Chrystal Evans Hurst

In today’s conversation, I’m joined by the deeply insightful Ashley Menzies Babatunde—lawyer-turned-DEI professional, storyteller, mentor, and host of No Straight Path. Ashley’s story is one of striving, success, burnout, grief, and rediscovering herself again through honesty, intention, and courage. We talk about what it looks like to achieve big things…and still feel empty, [...]

When I think about the conversations we need to have as women of faith—especially conversations that shape our future and change the trajectory of our families—money has to be part of that dialogue. And that’s why I’m so grateful for the chance to introduce you to today’s guest, Ange Matthews. I met Ange [...]

How do the holidays make you feel? If this time of year brings more feelings of sadness than joy, I want you to know that you’re not alone. The grief, the loss, the loneliness…all of it takes up space in our hearts when we’re deep in hopelessness. For me, my grief is felt [...]

Do you constantly set yourself on fire to keep other people warm? If you find it hard to put your needs before the needs of everyone else in your life, then you may be struggling with codependency.  According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, codependency is “a psychological condition or a relationship in which a [...]

If you’ve ever wrestled with the messiness of church life, questioned what it means to belong to a community of believers, or wondered why the church’s reputation seems so fractured, this conversation with my longtime friend Dr. Eric Mason will speak straight to your heart. Dr. Mason is the founding pastor of Epiphany [...]

Are you so busy living your life that you find yourself missing your life?  Listen, I know what it’s like to look up one day and wonder where the time went. One day, you’re searching for the light at the end of the tunnel, and the next day, you’re walking across the stage [...]

How do you show up during the holidays? Are you the hostess who loves gathering people—or the one who quietly counts down to January 2nd? However you approach the season, this conversation is your gentle reminder that hospitality isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence. For many of us, the holidays bring both joy [...]

How much control do you have over what you consume? From hours spent scrolling on social media to the number of items in your online shopping cart, it’s easy to lose focus and overindulge in the things you’re drawn to. However, consumption is something that can cost you your contentment if you’re not [...]

https://youtu.be/g5IJWb5h-2w   If you’ve ever wrestled with doing it all and wondered whether God still sees you when you stop striving, this conversation will breathe fresh air into your soul. In this episode, I sit down with my friend Ruth Chou Simons—author, artist, and mom of six—to talk about what it means [...]

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 [...]