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The Thing with Feathers: birds and hope with Courtney Ellis

Courtney Ellis
Birding
Hope
Grief
Environmental Justice
Community Activism
Conservation
Nature
Climate Change
Hurricane Katrina
Wildlife Conservation
Ospreys
Children's Education
Nature Journaling
Bird Migration
Bird-Friendly Gardening
Native Plants
Night Magic
Birds Of Rwanda
Bird Rehabilitation
Faith

Stories, experts, and special guests on how birds help us keep looking up. courtneyellis.substack.com

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Recent Guests

Liz Charlotte Grant
Author of 'Knock at the Sky' and progressive Christian.
Episode: 90: Seeing God after Losing Faith (Liz Charlotte Grant)
Duane Bidwell
Assistant Professor of Health Professions Education and author
Uniformed Services University
Episode: 89: Hope in Chronic Illness (Duane Bidwell)
Janet Hill
Professor of Microbiology, bird photographer, and citizen science advocate
Episode: 88: Winter Birding with Janet Hill
Simon Stuart
Senior Advisor to Conservation Programs and former Executive Director of A Rocha International
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Episode: 87: Simon Stuart on Conservation and Hope
Roger Hutchison
Bestselling author, illustrator, and creative communicator, lay ministry leader in the Episcopal Church
Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church, Houston, Texas
Episode: 86: Roger Hutchison on New Year's Resolutions... for Birds
Susanne Swing Thompson
Author and bird photographer
Episode: 85: A Closer Look with Susanne Swing Thompson
Jessica Roux
Author and illustrator known for her work 'Ornithography, An Illustrated Guide to Bird Lore and Symbolism'
Episode: 84: Ornithography with Jessica Roux
Mark Winter
Founder of Even Sparrows and birding enthusiast
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Episode: 83: British Birding with Mark Winter
Bridget Butler
A seasoned birding guide with over 20 years of experience, advocating for slow birding.
Episode: 82: A Bird Diva?

Host

Courtney Ellis
Host of a podcast focused on the intersection of birds, hope, and nature, encouraging listeners to connect deeply with both wildlife and their personal journeys.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • Awesome!

    I love this! Please keep it going. Thank you so much for the content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    trashpanda119
    United States2 years ago
  • Yikes Shrikes!

    I’m a faithful listener to this great podcast—and have been loving birds for most of my 70+ years on the globe. The episode featuring the most ‘metal’ birds had me high-fiving every selection and ironically so as just this morning I photographed a Loggerhead Shrike (complete with prey dangling from its hooked beak) on my way from the mailbox. Rock on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zerbintheholler
    United States2 years ago
  • Birds all day every day please!

    Birds are one of the most invitational reminders that we can live to sing and sing to live. Thank you for this hope filled show of beautiful people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MandyCccccc
    United States2 years ago
  • Inspiring content

    Thank you for curating such a lovely collection of guests, information, and inspiration

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heather LeFebvre
    United States3 years ago
  • Wonderful niche

    This is such a pleasant podcast. I really enjoy it. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ekota559
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the uplifting themes of hope and the connection to nature, often expressing a love for birds.
Many reviews emphasize the podcast's ability to inspire and spark curiosity about birds and conservation efforts.
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75: The Wonder of the Forest Floor (Lore Ferguson Wilbert)
Q: What do you attribute that change to?
The pandemic and political situation stripped down many things, leading to a deeper sense of belonging in Jesus alone.
75: The Wonder of the Forest Floor (Lore Ferguson Wilbert)
Q: Why was that the scripture you landed on?
It speaks about what appears to be dying and yet is actually being renewed day by day.
75: The Wonder of the Forest Floor (Lore Ferguson Wilbert)
Q: Will you walk us through a little bit without giving away a lot of spoilers because everyone needs to read this book?
Wilbert shares her faith story and the connection to nature, focusing on her journey through grief and its impact.
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Q: What's going on at Sojourners these days? What are you excited about?
I'm excited about curating a page in the upcoming magazine issue, specifically a prayer for those who doom scroll.
68: Vulture Apologetics (Josina Guess)
Q: What is your favorite bird?
It's probably a kind of owl, but I also love vultures and hummingbirds.

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2. Duane Bidwell
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