Philip Yancey

Philip Yancey, bestselling author of influential books exploring grace and suffering, shares his personal journey through pain, including the loss of his father and living with cancer and Parkinson's. He discusses the complexities of suffering and why simplistic answers fall short. Yancey highlights the importance of lament as a critical part of faith, and critiques common perceptions of divine judgment. With insights from the Book of Job, he emphasizes that genuine faith often emerges from grappling with life's hardest questions.

Philip Yancey, author and speaker on modern Christianity, discusses the grace crisis, his time in the White House, and why he thought publishing 'What's So Amazing About Grace' would get him canceled. They explore the origins of meanness in Christianity, the concept of grace, and the unpredictable success of the book. Yancey also shares insights on revising and expanding the book after 25 years.

Bestselling author Philip Yancey shares his painful life journey in 'Where the Light Fell,' reflecting on childhood poverty, parental abuse, fundamentalist Christianity, atheism, and a near-fatal accident. He discusses finding new understanding in suffering and the power of storytelling.

Philip Yancey, critically acclaimed author, discusses his new book 'Undone' which renders 17th century poet John Donne's meditations on suffering into modern English. The podcast explores topics such as the impact of Wade authors on Yancey's writing, the concept of being undone in the midst of a pandemic, different perspectives on suffering in Christianity, and the paradox of suffering and grace. Yancey also discusses his upcoming publication and the artistic movement called Hutchmooch in Nashville.

Philip Yancey, renowned theologian and author, discusses the relevance of his book 'What's So Amazing About Grace?' 25 years after its publication. He invites listeners to question their understanding and extension of grace. The podcast explores topics such as personality development, crisis in churches, embracing the bottom, stadium prayers, and the value of suffering, growth, and grace.