Award-winning singer-songwriter and author Christy Nockels returns with her second lullaby album, The King Who Never Sleeps: Anthems for Rest. In this conversation, Christy shares the story behind her music for all ages — songs designed to bring peace, calm, and truth from God’s Word into our everyday lives.

We explore:


Why music for rest resonates so deeply with adults as well as children


How scripture inspired the album’s theme and title


Stories from listeners who’ve experienced peace through her songs


The difference between Be Held and The King Who Never Sleeps


Christy’s calling to create music that helps people connect with God

Whether you’re looking for music to help your family unwind, to find stillness in a busy world, or to simply be reminded of God’s promises, this episode is a gentle invitation to rest in the care of the King who never sleeps.

Episode Highlights


“We never outgrow the need to be sung over.” — Christy Nockels


Inspiration from Zephaniah 3:17: God sings over His people


Creating music that’s calming, yet rich in spiritual depth


Why lullabies aren’t just for kids


The art of shared listening for families


Crafting an album to be heard from start to finish, like a peaceful journey


Christy’s lifelong calling to help people communicate with God through song

Links & Resources Mentioned


🌐 Christy Nockels Official Website: christynockels.com


🎵 The King Who Never Sleeps: Anthems for Rest — Available on | Apple Music 


📖 Scripture Inspiration: Zephaniah 3:17 | Psalm 121


🎙️ More Faith-Centered Podcasts: Lifeaudio.com

Award-winning singer-songwriter and author Christy Nockels returns with her second lullaby album, The King Who Never Sleeps: Anthems for Rest. In this conversation, Christy shares the story behind her music for all ages &mdash; songs designed to bring peace, calm, and truth from God&rsquo;s Word into our everyday lives.
We explore:
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Why music for rest resonates so deeply with adults as well as children
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How scripture inspired the album&rsquo;s theme and title
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Stories from listeners who&rsquo;ve experienced peace through her songs
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The difference between Be Held and The King Who Never Sleeps
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Christy&rsquo;s calling to create music that helps people connect with God
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Whether you&rsquo;re looking for music to help your family unwind, to find stillness in a busy world, or to simply be reminded of God&rsquo;s promises, this episode is a gentle invitation to rest in the care of the King who never sleeps.
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Episode Highlights
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&ldquo;We never outgrow the need to be sung over.&rdquo; &mdash; Christy Nockels
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Inspiration from Zephaniah 3:17: God sings over His people
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Creating music that&rsquo;s calming, yet rich in spiritual depth
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Why lullabies aren&rsquo;t just for kids
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The art of shared listening for families
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Crafting an album to be heard from start to finish, like a peaceful journey
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Christy&rsquo;s lifelong calling to help people communicate with God through song
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Links &amp; Resources Mentioned
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🌐 Christy Nockels Official Website: <a href="https://www.christynockels.com/" data-start="1865" data-end="1913">christynockels.com</a>
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🎵 The King Who Never Sleeps: Anthems for Rest &mdash; Available on&nbsp;| <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/king-who-never-sleeps-anthems-for-rest/1809253297" data-start="2020" data-end="2058">Apple Music</a>&nbsp;
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📖 Scripture Inspiration: <a data-start="2132" data-end="2223">Zephaniah 3:17</a> | <a data-start="2226" data-end="2305">Psalm 121</a>
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🎙️ More Faith-Centered Podcasts: <a href="https://lifeaudio.com" data-start="2442" data-end="2480">Lifeaudio.com</a>
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Join us each week on Crosswalk Talk where we interview your favorite Christian celebrities. Hear how famous Christian figures keep their faith a priority in Hollywood and discover the best Christian movies, books, television, and other entertainment.
Some of our favorite interviews include:
⭐️ Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins Discuss Their Heartwarming Children's Book on Prayer
⭐️ Patricia Heaton and David Hunt Talk Faith, Life and Their Adoption Film Unexpected
⭐️ Willie and Korie Robertson Open Up About The Blind and the Generational Impact of Faith
⭐️ Phil Wickham Talks New Album, Songwriting, and the Deconstruction Movement
Let us know what famous Christian celebrities you want us to interview for the show!

Join us each week on Crosswalk Talk where we interview your favorite Christian celebrities. Hear how famous Christian figures keep their faith a priority in Hollywood and discover the best Christian movies, books, television, and other entertainment.

Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian Interviews

Join us each week on Crosswalk Talk where we interview your favorite Christian celebrities. Hear how famous Christian figures keep their faith a priority in Hollywood and discover the best Christian movies, books, television, and other entertainment.
Some of our favorite interviews include:
⭐️ Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins Discuss Their Heartwarming Children's Book on Prayer
⭐️ Patricia Heaton and David Hunt Talk Faith, Life and Their Adoption Film Unexpected
⭐️ Willie and Korie Robertson Open Up About The Blind and the Generational Impact of Faith
⭐️ Phil Wickham Talks New Album, Songwriting, and the Deconstruction Movement
Let us know what famous Christian celebrities you want us to interview for the show!