Diana Butler Bass, Ph.D., is an award-winning author, speaker, and one of America’s most trusted voices on religion and contemporary spirituality. She shares ideas that help people rethink faith, culture, and their place in the world—with intelligence, humor, and insight. Praised as “iconic,” “spontaneous,” and possessing both a “razor-sharp mind” and “mystical heart,” her work reaches audiences across books, media, and social platforms. Diana holds a doctorate in religious studies from Duke University and has written eleven books. Her work has appeared in major outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, The Atlantic, and USA Today, and she has been featured widely across broadcast and digital media. Her writing has earned numerous honors, including multiple Wilbur Awards, Religion News Association awards, Nautilus medals, and recognition from Publishers Weekly. She lives in Alexandria, Virginia, with her husband, their dog, and a sometimes-successful backyard garden.  


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