13 | Diapers, Worship, and Doing the Next Right Thing: A Conversation with Worship Leader Kristen Christy

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the beautiful dreams we hold for motherhood collide with unexpected heartbreak? Kristen Christy knows this terrain intimately. As a worship leader, mother of four "earthside" children, and a woman who has walked through the valley of infant loss, she brings profound wisdom about finding joy even in life's most difficult seasons.Motherhood often feels like a delicate balancing act—juggling the needs of our children, our marriages, our work, and ourselves. But what if balance isn't actually the goal? Kristen challenges us to release the pressure of "having it all together" and instead embrace a life of open hands and surrendered control. Her refreshing approach of simply "doing the next right thing" offers freedom to mamas drowning in expectations.Kristen's faith was tested in ways she never imagined. The raw honesty she shares about questioning God's goodness while ultimately discovering deeper trust will resonate with anyone who has faced disappointment or grief. Her journey reminds us that our broken pieces, when surrendered to God, can become the foundation for unexpected beauty and purpose.One of the most powerful concepts Kristen introduces is "inviting the glorious into the mundane." Whether you're singing worship songs on a platform at church or whispering lullabies at 2 a.m., every moment becomes sacred when we recognize it as worship. This perspective transforms how we view the repetitive tasks of motherhood—the endless laundry, meal prep, and child training—revealing them as opportunities for deep heart work and divine encounter.With the unique perspective of raising both teenagers and toddlers simultaneously, Kristen offers encouragement that the seeds planted during those exhausting early years truly do bear fruit. Her story is a beautiful reminder that motherhood isn't just about surviving the chaos—it's about discovering joy in the midst of it.Follow Kristen Christy on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kk.christy?igsh=OHpxbjltMzZpdGxqIt would mean the world to me if you would like, subscribe leave a review and/or share with a friend if you enjoyed this episode! Please find me on Instagram, tag me, comment, or DM me. Let me know what you enjoyed and what you’d like to hear next. I love hearing from you!✨FOLLOW MAMA OF THE WILD CREW ON INSTAGRAM ⬇️https://www.instagram.com/mamaofthewildcrew_podcast?igsh=dGd1Z2dkZnBneHhj&utm_source=qrXO, Alexis SchmokerMama of the Wild Crew 📸: A heartfelt thank you to Jordan Allen of Cr00ked Teeth Photography for capturing this stunning cover photo.