Without Oars: Casting Off into a Life of Pilgrimage

Wesley Granberg-Michaelson

Feb 2022 · Christian Audio · Narrated by Al Kessel

About this audiobook

The way of the pilgrim begins with what we leave behind-not so much a journey to a holy place, but a holy practice of leaving the comforts of the familiar for a radical vulnerability, letting the very breath of God direct us on the unknown, stripped-down path of trust. In Without Oars, Wesley Granberg-Michaelson blends history, storytelling, biblical insights, personal reflections, and spiritual formation in an inviting call to discover pilgrimage as a way of life. This book offers a unique perspective on the faith journey as an embodied practice of heading into the unknown and unknowable-with all the excitement, risk, and rewards that come with letting go.

About the author

Wesley Granberg-Michaelson is a respected writer, speaker, and leader in the faith and justice communities. He has served as general secretary of the Reformed Church and as Director of Church and Society for the World Council of Churches in Geneva. He and his wife, Karin, live in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Al Kessel is a full-time narrator and voice actor currently living in Arizona, where he works from his professional home recording studio.

Diana Butler Bass is an author, speaker, and independent scholar specializing in American religion and culture. She holds a PhD in religious studies from Duke University and is the award-winning author of ten books, including Grounded.