There’s an ache at the center of being human. The kind that doesn’t go away with a fresh to-do list or a good night’s sleep. It’s the longing for more. The grief of what wasn’t. The quiet ache of ordinary life—school pickups, grocery runs, scan results, and the slow accumulation of things we didn’t choose.

In this tender and deeply wise conversation, Kate Bowler speaks with Father Ron Rolheiser—beloved Roman Catholic priest, theologian, and bestselling author—about the ache that lives in all of us... and why it might be the most holy part of who we are. This episode is for anyone who feels a little restless, a little disappointed, or just plain tired—and is looking for a spirituality big enough to hold the beautiful, unfinished life they’re living.

In this conversation, Kate and Ron discuss:
Why we all have an ache inside of us (and why that’s okay)
The convalescence you may need from church communities that have hurt you
How living in six-month intervals can teach us what really matters

If you liked this episode, you’ll also love: 
Nadia Bolz-Weber, “The Insight of Outsiders”

Richard Rohr, “Learning to Hold On, Learning to Let Go”

 

Watch clips from this conversation, read the full transcript, and access discussion questions by clicking here or visiting katebowler.com/podcasts.

Follow Kate on Instagram, Facebook, or X (formerly known as Twitter)—@katecbowler. Links to social pages and more available at linktr.ee/katecbowler.

There&rsquo;s an ache at the center of being human. The kind that doesn&rsquo;t go away with a fresh to-do list or a good night&rsquo;s sleep. It&rsquo;s the longing for more. The grief of what wasn&rsquo;t. The quiet ache of ordinary life&mdash;school pickups, grocery runs, scan results, and the slow accumulation of things we didn&rsquo;t choose.
In this tender and deeply wise conversation, Kate Bowler speaks with Father Ron Rolheiser&mdash;beloved Roman Catholic priest, theologian, and bestselling author&mdash;about the ache that lives in all of us... and why it might be the most holy part of who we are. This episode is for anyone who feels a little restless, a little disappointed, or just plain tired&mdash;and is looking for a spirituality big enough to hold the beautiful, unfinished life they&rsquo;re living.
In this conversation, Kate and Ron discuss:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why we all have an ache inside of us (and why that&rsquo;s okay)</li>
<li aria-level="1">The convalescence you may need from church communities that have hurt you</li>
<li aria-level="1">How living in six-month intervals can teach us what really matters</li>
</ul>
If you liked this episode, you&rsquo;ll also love:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Nadia Bolz-Weber,&nbsp;<a href="https://katebowler.com/podcasts/nadia-bolz-weber-the-insight-of-outsiders-s1e1/">&ldquo;The Insight of Outsiders&rdquo;</a></li>
</ul>
Richard Rohr, <a href="https://katebowler.com/podcasts/richard-rohr-learning-to-hold-on-learning-to-let-go/">&ldquo;Learning to Hold On, Learning to Let Go&rdquo;</a>
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Watch clips from this conversation, read the full transcript, and access discussion questions by <a href="https://katebowler.com/podcast/">clicking here</a> or visiting katebowler.com/podcasts.
Follow Kate on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katecbowler/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/katecbowler">Facebook</a>, or <a href="https://twitter.com/KatecBowler">X</a> (formerly known as Twitter)&mdash;@katecbowler. Links to social pages and more available at linktr.ee/katecbowler.

Are 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.

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Are 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.
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