Getting Through What You're Going Through: Notes and Poems for Hoping and Becoming

Find hope and purpose as you discover that you're right where you're supposed to be.

Maybe you thought you'd be further along by now. Or have a different kind of life. Maybe you thought that relationship would have happened, that dream would have come true, that path would have opened up--and it didn't. Or you feel stuck, behind, not sure if you made a wrong turn somewhere. You're trying to make sense of what is, even if what "is" is not what you thought it would be. Or maybe you're searching for a moment of peace before carrying on.

Getting Through What You're Going Through by poet and writer Tanner Olson explores these ideas and offers you hope through it all. You don't have to just "get through"; you can "go through"--all the ups and downs, disappointments, unexpected surprises--knowing that God is present and hope remains. In this collection of over one hundred poems and reflections, Tanner shows that God's timing may be slow until it isn't. Every day presents a gift to open. And hope is there to be found in the simplest things--a cup of coffee, a good friend, a single pancake.

If you're feeling stuck, unsettled, or even just happy to be here, know that hope remains and you're right where you're supposed to be.

Tanner Olson is an author, spoken word poet, and speaker. He travels across the country sharing poetry and telling stories of grace and hope. His work has been described as "hopefully unique and inviting" as it blends faith, humor, and curiosity. Tanner is the author of multiple books, including Walk A Little Slower: A Collection of Poems and Other Words, All the Things I Say to God (Zonderkidz, 2025), and Getting Through What You're Going Through: Notes and Poems for Hoping and Becoming (Zondervan, 2026).

Tanner doesn't take himself too seriously, drinks his coffee black, and cheers for the Orlando Magic. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife, Sarah, their son, Judah, and their dog, Pancake. To connect with Tanner, find him on Instagram (@writtentospeak), on Substack, or visit writtentospeak.com.