#585 – Preparation Gives You Options

Are you paying attention to the patterns in your relationships, or do you lack awareness when it comes to choosing the right guy for you? In this episode of the podcast, I get real about the difference between healthy love and familiar patterns. Whether you’re single or married, this is the kind of advice you can’t afford to miss. I’ll help you change your thinking and grow from chaotic connections to peaceful relationships. So pull up a chair and lock in. It’s time to become a woman who knows herself and attracts the right kind of relationships. Highlights from Today’s Episode Healing from past hurt Recognizing healthy relationships Interrupting repeating patterns Related Resources Interested in unconventional ways of finding love? Check out this podcast episode with Margot Starbuck on winning with online dating. Listen to this podcast episode to learn how to date your spouse. Sometimes finding love is about falling in love with yourself first. Grab the Live a Life You Love online course to begin the process of learning and loving you. CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES The post #590 – Breaking the Cycle of Unhealthy Relationships first appeared on Chrystal Evans Hurst.

Life can bring some of the darkest valleys imaginable. Divorce, betrayal, and even difficult relationships with children. Author Vaneetha Risner has navigated all of these valleys and, by the grace of God, made it to the other side. Even though she still faces challenges, she’s been able to draw closer to God through it all.  If you feel like the valleys in your life are too much to bear, this episode is for you. Through her new book, This Was Never the Plan: Walking with God through the Heartache of Divorce, and our conversation, you’ll find practical encouragement to help you make it through life’s inevitable storms and see the sun shine again. Highlights from Today’s Episode Unpacking shame  Building community Releasing bitterness Related Resources Connect with Vaneetha Risner on Instagram or Facebook. Preorder a copy of Vaneetha’s book, This Was Never the Plan: Walking with God through the Heartache of Divorce. Check out Vaneetha’s website for her additional books, Bible studies, and resources. Listen to my first conversation with Vaneetha about Your Suffering & God’s Perspective. CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES The post #589 – Finding God in the Heartache of Divorce with Vaneetha Rendall Risner first appeared on Chrystal Evans Hurst.

In this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by online business coach Maya Elious. I loved getting to know Maya and her unfolding story of pivoting in business as a public figure. She even shared her sound advice for navigating these AI streets (and you know I was here for that). Our conversation will help you discover the power in being brave, living beyond your limits, and honoring the commitment to invest in yourself. You don’t have to be paralyzed by fear. Listen to learn the keys to unlocking your greatest potential. Highlights from Today’s Episode Facing your fears Investing in yourself Communicating with clarity Using AI responsibly Related Resources Connect with Maya Elious on Instagram, YouTube, or Facebook. Stay connected with Maya by visiting her website. Hear more from Maya on the Work Hard Live Soft Podcast. CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES The post #588 – Letting Go of Limiting Beliefs with Maya Elious first appeared on Chrystal Evans Hurst.

Saving money, stopping impulse spending, and building better money habits aren’t only about having more discipline. They require knowing where your money is going and creating systems that help you make wiser decisions. In this episode, I’m talking about how to stop the money leaks and keep more of what you earn. We’ll talk about reviewing your spending, identifying the habits costing you money, interrupting impulse purchases, setting financial boundaries, and giving your savings a purpose. You’ll also get practical questions to ask yourself before spending and simple ways to create more friction between you and an unnecessary purchase. Because saving isn’t punishment—it’s preparation for the life you want to be ready to live. Highlights from Today’s Episode Identifying your money leaks Interrupting impulse spending Setting financial boundaries Building better money habits Related Resources Ready to keep working on your money habits? Listen to Episode #577 – The Truth About Money, Discipline, and Growing Up. Want practical help moving toward greater financial stability? Check out Episode #581 with Theresa Bartelle. If shame or avoidance keeps you from looking at your finances, listen to Episode #571 with Jade Warshaw. CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES The post #587 – How to Keep More of What You Earn first appeared on Chrystal Evans Hurst.

Do you wish you could move forward in life, but feel stuck because things aren’t working out? In this episode of the podcast, Annie F. Downs joins me to chat about her latest book, “Don’t Let That Hold You Back,” and her journey through singleness, dating, and grief.  I know this conversation will encourage you to believe that God still has more in store for you. Even when you can’t see it, your story is still being written. Highlights from Today’s Episode Grieving Unfulfilled Dreams Finding Good Friends Advocating For Yourself Related Resources Connect with Annie F. Downs on Instagram, X, or Facebook. Grab a copy of Annie’s book: Don’t Let That Hold You Back: A Bold Guide to Finding the Life You’re Longing For. Hear more from Annie on That Sounds Fun Podcast. Stay connected with Annie by visiting her website. CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES The post #586 – Don’t Let That Hold You Back with Annie F. Downs first appeared on Chrystal Evans Hurst.

Are you prepared for all that the future may bring? Whether it’s your financial stability or emotional well-being, you want to be able to withstand the winds of life and keep from getting knocked over. In this episode of the podcast, I’ll help you exercise your agency and prepare for the future based on what you know now. By moving with wisdom, you can release the need to worry about what may happen and create a plan to help manage life’s interruptions. Highlights from Today’s Episode Activating agency Resisting worry Cultivating options Related Resources Check out my conversation with Travis Greene about what happens when prayer meets preparation.  Listen to this podcast episode to learn how to take your power back and move forward in your life. CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES The post #585 – Preparation Gives You Options first appeared on Chrystal Evans Hurst.

One of the hardest things to face is the reality of a situation. It’s so much easier to hide from what’s happening, but when we decide to do something about frustrating circumstances, that’s when we can really take ownership of our lives. In this episode of the podcast, I address what causes us to remain stagnant and the things we can do to activate agency in our lives.  No matter what has happened in your life, you have the power within you to take ownership of the next step you take. I’ll help you do just that. Highlights from Today’s Episode Facing the facts about your situation Having the courage to heal Living within your capacity Related Resources Before you can exercise agency, you have to be able to identify what this season calls for. Check out this podcast episode on knowing what season you’re in. Listen to my conversation with Sally Clarkson to hear her advice for owning your story. Use the two-list rule to determine what to carry and what to release in this season. CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES The post #584 – Take Your Power Back first appeared on Chrystal Evans Hurst.

How important is prayer to you? For author and speaker Heather Thompson Day, prayer is her lifeline to God. It’s what keeps her going when life seems to take a turn for the worse. And when those prayers, those petitions to God, have been answered over time, it’s amazing to witness the promises God has fulfilled. During our conversation, I was reminded of the power of pressing through the hard times, because that’s when we draw closer to Him like never before. If you’re looking for a sign to keep going on your journey, then this episode is for you. Highlights from Today’s Episode Starting your day with God Putting others first in prayer Trusting when life is hard Related Resources Connect with Heather Thompson Day on Instagram, YouTube, or Facebook. Grab a copy of Heather’s book, What If I’m Wrong?: Navigating the Waves of Fear and Failure Visit Heather’s website to learn about her Friday Night Light newsletter and other books she’s written. CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES The post #583 – Trust God When It Doesn’t Make Sense first appeared on Chrystal Evans Hurst.

Are you tired of trying to manage everyone and everything in your life? In this episode of the podcast, I’ll give you a strategy for getting clear on what is yours to carry and what is yours to release in this season. You’ll want to get your paper and pen out for this one. It’s time to let go of stress and overwhelm and operate in abundance and overflow. But first, we have to write it all down. Highlights from Today’s Episode Paying attention to your emotions Allowing surrender and action to coexist Letting God handle the outcome Related Resources Check out this podcast episode to learn more about what this season is asking of you. Listen to this podcast episode, which serves as a reminder that you can’t carry it all.  Read this special blog post on the Art of Saying No. Join the Inner Circle CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES The post #582 – The Two-List Rule first appeared on Chrystal Evans Hurst.

Are you living paycheck to paycheck, struggling with budgeting, or wondering why financial freedom feels out of reach? In this episode, I’m sitting down with financial coach Theresa Bartelle to discuss biblical money management, budgeting, financial mindset, and practical steps to break free from financial stress.  Theresa shares her powerful story of going from financial overwhelm as a young military wife to helping women build wealth, eliminate financial dysfunction, and steward money God’s way. In this episode, we unpack common budgeting mistakes, scarcity thinking, emergency funds, retirement planning, and why obedience – not income – is often the key to lasting financial peace.  Whether you’re trying to get out of debt, save money, create a budget, or simply become a better steward of what God has entrusted to you, this conversation will encourage you to face your finances with courage, wisdom, and hope. Highlights from Today’s Episode Facing your financial reality Breaking dysfunctional habits Choosing daily obedience Related Resources Connect with Theresa Bartelle on Instagram or listen to her podcast. Book your free consultation. CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES The post #581 – From Financial Stress to Financial Stability with Theresa Bartelle first appeared on Chrystal Evans Hurst.