This podcast is life giving. Kate interviews people who have such wisdom and beautiful stories, and her reflections at the end leave me with a lot to think about after every episode. This podcast demonstrates the value in learning from each other and in taking time to listen to each other’s stories, where we can find connection and meaning for our own lives. I look forward to every episode.

What a grace filled podcast with such interesting guests (Father Greg Boyle, the great David Brooks)!

God may not have a plan but………guided by LOVE & JOY….we can be present for each other

I know Kate is the most incredible friend for those that get to know her personally. She is a balm for my soul. And her conversations with the amazing people she interviews always leave me in a better place.

Kate and her guests heal my heart every week. I leave every episode feeling less anxious and more hopeful.

For the three years that I have listened, Kate’s conversations never fails to bring an exhale, a tear, a smile, a resonance from deep within, a hope or sometimes all of the previous in one episode. I’m sorry for the pain in the part of her story that brought the podcast (and book title it follows) to life AND I’m repeatedly grateful for the beauty she has allowed to come from that place… and that she continues to bring transparent, vulnerable, sometimes hard topic conversations into a space that fosters life.

Every guest is intelligent and articulate, the conversations are interesting and engaging, and the content is uplifting and awe-inspiring. I love this podcast and I love the love it makes me see in this world!

Hands down my favorite podcast! Kate, you are a balm for weary souls everywhere. Thank you for your kindness.

Fantastic, thoughtful, uplifting.

Truly a timely word from Sam Wells. And so very beautiful!

OK, I just listened to Kate for the first time on a friends recommendation. I am feeling soooo blessed right now to find out I’ve got 216 episodes to catch up! This is exactly what I need for this time right now. Thank you Kate.

I truly love this podcast . The one with Sam Wells was a beautiful blessing to my soul. Thank you & bless you, too.

I love listening to Kate and I love how she approaches her interviews. Her story is inspiring and real. She interviews very interesting people. Highly recommend.

Thank you for these interviews sharing the real around difficult experiences and how to be there for each other.

This podcast is a gift to my life. Every episode leaves me thinking about what was said and how I can integrate those thoughts into living. Kate Bowler is a gift…extraordinary interviewer, speaker and writer.

She gives the perspective the world needs. And her blessings at the end make me cry every time.

My mom’s cancer mentor told me about this podcast! I have listened to every show. I don’t think I could made it through the struggles of whys and hows without Kate.

I am astounded by the people I have been introduced to through Kate and this podcast. Like a matchmaker who knows that you might hit it off with that one guy…..Kate interviews and introduces individuals who have changed my life, challenged my thinking, and forced me into moments of reflection that have improved my heart for the better. Ending with her blessings, I am given words of inspiration and hope that I am able to pass onto others. Thank you for helping me help my fellow humans and see the world in a hopeful way 🩵

Deep gratitude for all of you and this deep, meaningful work. 💕

Wow. I didn’t expect to be so moved by Kate Bowler’s conversation with Charles Spencer. Kate (and team), thank you for continuing to surprise, teach and comfort me. You are a gift.

There is so much grace in this podcast, and so many people who have wisdom about getting through the troubleing things that life throws at you. I love listening to it for inspiration and insights, and to know there are such courageous people out there.

Thank you for this podcast. I have been walking a season in my life of just…. Stuff. So. Much. Stuff. And after a year out from one of the most devastating set of situations and circumstances, I am beginning to process it all a bit more objectively. My days are filled with AA, kids, therapy, dogs, household responsibilities. In the midst of all of this I have BPD to make things just a bit more “interesting.” I stumbled upon this podcast in my search for mental health related podcasts to help me make it all make sense and it has been added to my daily listening and journaling. It’s truly a way I give myself love and help me get out of my own head in a way that doesn’t ignore or diminish my pain, rather it allows me to think larger and broader. To view the suffering I’ve been experiencing through the lense of teacher instead of monster. Thank you for these gorgeous talks and insightful hearts.

I adore this podcast and Kate Bowler herself! She’s really helped us all navigate the very real/unreal experiences that happen in life! We’re all indebted to her and this beautiful community!

I have been a hot mess since last Tuesday. A mix of grief, anger and complete confusion about our country and my place in it and how to move on. This show was pretty cathartic. I loved Parker’s poem about the Harrowed Fields. And about letting our hearts break to keep them soft. It’s going to take time and work but I’m hoping to find a way forward 💙

This episode has really warmed my heart after the election results.

I never would have thought Parker Palmer struggled with depression. His take on it is dignified and quietly humorous. I really appreciated his wisdom on the subject.

The Parker Palmer episode was what I needed to keep going after the election. Thank you so much!

What a balm this episode is on the day, November 6, 2024. When you think things can’t get more ugly, sorrowful, or hopeless (why do bullies win?!), in comes wisdom, calm, and hope. Cannot thank you and Parker enough for such a lifeline today. Your blessings are always so beautiful and meaningful and the quote of Sherlyn Ifil is now on a postie on my laptop! We will never give up on peace love, and kindness. ♥️♥️♥️

Kate’s lovely presence and her ability to find joy amidst some very hard things is a theme through this podcast as she brings in people who talk honestly about their lives and impart immense wisdom. This podcast helped me so much in dealing with my own heartbreaks and gave me words of comfort for loved ones who are suffering. If you want to face life openly, honestly and with love and compassion no matter what the circumstances, this podcast is for you.

Thank you so much for this podcast. I laughed and cried and will stand again to fight the good fight today with love and compassion for all. Keeping up the good work as long as God give us breath. Peace and blessings of strength be with you. From a former therapist and current Stephens’s minister. Praying for strength and endurance for all who need it out there.

Insightful podcast where one can strive and learn to move forward in the world with grace, despite the beautiful and terrible place it is. Thank you, Kate, for sharing the various nuggets of wisdom and life’s pain and joy through your guests words and your blessings.

Love this podcast. Thank you!

In whatever way I may feel off or lacking on any given day or in any given moment, listening to this podcast always fills my cup! I have discovered so many wonderful teachers and life guides through Kate’s conversations with various guests. Thank you, Kate, for this gift! Keep ‘em coming, please!!

Thank you Kate for this podcast. It has truly been a blessing. Kate has a beautiful way of weaving the realities of life’s challenges with joy, wit, and humor. She’s helped me to process some dark moments in my life.

This is one of the best podcasts I listen to. Each of the shows and their guests are relatable. I walk away knowing more, feeling more, and being more. Kate and her guests are the best. I share these shows with many of my friends!

Such a delightful, soul enriching blend of humanity with humility. I love it!

With humility and honesty, this show deals with the hard stuff in life while still being optimistic and joyful. It is not a pod cast that is all lollipops and giggles. Not at all. But it shows you how you can find joy in the difficult. I am so thankful for this podcast.

I never miss an episode of Everything Happens and listen to some episodes multiple times. Kate is a true inspiration, having been plunged into darkness and emerged bearing light that shines throughout these conversations.

Sharing the episode with Kate Mannix to my whole Hospice team!

Kate had such a way of helping people live through the world and our lives. Thank you Kate!

In a world where it’s either, or, Kate comes through with hope and realness and a take on life that feels sustainable. I was one of the everything happens for a reason person and I’ve recovered 😆. I love having Kate and her guests to walk through this new journey which is much scarier and harder but so much more tangible and loving. This podcast is one of my most favorites!

If you're tired of toxic positivity but love God, and want to love other people better you are in the right place. If you long for a theological conversation that mimics the one that happens in your head after spending time with God or other believers you're in the right place. If you know that life is beautiful but you also know that you will walk through the valley of the shadow of death you're in the right place. Also, I heard the F word on a recent podcast and it made my heart happy! Dare I say joyful?

I really like Kate and how she with her guests help to put life into perspective. Not you typical all is wonderful and you can fix your life podcast. She keeps it real

This podcast is a joy. I love the variety of intriguing guests and often find myself wishing that I knew some of these people in real life. I love to hear Kate laugh, which happens often. Thanks Kate for sharing yourself and your guests with the podcast world.

I am always happy to see a new episode of this pod. Each one is a balm and an inspiration.

My go-to podcast for inspiring guests and Kate’s very thoughtful questions. You could change your mind about some things without even meaning to. We live in a troubled world; Kate helps to shine a light on the rocky path.

This podcast is wonderful and helps you explore the very nature of your own soul's journey. It pushes you out of your comfort zone to not shy away from hard questions, but also beautifully guides you to a soft landing place where you can contemplate your own life and how you are living. I walk away from this podcast daily, hugging my children, husband, and the ones I love a little tighter, while also continuing to deepen my relationship with God, who might not protect us from everything, but sustains us through it all. Everything Happens is a gorgeous reminder of how precious this life truly is.

Kate and her guests are inclusive, insightful, grateful, respectful and hopeful. Always worth a listen.

Immediately going to listen again. I LOVED this episode.

I loved this episode about the miracle of change and how our successes, failures, and God shape us throughout our lives. Love continues to be transformative and really the only pure driver of change.