'Twas the Night Before Christmas Girly Edition!!!

Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey

Rachel Awtrey

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

4.9 • 661 Ratings

🗓️ 24 December 2025

⏱️ 9 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

If you’re listening in cozy pajamas, wrapping one last gift, sneaking a quiet moment in the bathroom, or sitting in the middle of the Christmas chaos, hiiiiiiii. You’re in the right place! Christmas Eve can be sparkly and sweet and also tender, heavy, or a little overwhelming. Sometimes all at once. And this episode isn’t here to tell you how to feel it’s here to sit with you exactly where you are. We’re talking about joy that doesn’t require perfection, faith that fits real life, and a God who shows up whether this night feels full of celebration, grief, anxiety, or quiet delight. We’ll end with a gentle Christmas Eve liturgy and prayer, something soft to carry with you into the rest of the night. 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

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0	Head home for the holidays with Abercrombie and Fitch.
0:03.0	We all know our calendars are about to get chaotic.
0:07.0	For non-stop plans, Abercrombie has THE pieces to curate your perfect seasonal wardrobe.
0:13.0	Jumpers and denim for casual plans, party dresses for nights out,
0:17.0	and comfy matching sets for everything in between. Keep the chaos cute this season
0:23.3	in Abercrombie. Shop their new holiday outfits in the app, online, or in stores. Hey friends,
0:31.1	welcome back to another episode of Real Talk with Rachel Autry. This time, it is a sweet Christmas Eve episode. I am honored that you would
0:41.2	take the time to hang out with me today and all the crazy and all the fun. Hey, maybe you're driving to
0:46.0	your family's house. Maybe you're wrapping some few presents last minute. Maybe you are just so bored
0:51.5	and locked yourself in the bathroom to hang out for a second. I don't blame you. I'm just really glad you're here. So whether you're listening, wrapping that one last gift or you're sitting in a quiet after the house has finally gone to sleep and gotten still, or maybe you're driving somewhere, like I said, and you're excited to be there, or you're bracing yourself to go somewhere that you're not super excited to go.
1:11.5	You're welcome here.
1:13.3	Christmas Eve can feel a lot of different ways.
1:16.5	It can be full of anticipation and sparkle, or it can be heavy with grief and tension
1:21.4	and exhaustion and family dynamics and relationship.
1:24.4	It can be joyful and complicated at the exact same time. And tonight, I don't
1:29.0	want to tell you how you should feel. I just want to sit with you and how you do feel. This episode
1:35.1	is for the one that's celebrating big, the one that's surviving quietly, and the one that's holding
1:39.6	both joy and sorrow in the same breath. So wherever you are, however the season has met you,
1:43.6	take a deep breath
1:44.2	with me. Inhale, Emmanuel, and exhale God with us. Let this be a gentle moment. Let this be a
1:52.7	holy pause and let this be just enough for you right now. So I did something kind of fun and I'm sure
2:00.1	you know the twas the night before Christmas poem
	...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Previous episode | Next episode

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Rachel Awtrey, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Rachel Awtrey and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.