Kate Bowler on how to accompany those who are suffering
March 24, 2026
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as posted by the channelAmerican culture often tries to emphasize “learning lessons” in the middle of suffering. For example, “Everything happens for a reason.” But Kate Bowler doesn’t think those “lessons” are coming from God; rather, God draws close to the brokenhearted and accompanies them. On this episode of “The Spiritual Life” podcast host James Martin, S.J. is joined by scholar of American religion history, Kate Bowler, who is also the creator of the popular podcast “Everything Happens” and the author of bestselling books including:
Everything Happens for a Reason (and Other Lies I’ve Loved)
No Cure for Being Human
And her latest book, Joyful, Anyway!
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