Lauren F. Winner
12 books
About the Author
Lauren F. Winner is a writer, teacher, and Episcopal priest whose work explores the intricate intersections of faith, doubt, and everyday spiritual life. With a PhD in religion from Duke University, she has taught at institutions including Duke Divinity School and Columbia University, blending scholarly rigor with personal vulnerability in her essays and books. Winner's writing often delves into the challenges of sustaining belief amid personal crises, drawing from her own experiences of loss, conversion, and theological inquiry. Her acclaimed titles, Still: Notes on a Mid-Faith Crisis and The Dangers of Christian Practice: On Wayward Gifts, Characteristic Damage, and Sin, have resonated with readers seeking honest reflections on the complexities of Christian devotion. As a contributor to publications like The New York Times and Books & Culture, Winner continues to illuminate the tensions and graces of religious practice for contemporary audiences.
Common genres
Writing style
introspective
theologically nuanced
personally vulnerable
Books by Lauren F. Winner
