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#156: Crystal Yates On Leading With Compassion, Being Sent, & Vulnerability [Podcast]

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My biggest influence as a worship leader is a person who doesn’t sing.” – Crystal Yates

I’m a big fan of singers who sing with conviction, who’s songs tell the story of their lives. Crystal is an incredible singer/songwriter who feels a calling to move beyond church walls and spread hope & compassion through her music. As you’ll soon find out, her Country/Americana sound is addicting.

When she’s not out on the road she’s at home as a Worship Leader at Cross Timbers Church in Dallas, Texas. Crystal is also a part of the People & Songs community with Jennie Lee Riddle, investing in the next generation of worship leaders & songwriters (matter of fact, go listen to this incredible song, featuring Crystal right now).

We talk about her story of redemption, writing songs, outer space (yep), leading with compassion, and so much more.

Enjoy!

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Do Something Hard Every Single Day

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I’m not sure if the quote is true, but I’ve seen Eleanor Roosevelt’s wisdom around all over the place. Whether she made said it or not, this advice is golden:

Do one thing every day that scares you.”

When it comes to your life’s work, there is nothing more important. Whether you are an artist, a pastor, an accountant, or a doctor, nothing will define your legacy like doing hard things.

Because we’re all tempted to do what’s easy. And it’s not just social media. Of course, scouring Facebook is a temptation. Hours are lost in the vapor of Instagram. But you can’t just blame social media. You have to own the fact that you are scared. You have to own the fact that you’re not doing the most important things.

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