Books

Vintage Saints & Sinners:

25 Christians Who Transformed My Faith

The word saint conjures images of superstar Christians revered for their spectacular acts and otherworldly piety. But when we take a closer look at their lives, we see that they experienced struggle, doubt, and heartache — just like you and me.

Join Karen on a winding pilgrimage through stories told with humor and vulnerability, for lessons of everyday faith from 25 surprising "saints"― real live humans who lived and breathed, who failed and followed God.

Wake Up to Wonder:

22 Invitations to Amazement in the Everyday

Grounded in the embodied spirituality of Christians who have lived it best, Wake Up to Wonder invites you into twenty-two playful, simple practices that bring deeper meaning and purpose to everyday life. Settle in for stories — then try out the spiritual and personal experiments that anyone can do. Here is Life. Fragile. Blessed. And you’re invited!

Podcast

Stories, conversations, and ideas await you! Listen in on two seasons of Karen’s Vintage Saints and Sinners podcast — for tales of ancient wisdom figures along with fresh insights for today with special guests like Larycia Hawkins, Philip Yancey, Natasha Sistrunk Robinsons, and Fr. Jim Martin. A new “Wake Up to Wonder” episode is here!

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I'd love to see you Richmond people!!!
I'd love to see you Richmond people!!!
A spring semester course at UVA by my favorite prof!
A spring semester course at UVA by my favorite prof!
Getting good work done together!
Getting good work done together!
Blessing For A New Beginning In out-of-the-way places of the heart, Where your thoughts never think to wander, This beginning has been quietly forming, Waiting until you were ready to emerge. For a long time it has watched your desire, Feeling the e
Blessing For A New Beginning In out-of-the-way places of the heart, Where your thoughts never think to wander, This beginning has been quietly forming, Waiting until you were ready to emerge. For a long time it has watched your desire, Feeling the emptiness growing inside you, Noticing how you willed yourself on, Still unable to leave what you had outgrown. It watched you play with the seduction of safety And the gray promises that sameness whispered, Heard the waves of turmoil rise and relent, Wondered would you always live like this. Then the delight, when your courage kindled, And out you stepped onto new ground, Your eyes young again with energy and dream, A path of plenitude opening before you. Though your destination is not yet clear You can trust the promise of this opening; Unfurl yourself into the grace of beginning That is at one with your life’s desire. Awaken your spirit to adventure; Hold nothing back, learn to find ease in risk; Soon you will be home in a new rhythm, For your soul senses the world that awaits you. (John O'Donohue)
#wakeuptowonder
#wakeuptowonder
Woooooooooo42!
Woooooooooo42!
Summers past…
Summers past…
Getting ready for Vintage Lunch conversations this fall. We have many thoughts!
Getting ready for Vintage Lunch conversations this fall. We have many thoughts!
I'd love to see you Richmond people!!! A spring semester course at UVA by my favorite prof! Getting good work done together! Blessing For A New Beginning In out-of-the-way places of the heart, Where your thoughts never think to wander, This beginning has been quietly forming, Waiting until you were ready to emerge. For a long time it has watched your desire, Feeling the e #wakeuptowonder Woooooooooo42! Summers past… Getting ready for Vintage Lunch conversations this fall. We have many thoughts!

There’s a whole lot of of life to share, so let’s begin the conversation. Reach out here. (And join Karen on Instagram @karenwrightmarsh.)