If we teach kids that the story of their life is to avoid difficulty, they'll end up weaker.

— Tish Harrison Warren (b. 1979), Anglikanische Priesterin, Autorin

Source: Christianity Today, Interview „To Grow Resilient Kids, Don't Take Away Struggle“, 2026

Topics: Wisdom & Understanding, Relationships & Family, Courage & Strength

Occasions: For Reflection

Tish Harrison Warren

Die 1979 geborene US-Amerikanerin Tish Harrison Warren ist eine anglikanische Priesterin und theologische Autorin, die unter anderem als Kolumnistin für die New York Times überregionale Bekanntheit erlangte. Sie vertritt eine liturgisch geprägte Alltagsspiritualität und gerät mit ihren Positionen zur Frauenordination sowie zur traditionellen Sexualethik regelmäßig in theologische Debatten zwischen konservativen und progressiven Strömungen. Für Bibelleser verknüpft sie historische christliche Gebetstraditionen und biblische Klagemuster mit den konkreten Herausforderungen des modernen Lebens.

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