Chrystal Evans Hurst

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by money struggles or buried under shame about your finances, you are not alone. I recently had the privilege of sitting down with Tiffany Aliche, also known as The Budgetnista, and her story is proof that no matter how deep the hole feels, there’s a way out. Tiffany [...]

So many women find themselves completely caught off guard by menopause. We prepare for different seasons of life - marriage, motherhood, career changes - but this transition often arrives quietly, with symptoms we don’t recognize and challenges we don’t expect. We often feel unprepared for “the big M”, often seeing it as something [...]

Recently, I took a break from my podcast. That break ended up lasting much longer than I intended, and I found myself struggling to get back into the rhythm – until last night. I finally decided to just turn on the camera and start. I didn’t wait for perfect graphics. I didn’t wait [...]

Does the new year mean a new year? Well, that depends. Surely the start of a new year brings opportunities to level up your life, but it also brings pressure to take off at full speed. But even if you feel pressure, you don’t have to give in to it. While there certainly [...]

Can we be real? Life can be overwhelming. Between responsibilities, relationships, and the endless to-do lists, self-care often gets pushed to the back burner. But here’s the truth: self-care isn’t just something that’s nice to have. It’s a must. It’s not about indulgence; it’s about living well, honoring God, and showing up as [...]

It’s that time of year again! That’s right, it’s time for my annual Christmas Collection. I always look forward to sharing my top picks for gifts, but this year I decided to switch things up a bit. (Don’t worry, the tradition of wearing cozy Christmas onesies is here to stay.) This year, instead [...]

How do you navigate the holidays when grief is a close companion? If you’ve experienced a significant loss, then you know what it’s like for the holiday season to feel more like a sorrowful time of year than a wonderful one.   My mother passed away in December 2019. This last month of the [...]

Do you remember when you first fell in love with God? When your heart was on fire and you did everything you could to draw close to Him? The moments of getting to know someone are so special in the beginning because you understand the value of spending time together. But after a [...]

Twelve minutes a day. That’s all you need in order to read the entire Bible in one year. So why is it so important to commit to reading God’s word consistently? After all, connecting with God through Scripture is how intimacy with God is formed. Much like learning about a loved one through [...]

Have you ever felt like you were spinning out of control? Sometimes, anxiety can make you feel as though you can’t slow down no matter how hard you try. But that feeling isn’t always rooted in reality; it’s often rooted in your perception of reality. Don’t get me wrong, there are definitely times [...]