Rachel Awtrey is an online encourager and host of the Behind the Bliss podcast. She has a heart to create space for women to share stories and the reality of what life is really like behind the bliss so that others might experience an “Oh yeah, me too” moment. I know you’re going to relate to her so much as she talks about her fear of the unknown in following this dream and how God is meeting her in that place with His grace and goodness.
IF FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN IS YOUR GREATEST ROADBLOCK, THIS IS THE EPISODE FOR YOU.
In this conversation we dig into the spiritual side of what it looks like to trust in the Lord while pursuing a dream. She reminds us of the daily battle we’re in with the enemy—the one who speaks lies to our hearts in an effort to betray and sabotage our dreams. And Rachel shares how she combats that on the regular.
We also talk about some practical aspects of dreaming, what it takes to really pursue the dream, and what she’s implemented along the way to keep the momentum going.
You’ll definitely want to listen for the parts of our conversation that touch on the discipline it takes to persevere when your dream isn’t so dreamy, how to finance your dream at the beginning, why you should create systems, and how a board of advisors can support you in your dreaming.
This conversation was a lot of fun. I love Rachel’s bubbly smile, her warm presence, and the love she has for Jesus. AND if you want more where this came from, subscribe to Behind the Bliss and stay tuned at the end of February where I’m showing up as a guest on her show. It’s another good one!!
MORE ABOUT RACHEL:
Rachel spends most of her time connecting with followers and brands and putting together campaigns in hopes to make life a little easier for her audience so they can focus on relationships that truly matter!
She is an Air Force wife to her husband who serves as a pilot. On a normal day, you will find her drinking coffee from her home office, bopping around Birmingham with her pup Remi, and planning fun events for women to attend to be filled up and encouraged.
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Scripture:
The heart of man plans his way,
but the Lord establishes his steps.
~ Proverbs 16:9 (ESV)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
~ Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV)
“Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him;
I will protect him, because he knows my name.
When he calls to me, I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble;
I will rescue him and honor him.
With long life I will satisfy him
and show him my salvation.”
~ Psalm 91:14-16 (ESV)
“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”
~ Matthew 18:20 (ESV)
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