Krista Tippett

Krista Tippett is an acclaimed author and journalist focused on topics of spirituality, religion, and science. Through her work, she brings a unique mixture of scientific insight and heartfelt humanity to the topics she writes on.

Krista Tippett was born in 1962 in Shawnee, Oklahoma and studied at Brown University and Yale Divinity School, where she earned a Masters degree in divinity. After working at NPR as a producer, she went on to create and host her award-winning radio program Speak of Faith in 2003. She later became a correspondent for the award-winning radio show On Being, of which she is now the founder and host. On Being has earned numerous awards for its thoughtful and engaging conversations about humanity, which have included interviews with authors, doctors, religious leaders, and political figures.

Krista Tippett's writing has been published in numerous books, including Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living, which Time Magazine selected as one of the top ten nonfiction books of 2016. Becoming Wise is a collection of conversations with leading voices on topics such as science, religion, and spirituality, coupled with her personal reflections on what she has learned through extensive research and experience. Topics such as consciousness, morality, and meaning are explored in an inviting and inspiring style that allows readers to gain an understanding of these topics from various perspectives.

In addition to her books, Krista Tippett has written or co-authored numerous essays, articles, and reviews for The New York Times, the Washington Post, and numerous other publications. In 2005, she received the prestigious National Humanities Medal from then-President George W. Bush for her work in broadcasting.

Krista Tippett also founded a movement called The On Being Project which seeks to cultivate meaningful conversations about spirituality, science, and the human experience. The project brings together various thought leaders to create a platform for meaningful dialogue and exploration on these topics. Through her work with The On Being Project, she has been able to reach a wider audience with her messages and promote dialogue between people of differing religious and cultural backgrounds.

As an author, Krista Tippett has produced many thoughtful works that explore issues related to science, religion, and the human condition. Her writing is thoughtful, insightful, and inspiring and has helped to bring these topics to the forefront of popular discourse. Her desire to explore these topics and share them with others has made her a respected and admired figure on the literary scene and in popular culture.