The Heart Rest Podcast with Crystal Storms
Welcome to The Heart Rest Podcast—a place for those who love Jesus and long to rest close to His heart. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, worn out, or just need a gentle reminder of His unshakable grace, you’re in the right place. I’m Crystal Storms—author, artist, and your guide on this journey to exchange weariness for the deep, soul-refreshing rest found in Christ. Each episode is designed to equip you with biblical truths and practical encouragement to draw closer to His heart and live from His peace. Let’s rest together in the love that sustains us. Show notes on the blog: https://www.crystalstorms.me/podcast Release anxiety and experience peace in Jesus with Be Still: 5 Days to Heart Rest: https://www.crystalstorms.me/heartrest/ Let's connect on social! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystal_storms/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crystalstorms.me/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystalstorms/
Episodes
Feeling spiritually tired, stuck, or disconnected from God? Season 3 of The Heart Rest Podcast is here to help you slow down, breathe deep, and rediscover peace in His presence.
In this new season, host Crystal Storms gently walks with you through 20 real-life spiritual challenges—like trusting God's timing, overcoming anxiety, quieting your mind, and staying grounded in His Word.
Each episode offers soul care f...
When life doesn’t go as planned, how do we hold onto hope? In this tender episode of The Heart Rest Podcast, Crystal Storms shares her personal journey through infertility and unmet expectations—and how God met her in the ache. You’ll be encouraged to bring your disappointments to the Lord, trace His faithfulness in hindsight, and trust that even unanswered prayers can be used for His glory.
Whether you're navi...
Do you sit down to pray but end up scrolling instead? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Heart Rest Podcast, Crystal Storms shares 3 simple, soul-refreshing ways to quiet distractions and reconnect with God—right where you are.
You’ll learn how to:
- Eliminate physical and mental clutter
- Cultivate mindfulness in prayer
- Create sacred rhythms that draw you closer to Jesus
Plus, discover a free resource to hel...
Feeling behind in life? Wondering if you're running ahead—or falling behind—God’s plan? In Episode 28 of The Heart Rest Podcast, Crystal Storms shares biblical truth and personal stories to encourage your heart in seasons of waiting. Through the lens of the Israelites’ journey to the Promised Land and her own experience in court reporting school, Crystal reveals how what feels like a delay is often God’s divin...
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant flood of bad news? In today’s world, where distressing headlines and breaking news are just a click away, it’s easy to feel anxious and weary. But as followers of Christ, we are called to guard our hearts and fix our eyes on Him.
In this episode of The Heart Rest Podcast, we’ll explore biblical wisdom and practical steps to help you set healthy boundaries around news and s...
Have you taken time to pause and seek God before moving forward?
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to rush ahead without stopping to listen for God’s direction. But what if the key to moving forward in faith is first learning to be still? In this episode of The Heart Rest Podcast, we’ll look at Acts 9 and the powerful lessons from Saul and Ananias—two men called by God, but each required to pause before stepping in...
When life feels too full, how can we find time to connect with Jesus? In this episode, we’ll uncover the secret to resting in His grace, even when your schedule feels impossible.
💗 Episode Notes, Links, and Resources 💗
https://www.crystalstorms.com/episode25
Connect with Crystal:
ONLINE: https://www.crystalstorms.com
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/crystal_storms/
Interruptions can feel like roadblocks—stopping us in our tracks, derailing our plans. But what if they are divine appointments? Moments where God is at work, inviting us to love, serve, and trust Him in ways we never expected?
In today’s episode, we’ll explore how to recognize God’s hand in life’s interruptions and how shifting our perspective can turn frustration into peace.
Listen now and discover how to find God ...
Do you feel like you have to be perfect? Pressure to have it all figured out? Discover how Christ’s love meets you exactly where you are and frees you from striving so you can break free from perfectionism.
💗 Episode Notes, Links, and Resources 💗
https://www.CrystalStorms.com/episode23
Connect with Crystal:
ONLINE: https://www.crystalstorms.com
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/crystal_storms/
What if the secret to finding true rest isn’t in finishing your to-do list but in rethinking how you define yourself?
Do you find it hard to rest because your worth feels tied to your productivity? In this episode, we’ll talk about the anxiety that arises when we base our identity on what we do—and how God invites us into a better way. You’ll discover biblical truths that remind us our identity is rooted in God, not...
Struggling to maintain spiritual routines? This episode will guide you in creating simple, consistent habits that draw you closer to Jesus.
💗 Episode Notes, Links, and Resources 💗
https://www.crystalstorms.me/episode21/
Connect with Crystal:
ONLINE: https://www.crystalstorms.com
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/crystal_storms/
Welcome to Season 2 of The Heart Rest Podcast—a place for those who love Jesus and long to rest close to His heart. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, worn out, or just need a gentle reminder of His unshakable grace, you’re in the right place.
I’m Crystal Storms—author, artist, and your guide on this journey to exchange weariness for the deep, soul-refreshing rest found in Christ. Each episode is designed to equip you w...
To celebrate the start of summer and the end of Season 1 of The Heart Rest Podcast, I want to share with you some of my favorite Christian nonfiction books. I pray these books help you find heart rest and answer “yes” to summertime’s invitation to read.
💗 Episode Notes, Links, and Resources 💗
https://www.crystalstorms.me/episode20/
Connect with Crystal:
ONLINE: https://www.crystalstorms.com
INSTAGRAM: htt...
Do you ever feel alone in your struggles? Overwhelmed by waves of emotions? Wonder if anyone understands? Discover how you can experience mercy and grace in your time of need knowing Jesus faced the struggles you face.
💗 Episode Notes, Links, and Resources 💗
https://www.CrystalStorms.com/episode19
Connect with Crystal:
ONLINE: https://www.crystalstorms.com
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/crystal_storm...
We all face times when we feel like giving up. Maybe you’re struggling with a difficult situation, or maybe you feel overwhelmed. I want to offer you steps to take when you feel overwhelmed or like giving up.
💗 Episode Notes, Links, and Resources 💗
Broken to Beloved: 50 Devotions to See Yourself Through the Eyes of God https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5ef0e07a877ab50027733fb0
Mathematician John Allen Paulos once wrote, “Uncertainty is the only certainty there is.” Whether it’s financial uncertainty, relational uncertainty, or the uncertainty of what tomorrow will bring, I want to offer you peace in that place of uncertainty.
💗 Episode Notes, Links, and Resources 💗
https://www.crystalstorms.me/episode17/
Be Still: 5 Days to Heart Rest https://www.crystalstorms.me/heartrest/
Conn...
Have you ever thought: I only need to make it to the weekend. What about this one: If I can only make it to the end of the day. Or the prayer of the desperate: One breath, one step at a time, Lord, I need You. I want to offer you steps to take when your breakthrough is delayed.
💗 Episode Notes, Links, and Resources 💗
Rest for Your Soul: a 7-day study on rest https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5e6b92fcd0640c...
Psalm 84:11 reads: “For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly.”
Has God given you every good thing you’ve desired? Probably not. Our good Father often withholds good things so He can give us His greater good. Listen to Episode 15 of The Heart Rest Podcast as we take a deeper look at this verse and see what God is ...
Have you ever said yes out to desire to be loved, rather than saying yes out of a place of love? We want to be helpful and kind, not selfish or unloving. But we can neglect our own needs because of a fear of disappointing others. We please people instead of pleasing God.
💗 Episode Notes, Links, and Resources 💗
https://www.crystalstorms.me/episode14/
Connect with Crystal:
ONLINE: https://www.crystalstorms.c...
Find yourself feeling busy, behind, or overwhelmed by all there is to do? You’re not alone. Take the steps to choose less but better as you ban busy from your life. Discover three steps to ban busy from your life so you can slow your pace to one of grace.
💗 Episode Notes, Links, and Resources 💗
https://www.crystalstorms.me/episode13/
Connect with Crystal:
ONLINE: https://www.crystalstorms.com
INSTAGRAM: https://www.i...
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