Jen Hatmaker has built a career as a New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, and speaker, leveraging her authentic voice to connect with diverse audiences. After gaining significant media attention in 2014 through features in Christianity Today magazine and starring with her family in the HGTV series Your Big Family Renovation, Jen Hatmaker went on to become a New York Times bestselling author. Her public career began as an author, speaker, and blogger, building a platform rooted in an authentic voice that connects diverse audiences. An early milestone included co-founding Austin New Church in Austin, Texas, in 2008.
Hatmaker consistently integrates her unique family experiences, including raising five children, two of whom were adopted from Ethiopia, into her authentic storytelling, enriching her connection with a broad readership. Beyond her prolific writing career, Hatmaker maintains dynamic engagement with her audience through various ongoing ventures. These include her thriving book club community, digital e-courses known as ‘Me Courses’ for personal development, and a consistent schedule of speaking engagements. Through these diverse platforms, Jen Hatmaker continues to solidify her influence as a prominent and trusted voice in contemporary discourse, inspiring millions through her continued work in faith, personal growth, and social advocacy.