Tish Harrison Warren

A personal reflection on living with chronic migraines and faith, exploring pain, vulnerability, and how suffering can deepen trust in God and compassion for others.

A reflection on the practice of public lament—how honestly naming pain and grief together can create space for healing, solidarity, and hope in community.

An open letter thanking men who chose mentorship and friendship with women despite the “Billy Graham Rule,” affirming trust, respect, and the importance of investing in women’s leadership and faith.

Tish Harrison Warren offers us a framework for the theology of embodiment in this excerpt from her recent book, Liturgy of the Ordinary.

A reflection on “confident pluralism,” encouraging Christians to respond to cultural conflict with humility, patience, and respect while holding firm convictions and loving their neighbors.

A reflection on women’s doubt at Jesus’ tomb, exploring how faith grows amid uncertainty and how these encounters invite trust in the resurrection and God’s surprising love.

A reflection on engaging in online conversations about the gay marriage decision, offering guidelines for respectful dialogue, thoughtful listening, and showing love even amid disagreement.

A reflection on the roles of speaking and silence in conversations about race in White America, urging thoughtful engagement, humility, and listening as part of pursuing justice and reconciliation.

A reflection on fear in a world full of anxiety, encouraging readers to trust God, resist catastrophizing, and respond to uncertainty with faith, love, and hope.

A reflection on responding to constant news of tragedy by cultivating a deeper life of prayer, trusting that even small, faithful prayers matter in a suffering world.

A personal reflection on early motherhood, sharing four lessons about marriage, asking for help, letting go of perfectionism, and how parenting shapes both children and parents.

A reflection on Holy Saturday—the quiet day between crucifixion and resurrection—exploring how faith often lives in ordinary waiting, silence, and hope when God seems absent.

A reflection on Ash Wednesday and the meaning of being “marked with ashes,” exploring repentance, humility, identity in Christ, and hope beyond our failures.

A personal reflection on how belonging to a religious institution shaped—and sometimes challenged—the author’s relationship with Jesus, faith, and authentic spiritual life.

A reflection by Tish Harrison Warren on how the church’s liturgical calendar brings rhythm, balance, and emotional grounding to life beyond constant celebration and chaos.

A reflection on how sleep matters spiritually too — encouraging enough rest as part of discipleship, caring for our bodies, and trusting God in daily life.

A reflection on how gratitude and grief often coexist. Instead of comparing pain or silencing sorrow, the piece encourages embracing both lament and thankfulness together.

A reflection on the debate about millennials leaving the church, arguing that declining cultural pressure to be religious leads many to leave rather than reshape church beliefs.

A reflection on the spiritual tension of waiting—how the space between longing and fulfillment can be painful, yet also a place where God shapes hope, faith, and trust.

A hub for thoughtful blog posts exploring faith, vocation, and everyday life in academia, sharing personal reflections, practical advice, and encouragement.

A reflection on how true courage is often found in ordinary life—faithfully loving others, doing daily tasks, and trusting that small, unseen acts still matter to God.