Christy Nockels
Ever feel like you’re more valued for what you do than who you are? Like you’re just a commodity in your local church? You’re not alone. And honestly—that experience can be incredibly disheartening. Sure, we’d love for leaders to change, but that’s not always realistic. Sometimes the responsibility is on us. In this conversation, Christy Nockels shares the identity shift that transformed her ministry from burnout to breakthrough. She unpacks:
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The “beautiful order” she was getting wrong that led to exhaustion
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What led her to feel like a commodity instead of a carrier of God’s presence
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What it means to be a modern Levite in today’s church
Here’s the truth: If the primary message you’re hearing is “your value is your gifting,” that’s what you’ll believe. The question is—what are you doing to change that?
Ready to change the soundtrack? This conversation is all about exactly that.
About Christy Nockels
Christy Nockels was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and raised in Oklahoma in a household full of faith and music. She met Nathan Nockels in 1993, and together they launched a journey that began with worship in local churches. Their duo eventually became Watermark.
Watermark & the Passion Movement
Under the name Watermark, Christy Nockels and Nathan released five albums and earned widespread acclaim. Passion Conferences and Metro Bible Study were pivotal platforms where Christy Nockels worshiped alongside thousands. Their ministry helped shape a generation of worship leaders and artists.
Christy’s Bold Solo Journey
Christy Nockels stepped into a solo career in 2009 with her debut album Life Light Up on sixstepsrecords. She followed that with Into the Glorious (2012) and a live worship album Let It Be Jesus (2015). In 2023, she released her first studio album in over five years, This Is The Hour, on Keeper’s Branch Records.
Keeper’s Branch, Words & Conversations
Christy Nockels co-founded Keeper’s Branch Records with Nathan. She released the Christmas project The Thrill of Hope (2016) and Be Held: Lullabies for the Beloved (2017), which earned Dove Award recognition. She also wrote the book The Life You Long For, and hosts the podcast The Glorious in the Mundane, which has surpassed two million downloads.
Christy’s Home & Heart in Franklin, Tennessee
Christy Nockels and Nathan call Franklin, Tennessee, home, where they raise their three children—Noah, Elliana, and Annie Rose. Their homestead, Keeper’s Branch, is a creative sanctuary based on Psalm 121 hope and offers rest to everyone who visits.
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