Marriage Hot Takes & Faith-Fueled Love: Christian Bevere Gets Real | Episode 362

Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey

Rachel Awtrey

Christianity, Personal Journals, Society & Culture, Relationships, Religion & Spirituality

4.9 • 661 Ratings

🗓️ 4 February 2026

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

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 unconventional love story, the lessons learned from seven years of marriage, and the wisdom gleaned from her in-laws, John and Lisa Bevere. The episode is packed with practical advice, spiritual insights, and candid stories about navigating conflict, timelines, expectations, and enjoying the simple joys of marriage. Whether you're single, dating, engaged, or already married, this episode will encourage you to seek clarity, embrace God's timing, and pursue healthy relationships with purpose and hope. Plus, don’t miss the fun recommendations at the end including a little love for thrifting! CONNECT FURTHER WITH RACHEL: https://rachelawtrey.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/realtalkpodcast https://www.instagram.com/rachel.awtrey/ CONTACT: podcast@rachelawtrey.com This video/podcast may contain affiliate links, sponsorships, or products I’ve received for free. I only share things I truly love and think will bring you value. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! ADVERTISE ON THE SHOW: To inquire about host-read ads or to become the show’s next Presenting Sponsor, please send an email to podcast@rachelawtrey.com or those at That Sounds Fun Network. EPISODE CREDITS: Podcast Cover Photography: Jay Barr Photography Intro Music: "Luxurious" by Sunny Tones DISCLAIMERS: The views and opinions expressed in each episode are those of the individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host and team or the owner of this Intellectual Property. This podcast is not an authority of legal advice, and listeners are encouraged to seek professional counsel with regard to their brand, business, and otherwise. We all hope you enjoy and find value in each episode. Many of the product and service promotions in each episode are under the negotiated terms of affiliate or sponsorship agreements. If a link is clicked and a purchase is made, an affiliate commission may be received. However, we recommend products or services that we personally endorse and believe may be beneficial to others. This information is disclosed in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey everyone, welcome back to another episode of Real Talk with Rachel Autry, where I help you delight in life and find joy right where you are.
0:07.8	And today we're doing that by covering some spicy topics.
0:11.0	I like to bring maybe nuanced conversation in a fun way.
0:15.0	That's entertainment, but then also, obviously, with a faith lens.
0:18.2	And so today we're talking marriage and dating and all the content
0:21.7	that is just a little bit sometimes juicier because we don't know what's true, what's not,
0:25.9	what helps, what doesn't. And so we are bringing in what I would call a friend slash expert
0:30.4	to talk all about marriage and future husband things. So we have my friend Christian
0:35.8	Brevere with us today. Hi, everybody. Thank you
0:38.4	so much for having me. Thank you for being here. Low key on the expert, but I do love to talk about it.
0:43.8	You're committed, though. I'm very committed and convicted. And that's what makes an expert to me.
0:47.9	Okay. You know? Well, then I'll wear the tie up just for you, Rachel.
0:56.4	How long have you all been married? This will be, oh, tomorrow is seven years.
0:59.2	Oh, that's so exciting.
1:00.0	Yes, we're going to do brunch and bring the kiddos.
1:03.1	It'll be fun.
1:04.1	That'll be really fun.
1:05.1	Okay, tell everyone a little bit about who you are, what you do, your family, just some context to the conversation.
1:12.9	Absolutely. So I am Christian Bavir, daughter-in-law, not daughter, to the amazing John
1:18.4	and Lisa, who have been like my experts of up-close watching how they do marriage and so thankful
1:23.8	for them. Yeah. Married to my. I mean, honestly, what examples? Oh, I know. The whole like, oh, mother-in-law, like, horror stories.
1:30.6	I'm like, mm-mm, no, did not subscribe to that. I got a good one. But they have just been so incredible. They've taken me in. And we've just done life together. I've been married to my husband for seven years tomorrow. and Rachel, he is just so much more than I ever expected. Actually, I won't say ever
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