is filled with songs that are reminders that Jesus always creates space for us - no matter our surroundings, past, season, faults, or failures. Mack and his wife Meredith recently walked through the foster care process and today, Mack shares his experience with us and some encouragement for any person or family considering the same. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/133 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Listen to SPACE: https://open.spotify.com/album/7KVDtC0WmoOSK97hXOlJaw?si=4ushgNdLQD-03uzmN-9wkg

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your money situation? Maybe you're not sure how to manage it, maybe every season has been looking different (looking at you, 2020). Maybe you're in a paycheck-to-paycheck situation and you just want to feel financially FREEEE. Oh, sis, this episode will do you good! Rachel Cruze joins Rachel for a conversation all about why we make the moves with money we make, how we can get out of the hole of shame and guilt around money, ways to identify how we view money, and how we can change our view to a healthy one and that one makeup/skincare product you need in your makeup bag! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/132 BTB on Instagram: Instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel Cruze on Instagram: instagram.com/rachelcruze/

If you're excited about a fresh start with this new year, this episode is for you! Hannah Brencher joins us once again to drop some truth bombs that a new year does *not* actually equal a "new you." We're diving into discipline, routines, and structure you can set up in your life to give yourself a fresh start (whether that's on NYE or in the middle of May!). Hannah's new book "Fighting Forward" explains this! It's a guide to beating the lies that may be holding you back. If you're scared of failure or commitment, listen on! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/131 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Hannah on Instagram: instagram.com/hannahbrencher

You guessed it - we're talking Christmas again! From our holiday Starbucks orders to more Christmas list ideas, traditions, and how they change with time, Bachelorette. I mean, we talk it all! And who better to join me for this girl chat than one of my besties, Mary Scott Mercer! You may remember Mary Scott if you're an OG BTB fan - she used to host the show with me! What a fun conversation to have her back for. Grab some cocoa, go through the Starbucks line, press play, and join us for this giggly conversation! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/130

Need gift ideas for yourself or for others? We're giving you good ideas, talking through our favorite traditions, and funny memories and stories! Need a fun Christmas girl chat?! Look no further! All of the gifts we talked about in today's episode are linked in our show notes: Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/129

Rebekah Lyons joins this conversation to talk through rhythms in life and why they’re so necessary! They not only allow us to have a “beat” to life but they create the margin for us to focus on Kingdom-minded things. If you haven’t already, grab Rebekah’s book, “Rhythms of Renewal: Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose” where she chats about the 4 rhythms we can adopt and have in our lives today! She goes into each of these in today’s episode while also giving insight into why she values rhythms, her new journal that guides us through 90 days of rhythm, and more! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/128 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.

What does that even mean: "the best version of you"? If you were to ask me, I'd say it's the version of me that has seen my faults and flaws and chooses to turn away and choose joy and grace and other fruits. It might mean something completely different to you! But, we can all agree that it's the version of us that feels free, that is constantly learning and growing, that feels like the "best version." Today, Adrienne Camp joins us for a girl talk to chat through all of the things she's learning and growing through in life. Her journey of becoming the best version of herself has been inspiring and encouraging to me. The way she lives life on display, laughing at her mistakes, owning her identity in Christ, and honoring the people around her - you'll hear about it all! You may have heard me talk about the movie "I Still Believe" which highlights a few moments of Adrienne's husband, Jeremy's, life. If you haven't watched this movie, add it to the list! The Camp family has also been up to a lot of other creating and crafting this past year and she shares all about it in today's episode! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/127 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast

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.

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.

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/

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

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

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.

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.

In this episode, Angie Smith, author of one of Rachel’s favorite devotionals shares her story of falling in love with the Bible and how you can lean in and get more out of your time in the Word. Rachel and Angie talk through why it’s important to read scripture, how it all intertwines together, and is actually one big story and how it all tells us one big truth about who God is from Genesis to Revelation. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/109 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Pre-order Angie's new study, "Matchless": https://glnk.io/nkxj/rachelawtrey Today's sponsor: I have something for you! It’s called Faithful Counseling and they happen to be today’s podcast sponsor.  Faithful Counseling is a solution for people seeking traditional mental health counseling who would prefer hearing from the perspective of a Christian. If you are seeking a mental health professional who is a practicing Christian, Faithful Counseling may be a great option for you The service is available for clients worldwide, you can log in to your account anytime and send a message to your counselor. You’ll get timely and thoughtful responses plus you can schedule weekly video or phone sessions. Right now, more than ever, I pray you’re investing in your emotional health, growing and learning and counseling is an amazing resource for this growth process. You can’t do life alone! Visit GetFaithful.com/btb - join the over 500,000 people taking charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional. Special offer for Behind the Bliss listeners get 10% off your first month at GetFaithful.com/btb