KATE BOWLER: Everything DOES NOT happen for a reason
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Kate Bowler shares her journey with stage 4 cancer and discusses the realities of suffering and the myth of the prosperity gospel.
At 35, Kate Bowler had the life she'd always wanted: she was a Duke University professor, married to her high school sweetheart, with a one-year-old son. Then she was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Today, Kate is a five time New York Times bestselling author, host of the Everything Happens podcast and one of the most inspiring and unique voices on the subject of suffering, the myth of the prosperity gospel and the reality of the human condition. POWERED BY KINGSLEY NAPLEY: I know what it is to have the right legal support around you when facing crisis. Kingsley Napley are the kind of lawyers I wish more people knew about – there to help you make the right decisions, protect what matters and build real resilience when the pressure is on. This episode is powered by Kingsley Napley, visit www.kingsleynapley.co.uk for more details. FIVE LESSONS FROM KATE: Don't trust your 2 am self. Your 2 a.m. self is despairing and terrified. People want to help. Give them small, specific ways to show they love you. Put an expiry date on bitterness. Saying yes opens up untold opportunities – often it’s worth it. Happiness is cheap. Meaning isn't. A happy person isn't necessarily living a meaningful…
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