Christy Nockels on ‘The King Who Never Sleeps’: Lullabies, Peace, and Rest in God’s Word

August 14, 2025
00:00 13:38
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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


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Michael Foust has covered the intersection of faith and culture for more than two decades. His stories have appeared in the Knoxville News Sentinel, Christianity Today, Toronto Star and Baptist Press.

Michael enjoys popcorn, college football, history, hiking, growing tomatoes, and watching his children play sports. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, husband to his amazing wife, Julie, and the father of four super kids.
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