Bishop, Author, Speaker
Jake Owensby

Jake is the Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Western Louisiana. In his writings he helps readers see God in the ordinary, often messy places of their lives. Before his ordination, he taught philosophy at Jacksonville University. Already then he loved walking with others as they wrestled with life’s big questions and sought meaning in their lives. Jake and his wife Joy have three adult children, three grandchildren, and a rescue dog named Gracie.
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Jake’s Recent Books
“This is beautiful and brilliant stuff, profound and plain, incredibly human, wise and charming. I trusted and enjoyed every word.”
–Anne Lamott
My Blog
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We Could Use Some Hope
Hope is more than wishful thinking.
Parts Unknown
Life’s journey changes us. That’s okay. It’s supposed to.
Looking for Meaning
Some thoughts on finding meaning when things aren’t making sense.
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