What do you do when the life you planned gives way to a season you never saw coming?
In today’s episode, Barb is joined by pastor, author, and podcaster Courtney Ellis for a thoughtful conversation about navigating life’s tough transitions. Together they explore why God created change, what nature can teach us about living through it, and why even good change can bring real grief.
If you’re facing a transition—expected or unexpected—this episode offers wisdom, honesty, and hope for the road ahead.
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Weathering Change: Seeking Peace Amidst Life's Tough Transitions
ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST
Courtney Ellis is a pastor at Presbyterian Church of the Master in Mission Viejo, California. She is the author of six books, including Looking Up: A Birder’s Guide to Hope Through Grief. Courtney hosts The Thing with Feathers, a podcast about birds and hope.
Waiting for a miracle can be one of the hardest places to live, especially when faith wears thin, answers are delayed, and hope feels fragile.
In this episode, Barb talks with her long-time friend, author Lauren Gaskill about what it means to hold on to a faith that just won’t quit. Drawing from her book Until the Miracle Comes, Lauren shares how to begin again when disappointment has shaken your faith. She’ll share encouragement to remember your God-given identity changes everything. She tells us about why lament is a vital part of our faith journeys. This episode will remind you that God is working, even when you cannot see it.
If you’re believing for a breakthrough and wondering how to keep going, join Barb and Lauren for this powerful conversation.
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Until the Miracle Comes: Finding Victory in a Faith That Won’t Quit
ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST
Lauren Gaskill is an author, speaker, and the founder of the She Found Joy Podcast and retreats. She is passionate about helping others encounter Jesus and become transformed by His love. In her spare time she enjoys singing, hiking with her husband and sons, and baking just about anything — from cookies to crème brûlée.