Christian Author Philip Yancey Announces 'Sinful' Affair and Retirement

Christian author Philip Yancey announces 'sinful' affair and retirement

In his statement to USA TODAY, Philip Yancey called the affair “sinful” and said the situation “defied everything that I believe about marriage.”

Christianity Today writer Philip Yancey quits, admits to 8-year affair with married woman

Influential Christian author Philip Yancey retired from writing and lecturing after admitting to a long-running extramarital affair.

Philip Yancey, beloved evangelical author, retires after admitting affair

(RNS) — Philip Yancey, a beloved evangelical author and speaker, will retire from public ministry after admitting to a long-term affair. “My conduct defied everything that I believe about marriage,” Yancey, 76, wrote in a letter to Christianity Today. “It was also totally inconsistent with my faith and my writings and caused deep pain for her husband and both of our families.” Christianity Today, where Yancey had been a columnist and contributor…

Philip Yancey Wife Janet Speaks Out After Shocking Affair Confession

Although she has never sought attention, it found her. The wife of best-selling Christian novelist Philip Yancey, Janet Yancey, unexpectedly rose to prominence. Their decades-long marriage was rocked to its core by a confession—an eight-year affair—rather than a choice. As her husband resigned from his position in ministry and deleted his social media accounts, Janet came forth with a statement that remarkably mirrored the subdued dignity she ha…