Tanner Olson

Tanner Olson is an author, spoken word poet, and speaker. He travels across the country sharing poetry and telling stories of grace and hope. His work has been described as “hopefully unique and inviting” as it blends faith, humor and curiosity. Tanner is the author of multiple books, including Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words, All the Things I Say to God (Zonderkidz, 2025), and Getting Through What You're Going Through: Notes and Poems for Hoping and Becoming (Zondervan, 2026).

Tanner doesn’t take himself too seriously, drinks his coffee black, and cheers for the Orlando Magic. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife, Sarah, their son, Judah, and their dog, Pancake. To connect with Tanner, find him on Instagram (@writtentospeak), on Substack, or visit writtentospeak.com.