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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 21 MIN

Courtney Ellis – Weathering Change

from God‘s Story Podcast · host Brent Siddall

Why is change so hard? Where is God amid these changes? Brent talks with Courtney Ellis about her new IVP book ‘Weathering Change: Seeking Peace Amid Life’s Tough Transitions’. Courtney is a pastor at Presbyterian Church of The Master in Mission Viejo, California.  She’s the author of 6 books and hosts ‘The Thing with Feathers’ Podcast.    (1:00) Why is change so difficult? (1:45) Embracing change; (2:10) Nature and change; (3:50) Stillness; (4:45) Butterflies; (6:20) Preparing for change; (9:00) Age; (10:30) Migration; (14:00) Change and our limitations; (16:30) God and our change; (18:00) Endings; (19:00) Christ haunted creation. Links mentioned in this episode: courtneybellis.com www.ivpress.com/weathering-change Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.

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