In this replay episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Chrystal Evans Hurst – author, speaker, coach, and encourager – to hear her story of finding hope in every season of life. From navigating single motherhood and uncertain career paths to stepping unexpectedly into writing, speaking, and ministry, Chrystal shares how God has continually stitched together the puzzle pieces of her life.
She discusses the moments when hope became a reality, how to recognize “the next right thing,” and the importance of trusting God rather than striving to control outcomes. With honesty, wisdom, and encouragement, Chrystal reminds us that God is always in the water – inviting us to jump in, trust Him, and discover the hope that never disappoints.
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So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.
Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.
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(02:08) Finding Hope in Life's Struggles
(10:59) Choosing to Wrestle With God
(21:31) Discovering Hope and God's Guidance
(30:02) Navigating Stress and Anxiety Through Faith
(35:44) Overcoming Fear and Finding Purpose
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Chrystal Evans Hurst resources
Learn more about Chrystal Evans Hurst’s ministry: https://chrystalevanshurst.com/
Follow Chrystal on her podcast, Sister Circle: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrystalHurst
Hope for the Heart resources.
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Order our newest resource, The Care and Counsel Handbook, providing biblical guidance 100 real-life issues: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/care-and-counsel-handbook
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Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night
God’s plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/
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Bible verses mentioned in this episode
Exodus 4:1-5 – “Then Moses answered, “What if they do not believe me or listen to my voice? For they may say, ‘The LORD has not appeared to you.’ ” And the LORD asked him, “What is that in your hand?” “A staff,” he replied. “Throw it on the ground,” said the LORD. So Moses threw it on the ground, and it became a snake, and he ran from it. “Stretch out your hand and grab it by the tail,” the LORD said to Moses, who reached out his hand and caught the snake, and it turned back into a staff in his hand. “This is so that they may believe that the LORD, the God of their fathers—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob—has appeared to you.”
Romans 5:5 – “And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.”
Romans 8:28 – “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
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