
The public confession by bestselling Christian author Philip Yancey has sent shockwaves through faith communities worldwide, after he admitted to an eight-year extramarital affair and announced his withdrawal from public ministry.
The disclosure has drawn intense attention not only because of Yancey's influence as a writer on grace and faith, but also because of the deeply personal response issued by his wife, Janet Yancey, who spoke candidly about betrayal, trauma and forgiveness.