Luke Towney

Luke Towney never planned to be a writer—he was too busy overthinking and navigating the challenging ride of life. A Christian, social worker, and lived-experience advocate, Luke spent over a decade battling mental illness and addiction before discovering that God’s grace was—and continues to be—greater than his struggles.

After a profound encounter with God, Luke’s life radically changed. He went from school dropout to university graduate, from life-threatening mental illness to counselling others in recovery, and from absent father to reliable family man. His journey is a testament to the transformative power of faith.

Now holding a Master of Social Work, Luke combines personal experience with professional insight to help others find hope and healing. His debut book, Radical Recovery, recounts his raw and honest journey, offering practical tools for cultivating mental well-being.

Luke plans to write more books in the future to support others on their path to faith, healing, and purpose.

When he’s not writing or working, you can find Luke watching sports, drinking a strong black coffee, throwing an ultimate frisbee, or spending time with his family. He lives in Dubbo, NSW, Australia.