Chrystal Evans Hurst

How do you remain hopeful while waiting on God? When life feels insufferable, there’s no better time to release disappointment and choose joy. You see, while it’s important to notice your feelings, you don’t want to stay there. If you only focus on the discomfort you’re feeling now, you’ll miss out on the [...]

When a name is mentioned — Oprah, Beyoncé, Steve Jobs — you don’t just think of a person. You think of their presence, reputation, and the mark they’ve made on the world.  Even in our everyday circles, the same is true. There’s the friend everyone goes to for advice. The coworker known for [...]

https://youtu.be/UNfiZoPgOQU   I had such a fun and eye-opening conversation with Hannah Keeley, known as America’s #1 Mom Coach and the founder of Mom Mastery University. Hannah has seven kids and a powerful story of moving from overwhelm and breakdown to freedom and purpose. She knows firsthand what it’s like to be [...]

When was the last time you allowed yourself to dream? In the middle of life’s demands, is it hard for you to hold on to the desires of your heart? If you’re tired of allowing life to derail you from your dreams, then hold on, my friend, I’ve got some encouragement for you. [...]

How do you keep the faith when it seems God is silent? If you’ve been searching for His voice in the chaos of life, then my friend, you might be closer to Him than you think. I know, it certainly doesn’t feel that way when you are suffering. But it’s important to realize [...]

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 [...]