In today’s episode, Ellie Holcomb — 3× Dove Award winner, bestselling author, and songwriter for Amy Grant, Francesca Battistelli, Riley Clemmons, and more - shares the story behind her new album Far Country. She joins me for a powerful conversation about grief, longing, and the steadfast love of God. 

Ellie’s album, Far Country, was born out of a season of deep grief and honest wrestling — yet it radiates with hope and the nearness of God. We talk about:

This episode will comfort anyone walking through uncertainty, doubt, or loss — and remind you that God’s presence is constant, even when the road ahead feels unclear.

Links:

Listen to Ellie’s Album, Far Country, on the She Lives Purposefully Christian Music & Worship playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0MW7HE4KkPHZyUC14NQqGu

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Intro 

04:00 What stories of grief inspired this album, Far Country

10:50 Wrestle with God

15:00 Hope in the midst of pain

22:00 Losing loved ones and the song Give Me Your Hand

28:30 There will be both: sorrow and hope

32:30 God’s presence during our pain 

41:00 Ellie’s favorite songs from her album

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