John Roedel is a comic who unexpectedly gained notability as a writer and poet through his heartfelt Facebook conversations that went viral and became an Amazon best-selling book, Hey God. Hey John.

Offering a sincere and relatable look at his faith crisis, mental health, personal struggles, perception of our world, and even his fashion sense, John's writing has been shared millions of times across social media and lauded by fans and readers worldwide. He teaches at universities and retreat centers across the US, blending his trademark comedy with creative exercises, journaling, dialogue, and introspection to help people fearlessly embrace and share their personal stories.

John is also the author of Any Given Someday, Untied: The Poetry of What Comes Next, Remedy, and Upon Departure, which explores through poetry the concept of our grief as a natural wonder that terraforms the landscape of our world in increments.