Chrystal Evans Hurst

https://youtu.be/nRnJGyC-GCU   I had such a rich conversation with my friend Valorie Burton about her new book, Rules of Resilience. If you don’t already know Valorie, she is a best-selling author, speaker, and coach who has been equipping people with tools for resilience for nearly 20 years. We talked about what resilience [...]

Do you have a rhythm of rest? Living in today’s hustle culture makes slowing down feel like laziness, but most times, you can do more rested than you ever could when worn out. It’s especially hard to put down your work when you’ve built your identity on being productive. Taking a moment to [...]

I had the best time sitting on the couch with my friend Rachel Awtrey. Rachel is a wife, mom, podcast host, and now the author of Love Your Life (Even When You Don’t Like It All the Time). We laughed about the early days of her podcasting journey, celebrated her book launch (including [...]

Do you find yourself parenting at the expense of your own peace? If you’re having a tough time navigating the highs and lows of parenting adult children, then this episode of the podcast is just the one for you.  This episode is also for you if you’re parenting young children, because that’s where [...]

Have you ever felt shut out, left behind, or unwanted by someone that you cared deeply for? Have you ever experienced rejection from someone that you deeply loved? When rejection has happened in your life, do you usually retreat and build walls, or do you reach out and risk again?  If we’re going [...]

Do you ever wish you had more time in your day? When you constantly feel like you’re playing catch-up from the day before, that’s a clear sign that it’s time to set rhythms and routines that work for you. Morning and evening routines are especially important as they set the tone for how [...]

How do you become the woman you’ve always wanted to be? The answer can be found in the things you do every day. Whether you realize it or not, your habits shape who you are. And there’s something so freeing about that.  You don’t have to wait for some major moment to step [...]

Are you the kind of person who struggles to ask for help? When things get tough, are you left to pick up the pieces on your own? I want you to know that God never meant for you to deal with life alone. You deserve a supportive community that is consistently in your [...]

When was the last time you felt the presence of God? I’m talking about “a calm in the middle of the storm” kind of peace that just rushes over you. The kind of peace that you shouldn’t have based on your circumstances, yet somehow it covers you completely. What if I told you [...]

How does your home make you feel? When you come home after a long day, do you feel free to rest, or does stress meet you at the door?   As a wife and mom, I know what it’s like to feel completely overwhelmed by the dishes piled up in the sink or loads [...]

Do you ever reach the end of summer and feel like it just slipped through your fingers? That somehow, even with the slower pace and longer days, the things you meant to get to didn’t quite happen? I still remember those long summer days from my childhood — the kind that seemed to [...]

My friend, I’ve got a question for you. How are you doing?  I know you probably get asked that question all the time; at the grocery store, at church, and even at home. After a while, the question loses its value, causing you to give a quick “I’m fine” without a second thought. [...]

Just for a second, I want you to think of the most confident woman you know. How does she walk into a room? What words does she speak over herself and others? How does she respond in difficult moments? Well, here’s the thing: the same confidence you see in her lives inside of [...]

How often do you talk to God about your finances? I know how easy it is to try to navigate the stress and strain of money problems on your own, but things become so much clearer when you partner with the One who provides all of your needs. I know that this way [...]

How would your life change if you were more confident? If you’re tired of playing small, there’s no better time than now to step into the fullness of who you are.  True confidence doesn’t happen overnight. It’s difficult to believe the best about yourself when you’ve lived most of your life feeling less [...]

Do you find yourself feeling like you’re behind in life? When your reality isn’t lining up with your dreams, it’s easy to miss out on what God is trying to cultivate in you. Just think about it. When a flower blooms, you don’t see everything it took to get to that point. You [...]

What do you do when your dreams get derailed? When things don’t pan out the way you planned, disappointment can take root in your heart. However, I’m here to tell you that a delayed dream doesn’t have to be the end of your story. I know that these moments can be some of [...]

What does it really cost to say yes to God? That’s the question Brenda Palmer has been living her way into, and we unpacked it in this conversation. Brenda is a communicator, preacher, and first-time author whose new book, The Journey of Yes: The Everyday Adventure of Radical Obedience, traces the beautiful and [...]

Do you ever wish you could quiet the noise in your mind? When you find yourself drifting along with your thoughts in the wrong direction, it’s time to think about what you’re thinking about. It’s not necessarily easy to do, but if you want to realize all that God has planned for your [...]

What happens when you discover your identity in God? When you allow Him to define who you are, don’t be surprised when you become completely unrecognizable, even to yourself. And it’s worth it. God’s plan for your life is far better than anything you could ever dream for yourself. There’s so much power [...]