# The Strange Gift of Joy with Rowan Williams

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Published: 2026-03-31T07:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://omny.fm/shows/everything-happens-with-kate-bowler/the-strange-gift-of-joy-with-rowan-williams
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Duration seconds: 3030

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As Holy Week arrives, Kate talks with theologian, poet, and former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams about joy that doesn’t erase sorrow. Together they explore longing, grief, music, gratitude, hope, and the strange, defiant way joy can sit right beside pain without denying what’s true. SHOW NOTES George Herbert, “The Pulley” Nick Cave Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry Tour dates & tickets: katebowler.com/joyfulanyway Watch the live conversation on YouTube Join Kate Bowler on Substack for the season of Lent: katebowler.substack.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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