Today Mary Scott interviews her dear friend, Leah Chabai! Leah and and Mary Scott work together and technically she’s sorta her boss. Today Leah shares about her health scare with Lyme Disease a few years ago… Leah talks about how dealing with her illness shaped every part of her life and made her quite the adventure junkie. We talk about intentional planning with yourself and lovee ones, world trips and all the fun in between. Leah is the content director for Lysa TerKeurst at Proverbs 31 Minis...
Feb 20, 2019•44 min•Ep. 36
In today’s episode, Rachel and Thomas sit down and shares all that’s behind the scenes of their marriage and what they’ve learned in their past (almost) 3 years. In the spirit of all things marriage and love, they share their difficulties, funny stories, some wisdom they’ve recently learned and what has lead to breakthrough in their relationship. Long distance relationship? Frustration or small tiffs? Newlywed identity crisis? Laughter? They cover it! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownt...
Feb 14, 2019•43 min•Ep. 35
In today’s episode, Mary Scott brings on her husband, Daniel, to chat all things love and marriage. Daniel and Mary Scott talk difficulties, how they overcome conflict, what they are looking forward to and a little peek behind their relationship. Daniel is in the Army, recently home from a deployment so the military life is real in the Mercer household. Hear more about their relationship, how their marriage is growing and what almost 3 years has taught them. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Feb 14, 2019•37 min•Ep. 34
In today's episode, Mary Scott interviews her friend Christie Nix! They met when both stationed at Ft. Stewart in Savannah Georgia in an Army wives club! Christie has been an active duty Army spouse for over 15 years and has definitely had her fair share of fearful seasons, growth, moves and so much more. She is an entrepreneur, a fitness expert, a trainer and a busy mom of 3! We tackle the topic of fear. Since people know that Mary Scott is an army wife, she gets asked all the time how to handl...
Feb 06, 2019•43 min•Ep. 33
In this episode, Rachel interview's Danielle Chiepalich. Danielle is a mama, a wife and a wedding makeup artist on the weekends, hello! She and her husband, AJ, have a story that meets everyone where they are. In the midst of their struggle with sin, God showed up and rocked their world and blessed them with their daughter, Grace. Danielle shares the story of reconciliation, forgiveness, consequences followed through with goodness and blessing because we serve a Good and gracious God. If you’re ...
Jan 30, 2019•51 min•Ep. 32
In today’s episode, Mary Scott and Rachel sit down and talk about navigating social media from a Biblical perspective. The challenges and distractions that come with it and also the pure purpose of it. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/31 BTB Instagram: Instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Mary Scott's Instagram: instagram.com/maryscottmercer Rachel's Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 23, 2019•30 min•Ep. 31
In today’s episode, Mary Scott sits down with her friend Sarah Parker Mounce. Sarah Parker is a podcaster on her podcast "A Single Double Named Girl", and is also a single woman. Rachel and Mary Scott both knew that a lot of our audience would crave Godly wisdom from someone who has wrestled through and is wrestling through singleness and Sarah Parker offers such meaningful perspective on contentment in this episode. Her honesty and her bravery to tackle such difficult questions and topics, and ...
Jan 16, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 30
In today’s episode, your hosts Mary Scott and Rachel have a coffee date to talk about all their dreams and goals for 2019! From spiritual to physical, and everything in between. Grab your coffee and join us! We can’t wait to hear yours! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/29 BTB Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Rachel's Instagram: instagram.com/rachel.awtrey Mary Scott Mercer: instagram.com/maryscottmercer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 11, 2019•42 min•Ep. 29
In today’s episode, Mary Scott and Rachel sit down with Christie Purifoy. Christie is a wife, mom and a gardener. She and her family live in their Pennsylvania farmhouse called Maplehurst it is a DREAM… Her newest book Placemaker releases this March and it is a timely yet timeless reminder that the cultivation of good and beautiful places is not a retreat from the real world but a holy pursuit of a world that is more real than we know. A call to tend the soul, the land, and the places we share w...
Jan 03, 2019•47 min•Ep. 28
Rachel and Mary Scott are SO thrilled to have one of the most fun guests on the show this week, Candace Payne. Maybe you know her as “Chewbacca Mom” from when her Youtube video went viral and over 200 million people saw her joyous outburst from a simple Star Wars mask. Overnight Candace went from a normal mom sharing funny videos with friends on Facebook to a Youtube sensation. Her story is incredible and we can’t wait for you to hear all about it from her perspective. We also talk about her new...
Dec 19, 2018•49 min•Ep. 27
In this episode, Mary Scott and Rachel sit down with their friend Dylan Murphy! We were all friends at Clemson so it was so fun to sit down together for an episode. Dylan is a registered dietician who is on mission to free her clients from the curse of diet culture. Dylan practices a non-diet and Health at Every Size (HAES) approach. Do you desire to be healthy but feel lost in the ever-changing world of food trends (looking at you quinoa and Keto Diet)? Does the thought of giving up your daily ...
Dec 12, 2018•58 min•Ep. 26
In this episode Rachel and Mary Scott sit down with Stasi Eldredge. Stasi has had tremendous impact on both of Mary Scott and Rachel and it was an absolute honor to get to have a conversation with her about her new book Defiant Joy. Stasi Eldredge is a New York Times bestselling author, and her books have sold nearly 3 million copies and changed women's lives all over the world. A teacher and conference speaker, Stasi is the director of the women's ministry at Ransomed Heart and leads Captivatin...
Dec 05, 2018•43 min•Ep. 25
In this episode, Mary Scott talks with Kenzie Kober. They dive into what it means to be obedient to God even when it doesn’t make sense in our minds. Kenzie shares about a time in her life that God called her away from something so good and she shares the goodness of obedience and faithfulness in this season. They talk about spiritual practices, like fasting and healing, disciplines and all sorts of fun topics in this episode! Dive on in! show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/24 BTB In...
Nov 28, 2018•49 min•Ep. 24
In this episode, Rachel sits down with Zane Mahone, an integrative nutrition coach that specializes in knowing our hormones. You betchya! We talk all things "cycle" related as well as her history with an eating disorder, how that's affected her marriage and walk with the Lord and the healing of it all! If you're the least bit interested in the female body, knowing yourself better, wanting to feel healthier, this is for you! shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/23 Behind the Bliss on In...
Nov 14, 2018•50 min•Ep. 23
We started this podcast hoping that you would find the freedom and courage to share the moments behind your bliss on an everyday level with your community of friends... The heartbeat of why we do what we do each week is to encourage you create a space in your for women to share stories and the reality of what life is like behind the bliss, but also so that you feel less alone in your everyday moments. As our platform and ministry continue to grow, we pray that God would give us all we need to co...
Nov 09, 2018•16 min
In this episode, Rachel sits down with Allie Weingarten, owner of True40 Studio. Allie shares about her business success, how the Lord has been a part of all of it and what it takes to just “jump right in.” If you want to follow your dreams, start your business or need a quick pump up, this is for you. We talk all things fun, what we’re loving and ways to make sure you’re listening to your body to live a “whole” lifestyle. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/22 Learn more about your a...
Oct 31, 2018•47 min•Ep. 22
In this episode, Mary Scott and Rachel fill in everyone on all of the new life changes. From moving into a new house, welcoming husbands home from deployment and starting new careers, they talk about it all! They also share how the Lord has been at work in the midst of all of it and they have a quick update on what you can expect from the podcast this season. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 17, 2018•41 min•Ep. 21
In today’s episode, Mary Scott talks with a new friend, Alexandra Kaval! Aly is a wife, entrepreneur and a Christian Life Coach! We talk about her journey from dealing with life’s insecurities to learning more about how God uniquely created her to live. This journey fueled her passion to become a coach, and come alongside other women who desire to learn more about themselves and the skills they need to confidently walk out the plan God has for their lives! Curious about Christian coaching? Liste...
Oct 10, 2018•51 min•Ep. 20
Wedding photographer, Jessi Nichols, joins Rachel to chat about life, her thriving photography business and most importantly: rest. This episode is geared towards the do-ers, the people that thrive with todo lists and the ones that know the “busy” lifestyle well. Jessi shares bits and pieces of what she's learned over the past few years about true rest, what it looks like (practically and spiritually) and how we can practice intentional rest in our everyday lives to avoid burnout and frustration...
Sep 26, 2018•43 min•Ep. 19
In this episode, Rachel and Mary Scott sit down with a friend with a powerful story. Holly Christine Hayes shares her story and journey through sex trafficking, addiction and meeting God in a public bathroom and a stolen Bible. Her story is a radical one of redemption and goes to prove, you can never be too far away for God to rescue you. Holly is an award-winning author, world-renowned recovery ministry expert, and founder + CEO of Sanctuary Project, a community of advocates bringing hope and h...
Sep 19, 2018•48 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, Mary Scott talks with Courtney Wilson. Courtney Wilson is a millennial writer with a passion for leading leaders, developing dreams in this generation and helping others live out their God-given purpose. She does marketing and advertising full time along with her side passion projects. We talk about her book, It Is Written which is all about taking the Word of God to defeat the lies of the enemy. Cannot wait for you to listen! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/17 B...
Sep 12, 2018•43 min•Ep. 17
This week, Rachel sits down with David Curran, a financial wellness coach in Birmingham, AL. They talk all things "money" from spending to saving, budgets to communication and accountability. It's all here. David gets to the root of Kingdom-minded finances and what makes them different from the world's standards. If you want to set, work towards, and reach financial goals or just get a peek at financial freedom, this episode is for you. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/16 Learn mo...
Sep 05, 2018•47 min•Ep. 16
In this episode, Mary Scott sits down her with friend Lauren Hooker. Lauren is a pastors wife, a new mom and creator and founder of Elle & Company. Elle & Company exists to help you create a stunning first impression online. Lauren loves helping other people bring their dreams of owning a business and pursuing their passions on their own terms. We talk about how finding balance in life is really not a thing, and how to prioritize what is most important. We also dive into all the fun upda...
Aug 29, 2018•40 min•Ep. 15
In this moving episode, Rachel talks with this week's guest, Laurie Ann Kendrick about the way the Holy Spirit presents itself in our lives and how we can find wholeness, comfort and joy from knowing the Holy Spirit. Laurie Ann speaks to the heart of those that may have been wounded by parents, friends, and others and leads listeners through a process to find inner healing and freedom moving forward. You won't want to miss this! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/14 Learn more about...
Aug 22, 2018•50 min•Ep. 14
In today’s episode, Mary Scott sits down with Terri Flannagan! Terri is a wife and mom, and while she’s had many side hustles in ministry and business consulting, her dreams and passions collided in 2018 as the Co-founder of Ember CLT, a quarterly worship gathering for women in Charlotte, NC. Terri is a people gatherer at heart, providing space for people in all her pockets to come together. She feels a deep call on her and her families life to gather people and show them gospel centered love. L...
Aug 15, 2018•49 min•Ep. 13
In this episode, Mary Scott and Rachel answer some frequently asked questions from listeners! Here are some of the topics: I’m looking for a devotional book or app to help me get back into a routine of spending time with Jesus // What’s the best way to stay on top of devotionals and journaling while in college? What did the process look like for Rachel and Thomas, Mary Scott and Daniel look like? Advice for thinking about marriage. What advice would you give a single woman who longs for a godly ...
Aug 02, 2018•47 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, Rachel chats with her friend Gianna about the difference between feeling loved and being loved. Gianna mentions the season in her life where rejection was “knocking and banging at her door” and how she overcame the feelings of rejection by finding acceptance first by the Father, knowing how she feels loved by others and then bravely communicating this to the people she loves. Show Notes: https://www.behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Jul 25, 2018•52 min•Ep. 11
Mary Scott and this week's guest, Whitney McIntosh, journey through what it looks like to find your identity in Christ before anything else. They ask the tough questions and make you ponder on what you hold close to your heart and who you call yourself. Whitney shares her story of when she thought "God benched her" from life and takes us through her season of finding true identity in Him. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Jul 18, 2018•37 min•Ep. 10
This week, Rachel shares her heart on overcoming our problems and finding victory in the midst of our hindrances using a neat twist on perspective in the story of David and Goliath. Her convicting message on making our problems bigger than they deserve leaves you with an adrenaline rush of encouragement, a "let's do this thing" attitude and a triumphant heart. We pray this episode leaves you more bold and brave to throw aside your hinderances and run your race well. Show notes: behindtheblisspod...
Jul 11, 2018•20 min•Ep. 9
Rachel chats with wedding photographer, Sophie Lindler, about what it takes to chase dreams and find your purpose behind your God-given passions. Sophie shares what it’s like behind her bliss as a photographer and the road it took to get to where she is now. Rachel asks about how she overcomes comparison, competition and all of the other unglamorous parts that come with Kingdom-minded-business. Her marriage and love story, recent travels to Europe to shoot a wedding, and her current favorites le...
Jul 05, 2018•40 min•Ep. 8
