He's toured with Oprah Winfrey and Time magazine named him one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2011.
Author and former pastor Rob Bell brings "An Introduction to Joy" to Walker Theatre inside Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave., for an 8 p.m. talk on Friday, June 21.
Bell's books include "Love Wins," "What We Talk About When We Talk About God" and "The Zimzum of Love." His podcast, RobCast, was named Best of 2015 by iTunes.
Tickets are $35 and $75.
For more information: 432-757-5580.