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The Sister Circle Podcast

Chrystal Evans Hurst

Real. Authentic. Practical. Thoughts on faith, family, food, fitness, fun, and living with focus.

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  • fortnightly
  • Avg 42 min
  • English

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  • Monday · 27 min

    #587 – How to Keep More of What You Earn

    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’

  • September 21 · 1 hr 15 min

    #586 – Don’t Let That Hold You Back with Annie F. Downs

    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 Goo

  • September 7 · 36 min

    #585 – Preparation Gives You Options

    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

  • August 31 · 33 min

    #584 – Take Your Power Back

    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

  • August 17 · 44 min

    #583 – Trust God When It Doesn’t Make Sense

    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

  • August 3 · 19 min

    #582 – The Two-List Rule

    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 coe

  • July 26 · 34 min

    #581 – From Financial Stress to Financial Stability with Theresa Bartelle

    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 wa

  • July 20 · 38 min

    #580 – Build a Life that Can Hold More

    Is your life set up to handle all the things you’re responsible for? What if I told you that it’s possible to build a life that not only supports the season you’re in now, but everything you’ve been asking God for? In this episode of the podcast, I’ll help you set up systems and rhythms that support your life and the woman you’re growing into. This episode will motivate and equip you to do what it takes to live your life well. Highlights from Today’s Episode Identifying this season Engaging with

  • July 13 · 37 min

    #579 – What is This Season Asking of You?

    How do you respond when seasons shift in your life? Do you continue on as if nothing’s changed, or do you do what’s necessary to meet the present moment? In this episode, I discuss how to get honest about your capacity and move with intention. What worked for you yesterday may not work for you today, and I’m here to help you steward this season well. Highlights from Today’s Episode Stop living in denial Release old expectations Make necessary changes Related Resources Listen to this podcast epis

  • July 6 · 33 min

    #578 – How to Expand Your Capacity for What God Has Next

    Have you ever asked God to help you grow in a specific area, only to doubt that He could come through for you? I know how easy it is for fear to creep in when you’re asking for more, but if you’re ready to see abundance and overflow at work in your life, you’ll have to first believe that it’s possible. In this episode of the podcast, I share my strategy for partnering with God in the process of expanding my capacity. Prepare to position yourself for all that God has for you. Highlights from Toda

  • June 8 · 40 min

    #576 – Brenda Palmer – God Wants Another Yes

    What does it really mean to say yes to God? In this episode, I’m sitting down with Brenda Palmer to talk about radical obedience, trusting God’s leading, and walking by faith when you don’t have all the answers. Brenda shares lessons from her book The Journey of Yes and opens up about the challenges, disappointments, and unexpected blessings that can come when we follow God’s voice.  Together, we discuss why obedience often requires trust before clarity, what happens when our obedience is misund

  • May 25 · 24 min

    #575 – Maximizing Your Time This Summer

    Time management, intentional living, and stewardship are at the heart of this week’s episode. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, distracted, exhausted, or frustrated by how quickly life is moving, this conversation is for you. In this episode, I’m talking about the ways our lives can slowly drift when we stop living intentionally. From overcommitment and people-pleasing to endless scrolling, burnout, and inconsistent habits, this episode will challenge you to stop reacting to life and start ste

  • May 18 · 44 min

    #574 – Do You Have People Skills? with Debra Fileta

    My friend Debra Fileta sat down with me to share her perspective on people skills, and it totally shifted how I show up in my relationships. Not only is Debra a wife, mother, and professional counselor, but she’s also the author of nine books, including her latest book, People Skills: Your Relationships Are Only as Strong as Your Skills. You’ll love hearing her expert advice for navigating relationships with intentionality and vulnerability. Highlights from Today’s Episode Receiving the right fe

  • May 4 · 25 min

    #573 – Build Your Life on Purpose

    Intentional living, boundary setting, and finding your life’s purpose are at the core of today’s conversation. In this episode, I’m walking you through three decisions that will shape the direction of your life. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward, this will help you gain clarity. I talk about what it really looks like to build a life on purpose, why boundaries are necessary for your growth, and how thinking about legacy changes the way you live today. If you’re ready t

  • April 16 · 1 hr 1 min

    #572 – The Truth about Fibroids, Infertility & Hormones with Gessie Thompson

    I recently caught up with my friend Coach Gessie, a women’s health advocate who has overcome a battle with fibroids and infertility. Her story is proof that with God, a miracle can become a mission that not only transforms your life for the better, but also inspires a community of women to do the same.  Our conversation will encourage you to find balance in your well-being so that you can finally breathe. Highlights from Today’s Episode Advocating for your well-being Embracing preventative strat

  • April 6 · 51 min

    #571 – How to Stop Avoiding Your Bank Account with Jade Warshaw

    In this conversation, I sit down with Jade Warshaw to talk about the emotional side of money. After paying off $460,000 in debt, Jade shares what most financial advice leaves out — the guilt, the fear, the shame, and the daily commitment it takes to get unstuck. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by bills, hesitant to open your bank account, or unsure how to move forward financially, this episode will encourage you. We discuss practical steps, mindset shifts, investment basics, and why the time is

  • March 15 · 19 min

    #570 – When Little Becomes Much with God

    Are you tired of feeling like what you have to pour out isn’t enough? Or worse, that somehow you aren’t enough? When you long for more to meet the demands of your life, everything can change when you see that God has given you enough for today. In this episode, I share my principles for pressing on, even when you feel like you’ve reached your limit. The truth is, at the end of what you can do is the beginning of what God can do. This message will help you to surrender what you have to God and re

  • March 2 · 51 min

    #569 – Priscilla Shirer – Finding Contentment in a Culture of More

    My sister Priscilla Shirer joined me at The Sister Circle Live to talk about faith, purpose, and making a mark that actually lasts. In this episode, we talk honestly about what it means to trust God when life doesn’t go as planned, how to find contentment in the season you’re in, and why the small, faithful, unseen moments are exactly where God is building something that will last on the inside of you.  Priscilla also shares personal testimony about loss, health challenges, and what it looks lik

  • February 2 · 26 min

    #568 – Make Room for Overflow

    Are you ready to receive all that God has for you, but afraid to release what you’ve held onto for so long? No need to fear. In this episode, I’ll break down the process of letting go and leaning into the new thing God is ready to do in your life.  If you’re so overwhelmed that overflow feels out of reach, I’m here to remind you of the power you hold to release the weight that is holding you back and receive abundance in this season of your life. It’s time to make room for all of the blessings G

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