Everything Happens with Kate Bowler
Everything Happens StudiosAre you living your best life now? Not always? This is a podcast for you. Duke Professor Kate Bowler is an expert in the stories we tell about success and failure, suffering and happiness. She had Stage IV cancer. Then she didn’t. And since then, all she wants to do is talk to funny and wise people about how to live with the knowledge that, well, everything happens. Find her online at @katecbowler... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 296 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureReligion & Spirituality | |||
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In this episode, Kate speaks with surgeon, writer, and public health leader Dr. Atul Gawande about the deeply human questions that surface when medicine meets its limits. What does it mean to be a good doctor when a cure isn’t possible? What do peopl... more
We don’t usually have repeat guests on this podcast… except we’re making an exception for the wonderful and wise Alan Alda. Alan Alda, of course, is an award-winning actor, writer, director, and podcast host. You probably know and love him as Hawkeye... more
Scripture can become a weapon in the hands of the ultra-certain. As if every pain or suffering is part of “God’s divine plan.” So how should we understand and apply the Bible to our real lives with our real-life problems?
NT Wright, a New Testament ... more
Erin and Ben Napier didn’t plan on becoming household names. They were just trying to build a beautiful life in their beloved hometown of Laurel, Mississippi, one house, one neighbor, one Main Street at a time. In this heartwarming conversation, Kate... more
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- Compassionate and funny
The warmth of Kate’s voice is like therapy alone. I’m not religious at all, but this podcast is more than religion. Kate discusses life, and all its many quirks, with compassion, honesty and humour. I can’t wait to see her live in London April 2026!
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United Kingdom3 months ago - Wisdom, hope, humanity
I was introduced to Everything Happens several years ago, and it remains one of my favorite podcasts of all times. Kate’s approach to hard topics is thoughtful, wise, and deeply human. It continues to touch me deeply in both seasons of both joy and sadness - thank you Kate for sharing your humor and light with all of us.
Apple Podcasts5_disgruntled_bookworm
United States4 months ago - New Discovery
Listening to this podcast was an accident at first. But then, it was clear it was the intention of the Universe! So I’m a new subscriber and if I continue to learn from future listens as I did today’s I am incredibly grateful 🙏🏼
Apple Podcasts5Club ZZUnited States5 months ago - The one with Sam Wells & Jenna Bush Hagar &….
I truly love this podcast . The one with Sam Wells was a beautiful blessing to my soul. The one with Jenna. I can’t tell you just how normal her life really was except. She comes from one of the most loving functional families in the world. Their decisions were always guided by love. It was a privilege to have unique insight into one of the truest leading families of our world & nation. One you didn’t have to agree with politically because you could trust their character. I also have my stories ... more
Apple Podcasts5Written ArtUnited States5 months ago - Love these 2 episodes
Same! I too love the happies and the crappies and Kate together with Kelly
Apple Podcasts4E_MunchUnited States6 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #198 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #167 |  Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #183 |  Spain/Society & Culture |
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Apple Podcasts | #237 |  Ukraine/Society & Culture |
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Thoughtful conversations centered on meaning, resilience, faith, and everyday life. Across episodes, listeners encounter intimate discussions about suffering, joy, community, and how people navigate hard times with grace, humor, and honesty. Many episodes blend personal storytelling with intellectual perspectives from theology, sociology, and culture, often anchored by a warm, compassionate host who invites guests—from religious leaders to writers, artists, and public intellectuals—to explore how to live with uncertainty, stay emotionally connected, and practice compassion in daily life. The show is noted for its gentle, honest approach to difficult topics, plus practical ideas for fostering belonging and care in communities and homes. A st... more
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1. N. T. Wright
2. Ben Napier
3. Erin Napier
4. Tomáš Halík
5. Nadia Bolz-Weber
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7. Rhett McLaughlin
8. Jenny Lawson
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