An Afternoon with Mary Katherine Backstrom

Join us for an inspiring afternoon with bestselling author Mary Katherine Backstrom as we celebrate the release of her heartfelt new book, Not That Wheel, Jesus!

Known for her signature blend of humor and heart, Mary Katherine’s stories resonate with audiences of all ages. Come ready to laugh, cry, and maybe even learn a thing or two along the way!

The event will begin with a moderated conversation between Mary Katherine and fellow author Tyler Merritt, followed by an audience Q&A, book signing, and photo op with both authors.

🎟️ Tickets to this event include a copy of Not That Wheel, Jesus!

Signing Guidelines:

• Mary Katherine will sign and personalize all books purchased in-store or through Eventbrite.
• Guests may bring up to two (2) books from home to be signed.

Don’t miss this chance to meet Mary Katherine in person, hear her stories firsthand, and connect with fellow fans—we can't wait to see you there!

From the bestselling author of Holy Hot Mess, a laugh-out-loud look at what happens when life goes a direction we didn't expect and we are forced to reconsider the beliefs, assumptions, and stories that have always steered our course.

Mary Katherine Backstrom grew up the most basic of all youth group kids--pH level 14--and her faith only grew as she led youth ministry, served as a missionary, and went on to become a bestselling Christian author. She knew all the practiced, perfect Sunday school answers and was driving happily down the straight and narrow, until one day her young son asked a simple question: will my Jewish best friend go to hell?

In the months and years that followed, that single question continued to snowball. MK challenged and reconsidered every part of the faith she'd been raised to accept so completely. Not That Wheel, Jesus! is Mary Katherine's hilarious journey from certainty to doubt to going nuclear on the socials ("it was my heresy era"), and then of slowly and painfully finding her way back to a different, less defined faith.

It's the heartfelt and achingly honest story of a spirituality that went off the road and crashed and burned in spectacular fashion, right before God and everybody. And then, slowly, through grace and plenty of therapy, grew richer and deeper than she ever could have imagined.

Mary Katherine Backstrom is best known for her viral videos and candid writing on family, faith, and mental health. She has been featured on Today Show, CNN, and New York Times--but her friends and family are most impressed with her one-time appearance on Ellen. MK resides in Alabama with her children and two stinky dogs. When she isn't writing, MK can be found in the woods, hiding from the all the world's problems.

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