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Michael Foust

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

August 14, 2025   ●   13 min

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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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