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September 27, 2025 59 mins

In this powerful episode of the Hope Pandemic Podcast, Jessica welcomes Crystal Godsey: a wife, mother, and advocate whose life was forever changed when her son Hunter passed away from fentanyl poisoning.

Crystal shares her journey through grief, the struggles of walking alongside a child battling addiction, and how Jesus has sustained her through heartbreak. From speaking in prisons to comforting grieving families, she’s using her story to bring others freedom, healing, and hope.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • Crystal’s raw story of loss, grief, and hope
  • The power of faith and prayer through seasons of addiction and loss
  • Honest struggles with anxiety and depression, and God’s sustaining grace
  • How Crystal has seen God use her story to impact others in prisons, drug courts, and communities
  • Practical encouragement for those facing their own valleys of pain

Scriptures Close To Crystal's Heart:

  • Psalm 23 – The Lord is my Shepherd…
  • Romans 15:13 – May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace…
  • John 14:27 – Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you…

Connect with Crystal:

  • Email: crgodsey@verizon.net
  • Facebook: Crystal Ford Godsey
  • Instagram: @crystalgo1
  • Winning The Fight, Flowermound, Texas: https://wtf-winningthefight.org/

Get in touch with Jess at The Hope Pandemic:


thehopepandemicpodcast@gmail.com

thehopepandemic.com

YouTube: @thehopepandemicpodcast

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