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In the latest episode of Crystal Renee Hayslett’s podcast which featured a great gospel singer Jekalyn Carr the talk about Holy callings and unexpected career paths was opened again. The ‘Keep It Positive Sweetie’ host mentioned a time of their conversation which was unexpected and where Carr said that Hayslett might become a preacher, thus both the interviewer and the audience would have to think about the issue of spiritual assignments.
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The episode has been released for early viewing on Patreon and through iHeartPodcast, which is rather a personal talk of two people from the faith community who are very different and yet very influential. During the chat, Jekalyn who is worshipped for her amazing vocal range and spiritual maturity unexpectedly caught Hayslett off-guard by suggesting her as a potential minister. The initially amused Hayslett expressing disbelief with a humorous post captioned “Lord, thy will be done!” and using laughing emojis. The moment emphasizes the real bond between the two women that has gone beyond the usual interview formalities into the spiritual issues of concern.
Jekalyn Carr said about the episode: “I enjoyed our conversation! Thank you again for having me.” Hayslett replied to the thanks of her guest with very warm appreciation saying “God’s anointing is all over you. A vessel you are.” The dialogue was further opened up between the women revealing a lot of mutual respect and trust through their work which affected not only the speakers but also the listeners.
Some of the listeners were very supportive and enthusiastic about the preaching suggestion. One comment pointed out “The fact that this isn’t the first time someone mentioned preaching to you..idk sis it may be on the horizon soon. KIPS is already a ministry in itself.” This point of view indicates that the podcast of Hayslett could already be doing the work of a preacher, even if that is not the case officially. Another user even directly encouraged her, saying “Crystal the Lord can use you too and that order to preach get ready girl,” which was proceeded by laughing and heart emojis.
The content of the episode seemed to touch many listeners extra deeply and not only by the preaching revelation. An audience member called it “so inspirational” and another remarked they were “blessed” by the talk. A particularly observant comment regarding Carr’s wisdom quoted her saying, “what she says I don’t mean to go deep I meant be deep.” This difference between accidental depth and intentional profundity seems to have resonated with the audience who were looking for profound spiritual content.
A number of listeners praised Carr’s personality and presence, while one even referred to her as “such a sweet humble talented person” and another as “the one with a sweet spirit the anointing is all over her”. These comments might imply that Carr was able to convey her true-nature and spiritual stability via the podcast channel. Another listener was happy about the married couple being together, they called “my two favorite women of God” and thus the big draw of bringing together the powerful establishment of faith in one person who speaks with another.
The episode gave room for talking about Carr’s amazing career which consisted of ten years with number-one hits in different genres—a very rare achievement by any standard. However, the gospel artist confessed that her music creation process is very family-oriented with writing contributions done by herself, her father, mother and even collaborative family efforts joining. Such an insight into the creative process gives us more understanding of the foundation of her success and spiritual resources.
Some of the commenters mentioned Carr’s acting role in “Praise This” film with one saying “she performed her role so well in Praise This that I couldn’t stop laughing”. This reference shows how Carr’s multipurpose career gives her the chance to be present in the lives of people with different tastes in entertainment while still communicating her message of faith and empowerment.
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The large number of people who reacted to this episode is a clear indication that there is a great desire for open and real spiritual talks that combine humor, depth, and practicality. As one listener summed it up excellently, the episode was educating as well as entertaining—a combo that seems to be a trademark of both Carr’s ministry and Hayslett’s podcasting. Whether Hayslett will eventually take up the role of preacher or continue ministering through media, no doubt this dialogue represents a significant milestone in both her spiritual journey and professional growth. The episode can be seen as a proof of the strength that women provide to each other in their growth and of the ability to recognize the divine potential in one another. Crystal Renee Hayslett continues to create meaningful content through her platform.