Faith Without Certainty: Nadia Bolz-Weber, Sarah Bessey, and Kate Bowler on How Church Has Changed

What does faith even look like right now? Kate Bowler sits down with Nadia Bolz-Weber and Sarah Bessey for a conversation that’s honest, funny, and unexpectedly hopeful—especially if you’ve felt overwhelmed by the world, the news, or even your own beliefs. They talk about what it means to keep showing up to faith when certainty is gone. Not big, dramatic answers—but small, stubborn acts of love. Knitting circles. Prayer shawls. Shared meals. The kind of “cozy faith” that doesn’t fix everything, but refuses to give up on the world. This is a conversation about doubt, community, and why ordinary, embodied practices might be the most meaningful response to despair. If you’ve ever wondered how to hold onto faith (or redefine it) in a complicated world—this one is for you. In this episode: How small, tangible acts can resist despair Church, doubt, and staying when things feel uncertain Why community still matters (even when it’s messy) Choosing love when it would be easier to check out #faithjourney #lutheranism #churchlife #katebowler #sarahbessey #nadiabolzweber

If You’re Exhausted by the World, You Need to Hear This (Anne Lamott + Kate Bowler)
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If You’re Exhausted by the World, You Need to Hear This (Anne Lamott + Kate Bowler)

Shining-Rev Nadia Bolz Weber Jan 11, 2026
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Shining-Rev Nadia Bolz Weber Jan 11, 2026

Mandy Horne: What Now God? Finding Purpose in the Unexpected
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Mandy Horne: What Now God? Finding Purpose in the Unexpected

Interview with Sara Hirsh Bordo: Women, Out of Balance Caretaking Patterns and Autoimmune Diseases
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Interview with Sara Hirsh Bordo: Women, Out of Balance Caretaking Patterns and Autoimmune Diseases

N.T. Wright on God in the Dark: Why “Answers” Can Make Suffering Worse
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N.T. Wright on God in the Dark: Why “Answers” Can Make Suffering Worse

Faith, Hobbies and a Balanced Life
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Faith, Hobbies and a Balanced Life

From SNL to EWTN: The Actress Who Never Hid Her Faith (and What It Cost Her)
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From SNL to EWTN: The Actress Who Never Hid Her Faith (and What It Cost Her)

Richard Rohr on the Trinity and Contemplative Practice | Trinity: The Soul of Creation
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Richard Rohr on the Trinity and Contemplative Practice | Trinity: The Soul of Creation

Spirituality for Sinners (w/ Nadia Bolz-Weber) | How to Be a Better Human | TED
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Spirituality for Sinners (w/ Nadia Bolz-Weber) | How to Be a Better Human | TED

Raising Future Women for Glory | Doug Wilson & Friends
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Raising Future Women for Glory | Doug Wilson & Friends

Sara Bareilles debuts 'Home,' a new song about grief inspired by Anderson Cooper and Stephen Colbert
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Sara Bareilles debuts 'Home,' a new song about grief inspired by Anderson Cooper and Stephen Colbert

Ayaan Hirsi Ali on the Islamist Threat and the Crisis of Western Civilization | Tikvah Podcast
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Ayaan Hirsi Ali on the Islamist Threat and the Crisis of Western Civilization | Tikvah Podcast

Richard Rohr, Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, and William Paul Young | Trinity: The Soul of Creation
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Richard Rohr, Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, and William Paul Young | Trinity: The Soul of Creation

Does Religion Still Matter? Nadia Bolz-Weber on Faith & Forgiveness | Soul Boom
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Does Religion Still Matter? Nadia Bolz-Weber on Faith & Forgiveness | Soul Boom

The Lawfare War Against Israel: Why the West is Next
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The Lawfare War Against Israel: Why the West is Next

Love When You’re Hurting: How to Unclench Without Losing Hope with Richard Rohr
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Love When You’re Hurting: How to Unclench Without Losing Hope with Richard Rohr

Jesus had 1 core teaching; Christianity ignored it
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Jesus had 1 core teaching; Christianity ignored it

A Warning to Us All: Katy Faust Interview - The Becket Cook Show Ep. 208
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A Warning to Us All: Katy Faust Interview - The Becket Cook Show Ep. 208

Kate Bowler & Rowan Williams On Longing, Love, and Unfinished Lives
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Kate Bowler & Rowan Williams On Longing, Love, and Unfinished Lives

I Left the Cult of Evangelicalism. This Is What Woke Me Up
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I Left the Cult of Evangelicalism. This Is What Woke Me Up