Walk A Little Slower with Tanner Olson
By Tanner Olson
Author, poet, and host, Tanner Olson has created a space for you to slow down and lean into the truth around.
Here he shares the things he is learning and writing as he invites you to walk a little slower.
If you’re looking for inspiration, reminders of hope, notes on creating or are in need of a little distraction, tune in.
Find more at writtentospeak.com
Walk A Little Slower with Tanner OlsonApr 07, 2022
90: The Irish Preacher, Habakkuk, and Peter the Uber Driver
Episode 90 of The Walk A Little Slower Podcast by Tanner Olson
Read the Episode here: The Irish Preacher, Habukkuk, and Peter the Uber Driver
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
- Book me! Inquire about an event
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering.
Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster.
He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
89: Kayla Craig (Every Season Sacred)
On this episode Tanner chats with author Kayla Craig.
Kayla Craig
Every Season Sacred (book)
To Light Their Way (book)
For more from World Vision click here.
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Book me! Inquire about an event
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering.
Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster.
He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
88: Stories from El Salvador
On this episode Tanner shares about a recent trip to El Salvador with World Vision.
For more from World Vision click here.
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
- Book me! Inquire about an event
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering.
Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster.
He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
87: Hope for today
On this episode Tanner shares a few poems in honor of World Suicide Prevention Day.
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
- Book me! Inquire about an event
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering.
Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster.
He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
86: I'm Tired (Every New Day)
I'm Tired by Tanner Olson
The poem, Every New Day, can be found in my book Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope:
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
- Book me! Inquire about an event
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering.
Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster.
He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
85: Keep Going with Ryan Tinetti
Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson
Featuring Pastor and Author, Ryan Tinetti
Tanner Olson is joined by author and pastor, Ryan Tinetti. Pastor Ryan Tinetti is a graduate of Michigan State and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and received his doctorate from Duke Divinity School. He is the author of Preaching by Heart. He and his wife, Anne, have four children and live in Arcadia, Michigan where he is the pastor of Trinity Lutheran.
https://www.preachingbyheart.com/
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
- Book me! Inquire about an event
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering.
Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster.
He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
84: Hold Fast with Ryan Tinetti
Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson
Featuring Pastor and Author, Ryan Tinetti
Tanner Olson is joined by author and pastor, Ryan Tinetti. Pastor Ryan Tinetti is a graduate of Michigan State and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and received his doctorate from Duke Divinity School. He is the author of Preaching by Heart. He and his wife, Anne, have four children and live in Arcadia, Michigan where he is the pastor of Trinity Lutheran.
https://www.preachingbyheart.com/
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
- Book me! Inquire about an event
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering.
Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster.
He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
83: Lean In with Ryan Tinetti
Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson
Featuring Pastor and Author, Ryan Tinetti
Tanner Olson is joined by author and pastor, Ryan Tinetti. Pastor Ryan Tinetti is a graduate of Michigan State and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and received his doctorate from Duke Divinity School. He is the author of Preaching by Heart. He and his wife, Anne, have four children and live in Arcadia, Michigan where he is the pastor of Trinity Lutheran.
https://www.preachingbyheart.com/
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
- Book me! Inquire about an event
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering.
Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster.
He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
82: Slow Down with Pastor Ryan Tinetti
Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson
Featuring Pastor and Author, Ryan Tinetti
Tanner Olson is joined by author and pastor, Ryan Tinetti. Pastor Ryan Tinetti is a graduate of Michigan State and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and received his doctorate from Duke Divinity School. He is the author of Preaching by Heart. He and his wife, Anne, have four children and live in Arcadia, Michigan where he is the pastor of Trinity Lutheran.
https://www.preachingbyheart.com/
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
- Book me! Inquire about an event
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering.
Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster.
He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
81: a few poems from, Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
Episode 81 of The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson
About Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope:
"This book was written for you.
For the ordinary person made extraordinary in Christ who's working through life.
For those of us that burn our toast on Monday mornings. For those of us that need our cup-of-joe to be more creamer than coffee. For those of us who have specific playlists to fit each and every one of our moods. For those of us who chase little ones around the house trying to get them ready for a busy school day.
This poetry is for you.
My hope is, through these 100+ poems and prayers, you will find hope in Christ and the motivation to continue through your days."
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
- Book me! Inquire about an event
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering.
Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster.
He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
80: What I Mean Is (Everything Will Be Okay)
Episode 80 of The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson
What I Mean Is: Thoughts on why everything will be okay.
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
- Book me! Inquire about an event
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering.
Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster.
He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
79: camp
Episode 79 of The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
- Book me! Inquire about an event
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering.
Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster.
He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
78: the day I became a writer
Episode 78 of The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
- Book me! Inquire about an event
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering.
Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster.
He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
77: Jesus Invites
Episode 77 of The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
- Book me! Inquire about an event
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering.
Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster.
He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
76: you are not faster than your feelings
Episode 76 of The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
- Book me! Inquire about an event
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering.
Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster.
He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
75: There Are Two Sides To Everything with Gabrielle Grace
Walk A Little Slower with Tanner Olson
There Are Two Sides To Everything with Gabrielle Grace
Gabrielle Grace
About Gabrielle Grace
Born in small-town, southeast Texas and based in Nashville, Tennessee, Gabrielle Grace is a singer/songwriter whose folk-pop melodies command your attention while her lyrics make you honestly wrestle with a rollercoaster of emotions, but never leave you without at least an ounce of hope. Grace made her musical debut in 2021 with her 6-song EP, “We’ll be Alright,” that eventually made its way to #16 on iTunes’ singer/songwriter charts. Then, in May 2022, Grace released a standalone single “Lost Somebody Else” that grapples with the nuances of life and loss while beckoning you to keep dancing through it all with its shiny indie-pop vibe. After writing new music to process through some life-altering experiences, months of work in the studio, and the backing of wonderful supporters Gabrielle Grace is poised to release her debut full-length album "There Are Two Sides to Everything" on June 15th, 2023. Its songs are certain to take you on a journey of the depths of pain and heights of joy that Grace has felt over recent months; she hopes that as it releases it will find a place in the complex parts of her listeners' stories as well.
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
Books by Tanner Olson
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
- I’m All Over the Place
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
74: Sincerely, Light with Brittany DiSalvo
Walk A Little Slower with Tanner Olson
Sincerely, Light with Brittany DiSalvo
Brittany DiSalvo
About Sincerely, Light
"Every inch of creation is a love letter waiting to be discovered. The intricate designs imprinted into light, little twigs, and giant trees alike all contain the fingerprints of the divine.
In Brittany DiSalvo’s stunning poetry debut, Sincerely, Light, DiSalvo brings together a brilliant collection of observations foraged from nature and life itself that celebrates the love that breathed us into being.
Through DiSalvo’s spectacular attention to detail, these poems act as declarations of worship. DiSalvo’s poetry is like a magnet that pulls your heart deeper into wonder, with each piece offering a deeply wrought hope that the things now shrouded in darkness will be abundantly brightened by Light."
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
Books by Tanner Olson
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
- I’m All Over the Place
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
73: The Joy of Letting Go with Kevin Sweeney
Walk A Little Slower with Tanner Olson
The Joy of Letting Go with Kevin Sweeney
Kevin Sweeney is the author of the book The Joy of Letting Go: How One Thing Has the Power to Change Everything.
He says that “The purpose of THE JOY OF LETTING GO is to show you that letting go is not simply one thing you do, but rather that which maintains the flow of everything you do.You can trust that every time you let go, you begin again. And every time you begin again, a part of you is born again.”
Kevin Sweeney
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
Books by Tanner Olson
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
- I’m All Over the Place
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
72: i have no idea what i'm doing
Episode 72 of The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
- Book me! Inquire about an event
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering.
Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster.
He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
71: Sacred Strides with Justin McRoberts
Walk A Little Slower with Tanner Olson
Sacred Strides with Justin McRoberts
Justin McRoberts
About Sacred Strides by Justin McRoberts
"In this fresh look at finding balance between work and sabbath rest, Justin McRoberts leads readers on their journey from false self to true self, discovering that growth and maturity take root in the knowledge of their belovedness in Christ.
In his two decades working as a full-time artist and spiritual guide, Justin McRoberts has experienced first-hand the tension between "The Hustle" and "Self Care." In recent years, that conversation has turned to argument as people have suggested that one is more important than the other. But Justin disagrees entirely with such a one-sided approach.
Justin says, "My natural posture is not work, nor is my natural posture rest. My natural posture is belovedness, and both work and rest spring from my belovedness, and return me to it." In this book, he uses humorous and poignant stories to help readers discover the deep truths about us being laborers for/with Christ, empowered by the Spirit, as well as worshipers of God the Father. Readers will learn how
Sabbath is a gift and a practice that frees us from the anxiety of proving ourselves
They are loved and valued by God for who and whose they are—not for what they do
Rest is not the absence of work; it is what gives work meaning
We can love our world and the people in it through what we do
We are not tools in God's tool belt, valued only for our gifts and talents. Nor are we ascetics called to abandon "daily life" to find God in the desert and just sit there. We are beloved by the One who holds all things together . . . including our need to work and our need to rest."
Links for Tanner Olson
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
Books by Tanner Olson
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
- I’m All Over the Place
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
70: Leave Your House
Leave Your House
Episode 70 of The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
- Book me! Inquire about an event
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering.
Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster.
He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
69: A Word for the Waiting
A Word for the Waiting
Episode 69 of The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson
Poem by Mia Baker
Follow Mia's poetry on Instagram
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
- Book me! Inquire about an event
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering.
Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster.
He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
68: Orphaned Believers with Sara Billups
Walk A Little Slower with Tanner Olson
Orphaned Believers with Sara Billups
Sara Billups is a Seattle-based writer and cultural commentator whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Christianity Today, and more.
Her first book, Orphaned Believers (Baker Books), follows the journey of a generation raised in the 80s and 90s of evangelicalism reckoning with the tradition that raised them and searching for a new way to participate in the story of God.
Sara Billups
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
Books by Tanner Olson
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
- I’m All Over the Place
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
67: Write, Speak, and Live Honest Words of Love
Write, Speak, and Live Honest Words of Love
A story and a poem
Episode 67 of The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
- Book me! Inquire about an event
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering.
Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster.
He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
66: Poetry and Writing with Abbie Wiggins
Walk A Little Slower with Tanner Olson
Poetry and Writing with Abbie Wiggins
Abbie Wiggins is a poet and writer living in England.
Abbie Wiggins
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
Books by Tanner Olson
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
- I’m All Over the Place
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
65: A few poems (Featuring Ellen Everett, KJ Ramsey, Drew Jackson, and Tanner Olson)
65: A few poems to celebrate National Poetry Month
Featuring Poems by Ellen Everett, KJ Ramsey, Drew Jackson, Wendell Berry, Mary Oliver, and Tanner Olson
Ellen Everett
- Ellen's Instagram
- If Hearts Had Training Wheels: A Poetry Collection (book)
- I Saw You As A Flower: A Poetry Collection (book)
KJ Ramsey
- KJ's Instagram
- The Book of Common Courage (Book of Poetry)
- More
Drew Jackson
- Drew Jackson’s Instagram
- Drew Jackson’s Website
- Touch The Earth (Latest collection of poetry)
Peace of Wild Things by Wendell Berry
Devotions by Mary Oliver
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
- Book me! Inquire about an event
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering.
Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster.
He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
64: Where the Waves Turn Back with Tyson Motsenbocker
Walk A Little Slower with Tanner Olson
64: Where the Waves Turn Back with Tyson Motsenbocker
Tyson Motsenbocker is a musician and author.
Tyson Motsenbocker
- Tyson Motsenbocker's website
- Where the Waves Turn Back (book)
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
Books by Tanner Olson
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
- I’m All Over the Place
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
More about Tyson Motsenbocker
Tyson Motsenbocker is a critically acclaimed singer- songwriter and composer from the Pacific Northwest. His audience has come to know him as a brilliant lyricist, unflinchingly honest and an artist who embraces vulnerability above all. After relocating to Southern California, Motsenbocker’s first album Letters to Lost Loves was praised internationally, including Best New Music and Songs We Love by NPR. Tyson’s 2020 release Someday I’ll Make it All Up to You was ranked as UTR’s best album of 2020. In the following years, Motsenbocker played for hundreds of thousands of people at famous and historic rooms, including Los Angeles’ Wilturn Theatre, San Francisco’s Filmore and Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium three times. Tyson’s recorded music has received millions of streams and has continued to garner high praise from music business tastemakers. Where the Waves Turn Back is his first book.
63 : Finding God in Hollywood with Nathan Clarkson
Walk A Little Slower with Tanner Olson
Finding God in Hollywood with Nathan Clarkson
Nathan Clarkson is an actor, author, film maker, and podcaster.
Nathan Clarkson
- Nathan Clarkson’s website
- Finding God in Hollywood: Discovering the Divine in Films, Movie Stars, and Stories
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
Books by Tanner Olson
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
- I’m All Over the Place
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
62: here comes the sun
Here Comes the Sun
A story and a poem
Episode 62 of The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
- Book me! Inquire about an event
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering.
Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster.
He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
61: Why am I like this? With Kobe Campbell
Walk A Little Slower with Tanner Olson
Episode 61: Why am I like this? With Kobe Campbell
Kobe Campbell is an award-winning licensed trauma therapist, Christian counselor, writer, and speaker.
Kobe is the author of the new book Why Am I Like This?: How to Break Cycles, Heal From Trauma, and Restore Your Faith.
Kobe Campbell
- Kobe Campbell’s website
- Why Am I Like This?: How to Break Cycles, Heal From Trauma, and Restore Your Faith
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
Books by Tanner Olson
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
- I’m All Over the Place
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
60: a few favorite poems (National Poetry Month)
A Few Favorite Poems to Celebrate National Poetry Month
Episode 60 of The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
- Book me! Inquire about an event
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering.
Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster.
He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
59: one brave word
One Brave Word
Episode 59 of The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson
Rachel Huckel (poet)
- Fleeting Things by Rachel Huckel: https://amzn.to/3nbf7Lt
- Making Whole by Rachel Huckel: https://amzn.to/3JYuSht
- Rachel Huckel Website: https://www.rachelhuckel.com/
- Rachel Huckel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelhuckel/
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering.
Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster.
He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
58: Made to Belong with David Kim
Walk A Little Slower with Tanner Olson
Episode 58: Made to Belong with David Kim
David serves as the discipleship and formation pastor at WestGate Church, in the heart of Silicon Valley.
He is the author of Made to Belong: Five Practices for Cultivating Community in a Disconnected World.
David Kim
- David Kim’s Website
- Made to Belong
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
Books by Tanner Olson
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
- I’m All Over the Place
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
57: You are different
You Are Different.
Episode 57 of The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
- I’m All Over the Place
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering.
Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster.
He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
56: Hold Fast
Hold Fast
This episode is taken from my book, Walk A Little Slower.
Click the link below to purchase a copy.
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
- I’m All Over the Place
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering.
Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster.
He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
55: Change is Unavoidable
The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson
Episode 55: Change is UnavoidableLinks
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
- I’m All Over the Place
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering.
Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster.
He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
54: I don't have much to say (Featuring poets Kate Ashbrook & Sonja Matejko)
Walk A Little Slower with Tanner Olson
Episode 54: I don't have much to say featuring poets, Kate Ashbrook and Sonja Matejko
Kate Ashbrook (poet)
Sonya Matejko (poet)
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
Books by Tanner Olson
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
- I’m All Over the Place
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
53: a few reminders on Valentine's Day
The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson
Episode 53: Valentine's DayLinks
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
- I’m All Over the Place
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering. Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster.
He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
52: Let Hope Interrupt Your Story - What I Told A Room Full of Middle School Students
The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson
Episode 52: Let Hope Interrupt Your Story - What I Told A Room Full of Middle School StudentsLinks
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
- I’m All Over the Place
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering. Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster.
He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
51: Drew Jackson, Author and Poet
Walk A Little Slower with Tanner Olson
Episode 51 with Drew Jackson
Drew Jackson is the founding pastor of Hope East Village in New York City.
He is the author of the poetry collection God Speaks Through Wombs and Touch The Earth.
Drew Jackson writes poetry at the intersection of justice, peace, and contemplation, with a passion to contribute toward a more just and whole world.
He and his wife have twin daughters and live in Brooklyn.
Drew Jackson
- Drew Jackson’s Instagram
- Drew Jackson’s Website
- Touch The Earth (Latest collection of poetry)
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
Books by Tanner Olson
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
- I’m All Over the Place
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
Drew Jackson is a poet, theologian, and speaker living in New York City.
He is the author of two poetry collections, God Speaks Through Wombs and Touch the Earth.
50: 10 Things I've Learned in 10 Years - Celebrating 10 Years of Written to Speak
The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson
Episode 50: 10 Things I've Learned in 10 Years - Celebrating 10 Years of Written to Speak
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
- I’m All Over the Place
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering. Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster. He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
49: a story and a poem
The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson
Episode 49: a story and a poem
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
- I’m All Over the Place
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering. Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster. He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
As You Hold What Has Become (poem)
When you turn around and see what has come to be,
I hope you give yourself some grace as you hold what has become.
For all that was and all that is, let all of this be a reminder that you found a way to make it through and to another day.
You pushed and fell your way forward, tripped and stumbled, got turned around, mixed up, lost, and found.
You took leaps of faith while being carried every step of the way.
You were carried every step of the way.
And through the change and trying and the seasons of trying to change, here you remain.
Push back if you may, but you are loved all the same.
You’ve got pockets full of unanswered prayers and prayers answered in ways you never saw coming your way.
You’ve made it through fight after fight, and night after night, you have been welcomed again and again by the gracious morning light.
And maybe you’re like me and are beginning to believe everything is going to be alright.You’ve grown and gone on, returned and been wrong.
You’ve wished and wondered and waited for this and that and the other.
You’ve searched and fought, been found and lost in thought.You’ve tried to not lose your mind or believe the lie that you are behind.
Before you go on, hold what has been handed to you.
The broken and beautiful.
The sorrow and joy.
The heaviness and heartbreak.
The miracles and mysteries.
And as another new beginning arrives, open your hands and breathe.
Turn around and see that goodness will continue to follow you and me.
I hope you give yourself some grace as you hold what has become.
48: without knowing what comes next
The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson
Episode 48: without knowing what comes next
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
- I’m All Over the Place
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering. Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster. He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
47: Sean Dietrich - everything will be okay
Walk A Little Slower with Tanner Olson
Episode 47 with Sean Dietrich
Sean Dietrich
Sean Dietrich, nicknamed "Sean of the South", is an American writer of books and newspaper columns.
His focus is on the Southern United States and its people. Sean is a musician, speaker, podcaster, and blogger.
- Sean's Instagram
- Sean's Website/blog
- Will The Circle Be Unbroken? (Memoir)
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Want to submit a poem?
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
From Sean Dietrich's website:
Sean Dietrich is a columnist, novelist, and podcast host, known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Garden and Gun, The Tallahassee Democrat, Good Grit, South Magazine, Alabama Living, the Birmingham News, Thom Magazine, The Mobile Press Register, and he has authored thirteen books, and is the creator of the Sean of the South Podcast.
46: two words for 2023
The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson
Episode 46: Two Words for 2023
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
- I’m All Over the Place
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
The music for this podcast is by Matt Doering.
Find more of Matt’s work at https://www.mattdoeringmusic.com/
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster.
He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake.
The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry.
From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories.
You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.
45: questions to ask yourself as the new year arrives
Walk A Little Slower with Tanner Olson
Episode 45: questions to ask yourself as the new year arrives
Here are a few questions I’m asking myself as 2022 comes to a close:
What did you learn in 2022?
What prayers were answered this past year?
What brought you joy?
Who do you need to thank for helping you make it through this year?
What is a memory from this past year that you’ll be holding onto forever?
What are you leaving behind in 2022?
What are you taking with you into 2023?
Links to all the things we talked about.
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
- I’m All Over the Place
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Want to submit a poem?
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
44: a Christmas poem and a song
Walk A Little Slower with Tanner Olson
Episode 44 a Christmas poem by Tanner Olson and a song by Matt Doering
Matt Doering
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
- I’m All Over the Place
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Want to submit a poem?
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
About Matt Doering
Matt Doering is a singer/songwriter and producer.
He writes acoustic-based music that blends folk,
pop, and alternative influences, resulting in music that is a little bit indie
and a little bit Americana and a lot of him.
Through his music, he shares the depth of hope and the stark
contrast of reality, and shines light on the grace that fills the in-between.
He shares music to spread hope in a wild world.
Matt lives in Georgetown, Texas, with his wife, Deanna, and
their dog, Boomer.
43: heaviness of the holidays
Walk A Little Slower with Tanner Olson
Episode 43: heaviness of the holidays
Links to all the things we talked about.
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
- I’m All Over the Place
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Want to submit a poem?
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
42: Live Q&A
Walk A Little Slower with Tanner Olson
Episode 42: Live Q&A
Links to all the things we talked about.
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
- I’m All Over the Place
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Want to submit a poem?
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.
41: a conversation with poet Ellen Everett
Walk A Little Slower with Tanner Olson Episode 41 with Ellen Everett
Ellen Everett
Ellen Everett is a poet, author, illustrator, and graphic designer from Tennessee with a passion for storytelling through both language and art.
- Ellen's Instagram
- If Hearts Had Training Wheels: A Poetry Collection (book)
- I Saw You As A Flower: A Poetry Collection (book)
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
- Written to Speak (Website)
Books
- Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words
- Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope
- As You Go: Words for the Unknown
- I’m All Over the Place
Find me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Send your questions to writtentospeak@gmail.com
Want to submit a poem?
Visit https://www.writtentospeak.com/podcast to learn more.