Philip Yancey

For Philip Yancey, writing is a way to explore faith. He explains: “At times we ask questions like ‘Where is God when it hurts?’ or ‘Does prayer make any difference?’ As a freelance writer, I feel privileged to explore such questions full time.”

True to his calling, Yancey wrestles in print with God, with the Church, and with fellow believers. In the process he has authored over two dozen books, including the bestsellers What’s So Amazing About Grace and The Jesus I Never Knew. In all, his books have sold more than 17 million copies in English, and have been translated into over 40 languages worldwide.

After surviving a church background of what he now calls “toxic faith,” Yancey ultimately came to know a God of grace and beauty. His recently published memoir, Where the Light Fell, tells that complete story for the first time.

Philip Yancey and his wife live in the foothills of Colorado, where they enjoy the glories of creation while mountain climbing, skiing, hiking, and other adventures in the Rocky Mountains.

Follow his blogs and book announcements here: www.philipyancey.com
Enjoy Philip’s Facebook posts here: www.facebook.com/PhilipYancey
Subscribe to Philip’s Vantage Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/PhilipYanceyBlog

Episodes appearing in

Cancel Culture–and Constructive Conversations: Philip Yancey

with Philip Yancey
May 29, 2024
Ever felt cancel culture's pull? Past tweets or mistakes leading to attacking others. Philip Yancey speaks on the effects of cancel culture. View Show Notes →

When You Can’t Forgive Them: Philip Yancey

with Philip Yancey
May 28, 2024
Making excuses not to forgive? Philip Yancey shows us how grace changes lives--and maybe even yours. View Show Notes →

Not Judging, Just Stating Facts? Philip Yancey

with Philip Yancey
May 27, 2024
Judging other people's outfits, ideas, or social media? Philip Yancey talks about the way we can love others and how grace changes everything. View Show Notes →

Jesus Moments: The Best of FamilyLife Today this Year

with David and Meg Robbins, Mary ...more
November 27, 2023
Ready for the best of FamilyLife Today 2023? FamilyLife President David Robbins, his wife Meg, and Shelby Abbott recall this year's Jesus moments. View Show Notes →

“What Do I Do when I’m Angry with God?” Philip Yancey

with Philip Yancey
May 16, 2023
What do you do when you're grieved, bitter, or straight-up angry with God? Author Philip Yancey offers powerful ideas for unvarnished emotion. View Show Notes →

Disappointment with God: Philip Yancey

with Philip Yancey
May 15, 2023
Why is God hidden? Silent? Unfair? Author Philip Yancey wrestles with all-too-real disappointment with God—and looks our questions in the eye. View Show Notes →

My Past, My Present, My Story: Philip Yancey

with Philip Yancey
February 17, 2023
Bestselling author Philip Yancey describes how religious pressure sent him toward healing his toxic faith, but his brother into a self-destructive spiral. View Show Notes →

Where the Light Fell: Philip Yancey

with Philip Yancey
February 16, 2023
Bestselling author Philip Yancey, author of Where the Light Fell, recounts his unexpected path from strict fundamentalism to a life of compassion and grace. View Show Notes →