Heather King: podcast appearances and interviews

Heather King, born in 1952, is a Women's Leadership Program Coordinator affiliated with the Georgia Farm Bureau. She is also a writer, blogger, and speaker based in Los Angeles. King has authored numerous essays, memoirs, and commentaries, notably contributing to National Public Radio's All Things Considered and the magazine Magnificat. Her writings, which encompass themes of faith, culture, and personal transformation, have received multiple awards from the Catholic Press Association and the Catholic Media Association. Her monthly column titled 'Credible Witnesses' appears in Magnificat, and her weekly column 'Desire Lines' for ANGELUS covers a broad range of topics from arts and faith to culture and personal interests. Her memoir Parched, which explores addiction as a form of spiritual longing, was recognized as a 'Most Memorable Memoir' by Publishers Weekly and listed among Top Ten Addiction Memoirs by The Fix. Another notable work, Holy Desperation, received the Book of the Year award from the National Association of Catholic Publishers and was distinguished as a spiritual memoir. King’s essays have been included in the Best American Spiritual Writing and Best American Essays series. She has also been honored with fellowships from several arts residencies including the Djerassi Artists Residency, the Helene Wurlitzer Foundation, and others. Her contributions to writing and spirituality have established her as a notable figure in contemporary spiritual and cultural discourse.