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In this episode, I sit down with Crystal Aikin — singer, nurse, and the very first winner of Sunday Best. Crystal’s voice has moved millions, but what stood out to me most in this conversation wasn’t just her gift — it was her clarity about calling, obedience, and trusting God through seasons that don’t make sense.
Crystal shares how a “godly, odd” opportunity brought her from working night shifts as a registered nurse to a national stage — and how even after public success, she continued to listen closely to God’s direction rather than chasing momentum. We talk about her deep love for nursing, hospice care, and holistic ministry, and how healing has always been the thread connecting her work, whether at a bedside or behind a microphone.
We also talk candidly about singleness, unmet expectations, grief, buried anger, and the kind of inner healing that can only happen when you stop pushing through and allow God to take you deeper than the surface. Crystal opens up about being relocated to a quiet, unfamiliar place where God could deal with wounds she didn’t even realize she was carrying.
This conversation is for the woman who loves God, keeps showing up, and is still wondering why some prayers haven’t been answered yet. Crystal’s story reminds us that God often moves in ways that feel strange — but those are the moments where trust is built and purpose is refined.
Highlights from Today’s Episode
- Allowing God to heal what you’ve learned to push past
- Trusting God when expectations go unmet
- Learning to wait without striving or forcing outcomes
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