

Tish Harrison Warren and Doug McKelvey on The Liturgy of the Ordinary (from the Archives)
Mar 31, 2025
Tish Harrison Warren, an Anglican priest and author, joins Doug McKelvey, known for the Every Moment Holy books, in a thought-provoking conversation. They explore how ordinary life can inspire spiritual growth and creativity, focusing on the role of liturgy in daily routines. Tish and Doug reflect on finding the sacred in mundane tasks and the mystery that enriches writing. They also share insights from influential writers, highlighting the importance of community in fostering artistic development.
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Everyone Experiences The Ordinary
- Tish Harrison Warren defines 'ordinary' as the actual activities that make up anyone's life.
- She says no one escapes the ordinary and it matters to God.
Learning To Love People First
- Doug McKelvey recounts a turning point: realizing he didn't know how to love people.
- He resolved to practice loving those immediately around him as his primary calling.
Writing Began As A Practice Of Noticing
- Tish Harrison Warren says her poetry class taught her to notice her lived life.
- She began publishing slice-of-life essays that examined what she was learning day-to-day.