Tanner Olson
author // poet // speaker.
Tanner’s work uniquely blends faith, humor, and curiosity as he seeks to point readers and listeners toward the ultimate source of hope and love, Jesus.
Tanner released his first book, ‘I’m All Over The Place: A Book of Poems, Prayers, and Wonderings’ in 2019. Since it’s release, he has traveled around the country sharing poetry and delivering messages at churches, schools, coffee shops, and various conferences.
In 2013, Tanner started the creative project, Written to Speak with the mission of spreading hope and announce love through spoken word and poetry. Under the name Written to Speak, Tanner has released over 50 recorded spoken word poems and several videos.
You can find him spreading hope daily on Instagram, as well as YouTube and Facebook.
Speaking
Tanner has spoken and presented at conferences, churches, universities, and organizations about various topics and subjects.
He's delivered messages, led break out sessions, shared spoken-word poetry, given creative insight and direction, and taught writing courses.
Booking
The Highlights
Speaking Topics
Offerings
Faith | Hope | Creativity
Spoken word and stories (45 to 70 Minutes)
Hope doesn’t let the story end: sharing your story and the story of Jesus in heavy world (60 Minutes)
Stepping out by faith into the uncertain and unknown (30 minutes)
Travel Info
Departing From : Nashville, TN
Past Engagements
National Youth Gathering | Concordia University Wisconsin | Iowa District West Youth Gathering | Camp Arcadia | Concordia St. Paul.
Social
Endorsements
“We had a wide range of ages attend Tanner’s “Poetry and Stories Show” at St. John in Cypress, TX, but he found a way to speak joy, humor, hope and encouragement to us all! The audience was so engaged and it felt like a family gathering telling old stories. Tanner brings more than poetry and words – he embodies the joy and empathy found in Jesus’ love. We can’t wait for the next time he comes!”
“Watching Tanner Olson (Written To Speak) perform was like food for my soul. The way he used tone, thoughts, heart, and humor was unlike anything I’d ever seen. I laughed, teared up, and at times dissecting the depth. I can’t wait until he tours again in my area as I know my wife and I will be front row.”