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Bestselling Christian author Philip Yancey has confessed to an eight-year “sinful affair with a married woman” who is not his wife.
The 76-year-old Yancey served as Christianity Today’s editor-at-large for 30 years. His books have sold more than 15 million copies. His titles include “What’s So Amazing About Grace?,” “Disappointment with God,” and “Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference?,” and “The Jesus I Never Knew.”
In 2023, Yancey shared that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. He has been married to his wife, Janet, for 55 years.
Yancey shared his extra-marital confession with Christianity Today in a email.
Continued below.
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The 76-year-old Yancey served as Christianity Today’s editor-at-large for 30 years. His books have sold more than 15 million copies. His titles include “What’s So Amazing About Grace?,” “Disappointment with God,” and “Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference?,” and “The Jesus I Never Knew.”
In 2023, Yancey shared that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. He has been married to his wife, Janet, for 55 years.
Yancey shared his extra-marital confession with Christianity Today in a email.
Continued below.
Bestselling Christian Author Philip Yancey Confesses to 8-Year Extramarital Affair
Bestselling Christian author Philip Yancey has confessed to an eight-year extramarital affair and announced his retirement from writing and ministry.