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Episode 22: When Growth Hurts: Finding God’s Presence in the Ache of Change

August 19, 2025 • Tony & Kristy • Episode 22

🎙️ Episode 22: When Growth Hurts: Finding God’s Presence in the Ache of Change

What do you do when the very growth you prayed for leaves you grieving what you had to let go?

You can thank God for new beginnings and still miss what came before.

In this deeply personal solo episode, Kristy opens up about the bittersweet ache of transition. From sending a daughter off to college to stepping into new seasons of work and ministry, she names what many of us feel but rarely say out loud—growth is good, but it still hurts. Through stories of change, Scripture, and gentle encouragement, Kristy reminds us that God’s presence doesn’t leave when life shifts. He’s with us in the pruning, in the stretching, and in the quiet tears that come with letting go.

🔶 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

Why growth always carries both joy and loss
The tender reality of parenting transitions and letting go
Stories of change in work, ministry, and relationships that cut both ways
How Scripture names the tension of pruning and promise
Practices that help us release control and trust God in change

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