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.
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136: I've Got Questions with Erin Hicks Moon
135: Dear Judah & Blooming
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130: National Adoption Day (& book announcement!)
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129: I Won't Say This in Heaven
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128: Dear October
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124: Unplugged with Hannah Brencher
The Unplugged Hours by Hannah Brencher
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On this episode of The Walk A Little Slower Podcast, Tanner Olson is joined by author of The Unplugged Hours, Hannah Brencher.
In The Unplugged Hours, Hannah demonstrates how the act of powering down changed her entire life. It's a strikingly small thing to do and a surprisingly difficult habit to maintain, but turning off your phone has a substantial impact on your mental health, relationships, time management, and outlook on the world. A powerful weaving of memoir, cultural commentary, and spiritual insights, this life-changing book helps you:
- Reclaim your ability to be present and engaged with the world around you
- Swap the hurried, constant pace of technology for a steadier, more rooted way of living
- Establish your own unplugged rituals and rhythms in daily life
- Uncover the magic within the ordinary awaiting you just beyond the screen
The Unplugged Hours gives you the practical ideas and spiritual inspiration you need to stop scrolling and start living.
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123: As You Go turns 4
As You Go: Words for the Unknown turns 4 years old this year.
On this episode I talk about how the book came to be and share a few select poems from the collection.
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121: Just Let it Happen
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121: Just Let it Happen
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120: I Told Them Everything
119: Crusty with Love Handles
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119: Crusty with Love Handles
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118: The Question That Sent Me Spiraling
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118: The Question That Sent Me Spiraling
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The Stillness
117: Slowing down with Erin Loechner
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117: Slowing down with Erin Loechner
Erin Loechner is an author, speaker, and former social media influencer. She is all about slowing down and being present. Erin is the author of Chasing Slow and her upcoming book, The Opt Out Family: How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can't.
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115: Writing and Continuing with Kimberly Phinney
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Kimberly Phinney is a professional helper and artist. She is a professor, writer, editor, and counselor. She is an award-winning poet, and Her debut poetry collection, Of Wings & Dirt, which is inspired by her health journey, infertility, and miraculous motherhood, was released in April 2024. Kimberly is also the found of the community, The Way Back to Ourselves.
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114: Grief, Growing, and Hope with Dr. Terence Lester
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Dr. Terence Lester is a storyteller, public scholar, speaker, community activist, and author who is the Founder and Executive Director at Love Beyond Walls, a nonprofit organization focused on raising poverty and homelessness awareness and community mobilization.
Alli is also a longtime listener of The Walk A Little Slower Podcast.
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113: A Conversation with Alli Bauck
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Alli Bauck is a blessed-in-the-mess, stay-at-home, #boymom of three, lifelong Kansan, and freelance writer.
Alli is also a longtime listener of The Walk A Little Slower Podcast.
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111: Aundi Kolber - Strong Like Water
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A conversation with Aundi Kolber
Aundi Kolber is an author and trauma therapist living in Michigan.
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110: The King - A Poem for Palm Sunday
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The King - A Poem for Palm Sunday
Spoken word poems for Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday
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109: Jen Weaver - A Beckoning to Wonder
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A conversation with Jen Weaver
Jen is a Bible teacher, author, and host of Good God Talks, a podcast helping you connect with God through uncommon conversations in everyday moments. And She recently released her first book of poetry … A Beckoning to Wonder: Christian Poetry Exploring God’s Story.
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108: Abiding with Ryan Shieh
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Abiding: Living Life Abundantly by Ryan Sheih
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106: 150,000 Miles
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105: Finding You Here with Susie Teramura
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Finding You Here by Susie Teramura
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104: two days in California
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103: God's Hands
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102: Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day (love and death)
92: Childlike Faith and Burnout
Episode 92 of The Walk A Little Slower Podcast by Tanner Olson
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
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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.
97: little by little
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96: You Were Carried Every Step of the Way
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95: The Way Back - Hope & Slow Living
On this episode I share an interview I did with Kimberly Phinney on her podcast, The Way Back Podcast.
The Way Back Podcast with Kimberly Phinney
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94: You Are Not Forgotten & Judah
94: You Are Not Forgotten & Judah
This episode features a poem that is found on the brand new album, The Clothing of The King.
I teamed up with Blake Flattley and 1517 to help create an Advent album titled, The Clothing of The King.
On the album you’ll hear two brand new poems, included You Are Not Forgotten.
Blake shares a beautiful cover of Come Thou Fount, as well as an original titled, "Robed in the Clothes of the King.”
You can listen to the album wherever you stream music.
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93: Carve Out Your Place in This World & Matthew Perry
Episode 93
Carve Out Your Place in This World
Matthew Perry (Friends, Chandler Bing)
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Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
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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.
91: Podcast update, Diner Dudes, and A Poem
Episode 91 of The Walk A Little Slower Podcast by Tanner Olson
Read the episode here: Tuesday Morning at the Diner
Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
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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.
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)
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Links
- Patreon: Support the Ministry
- Written to Wear - Clothing Line
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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.