EPISODE · Jun 11, 2025 · 28 MIN
A Conversation with Tanner Olson: Poet, Speaker, Author of All the Things I Say to God
from Play Skillfully · host Kathy Eggers
In this engaging conversation, Kathy Eggers interviews Tanner Olson, a poet and author, about his journey to writing a children's book, All the Things I Say to God centered on prayer. They discuss the importance of teaching children that they can talk to God anytime, anywhere, and how prayer can be a source of comfort during times of grief. Tanner shares his personal experiences with infertility and adoption, emphasizing the significance of vulnerability and silence in prayer. The discussion also touches on the impact of childhood memories and the inspiration behind Tanner's poetry and writing.You can order All the Things I Say to God from my Amazon Store. You can follow Tanner on Instagram and don't forget to check out his work and tour dates on his website!For more information, check out Kathy's book, The Homegrown Preschooler and curriculum guide A Year of Playing Skillfully. You can also sign up for Kathy's monthly newsletter on her website or by commenting NEWS on any IG post. Thanks for listening. If you have topics you would like for us to discuss or people you would like to hear from, let us know at [email protected] or shoot us a message on Instagram. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review on iTunes!!! Also, to thank you for listening, you can receive a 10% discount on any purchase at the Kathy Eggers store by using the code, PSPODCAST.
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In this engaging conversation, Kathy Eggers interviews Tanner Olson, a poet and author, about his journey to writing a children's book, All the Things I Say to God centered on prayer. They discuss the importance of teaching children that they can talk to God anytime, anywhere, and how prayer can be a source of comfort during times of grief. Tanner shares his personal experiences with infertility and adoption, emphasizing the significance of vulnerability and silence in prayer. The discussion also touches on the impact of childhood memories and the inspiration behind Tanner's poetry and writing.You can order All the Things I Say to God from my Amazon Store. You can follow Tanner on Instagram and don't forget to check out his work and tour dates on his website!For more information, check out Kathy's book, The Homegrown Preschooler and curriculum guide A Year of Playing Skillfully. You can also sign up for Kathy's monthly newsletter on her website or by commenting NEWS on any IG post. Thanks for listening. If you have topics you would like for us to discuss or people you would like to hear from, let us know at [email protected] or shoot us a message on Instagram. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review on iTunes!!! Also, to thank you for listening, you can receive a 10% discount on any purchase at the Kathy Eggers store by using the code, PSPODCAST.
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