Emily Wierenga

Emily T. Wierenga is an award-winning journalist, a columnist for the Christian Courier, a blogger, and a commissioned artist. She is also the author of the memoirs God Who Became Bread, Atlas Girl and Making It Home, and the self-help resource Chasing Silhouettes: How to Help a Loved One Battling an Eating Disorder. Her writings have appeared in various print and online publications, including Christianity Today. She has been interviewed numerous times on 100 Huntley Street and has appeared on other programs and podcasts. In 2014, she was used by God to establish The Lulu Tree Foundation, a nonprofit that operates in villages around the world, equipping families to become sustainable through the local church. She is passionate about advocating for the poor. Her favorite things are traveling to Africa and doing church at a local mental health drop-in center. She also plays guitar, snowboards, and paints. To learn more, visit her personal website or connect with her on Instagram or Facebook.