Episode 407 - Love Your Life Even If You Don’t Like It All the Time with Rachel Awtrey
What do you do when you find yourself living a life you don’t always love? How can joy be rediscovered after seasons of sorrow and heartache?
For author, podcaster, and military wife Rachel Awtrey, learning to love her life hasn’t been an easy journey. After losing her father at a young age, walking through a messy season of grief, and navigating the uncertainty that comes with being married to a military member, Rachel has experienced her share of challenges. Yet through it all, she’s discovered how to find joy in the messy, mundane moments of everyday life.
In her latest book, Love Your Life (Even If You Don’t Like It All the Time), Rachel offers a refreshing and honest perspective on what it truly means to live a joyful life. She shares simple, practical ways to face daily frustrations and uncover meaning even in the hardest seasons.
In this episode, Davey and Rachel discuss the importance of giving yourself time and space to grieve after a loss, how our natural tendencies can become magnified in times of pain, and practical encouragement for military families—and those who love them—facing the unique challenges of that lifestyle.
If you’ve ever struggled to love your actual, everyday life, this conversation will remind you that joy can be found right where you are, no matter your circumstances.
“You are placed on this earth to bring light to darkness, to show evidence that God is here and in control.”
-Rachel Awtrey
Website: rachelawtrey.com
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Podcast: Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey rachelawtrey.com/podcast
Book: Love Your Life (Even If You Don’t Like It All the Time)
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