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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 ...
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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. Resources mentioned in this episode: ● Abundant Simplicity by Jan Johnson https://amzn.to/3NP3cO…
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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. Resources mentioned in this episode: ● “How to Feel Your Emotions with Jesus” by Bill Gaultiere https://www.soulshepherding.org/how…
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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. Resources mentioned in this episode: ● Broken to Beloved: 50 Devotions to See Yourself Through the Eyes of God https://view.flodesk.com/pages…
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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. Resources mentioned in this episode: ● CrystalStorms.me/heartrest ● CrystalStorms.me/episode17 S…
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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. Resources mentioned in this episode: ● Rest for Your Soul: a 7-day stud…
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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 a…
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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. Resources mentioned in this episode: ● Determine Your Best Yes (a gracious res…
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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. Resources mentioned in this episode: ● Unstuffed: Declutter Your Home, Mind and Soul by Ruth Soukup https://amzn.to/3jbLKH9 (affiliate link) ● Rest in Chris: 31 Personalized Scriptures …
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One of the greatest obstacles to spending time with Jesus is time. We long to linger and listen for His voice, but it’s hard to find the space. When we say yes to one thing, we say not to something else. So today I’m sharing a framework to determine your best yes. Resources mentioned in this episode: ● The Best Yes by Lysa TerKeurst https://amzn.to…
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Every decision we make leads us in a new direction. Let’s pause to consider the path we’re on so we can intentionally walk in our God-given purpose. Let’s “ponder the path of our feet …” as it says in Proverbs 4:26 that “all our ways may be established. Resources mentioned in this episode: ● CrystalStorms.me/episode10 ● Are You Asking How Enough Ti…
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Can you simplify things with one word? Will choosing one word of the year make a difference in your life? Can having one word define your year alter the rest of your days? Resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 1: Live with Simplicity of Heart https://www.crystalstorms.me/1/ Close to His Heart Bible Reading Plan https://view.flodesk.com/pages…
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One of my favorite Christmas carols is “Joy to the World.” The song begins with the reason for our hope and joy because Jesus is our hope and joy. “Joy to the world, the Lord is come!” But the next line of “Joy to the World” reminds me I have a part to play. “Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room …” If I’m not careful, I’ll m…
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Run in such a way that you can run another day applies to more than the running life. Listen in to discover how you can finish your race by running with endurance. Resources mentioned in this episode: ● https://www.crystalstorms.me/shop/ Show Takeaways: Discover three ways to run with endurance so can finish the race set before you. Connect on Inst…
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My word of the year for 2022 is less. More of Christ. Less of me. I love how it rolls off my tongue. I love the thought of more of Him seen in me, but living it out is harder than I thought it would be. A recent incident revealed how much I was falling short of living out less when I felt less than. Resources mentioned in this episode: ● Rest Now: …
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“You were carrying a lot.” That simple statement from the nurse practitioner spoke to what I was feeling even if I didn’t recognize it. Too often we can find ourselves carrying things we were never mean to bear. It’s time to release your burdens and walk in the freedom of Christ. Resources mentioned in this episode: Springs in the Valley by L. B. C…
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Have you ever felt like life was a race and wished you could jump off because everything was going too fast? Maybe at other times you struggle with wishing you could speed things up? But what if we can embrace our pace whatever the speed? Show Takeaways: We can embrace our pace by giving ourselves grace. Exodus 33:14 Connect on Instagram at crystal…
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Worldly wisdom contains truth but often it’s a half truth and leaves out what’s essential. Listen in to discover the missing ingredient of worldly wisdom and how keeping Christ first changes everything. Resources mentioned in this episode: Vanilla Spice Perfect Energy Tea https://amzn.to/3DJ678q (affiliate link) Show Takeaways: As we know Jesus, lo…
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What if you could experience peace in every circumstance? Maintain the peace of God no matter the situation you faced? Isaiah 26:3 promises it’s possible to experience that kind of peace. Show Takeaways: Three ways you can develop your trust in God. Connect on Instagram at crystal_storms and find me at CrystalStorms.me where you can find a blog pos…
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Rest in Christ. I close each episode with the encouragement to rest in Christ. It sounds lovely; right? So what does it mean to rest in Christ and how can we can experience that type of rest? Resources mentioned in this episode: ● Wild and Free by Jess Connoly and Hayley Morgan https://amzn.to/4fJU0W5 (affiliate link) Show Takeaways:Three steps to …
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If you struggle with overwhelm, weariness, or you just need a simple reminder that His grace is enough, you're in the right place. Author and artist Crystal Storms shares biblical truth and encouragement that will help you cultivate the simplicity that is in Christ so you can move forward from a place of rest. Connect on Instagram at crystal_storms…
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If you struggle with overwhelm, weariness, or you just need a simple reminder that His grace is enough, you're in the right place. Author and artist Crystal Storms shares biblical truth and encouragement that will help you cultivate the simplicity that is in Christ so you can move forward from a place of rest. Connect on Instagram at crystal_storms…
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